At UT Dallas:

  • “Shrek The Musical” through Oct. 30 
    University Theatre, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
    Tickets: $16 (tickets
    Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 30
    Friday, Saturday and next Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

    Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek,” Shrek the Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. The musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
  • International Animation Day Public Screenings Tuesday
    ATC Lecture Hall, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
    Admission: Free
    Tuesday, Oct. 28
    5 p.m. (films by UT Dallas students), 7 p.m. (Best Shorts screening–note: rated PG-13)

    UT Dallas celebrates International Animation Day with screenings of selected short films crafted by UT Dallas students as well the Best Shorts awarded at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Festival held in France.

    Event link: International Animation Day 2025 – Comet Calendar