Dallas, October 13, 2025
News Summary
The Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of cultural impact with various events hosted by Broadway Dallas. Since its opening in 1925, the venue has provided world-class entertainment, hosted significant performances, and formed an integral part of the community. Notable upcoming events include ‘Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour’, and Broadway Dallas is encouraging patrons to share their memories through ‘Centennial Stories’ as part of the celebration.
Dallas. The Music Hall at Fair Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The venue opened on October 10, 1925, and has been a cultural cornerstone in Dallas for a century. To honor the centennial, Broadway Dallas is hosting various events and the Music Hall continues to present major performances and community programs that reach tens of thousands of residents.
What happened
The Music Hall at Fair Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Millions of guests have visited the Music Hall, which has hosted world-class entertainment for generations. To honor its centennial, Broadway Dallas is hosting various events. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Councilman Adam Bazaldua presented a Proclamation to Broadway Dallas. Members of City Council and Broadway Dallas leadership celebrated by singing happy birthday to the Music Hall.
Immediate details and upcoming events
The Music Hall will host ‘Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour’ on October 31. In November 1957, the Dallas Civic Opera (now The Dallas Opera) performed a concert featuring Maria Callas at the venue during its opening. Broadway Dallas encouraged patrons to share their memories of the Music Hall, collecting over 100 “Centennial Stories.” The collected stories reflect decades of performances and their impact on the community; the videos can be found at broadwaydallas.org/centennial-stories.
Programs, education and community reach
Broadway Dallas expanded its STEAM education program in preparation for the 100th anniversary, notably including two performances of THE WIZ. The annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards program will increase from 70 to 100 high school productions this year. The program offers more than $65,000 in scholarships annually and recognizes talented student performers. The proceeds from the gala will benefit Broadway Dallas Education programs serving over 60,000 children and families.
Celebrations and special releases
A commemorative beer can was launched by Community Beer Co. and Broadway Dallas to celebrate the Music Hall’s contributions to the arts in Dallas. The 2026 Gala, set for February 21, will celebrate the centennial of both the Music Hall and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. In 2022, the organization formerly known as Dallas Summer Musicals renamed itself Broadway Dallas.
Historical context and significance
The Music Hall was built as part of the Texas Centennial Exposition. Its grand opening featured Sigmund Romberg’s musical, The Student Prince. The venue has presented key performing arts institutions, including The Dallas Opera and The Dallas Symphony Orchestra. It has been the home of Broadway Dallas since 1951, showcasing Broadway productions, concerts, and community events. Since 1941, Broadway Dallas has been showcasing the best of Broadway to North Texas audiences. The Music Hall enriches the cultural landscape of North Texas by promoting excellence in live musical theatre and offering community outreach programs.
Attendance and legacy
Millions of guests have visited the Music Hall, which has hosted world-class entertainment for generations. The collected Centennial Stories document decades of performances and the venue’s role in the cultural life of Dallas and the wider North Texas region.
FAQ
What is being celebrated?
The Music Hall at Fair Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
When did the Music Hall open?
The venue opened on October 10, 1925, and has been a cultural cornerstone in Dallas for a century.
How many visitors has the Music Hall had?
Millions of guests have visited the Music Hall, which has hosted world-class entertainment for generations.
Why was the Music Hall built?
The Music Hall was built as part of the Texas Centennial Exposition.
What was featured at the grand opening?
Its grand opening featured Sigmund Romberg’s musical, The Student Prince.
Which major arts organizations have performed at the Music Hall?
The venue has presented key performing arts institutions, including The Dallas Opera and The Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
How long has Broadway Dallas been associated with the Music Hall?
It has been the home of Broadway Dallas since 1951, showcasing Broadway productions, concerts, and community events.
What events mark the centennial?
To honor its centennial, Broadway Dallas is hosting various events.
Did city officials recognize the centennial?
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Councilman Adam Bazaldua presented a Proclamation to Broadway Dallas.
How did city and Broadway Dallas leadership mark the celebration?
Members of City Council and Broadway Dallas leadership celebrated by singing happy birthday to the Music Hall.
How can patrons share memories?
Broadway Dallas encouraged patrons to share their memories of the Music Hall, collecting over 100 “Centennial Stories.”
Where can the collected memories be viewed?
The collected stories reflect decades of performances and their impact on the community; the videos can be found at broadwaydallas.org/centennial-stories.
What notable performance is scheduled for October 31?
The Music Hall will host ‘Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour’ on October 31.
Has Maria Callas performed at the Music Hall before?
In November 1957, the Dallas Civic Opera (now The Dallas Opera) performed a concert featuring Maria Callas at the venue during its opening.
Were any commemorative items produced for the centennial?
A commemorative beer can was launched by Community Beer Co. and Broadway Dallas to celebrate the Music Hall’s contributions to the arts in Dallas.
What education programs were expanded for the centennial?
Broadway Dallas expanded its STEAM education program in preparation for the 100th anniversary, notably including two performances of THE WIZ.
What changes were made to the High School Musical Theatre Awards?
The annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards program will increase from 70 to 100 high school productions this year.
How much scholarship funding is offered by the program?
The program offers more than $65,000 in scholarships annually and recognizes talented student performers.
What will the 2026 Gala celebrate and support?
The 2026 Gala, set for February 21, will celebrate the centennial of both the Music Hall and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
Who benefits from the gala proceeds?
The proceeds from the gala will benefit Broadway Dallas Education programs serving over 60,000 children and families.
When did Dallas Summer Musicals become Broadway Dallas?
In 2022, the organization formerly known as Dallas Summer Musicals renamed itself Broadway Dallas.
How long has Broadway Dallas been presenting Broadway to North Texas?
Since 1941, Broadway Dallas has been showcasing the best of Broadway to North Texas audiences.
What is the Music Hall’s ongoing role in the region?
The Music Hall enriches the cultural landscape of North Texas by promoting excellence in live musical theatre and offering community outreach programs.
Key details at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anniversary | The Music Hall at Fair Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary. |
| Opening date | October 10, 1925 |
| Historical reason for construction | Built as part of the Texas Centennial Exposition |
| Home organization | It has been the home of Broadway Dallas since 1951 |
| Upcoming notable event | ‘Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour’ on October 31 |
| Education reach | Broadway Dallas Education programs serving over 60,000 children and families |
| Scholarships | The program offers more than $65,000 in scholarships annually |
| High school awards | Increase from 70 to 100 high school productions this year |
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- Focus Daily News: Music Hall at Fair Park Celebrates 100 Years
- Ticket News: The Great Gatsby Tickets on Sale
- Blue Ribbon News: The Wiz Storms into Music Hall
- Wikipedia: Music Hall at Fair Park
- People Newspapers: Disney’s The Lion King Comes to Music Hall
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