Dallas, September 6, 2025
News Summary
Pegasus Theatre is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Dallas live-theater scene with the premiere of ‘MacMurder!’ in a new residency at Addison. The production features a comedic murder-mystery set in the Scottish Highlands and is part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Elevator Project, aimed at boosting underrepresented arts groups. The residency will offer Pegasus Theatre operational stability and enhance audience accessibility, marking a significant development in the company’s history.
Dallas — Pegasus Theatre marks its 40th anniversary in the Dallas live-theater scene with a new premiere, a fall residency move to Addison, and a signature production style that has defined the company’s identity since the 1980s.
Major developments
Pegasus Theatre will premiere MacMurder! from September 12–21, 2025, at the Wyly Theatre (2400 Flora St., Dallas, TX) as part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Elevator Project. Performances are priced at $29.50, with pre-purchased discounted parking available. The company will begin a new residency at The Addison Performing Arts Centre in October 2025, securing dedicated production space across all three of that venue’s theaters and providing the long-sought operational stability for its productions.
About the premiere
MacMurder!, directed by Becki McDonald and written by Pegasus Theatre artistic director Kurt Kleinmann, presents a comedic murder-mystery set in the Scottish Highlands in which the company’s well-known detective duo attempts to investigate an improbable 431 murders. The production introduces a new character dynamic that includes a mysterious novelist and a subplot in which the assistant character, Nigel Grouse, pursues true love amid the chaos.
Context within the Elevator Project
The production’s inclusion in the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Elevator Project places Pegasus Theatre among local performance groups chosen for visibility and support. The Elevator Project’s Teatro Principle aims to provide performance opportunities to underrepresented arts groups in the Dallas community, expanding on-program diversity and local artistic exposure.
Company background and signature style
Pegasus Theatre was founded in 1985 by Kurt Kleinmann, with Barbara Weinberger joining the company leadership in 1986 and later serving as executive director. Kleinmann authored the majority of the company’s original plays and performed the role of Detective Harry Hunsacker until 2016. The company is best known for its trademarked “Living Black & White” production technique, which uses proprietary makeup methods, specialized lighting, and detailed set construction to recreate the look and atmosphere of classic black-and-white films on stage. This blend of visual design and comedic mystery has been central to the company’s identity across multiple venues.
Recent venue history and the Addison residency
Pegasus Theatre has staged work at several Dallas-area venues over the years, including the Eisemann Center in Richardson and the Bath House Cultural Center. The company’s original Deep Ellum location closed in 2002. Company leadership has indicated that the new residency at The Addison Performing Arts Centre will provide production space across the center’s three venues and the operational stability that has been lacking since the loss of the original space.
Programming changes and calendar notes
The Addison Performing Arts Centre is reorganizing programming to enhance diversity in its offerings, with added elements such as newly introduced “lit nights.” A kickoff event celebrating Pegasus Theatre’s new residency is scheduled for October 4, 2025, with further details to be announced by the venue. Meanwhile, MacMurder! remains scheduled for September 12–21, 2025 at the Wyly Theatre.
Practical information
Performance dates: September 12–21, 2025.
Venue: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas, TX.
Ticket price: $29.50. Pre-purchased discounted parking is offered for attendees.
Why this matters
The combination of a milestone anniversary, a new premiere included in a citywide arts initiative, and a formal residency at a major suburban performing arts center represents a significant moment in Pegasus Theatre’s institutional history. The move to The Addison Performing Arts Centre aims to stabilize production logistics and expand audience access, while continued participation in projects like the Elevator Project connects the company to broader efforts to uplift local and underrepresented arts groups.
FAQ
When and where is MacMurder! being performed?
MacMurder! runs September 12–21, 2025, at the Wyly Theatre located at 2400 Flora St., Dallas, TX.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are priced at $29.50. Pre-purchased discounted parking will be available for attendees.
What is the Elevator Project?
The Elevator Project is an initiative of the AT&T Performing Arts Center that showcases local performance groups and aims to support underrepresented arts organizations in the Dallas community.
When does Pegasus Theatre’s Addison residency begin?
The company’s residency at The Addison Performing Arts Centre begins in October 2025, with a kickoff event scheduled for October 4, 2025.
What is Pegasus Theatre’s signature style?
Pegasus Theatre’s trademark “Living Black & White” style recreates the look of black-and-white films on stage using specialized makeup, lighting, and set design techniques developed by the company.
Who founded Pegasus Theatre?
Kurt Kleinmann founded Pegasus Theatre in 1985. Barbara Weinberger joined the company in 1986 and later became executive director.
| Feature | Details | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere | MacMurder! (Sept 12–21, 2025) at Wyly Theatre | Highlights 40th anniversary programming |
| Ticket price | $29.50 (discounted parking available) | Audience access and affordability |
| New residency | The Addison Performing Arts Centre beginning Oct 2025 | Provides stable production space across three venues |
| Signature style | Living Black & White—special makeup, lighting, sets | Distinctive visual identity and audience draw |
| Community initiative | Inclusion in AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Elevator Project | Connects company to local arts support and visibility |
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Additional Resources
- CultureMap: Pegasus Theatre Addison
- Dallas News: MacMurder
- Dallas Voice: Stage Notes on Morton H. Meyerson
- Dallas News: Pegasus Theatre Revives Bruce Coleman’s Tales
- Dallas Voice: Tribute to Bruce R. Coleman
- Wikipedia: Theatre in Dallas
- Google Search: Pegasus Theatre Dallas
- Google Scholar: Pegasus Theatre
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dallas Theatre
- Google News: Pegasus Theatre
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