Events

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Tuesday, May 13 | 7pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Wednesday, May 14 | 7pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

PBR World Finals: Ride For Redemption

Wednesday, May 14 | 7pm

PBR has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world, and the growing appeal of cowboy values, the PBR has attracted many homegrown and international athletes who aspire to compete in the world’s elite bull riding competition.  Now that phenomenon has taken up residency in The Historic Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas at the fabulous Cowtown Coliseum.

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Thursday, May 15 | 7pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

PBR World Finals: Ride For Redemption

Thursday, May 15 | 7pm

PBR has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world, and the growing appeal of cowboy values, the PBR has attracted many homegrown and international athletes who aspire to compete in the world’s elite bull riding competition.  Now that phenomenon has taken up residency in The Historic Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas at the fabulous Cowtown Coliseum.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo

Friday, May 16 | 7pm

Join us for the world’s only year-round rodeo held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30! Built in 1908 the Cowtown Coliseum is the home of the worlds first indoor rodeo. The Stockyards Championship rodeo features timed events such as tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing. Plus, exciting rough stock events including bull riding, bronc riding, bareback and ranch saddle bronc riding. Kids under 12 can participate in the Calf or Mutton Scramble by signing up at the main entrance when the doors open.

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Friday, May 16 | 7pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Saturday, May 17 | 1pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Matinee

Saturday, May 17 | 1pm

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the longest-running Black Rodeo in the U.S. and was founded in 1984 by Lu Vason., it was born of the need to give Black cowboys a platform and has kept these traditions alive, developed the next generation of rodeo stars and brought the sport of rodeo to a new generation of fans.  The rodeo is currently  produced by Valeria Vason-Cunningham.

Broadway at the Bass Series: MJ

Saturday, May 17 | 7pm

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Worth in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Fort Worth as it makes its premiere at Bass Performance Hall in May 2025.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award® winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award® nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.