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Uptown Players

Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA

Overview

Category:Kids Theaters
Location:Dallas, TX

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Uptown Players is highly praised for its professional, high-quality theatrical productions, often featuring mature themes. Reviewers consistently highlight exceptional acting, imaginative costume design, and engaging choreography, creating a Broadway-caliber experience. The venue itself is notable as a Frank Lloyd Wright architectural creation. However, it's crucial for parents to note that based on the specific productions reviewed (Kinky Boots, A Very Sordid Wedding, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), this venue primarily features adult-oriented content and is not suitable for children. While 'A Christmas Carol' was mentioned, the majority of feedback points to shows with mature themes. Practical concerns include challenging parking and limited accessibility due to narrow stairs.

Key Highlights

  • Productions consistently described as Broadway-caliber or surpassing Broadway touring shows (e.g., 'Kinky Boots surpasses what you would demand from a Broadway touring show').
  • Exceptional and talented cast members, with specific praise for individual performances (e.g., 'Lee Walter is an excellent Lola').
  • Spectacular, imaginative, and 'above the top' costume design, particularly noted for 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', with costumes alone considered 'worth the price of admission'.
  • Fun and engaging songs and choreography.
  • The theater itself is a 'Frank Lloyd Wright architectural creation', offering an 'amazing experience' in a unique and beautiful setting.
  • Hosts world premiere plays (e.g., 'A Very Sordid Wedding').
  • Attracts repeat visitors and 'longtime season ticket holder' loyalty.

Standout Features

  • High production values, including top-tier acting, singing, and choreography.
  • World-class and highly imaginative costume design.
  • The unique experience of attending a performance in a historically significant Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building.
  • Ability to see new or 'world premiere' theatrical works.

Perfect For

Primarily suitable for adult audiences (generally 16+ or 18+) due to the mature content of the productions reviewed (e.g., Kinky Boots, A Very Sordid Wedding, Priscilla Queen of the Desert). These reviews provide no information to suggest the venue is suitable for young children or families seeking child-specific entertainment.

Ideal For

Adults and theater enthusiasts who appreciate professional, high-quality musicals and plays, especially those with mature themes.
Fans of specific productions such as 'Kinky Boots' or 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'.
Individuals interested in experiencing performing arts within a unique architectural landmark by Frank Lloyd Wright.
A date night or an outing with adult friends.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Parents MUST verify the specific content and themes of any show before attending with children, as the majority of reviewed productions are adult-oriented.
  • Arrive well in advance of showtime to secure convenient parking spots.
  • If you or a family member have mobility issues, contact the theater directly beforehand to inquire about seating and accessibility, given the reported narrow stairs.

Things to Consider

  • The reviewed productions (Kinky Boots, A Very Sordid Wedding, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) are adult-oriented and contain mature themes, making the venue largely unsuitable for children or younger teens.
  • Parking can be difficult; 'if you don't get there early, the close places will be taken'.
  • The venue has 'very tiny and narrow stairs', making it 'not as friendly to disabled people as it could be' and potentially challenging for those with mobility issues.

Price & Value

While specific ticket prices are not mentioned, the perceived value is high. One reviewer explicitly stated that the 'costumes alone were worth the price of admission' for 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', suggesting excellent value for the quality of the theatrical experience.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • The venue has 'very tiny and narrow stairs' and is described as 'not as friendly to disabled people as it could be'. This indicates potential accessibility challenges for individuals with mobility impairments. No specific accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information regarding food and drink policies (e.g., outside food, on-site concessions) is provided in these reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • Parking is a reported concern: 'if you don't get there early, the close places will be taken.' This suggests limited convenient parking and the need for early arrival.

👥Crowd Levels

  • The difficulty with parking implies that the venue can attract significant crowds, especially for popular shows, but no explicit details on specific crowd levels or times are provided.

🛡️Safety Features

  • No specific safety features or measures are mentioned in the provided reviews.

When to Avoid

  • Bringing young children or families expecting child-appropriate entertainment, as the content of the reviewed shows is explicitly mature.
  • Attending if you have significant mobility challenges without confirming accessible arrangements beforehand, due to narrow stairs.
  • Arriving at the last minute if you prioritize close or convenient parking.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

4 show plus BROADWAY OUR WAY any day premium seating

$250

Duration: Season (4 shows + Broadway Our Way)

Season ticket package including 4 shows and Broadway Our Way with premium seating, valid any day. Premium seating is in the center section or front seven rows of either side section at Kalita, and East section and adjacent seating in North and South at Theatre Three.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Broadway Our Way
  • Premium seating
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show plus BROADWAY OUR WAY any day regular seating

$215

Duration: Season (4 shows + Broadway Our Way)

Season ticket package including 4 shows and Broadway Our Way with regular seating, valid any day. Regular seating is any seating not designated as premium.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Broadway Our Way
  • Regular seating
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show plus BROADWAY OUR WAY (Thu/Fri or Sunday) premium seating

$215

Duration: Season (4 shows + Broadway Our Way)

Season ticket package including 4 shows and Broadway Our Way with premium seating, valid for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday performances. Premium seating is in the center section or front seven rows of either side section at Kalita, and East section and adjacent seating in North and South at Theatre Three.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Broadway Our Way
  • Premium seating
  • Valid Thu/Fri/Sun
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show plus BROADWAY OUR WAY (Thu/Fri or Sunday) regular seating

$180

Duration: Season (4 shows + Broadway Our Way)

Season ticket package including 4 shows and Broadway Our Way with regular seating, valid for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday performances. Regular seating is any seating not designated as premium.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Broadway Our Way
  • Regular seating
  • Valid Thu/Fri/Sun
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show any day premium seating

$195

Duration: Season (4 shows)

Season ticket package including 4 shows with premium seating, valid any day. Premium seating is in the center section or front seven rows of either side section at Kalita, and East section and adjacent seating in North and South at Theatre Three.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Premium seating
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show any day regular seating

$170

Duration: Season (4 shows)

Season ticket package including 4 shows with regular seating, valid any day. Regular seating is any seating not designated as premium.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Regular seating
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show only (Thu/Fri or Sunday) premium seating

$160

Duration: Season (4 shows)

Season ticket package including 4 shows with premium seating, valid for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday performances. Premium seating is in the center section or front seven rows of either side section at Kalita, and East section and adjacent seating in North and South at Theatre Three.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Premium seating
  • Valid Thu/Fri/Sun
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

4 show only (Thu/Fri or Sunday) regular seating

$135

Duration: Season (4 shows)

Season ticket package including 4 shows with regular seating, valid for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday performances. Regular seating is any seating not designated as premium.

Includes:
  • 4 main shows
  • Regular seating
  • Valid Thu/Fri/Sun
  • Complimentary exchanges until 24 hours before event

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Star of Wonder

12/05/2025 - 12/14/2025

Purchase or Reserve Tickets (Season Subscription)

A holiday spectacular that’s part musical revue, part madcap comedy, and all Christmas sparkle! A Carol Ann Christmas introduces audiences to Carol Ann Knipple.

Pure Glitter

03/20/2026 - 03/29/2026

Purchase Season Subscription, Purchase or Reserve Tickets

By Douglas Lyons is a vibrant, heartfelt comedy celebrating the messy, glittering bonds of chosen family. At Stan and Tony’s 10th anniversary surprise party, old friends and new flames collide in a whirlwind of revelations.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Consider the effects of strong perfumes and colognes on those seated around you.
  • If you leave the theatre during the performance, you may not be allowed to return to your seat.
  • All cell phones, pagers, PDA Alarms, etc. must be turned off prior to the beginning of the performance.
  • Cameras and recording equipment of any type are prohibited inside the theatre.
  • Firearms are not allowed in the theatre.
  • Uptown Players reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone for rude or obnoxious behavior, mistreatment of any staff member or volunteer, use of foul language, public intoxication, photography and/or recording of any type, smoking in non-designated areas, loud conversations during any production, and cell phone and/or pager use during the production.

📅Booking Policy

  • Purchased tickets online will be held at will call.
  • Tickets may be picked up one hour before each performance.
  • Seating will begin approximately 20 minutes before each performance.
  • Latecomers will be seated during appropriate pauses in the performance as a courtesy, but not all performances have late seating opportunities.
  • Check tickets, as performance times vary.
  • Only tickets purchased through the Uptown Players box office or their website via OvationTix are valid.
  • Season ticket holders: Login with email and password to reserve seats.
  • Select seats from map; package benefits displayed will show $0 cost for included seats, $10-20 upgrade charge for non-package seats.
  • Can reserve season subscription seats and purchase additional guest tickets online in the same transaction.
  • To reserve seats with other subscribers, login with each subscriber email/passcode or call the box office.
  • Student rush tickets are available to anyone with a current student ID, beginning 1 hour before the performance at the box office window only.
  • Student rush sales end 10 minutes prior to curtain.
  • Seat selection of student rush tickets is at the discretion of the box office staff.

🚗Parking Information

  • Producer Level donors ($3000-9999) receive reserved parking close to the door at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
  • Executive Producer Level donors ($10,000-29,999) receive reserved parking close to the door at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 2, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Bear Randall

Bear Randall

2 years ago

This production of Kinky Boots surpasses what you would demand from a Broadway touring show, it's that good. Lee Walter is an excellent Lola as all the cast seems to cast exactly where the should be in a role the actors have made their own, giving it the Uptown twist that makes you want to come back, year after year. Definitely worth going to see. Tell Jeff & Craig a very longtime season ticket holder makes this a MUST DEE event.

Kerry Shatzer

Kerry Shatzer

3 years ago

"A Very Sordid Wedding" by Del Shores was hilarious and fantastic! Glad I got to see the world premiere of this play!

T Go

T Go

4 months ago

The company did a great job with their rendition of A Christmas Carol

Charlotte McCall

Charlotte McCall

6 years ago

I have rarely seen a performance I enjoyed any better than Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The costumes were above the top and I cannot think of any show, including Broadway, where they were any more imaginative or amazing. The costumes alone were worth the price of admission. The songs and choreography were so much fun, and the actors were fun and talented. Parking was my least favorite thing, and if you don't get there early, the close places will be taken. Stairs are very tiny and narrow as well, so it's not as friendly to disabled people as it could be. It's in a beautiful area though. I will definitely go back to this theatre!!

Mechelle Murphy-McWhirter BSN RN

Mechelle Murphy-McWhirter BSN RN

2 years ago

Such an amazing experience. To sit in one of Frank Loyd Wrights architectural creations. The musical kinky boots was a class act worth seeing again and again

Contact Information

Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.8
Total Reviews62
Recent Reviews5