Review: BARNEY CAREY GETS HIS WINGS at Austin Scottish Rite Theater
by Victoria Schwarz - February 22, 2024
It is so delightful to walk into a theater and see chairs moved to the side so children can sit on the floor directly in front of the stage to see a show. Indeed, backing up a bit, it is even more delightful to walk into a theater and see children excited about seeing a show. Despite an increasing a...
Review: ALWAYS A BOY at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - February 21, 2024
A positive testament to a family’s capacity to love and affirm their transgender child. Austin Theatre is currently providing us with some interesting and informative LGBTQ+ perspectives on which to marinate. At Ground Floor Theatre, director Lisa Scheps has taken on Jo and Jeremy Ivester’s ALWAYS A...
Review: O. HENRY STORIES
by Victoria Schwarz - February 18, 2024
Written by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter 1862-1910) and adapted for stage by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare’s O. HENRY STORIES is an evening of delight, laughter, and surprise....
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at ZACH Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 12, 2024
With its infectious score, witty lyrics, and flawless execution by a stellar cast, Zach Theatre's rendition of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 delivers an exhilarating and uplifting theatrical experience. It has swiftly secured its place at the top of my favorite Zach Theatre productions....
Review: BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - February 07, 2024
Maybe BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL, is Gen Z’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW. When THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW first premiered in London in 1973, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its campy humor, catchy songs, and provocative themes, others found its content shocking and controversial. However, it qui...