On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Dallas Theater Center will host CENTERSTAGE 42 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner, and the presentation of the 2026 Linda and Bill Custard Award to Larry Angelilli. The Custard Award, the most prestigious honor given by DTC, celebrates a board member, staff member, artist, community representative, or organization whose extraordinary, distinguished, and long-standing service has had a meaningful impact on the theater. Larry's more than three decards of leadership, stewardship, and advocacy for the arts have helped strengthen cultural institutions across Dallas, including Dallas Theater Center.
The celebration continues with an exciting raffle and auction. The entertainer of the evening is Dallas native and acclaimed Broadway and television actor Michael Urie. A Tony nominee for Torch Song and Buyer & Cellar and an Emmy nominee for his work on Ugly Betty and Shrinking, Urie returns home following a celebrated Off-Broadway run of Richard II at New York City's Red Bull Theater. His charm, wit, and signature charisma promise an evening that is both entertaining and unforgettable.
The TONY-AWARD-winning Dallas Theater Center advances its nonprofit mission by producing innovative and impactuful theater that enriches both the Dallas community and the American theater at large. As DTC welcomes Jaime Castañeda as its new Enloe/Rose Artistic Director, the organization enters an exciting new chapter rooted in artistic excellence, creative growth, and community comnnection.
Funds raised from CENTERSTAGE support DTC's productions as well as its ongoing educational and community-focused programs.
For any questions about CENTERSTAGE or Dallas Theater Center, please contact Robin Plata, Chief Relationship Officer at Robin.Plata@DallasTheaterCenter.org or by phone at 214-252-3915. You may also visit www.DallasTheaterCenter.org/Gala.
