Kick Off Summer By Going To See Oklahoma! The Musical At Winspear Opera House

Here comes Summer! If you're looking for exciting things to do in Dallas this summer, let's shine a light on the city's vibrant Performing Arts scene.

Welcome the season by attending the critically acclaimed and brilliantly updated musical, Oklahoma! Receiving high praise and accolades from the NY Times, and New York Magazine, among other highly regarded publications, it also won the prestigious Tony Award for 'Best Revival of a Musical.' This rendition shines with today's relevance, mirroring America's current societal condition.

Share summer memory-making with friends and family over this media sensation on the joys and pangs of summer love. Enjoy the energy, intensity, and thrills that you only get from a dramatic live performance. It's also a great introduction to Performing Arts for ages 12+.

Taking Broadway by storm and still soaring on its rave reviews, Director Daniel Fish's reimagined production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein 1943 masterpiece ranks among the top things to do in Dallas this summer.

Here's a brief overview--no spoilers--for those new to the story. It revolves around a love triangle involving a farm girl and her two suitors. It's highly charged, funny, fiery, calamitous, and provocative. Experience an emotional rollercoaster sweeping from laughter to brooding, infused with climactic tear-jerkers and heartstring tugs.

It exhibits the timeless genius of a true classic with evergreen themes for any era: love, lust, social conflict, murder, justice, and the lack thereof. Similar to the modern adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, this sublime production reaffirms that Performing Arts can be ever-changing and living things, withstanding the test of time.

With minuscule deviation from the original script, this clever reinterpretation derives its modern makeover from musical energy, costumes, set design, and even a video inclusion that emphasizes the poignancy of a significant scene, among other surprises. Savor chili and cornbread during intermission further drawing in the audience as part of the story's greater community.

Musically, enjoy the synergistic interplays among evocative vocals, banjo, mandolin, and pedal-steel guitar cavorting with lush orchestral harmonies provided by violin, cello, and bass.

For those familiar with the original production, enjoy this rendition through new eyes and ears. It brings a fresh perspective that encourages thinking outside the box for your own projects. It's a sublime slice of Americana, steadfast yet evolving both culturally and in the musical sense. It pays homage to the original work while exalting this new incarnation.

Though controversial among Performing Arts' purists and innovators, the smash-hit is the talk of the town and a 'must-see' among theater lovers while enthralling new fans alike. Its impactful performances stay with you long after the production's end, continuing to be thought-provoking, sparking engaging conversation around summer campfires and outdoor dinner parties.

Ushering in Dallas's Winspear Opera House's Summer Season, Oklahoma runs from May 31st to June 12, 2022. A riveting activity among things to do in Dallas, celebrate Summer 2022's arrival by grabbing the hottest show tickets in town to treat yourself and your favorite people to Oklahoma and the start of an unforgettable season.