The best plays, musical performances and exhibits in Texas are being enjoyed by record number crowds, according to our cultural adventurer Rob Giardinelli, who shares our favorite recommendations.
AUSTIN

THEATRE FIELD
The thought-provoking work, Notes from the Field written by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Devare Smith, depicts through personal accounts of people caught up in the school-to-prison pipeline. Through March 31. At ZachTheatre.org

FAIRYTALES REVEALED

SCULPTING FROM WITHIN
One of Americas preeminent sculptors, Native Texan, James Surls: Without, Within is a collection of 30 of his large and small scale works on display throughout the garden and gallery of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. March 5 through August 18. At UmlaufSculpture.org
DALLAS / FORT WORTH

SILKY SMOOTH
Asian Textiles: Art and Trade Along the Silk Road

THE LURE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
The Lure of Dresden: Bellotto at the Court of Saxony features the works of Bernardo Bellotto, one of the foremost painters during the Age of Enlightenment. The paintings provide a unique looks images of Dresden, one of the greatest cities in 18th Century as well as paintings of Venice and Saxony. Through April 28. At KimbellArt.org

SHAKESPEAREAN SYMPHONY
The legendary comedy by William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night has everything you would ever want in a play: suspense, love triangles, scheming villain and what is bound to be an experience you will never forget. Running March 29 through April 28 at The AT&T Performing Arts Center. At MyDSO.com
HOUSTON

LIFE OF A MASTER
50 master works from one of the world’s most influential artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art features works throughout his life from his early years in the Netherlands to his landscapes in Saint-Rémy and Auvers. March 10 through June 27. At MFAH.org

PLAY ME SOME RAGTIME
The Tony Award® winning play written by Texas native Terrence McNally. Set in the early 20th century, it is a moving work about race, class, gender and politics April 16-28. At TheHobbyCenter.org

THE ROBBINS CENTURY
SAN ANTONIO

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HOW THE WEST WAS FUN
