Uptown Players celebrated its 20th season with When Pigs Fly Theater, dance companies returned in 2021 to enthusiastic fans RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writerrich@dallasvoice.com The theater — as in capital T theater, including dance — suffered big in 2020/early 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.
So when companies began bringing shows back, audiences were there for it. Roaring applause was consistent and wasn’t just for the performances, but for the entire experience of seeing live performances.
There is a new energy in the audience at shows now and perhaps a deeper appreciation for theater and performing artists. Here are some highlights of the year that resonated with or within the community. Theatre Three: The Music Man at Union Coffeehouse (June).