See Juliet’s story burst to life through pop anthems such as “Larger Than Life” and “Baby One More Time.” | Photo courtesy of Bass Performance Hall
Starting tomorrow, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., the musical production "& Juliet” will hit the stage of Bass Performance Hall. The digital lottery opens between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily until Saturday, Nov. 15, giving guests a chance to win two tickets to the show for as low as $39.
What if Juliet never died?
The writer of the Emmy Award-winning show “Schitt’s Creek” David West Read flips the script on one of Shakespeare’s greatest tales and one of the most well-known love stories ever told.
Featuring classic pop anthems such as “Teenage Dream,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and “Since U Been Gone,” the performance — with its unique styling and playlist — is a prime example of what NYC’s Broadway looks like right now.
Local talent
This production of the Tony-nominated musical features Tyler-born actress Fabiola Caraballo Quijada — who won the National High School Musical Theater Awards this year for Best Performance by an Actress — in the title role of Juliet.
Chuck E. Cheese opens its first Adventure World this Thursday, Nov. 13, in Arlington. The 12,000-square-foot indoor playground for ages 3–8 features a three-story play structure, interactive dance floor, video walls, and a snack shop. Plus: no height restrictions — so, parents can join the fun too. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
The TEA has appointed a conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD, just weeks after announcing its takeover. New Mexico Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski has served as conservator before for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. He will oversee the ISD’s new board of managers and superintendent for two years. (NBC 5 DFW)
Closed
Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes in Decatur has permanently closed, according to a post on its website. There was no reasoning offered, but the good news? You can still grab a slice of Momma’s Ribeye Meatloaf or a hot bowl of Ribeye Chili at the North Richland Hills location, off the Rufe Snow exit.
Shop
Two new jewelry stores will soon welcome customers at Tanger Outlets. Opening next month across from Helzberg Diamonds, Invicta is a Swiss brand offering men’s and women’s watches. Opening spring 2026 next to COACH, Pandora will offer high-quality accessories, including bracelets, necklaces + rings. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
The opening for Haltom City’s H Mart has been pushed back to spring 2026. The rest of the brand new ~196,000-sqft shopping center — anchored by the Asian grocer — has been fully leased. Some of these tenants are expected to open even sooner. (Fort Worth Report)
History
The National Juneteenth Museum invites you to share stories and artifacts for its historic archive this Saturday, Nov. 15. From noon to 4 p.m. at the Ella Mae Shamblee Library, UNT staff will help record and scan submissions. Last year’s event preserved 77 items spanning nine decades.
Quoted
“Fort Worth is my favorite city in Texas, and maybe my favorite city in the United States,” said Billy Bob Thornton. Take that, DALtoday.See for yourself. More celebrities graced the red carpet at the Modern Art Museum for the season two screening of “Landman” this weekend. (The Dallas Morning News)
Trending
This weekend, the FAA briefly closed the west side of DFW Airport, causing aircraft congestion. WFAA’s Jason Whitely shared a screenshot of a rare scene over DFW Airport using FlightAware.
Listen
On Sunday night, the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken, winning 2-1 and rounding out a perfect weekend. Casey DeSmith shocked the sports experts of Locked On Stars with his 30-save performance. Get the biggest stories every day.
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Civic
The City of Fort Worth recently launched text message alerts for the Municipal Court. The free service will send texts directly to individuals with pending cases to help resolve matters efficiently. Get the details.*
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The Buy
Nordstrom Rack’s Holiday Gift Guide is here. Shop some of the season’s best deals on stocking stuffers, top-rated gift sets, cashmere favorites, and unique fashion finds. Five can’t-miss deals from the guide include:
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