Wow! I had no idea these guys put on Broadway quality shows. I went to see Hairspray and it was as…read moregood a production as I've seen in New York. Casa Manana and I go way back. Well,sort of. As a child growing up in Dallas,I remember TV and radio ads routinely for Casa Manana Playhouse. After decades,I decided it was way passed time to check it out! Wow! Have I been missing out! We took in Hairspray yesterday and were blown away by the quality of the production. From the actors to the lighting,live music accompanyment, to the comfortable chairs and acoustics- fantastic. If you are in Ft Worth and like plays, you'll love Casa Manana... Go!

Cool place for a show! We've seen a few!…read more The location is centrally located and it offers great snacks and food and drinks while you're there and they added coolness of the way to layout is inside in the theater in the round. It's great. At least I should say used to be a site to behold... You can't see it as a theater in the round anymore because I forgot that they redid it and when they did, they took away the theater poo poo. Still a cool place.

So I scored some tickets to see a play here and turns out, I've been here before and had completely…read moreforgotten about it!! About 5 years ago a local nonprofit had one of their fundraisers here and I remember thinking it was a really great venue. We got to wander around the 5 different galleries and watch the harpist they had in what I now know is one of their two theaters. After cocktails we were ushered into a large space that they had cleared out- but left all the paintings on the walls- for dinner. The room had floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rest of the arts district around the building. It would definately be a great wedding reception venue. The play was fantastic- On the Mississippi Delta- and we were able to walk around a few of the exhibits during the intermission. Check their website for upcoming plays!!!

I live in Arlington Heights and I had not been here until just a week ago. Shame on me! I think in…read moremy ignorance I assumed it was part of the museum. I was wrong! It's 2 theaters, an art gallery, local art for sale, etc. There's tons of local community theater projects going on. I came to see a play with a friend and we really enjoyed the experience! I loved the current gnome themed art they have in the gallery entry as well as the wooden pieces. Everything I saw was available for purchase. I'll be back!

My son and I enjoyed a matinee at the Bass this past weekend. I thought theatre was a thing of the…read morepast when moving to TX so I'm extremely appreciative for the offering at Bass Performance Hall. We hadn't seen Shucked before and I knew it'd be the funny light hearted silly type of humor we'd enjoy together since we love laughing. We had a great time. My son wasn't originally planning on attending but his flight was delayed by 9 hours, and the box office provided exceptional service when I needed another ticket upon arrival. While the production runs are pretty short it's so special to have the opportunity to catch the touring shows. We valeted the car and pre ordered ice-cream for intermission. If you live nearby this is a no brainer and even from a good drive over I'm still considering several other shows. The performance hall is very lovely, plush seats, lots of nice options for snacks and drinks. Bring a sweater because it can get a little chilly but perfect escape for whatever weather TX is throwing at you. Every individual from valet, to box office, ushers and more provided such great service. We throughly enjoyed ourselves. Looking forward to returning and making more of a day of it while in the Fort Worth area.

Went to see *Madama Butterfly* on April 12 at the 2 PM showing. The performance was amazing--truly…read morecaptivating from start to finish. The subtitles above the stage made it much easier to follow along with what was being sung, which really enhanced the experience. The atmosphere was perfect for an afternoon performance, and it was nice that drinks were available. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout. We sat in the upper section, and it did get a little warm--but considering it was a full house, it was understandable. Overall, it was a beautiful performance and a great experience.

Such a great theatre company! Always a good show. Ticket prices are reasonable, parking is free…read more Concessions (including wine) are available for purchase or donation. You'll definitely be entertained!

I love this place, and I'm so glad they have found a new building (with free parking). The actors…read moreare incredibly talented, the place is intimate, and the sound is perfect. I've seen some ten shows, and I've never been to one where I was disappointed.

Great theatre near downtown Fort Worth. Professional setup, brilliant lighting crew, and great…read moreperformances. Worth the ticket price. A special and unique experience.

Great actors and good selections of different productions. Worth checking out. Easy location to get…read moreto.

I've been taking classes with Kevin for about 3 years and I'm so thankful for all the fun and…read moregrowth. I've had lots of opportunities open up as a result of these classes and I feel better prepared for any awkward or awesome thing that comes my way.

Kevin is a good teacher. I enjoy his classes!!! We always have a lot of laughs…read more I highly recommend Small Steps.

What a great little space. Small stage for intimate shows, good lineup of shows like Rent (what we…read moresaw), and Jagged Little Pill based on Alanis Morissette's music. The staff are really nice and the space is so cute. I didn't order one, but my friend ordered a very small $15 Old Fashioned with a peach nectar ice cube. She said it was delicious, but it was so small, that's a steep price for a drink that small. But I guess it's all in the name of helping out the non-profit. Other than that, it was a great time. Looking forward to Jagged Little Pill in a couple months, will be fun!

I love Circle Theater. They bring all the emotions: i laugh, I cry, it's just great. If you've…read morenever been, you definitely need to check them out!

We got tickets for a production of "Our Town" by the Stolen Shakespeare Guild. What a wonderful,…read morethought provoking play! Well acted, you could clearly picture everything happening even with its minimal sets. A really lovely evening. This location was a little confusing to me at first, so let me make it easier for anyone else going. You are looking for the Fort Worth Community Arts Center building, inside is an art gallery (which you can peruse for free beforehand) and two theater spaces, the Sanders Theater and The Scott Theater. Parking was right across the street in the Will Rogers Coliseum parking lot. Hardly any walking required, it really is right across the street. It did say special event parking $10, but when we went the gates were up and it was free parking. The Sanders Theater is very small, about maybe 6 or seven rows of seats going up, so very close and personal performances here. There is just something wonderful about smaller live productions that people really put their time and heart into. No dress code here, come as you are and enjoy. Would be a wonderful night out with the girlfriends, drinks after to discuss. "Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you." ― Thornton Wilder, Our Town

A wonderful establishment, one that makes a man feel humble in heart, as he tours modern art while…read morewaiting for entrance to the auditorium, an analogy that felt a bit like waiting for the Pearly Gates to open. The "Our Town" production was very well done, and I love the minimal sets approach; it certainly lent credence to the production of Thornton Wilder's script. Much like Lars Von Trier's Dogville it was a story larger than life, one that eschewed sets and props because of the blatant humanity that was on stage. Indeed, the very superfluous world melted away as the characters spoke; to add sets would have been meaningless. The fact that we arrived just as it was storming was a bit of serendipity, yes one might say, because instead of feeling afraid at the tentativeness of a passing storm and tornado, I was instead feeling afraid at the frailty of Life itself, coming from the demoralizing but beautiful play. I heard absolutely nothing going on outside, which speaks well to the soundproof walls of the theater. The staff was splendid and provided a nice compliment to the performers, which were nothing less than masterful. You, yes you reading this, ought to go see more small productions as wonderful as this. It is so much more interesting and valuable than a night out at the movies. The Earth itself, in the words of Wilder, give this a hearty recommendation.

I was there for the Performing Arts Fort Worth Children's Education Fund Awards Luncheon. It's a…read moregreat venue and the students put on a great performance!!!

McDavid Studio should be a welcome addition to the Fort Worth music scene. It is a large, warehouse…read morestyle space with wood floors and a mid-sized stage. It is attached to the Bass Hall complex in downtown - great location. And it is, apparently, managed by the worst sort of amateurs. We attended their 08/09 New Year's Eve bash. As billed, it should have been lovely: warm up with some drinks over blues, kick it into high gear through midnight with the awesome Tejas Brothers then mellow out the buzz with a breakfast from Joe T's with pastries from Esperanza. Aces! Pricey at $100 a head and a no-host bar but a fun bill. Or so we thought. We knew we were in trouble when we wandered in about 15 minutes after the 9 o'clock opening and the Bros were already on stage. WTF? Weren't they billed as the headliner? Weren't their pictures plastered over every ad we saw including the Startlegram? They played a great set with tunes written by every member of the band and Dave Perez's stunning Louis Armstrong on What a Wonderful World. Then, suddenly, in a terrifying lurch, they not only left the stage at 10:00 but they also announced that "breakfast" was served and there would be an hour break in the music as food was served in another room! Way to crank it up! Sigh. The food would have been good if we hadn't just eaten before wandering over to the show. And conversation with other attendees might have been fun if everyone wasn't being stunned and cranky by this evil turn of events. When music finally did resume around 11:00 we were in bluesland - not the highest energy location at the best of times and, with a crowd filled with Mexican food, the joint was far from jumping. Jim Suhler & Alan Haynes were not bad and at times - briefly - were quite good. But they lost what few stars they had won when they proved to be so self-involved that they played right through midnight without so much as a pause to acknowledge the coming of the new year. Some free advice for McDavid Studio: when you book a performer as charismatic as Dave Perez for New Year's Eve, make sure he is behind the mike at midnight. If you are serving breakfast on New Year's Eve, serve it AFTER midnight with some lower energy music - say some blues, maybe. And never ever ever advertise one show and deliver another. I know I won't be back and, judging from the grumbling, you're going to have a hard sell for many of our fellow patrons.

We decided to check out this comedy troupe while visiting Fort Worth in Texas. This improv comedy…read moretroupe is very well known for their funny and witty comedy. I recommend buying tickets in advance as their arena gets packed. Checkin starts an hour before the comedians take the stage. They have a bar with some beer, wine and cocktail options. Unfortunately no food here. I recommend having your dinner before coming here. Seats are nice and staff are very friendly. As we walked in we noticed others who checked in before us started writing things on a piece of paper so comedians have some improv ideas to perform. Comedians were very funny throughout the show. The show lasted for a couple of hours. They even brought in a couple of audience members and added them to their show. Overall, all of us had a great time. Absolutely worth it. Ambiance was great. Nice clean restrooms. Parking can be hard to find. There is a parking garage nearby. I think it's free for a couple of hours.

What a great time!!! The location was great, the address took the Uber driver to the back of the…read morebuilding but they had great signage telling you where to go! The outdoor courtyard is inviting and perfect to sit at picnic tables and drink before or after the show. The bar is simple with limited options, but definitely nice they had a bar. The small pink moscato wine bottle was $10, just seemed a bit expensive but everything is these days with markup. The show itself was a blast. They include the audience suggestions in such a fun clever way and never miss a beat. Everyone was so friendly and the service was helpful. I had a great time and will definitely be back!