Hey Arnold! Creator and Composer Reunite for Live Music Celebration in Dallas
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live' is celebrating the '90s animated series with composer Jim Lang and series creator Craig Bartlett at the Texas Theatre in Dallas.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, November 11, 2026 — A special event celebrating the beloved 1990s animated series, “Hey Arnold!”, is set to take place in Dallas, Texas. Titled “The Music of Hey Arnold! Live”, the event will feature the show’s original composer, Jim Lang, and the series creator, Craig Bartlett.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the iconic music of “Hey Arnold!” performed live. The event is designed to honor the legacy of the animated program, which first aired in the 1990s and has since garnered a significant cult following. This gathering marks a reunion of key creative forces behind the series, offering fans a unique chance to connect with the show’s origins and artistic vision.
Jim Lang is credited with composing the memorable score that helped define the show’s distinctive urban atmosphere and emotional depth. Craig Bartlett, the visionary behind “Hey Arnold!”, developed the series, which followed the adventures of Arnold, a thoughtful fourth-grader and his diverse group of friends in an “uncool” part of a big city. The show was known for its realistic portrayal of urban life, its heartfelt stories, and its jazz-infused soundtrack.
The venue for this celebration of animation and music is the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas. This landmark location provides a fitting backdrop for an event paying homage to a classic era of children’s television. Further details regarding the specific date, time, and ticketing for “The Music of Hey Arnold! Live” were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Preston Barta on www.dallasobserver.com, see more information here.
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