A STRANGE LOOP
BOOK, MUSIC + LYRICS BY MICHAEL R. JACKSON

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JUNE 19 - JULY 12, 2025 | REGIONAL PREMIERE
PULITZER PRIZE RECIPIENT | TONY AWARD-WINNING

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The New York Times called it‭ ‬“a thrillingly original and provocative masterpiece‭.‬”‭ ‬Variety lauded it as‭ ‬“a groundbreaking work that challenges and delights‭.‬”‭ ‬The Guardian described it as‭ ‬“a daring exploration of self and society that resonates with powerful authenticity and humor‭.‬”‭ ‬What will Dallas-Fort Worth audiences have to say‭? ‬You’ll find out soon as Circle Theatre proudly announces its first Mainstage Musical of the Season‭: ‬the regional premiere of the highly acclaimed‭ ‬A Strange Loop‭ ‬by Michael R‭. ‬Jackson‭.‬

 

This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical reshaped American Theater during its celebrated Broadway run and took home the 2022‭ ‬Tony Award for Best Musical‭. ‬A Strange Loop‭ ‬offers a bold and exhilarating dive into the life of Usher‭, ‬a Black queer musical theater writer navigating his identity‭, ‬creativity‭, ‬and personal challenges as he crafts a show about his own complex journey‭.‬

 

More than just a production‭, A Strange Loop‭ ‬promises to leave audiences both exhilarated and introspective long after the final curtain‭. ‬With its raw‭, ‬adult themes and vital exploration of the queer Black experience‭, ‬this musical offers a unique blend of song and storytelling that is intensely relevant‭, ‬and vitally important‭. ‬Buckle up for a nonstop ride with an electric score that will keep you on the edge of your seat‭.‬

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*contains adult language and situations*

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