Country music superstar Chris Stapleton will headline the first event at the new Texas Rangers baseball stadium, Globe Life Field. The All American Roadshow will stop in Arlington on March 14 and will feature special guests Willie Nelson & Family, Jamey Johnson and Yola. The music will begin at 6 p.m.
Presented by Live Nation, this blockbuster concert set will be highlighted by a performance by Stapleton, whose 215 debut album, “Traveller,” reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
His second studio album, “From A Room: Volume 1,” was released in May 2017, and earned him a second CMA Award for Album of the Year and also a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. “From A Room: Volume 2” was released in December 2017 and debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Willie Nelson & Family features the legendary performer, who has released 69 albums since 1962.
For more: chrisstapleton.com.
Theater:
Raisin in the Sun
When: March 1 - 8
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday - Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: This classic drama portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers, an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. This landmark play was the first play on Broadway written by an African-American female, Lorraine Hansberry.
For more: theatrearlington.org
Music:
Concerts at Texas Live!
When: March 6 - 31
Where: Texas Live!
Show times: See below
In a nutshell: This month, Texas Live! will present the following performers/performances: Cherry Bomb (9:30 p.m. on March 6 at Live! Arena), Vegas Stars (at 9:30 p.m. on March 13 at Live! Arena) and Back in Black (at 9:30 p.m. on March 27 at Live! Arena).
For more: texas-live.com
Music:
Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
When: March 6 - 31
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: See below
In a nutshell: This month, Arlington Music Hall will present the following performers/performances: Atlanta Rhythm Section (at 8 p.m. on March 6), 7 Bridges – The Ultimate EAGLES Experience (at 7:30 p.m. on March 7), Petty Theft, featuring the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (at 8 p.m. on March 13), Arielle’s Burlesque, featuring Jo Weldon (at 7:30 p.m. on March 14), Aaron Tippin (at 8 p.m. on March 20), Rumours-Fleetwood Mac Tribute (at 8 p.m. on March 26), Karla Bonoff (at 8 p.m. on March 27), Reflections of Patsy Cline (at 2 p.m. on March 28), 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval (at 8 p.m. on March 28) and Billy Gilman (at 8.pm. on March 31).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net
Film & Music:
Events at The LOT Downtown
When: March 7 and 14
Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield)
Show times: 7 p.m.
In a nutshell: This month, The LOT Downtown will present the movie “Toy Story 4” on March 7 and a concert by Josh Weathers on March 14.
For more: thelotdowntown.com
Music:
Symphony Arlington, featuring Simone Spadino, violin
When: March 19
Where: Arlington Music Hall
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: This concert will feature Elgar’s “Serenade,” Turina’s “La Oración del Torero,” Mendelssohn’s “Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra” and Bartok’s “Divertimento.”
For more: symphonyarlington.org/march
