Fort Worth Key Magazine

The Hatmaker’s Wife‭
2025-04-17 - 2025-05-10 | Circle Theatre, Circle Theatre, West 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
‬April 17‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬May 10‭, ‬2025
Book by Lauren Yee‭ | ‬Regional Premiere
The Hatmaker’s Wife‭ ‬by Lauren Yee is a captivating grown-up fairy tale where reality and imagination intertwine‭, ‬exploring themes of identity‭, ‬family‭, ‬love‭, ‬and the distractions that pull us away from these things that matter most‭.‬
When a young woman and her boyfriend move into their new home‭, ‬they uncover the magical history of its previous occupants‭: ‬a distracted hatmaker and his long-suffering wife‭, ‬who has left him‭, ‬taking his beloved hat along with her‭. ‬Through a whimsical and surreal narrative‭, ‬the play redefines the concepts of family‭, ‬home‭, ‬and love‭, ‬bending time and space in delightful ways‭.‬
The story unfolds with a large dose of magical realism‮—‬walls that literally talk‭, ‬words that appear out of nowhere‭, ‬a house that‭ ‬comes alive‭, ‬and‭, ‬obviously‭, ‬a golem with a softness for Cheetos‭. ‬A truly fantastical adventure‭, ‬The Hatmaker’s Wife‭ ‬is a modern fable that is part ghost story‭, ‬part fairy tale‭, ‬showcasing Lauren Yee’s imaginative and humorous take on what it means to find real love‭.‬
‭*‬contains adult language and situations‭*‬

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Toasts & Tunes
2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, enjoy an evening enhanced with art making and themed cocktails while listening to local musicians perform on our Porch.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

A Strange Loop
2025-06-19 - 2025-07-12 | Circle Theatre, Circle Theatre, West 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
JUNE 19‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬JULY 12‭, ‬2025
Book‭, ‬Music‭, ‬and Lyrics by Michael R‭. ‬Jackson‭ | ‬Regional Premiere
The New York Times called it‭ ‬“a thrillingly original and provocative masterpiece‭.‬”‭ ‬Variety lauded it as‭ ‬“a groundbreaking work that challenges and delights‭.‬”‭ ‬The Guardian described it as‭ ‬“a daring exploration of self and society that resonates with powerful authenticity and humor‭.‬”‭ ‬What will Dallas-Fort Worth audiences have to say‭? ‬You’ll find out soon as Circle Theatre proudly announces its first Mainstage Musical of the Season‭: ‬the regional premiere of the highly acclaimed‭ ‬A Strange Loop‭ ‬by Michael R‭. ‬Jackson‭.‬
This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical reshaped American Theater during its celebrated Broadway run and took home the 2022‭ ‬Tony Award for Best Musical‭. ‬A Strange Loop‭ ‬offers a bold and exhilarating dive into the life of Usher‭, ‬a Black queer musical theater writer navigating his identity‭, ‬creativity‭, ‬and personal challenges as he crafts a show about his own complex journey‭.‬
More than just a production‭, A Strange Loop‭ ‬promises to leave audiences both exhilarated and introspective long after the final curtain‭. ‬With its raw‭, ‬adult themes and vital exploration of the queer Black experience‭, ‬this musical offers a unique blend of song and storytelling that is intensely relevant‭, ‬and vitally important‭. ‬Buckle up for a nonstop ride with an electric score that will keep you on the edge of your seat‭.‬‭*‬contains adult language and situations‭*‬

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Composition & Cocktails
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, learn all about legendary Fort Worth artists Scott and Stuart Gentling and their fascination with classical music.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

The Last Five Years
2025-08-14 - 2025-09-06 | Circle Theatre, Circle Theatre, West 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
AUGUST 14‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬SEPTEMBER 6‭, ‬2025
Book‭, ‬Music‭, ‬and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown‭ | ‬Regional Premiere
We round out the Summer with a contemporary classic‭, ‬one of the most beloved musicals about a tumultuous heartbreak to ever have‭ ‬been written‭. ‬Fresh off its first-ever Broadway Run‭, ‬starring Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas‭, ‬Circle Theatre will be the first‭ ‬to bring‭ ‬The Last Five Years ‬by Jason Robert Brown back to the area‭! ‬
The Last Five Years‭ ‬captivates its audiences with its innovative storytelling and beloved score‭. ‬A powerful piece that speaks to the universal experience of love and loss‭, ‬this critically acclaimed musical delves into the five-year romance between Cathy and Jamie‭, ‬two aspiring artists‭, ‬through a unique narrative structure‭: ‬Cathy’s story unfolds from the end of their relationship moving backward‭, ‬while Jamie’s perspective moves forward from the start‭.‬
Memorable melodies soar throughout the piece‭, ‬which leave audiences considering all that can go wrong when two people collide‭ – ‬and all that could have gone right‭, ‬had they ever truly seen one another‭. ‬
‭*‬contains adult language and situations‭*‬

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Secrets & Sips
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, go behind-the-scenes and hear tales from Carter staff about the work that goes into running a museum.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Inspiration & Identity
2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, gain insight into the exhibition East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art and learn about these visionary artists’ influence on American art.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Mac Beth
2025-10-09 - 2025-11-01 | Circle Theatre, Circle Theatre, West 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
‬October 9‭ – ‬November 1‭, ‬2025
By Erica Schmidt‭ | ‬Regional Premiere
A regional premiere by Erica Schmidt‭, ‬Adapted from William Shakespeare’s‭ ‬Macbeth
An exhilarating adaptation that revitalizes Shakespeare’s classic tragedy‭, ‬Mac Beth‭ ‬infuses the tale of ambition and madness with a vibrant‭, ‬contemporary energy‭. ‬After school‭, ‬seven teenage girls convene in an abandoned lot‭. ‬They drop their backpacks‭, ‬transform their uniforms‭, ‬and dive into a DIY retelling of Macbeth‭. ‬As the girls conjure‭ ‬kings‭, ‬warriors‭, ‬and witches‭, ‬Shakespeare’s bloody tale seeps into their reality‭. ‬Mac Beth‭ ‬recontextualizes a classic text to expose the ferocity of adolescence and the intoxicating power of collective fantasy‭.‬
Mac Beth’s‭ ‬setting amplifies the intensity and immediacy of the story‭, ‬creating an immersive experience that brings new dimensions to the‭ ‬classic narrative‭. ‬This thrilling adaptation‭, ‬that critics have lauded as‭ ‬“vividly reimagined”‭ ‬and‭ ‬“boldly innovative‭,‬”‭ ‬blends timeless drama with a contemporary twist‭, ‬and closes Circle’s 44th‭ ‬season with a captivating exploration of power‭, ‬ambition‭, ‬and identity‭. ‬
‭*‬contains adult language and situations‭*‬

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Paws & Pictures
2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, bring your best friend (pup or person) for an evening of PAWsome activities on our Plaza crafted with your canine in mind.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Collect & Create
2025-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, discover tricks to starting your own art collection and explore the paintings in American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.
