Box Office Hours
The Performing Arts Fort Worth on-site box office is temporarily closed. Our patron services team is working virtually as we all maintain social distancing so we ask for your patience and understanding as communication may be delayed and take longer than normal. Remote box office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents
Come From Away
Part of the Broadway at the Bass Series
October 19 - 24, 2021
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Special rates available for groups of 10+.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents
Hamilton
Part of the Broadway at the Bass Series
January 18 - February 6, 2022
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents
2021-2022 Broadway at the Bass Season
Join us for the 2021-2022 Broadway at the Bass season featuring Come From Away, CATS, Dear Evan Hansen, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Jesus Christ Superstar and Mean Girls.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents
2021-2022 BNSF Popular Entertainment Series
The 2021-2022 series kicks off with the return of BRUCE ROBISON & KELLY WILLIS’ HOLIDAY SHINDIG at McDavid Studio in December, followed by country music legends THE GATLIN BROTHERS AND CRYSTAL GAYLE appearing together for the very first time on the Bass Hall stage; Ring in the new year a little early when ROBERT EARL KEEN returns to Bass Hall; Celebrate friendship in April with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! and get ready to travel back in time when THE BRITISH INVASION- LIVE ON STAGE sweeps through Bass Hall in May. Individual tickets to all five shows are on sale now!
Black Violin: Impossible Tour
Part of Children's Education Virtual Programming
Streaming September 7 - October 7, 2021
Black Violin enters the student virtual space with an all new, high energy, performance that takes their unique blend of classical music, hip-hop, jazz and pop to new heights. Recorded at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, this engaging, high-definition multi-camera video covers themes of perseverance, exploration and unity with songs like Rise, Unbreakable, Believer, Dreamer and Impossible is Possible.
If you are interested in participating, please click below to learn more and complete our Registration Form.
Online High School Technical Theater Course
Registration is open!
The Online High School Technical Theater Course will take students on a backstage exploration as they learn various aspects of technical theater including lighting, sound, and stage management. While this is not a hands-on opportunity, production experts will provide a unique look behind the scenes of Bass Performance Hall and offer a chance to see what happens when the curtain rises.
If you are interested in participating, please click below to learn more and complete our Online High School Technical Theater Course Registration Form.
Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies
Part of Children's Education Virtual Programming
Streaming October 1 - 31, 2021
In this streaming production, professional storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston dramatically shares Bessie Coleman’s journey. During her life, Bessie traveled thousands of miles to become the first American to hold an International Pilot’s license.
If you are interested in participating, please click below to learn more and complete our Registration Form.
Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
Widely considered one of the preeminent international music contests, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is a quadrennial global cultural event showcasing 30 of the world’s top young pianists, before devoted Fort Worth audiences and a widespread online viewership in the millions.
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, special event rentals of Bass Performance Hall, McDavid Studio and the Van Cliburn Recital Hall are currently unavailable until further notice.
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Resident Companies
In addition to the performances presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance Hall is the permanent home to many of Fort Worth’s outstanding performing arts organizations. Our resident companies include:
Performing Arts Fort Worth
One of Fort Worth’s premier not-for-profit arts organizations, Performing Arts Fort Worth is dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment to Bass Performance Hall, including award-winning Touring Broadway shows, stellar musical performances, hilarious comedy acts and family-friendly productions.