The Addison Performing Arts Centre

03/24/2025

WaterTower Theatre brings Tennessee Williams’ iconic tale "A Streetcar Named Desire" to The Addison Performing Arts Centre from March 26 - April 6! This gripping drama follows Blanche DuBois as she navigates a collision between illusion and reality in 1940s New Orleans. Don’t miss this powerful production of one of America’s most celebrated plays. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.watertowertheatre.org

02/26/2025

The Addison Performing Arts Centre has a new name and logo! On February 13, we hosted a Show and Share event to unveil our updated look and give guests a behind-the-scenes tour of the space. Visitors learned fun facts about the venue, explored its features, and met our new Theatre Centre Director, Nichole Belford.

With this fresh new look, we’re ready to welcome performers, audiences, and creative experiences. Stay tuned for exciting performances and events coming soon.

02/05/2025

We are proud to introduce the community to our new Addison Theatre Centre Manager, Nichole Belford. She brings to Addison a wealth of experience and accomplishments with the arts around programming, policies, and advocacy. Read more about her background in the CultureMap Dallas article below, and come to meet Belford at the Show & Share on February 13. To RSVP, email [email protected].

The Town of Addison has named a new leader for its performing arts center, the building formerly known as the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre.

12/11/2024

The Plano Symphony Orchestra will grace the stage at The Addison Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, December 15 with thier incredible holiday show! Travel around the world in 45-minutes of holiday carols, traditions, dances, and fun. This interactive program invites kids to be part of the action on stage and culminates in a Christmas sing-a-long for the whole family. Arrive early to earn a Plano Symphony fun patch and try out instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby one hour prior to the concert. Get tickets now at https://visitaddison.com/event/festive-legends%3a-holidays-around-the-world/85/

12/10/2024

Get your tickets for a murder mystery party like none other! These colorful characters and more are trapped together on the Frostwood family estate, where the tempers are hotter than the cocoa and accusations fly like snowballs! Join us and see if you can get to the bottom of this Christmas mystery! Grab tickets at https://visitaddison.com/event/grandma-got-run-over-by-what%3f/96/

12/09/2024

Find something to make your week merrier in Addison! Here are some festive events and activities happening this week:

Cookies with Santa at Frost Bank
12/11 from 4:30-6:30pm
Join us at the Addison Financial Center for cookies and a visit from Santa. This free event is open to all—don’t forget your camera!

Vinyl Night at Bitter Sisters Brewery
12/11 from 6-8pm
Bring your favorite records and enjoy Vinyl Night in the taproom with a hot chocolate station and great music.

A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker at The Addison Performing Arts Centre
12/5–12/29 | MBS Productions
A hilarious twist on The Nutcracker featuring the Velvet Kittens Burlesque Dancers. This award-winning show is for mature audiences.

Holiday Sip & Paint at The Addison Performing Arts Centre
12/12 and 12/19 | Fernando The Artist
Paint, sip, and relax at this guided painting event. No experience needed—just bring friends and enjoy a fun night out.

Wicked Drag Brunch
12/12 at 7:30pm | Addison Improv
Celebrate all things Wicked and OZ with a lively drag brunch. Green or pink attire encouraged!

Grandma Got Run Over by What? At The Addison Performing Arts Centre
12/13–12/21
Solve the mystery in this holiday whodunit full of twists, laughs, and family drama.

Festive Legends: Holidays Around the World at The Addison Performing Arts Centre
12/15 | Plano Symphony Orchestra
Travel the world through music, dance, and carols with the Plano Symphony. Includes an instrument petting zoo and a Christmas sing-along.

Discover even more events at www.VisitAddison.com

12/09/2024

Join Fernando The Artist for an evening of art, drinks, and good company on December 12 and 19 for a Holiday Sip & Paint! Grab a drink from the bar and follow along with Fernando as he guides you through painting a picture of your choice. Get tickets now at https://visitaddison.com/event/holiday-sip-%26-paint/93/

12/05/2024

Arise Acting Studio's Frozen JR. hits the stage this weekend at The Addison Performing Arts Centre. With a cast of beloved characters loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Get tickets at https://visitaddison.com/event/frozen-jr/91/

12/04/2024

MBS Productions' A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker returns to the Mainstage tomorrow night! Come enjoy this silly tale of a fundraiser gone wrong. With over 385 performances so far, it has become the longest-running Nutcracker in Texas history. The show runs through December 29, so grab your tickets and get ready to laugh along to this not-so-classic holiday show at https://visitaddison.com/event/a-bur-less-q-nutcracker/20/

12/03/2024

Find even more shows happening this December at VisitAddison.com/events/theater/