Some Like It Hot at Music Hall at Fair Park

Synopsis

The show is set in the early 1930s just prior to the end of the Prohibition era. Two male jazz musicians, Joe and Jerry, spot the mob commit a crime at the Speakeasy where they are working. Rather than allow the mobster to make them a target, the musicians decide to go on the run.

They put on costumes and join a touring all-female swing big band. While touring, the two fall for the band’s singer, Sugar Kane. They keep their real identities protected, but they both hope to find romance Sugar Kane.

As the group tours, relationships form that could serve to expose Joe and Jerry as men. The gangsters and the FBI get involved, recognizing Jerry and Joe from their tap-dancing routines, further complicating the groups movement to performances and its ability to receive funding from new investors.

Jerry, now identifying as Daphne, falls in love with one of the investors, leading to a planned wedding. They can't keep their identities hidden forever, but that doesn't change their feelings for each other. As Prohibition expires, everyone is able to move on with their new lives.

Show origins

This entrancing musical comedy was written in 2022 with Marc Shaiman’s music and lyrics, Scott Wittman’s lyrics, and Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s book. It received 13 nominations for the 76th Tony Awards. It also won Best Costumes and Best Choreography. Ensuring you’ll enjoy the visual portions of the show as much as the amazing music and lyrics. It features entertaining tap-dancing numbers, too.

This musical follows the entertaining story told in the 1959 movie. The film starred the beautiful Marilyn Monroe, making it incredibly popular at the time. The new musical retells this beloved story from the movie with a twist while protecting the vintage comedy and musical styles from the movie.

Production History

Some Like It Hot opened at the Shubert Theater on Broadway in late 2022. Its last performance was near the end of 2023. The shows North American tour started in 2024 and continues now. You now can watch the show in your vintage theater in Dallas.

Some Like It Hot received the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy Award in 2023. Although the original film had limited songs, the new Broadway remake of the musical added many more. Some of the most well-known songs from the musical include:

• Some Like It Hot
• You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him)
• Baby, Let’s Get Good
• A Darker Shade of Blue
• Let’s Be Bad

Music Hall At Fair Park

The Dallas is considered one of best areas for vibrant nightlife. It’s easy to enjoy an entire day — and night — of fun around going to this Broadway Show in Dallas.

The Music Hall At Fair Park has plenty of safe parking availability nearby. You also can use public transportation to reach the venue safely. Even though Music Hall At Fair Park has a beautiful theater design, the modern seats are comfortable. 

Whether you are a fan the original 1959 movie or are new to the story of Some Like It Hot, you’ll fall in love with this version of the story. While the characters go through their trip of a lifetime, you’ll be right alongside them!

Some Like It Hot delivers all the heart and laughs you expect to find with modern musical comedies. Order your passes now to attend Some Like It Hot at Music Hall At Fair Park in Dallas on Wednesday 1st April 2026, prices from as little as $27!