Must-See Theater

These are the 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for February

It's not all hearts and swooning in February, especially onstage. From female music legends to theater festivals to lots of family dysfunction, there's a wide range of plays and musicals happening around Fort Worth and Dallas this month.

Take a look below — in order of start date — and plan your theatrical life:

Seven Guitars, through February 28
Jubilee Theatre
Newly named artistic director William Earl Ray is at the helm for Jubilee's production of this August Wilson classic. In 1948 Pittsburgh, a small group gathers to reminisce about the life of a local blues guitarist who passed away before achieving stardom.

Long Day's Journey Into Night, February 10-March 6
Undermain Theatre
It's been two decades since Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece has been produced locally, and what better company than Undermain to sink its teeth into this gripping drama? Bruce DuBose and Joana Schellenberg star at the heads of the Tyrone family, which O'Neill based on his own, and the plot follow the parents, their two sons, and Irish maid Cathleen, during one trying day.

Isaac's Eye, February 11-March 6
Amphibian Stage Productions
For its first mainstage play of the 2016 season, Amphibian is showing us the timelessness of rivalries and competition. Isaac Newton resorts to unscrupulous methods to prove one of his scientific theories correct (and a colleague wrong), but the price might be more than he's willing to pay.

Sticks and Bones, February 12-20
Fun House Theatre and Film
The kids at Fun House are tackling a "political season," and first up is David Rabe's satirical 1972 play. Jeff Swearingen directs a cast that ranges in age from 15-18, and to see them work through the Vietnam War and its after-effects will prove now more than ever how important the work they're doing at Fun House is.

A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, February 12-21
Lyric Stage
Local treasure Julie Johnson puts a twang in her voice as the country music legend, charting Cline's rise to stardom through 20 of her best-known hits.

I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, February 12-March 12
Kitchen Dog Theater
Halley Feiffer's dark comedy is a thinly veiled dramatization of her tumultuous relationship with her famous father, cartoonist and satirist Jules Feiffer. Or so the gossip goes. At its heart, though, it's about a daughter (Jenny Ledel) who's desperate to earn the praise and respect of her difficult father (Barry Nash), and how their toxic relationship impacts them both.

The Echo Room Presents: Her Song, February 12-27
Echo Theatre
The Bath House Cultural Center once again is transported back in time to become the swank Echo Room, where crooners, songbirds, and dancers perform a catalog of hits written by women. This year features surprise guest stars, more food options from chef Doug Brown, and a more fully realized book, giving us insight into the fictional performers.

Teatro en Fuga: A Festival of New Works, February 20-March 5
Cara Mia Theatre Co.
The Latino theater company's resident ensemble members have penned three new theatrical pieces, ranging from a silent comedy to a futuristic survivor's tale to a dramatic retelling of a famous epic poem.

Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, February 25-March 6
WaterTower Theatre
The Loop has something for everyone, with its two weeks of theater, dance, music, cabaret, and even a circus. Local groups join visiting troupes to present one of the year's most varied arts events — and be sure to check out the art on display in the main lobby, along with the free concerts from local musicians between shows.

Rent, February 27-March 6
Casa Mañana
Jonathan Larson would have been 56 last week, but his rock opera about bohemians in the East Village will live on seemingly forever. Casa's cast mixes familiar local faces with imported talent, bringing this updated version of La Boheme to another round of audiences.

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Seven Guitars at Jubilee Theatre.

Photo courtesy of Jubilee Theatre

Seven Guitars at Jubilee Theatre.

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Ancient Sculpture News

Fort Worth museum one of only 3 in U.S. to get rare sculpture exhibit

Lorenzo di Masi/Torlonia Collection

The Torlonia Nile

A major exhibition of ancient Roman masterworks is coming to the U.S. for the first time to be viewed at only three museums — including the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.

Called Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, it's an assemblage of works stewarded by the Torlonia Family beginning in the early-19th century, and will be installed at the Kimbell from September 14, 2025 – January 25, 2026.

As part of the Foundation’s mission to showcase these historical works to the public, the exhibition will premiere at the Art Institute of Chicago on March 15 through June 29, before traveling to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Its third stop will be at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, from March 14 - July 19, 2026.

The Torlonia Collection was established during the course of the 19th century by the Franco-Italian banker Prince Giovanni Torlonia and his son Alessandro, then handed down over generations, eventually growing into the largest private collection of ancient Roman sculptures.

Today, the Torlonia Foundation represents the culmination of the Family’s continued passion for art. Created at the behest of Prince Alessandro Torlonia (1925–2017), the Foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote the Torlonia Collection and Villa Albani Torlonia.

In 1876, Prince Alessandro Torlonia (1800-1886) created a museum to house and exhibit the Family’s holdings, which was open to small groups until its closure at the onset of World War II. The sculptures remained unseen by the public from that time until the Foundation’s first exhibition at the Musei Capitolini in Rome in 2020. That was followed by a stint at the Louvre, the first presentation of the collection outside of Rome, where it has drawn more than 600,000 visitors to date, an unprecedented feat.

The exhibit
The curators of Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection are Lisa Ayla Çakmak and Katharine A. Raff of the Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibition is co-organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Torlonia Foundation, in collaboration with the Kimbell Art Museum, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and The Museum Box. All of the sculptures in the exhibition have been restored by the Foundation with the support of Bvlgari.

The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue co-published by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Torlonia Foundation, edited by Lisa Ayla Çakmak and Katharine A. Raff, with essays by Silvia Beltrametti and Salvatore Settis.

The North American presentation will feature 58 highlights from the Torlonia Collection, including 24 newly restored works that have not been on view in nearly a century. The sculptures date from approximately the 5th century BCE to the early 4th century CE, with the majority of the works dating to the High Imperial period (1st–2nd centuries CE). Highlights include examples of the most emblematic genres of ancient marble sculpture, acquired by the Torlonia Family from the most prominent collections of Rome’s patrician families, as well as from excavations made on the Family’s own estates throughout Italy.

“The Foundation is excited to be sharing the Torlonia Collection with audiences in North America for the first time. This exceptional group of ancient sculptures is a testament to the enduring cultural legacy of ancient Rome, as well as the vision and passion of multiple generations of the Torlonia Family,” said Alessandro Poma Murialdo, President of the Torlonia Foundation.

The presentation is organized thematically in six sections, featuring sculptures found on the Torlonia Family’s properties in Rome and the surrounding suburbs and their estate in Porto, Portugal, as well as a number of exceptional sarcophagi (stone coffins), among the largest sculpted works in marble to survive from ancient Rome.

The tour reinforces the work of the Foundation to advance the appreciation and understanding of this unparalleled collection and the rich cultural heritage it represents. The Foundation’s mission is carried out through a continuous joint effort between the public and private sectors, including with the cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Culture. The Foundation is supported by a longstanding collaboration with Bvlgari as the principal sponsor of the restoration project since its inception in Rome and throughout the global tour, and Chiomenti, who has lent invaluable support to the Foundation’s core activities.

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