Austin Theater Reviews Page 4

BWW Review: SEUSSICAL at Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - April 24, 2022

A rendition of a classic that finally makes sense of Dr. Seuss' unique characters. Scarlata gives us a compelling story about real people with beautiful imperfections that make them so perfectly human. With a talented cast, outstanding choreography, and a lot of imagination, this is a SEUSSICAL you ...

BWW Review: Round Rock Penfold's Production of AMADEUS
by Lynn Beaver - April 09, 2022

Round Rock’s premier theatre company Penfold is known for their creativity and excellent production values, but their presentation of Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS leaves me puzzled on nearly every level....

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Scrumdiddlyumptious Fun For Everyone
by Lynn Beaver - March 24, 2022

Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - The New Musical, currently playing at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall as part of the Broadway In Austin series, is fantastic fun for the whole family....

BWW Review: Jarrott Production's LIFESPAN OF A FACT - A Return To Live Performance Brilliance
by Lynn Beaver - March 15, 2022

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is a perfect reason to get back out to live theatre. Go and enjoy one of Austin’s premier theatre companies doing what they do best - telling the story. ...

BWW Review: HAMILTON Returns to Austin
by Lynn Beaver - December 10, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, returns to Austin’s Bass Concert Hall with full seats and roaring crowds. There are shows that shift the way we see theatre and this is one of those rare productions that will remain in our collective consciousness long after the final notes sound. ...

BWW Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY - Hysterical Holiday Hit
by Lynn Beaver - November 27, 2021

If you need a laugh as badly as I do, the Different Stages production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Vortex is where you should be....

BWW Review: THE LION IN WINTER - Georgetown Palace Playhouse
by Lynn Beaver - October 19, 2021

THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman currently playing at the Georgetown Palace Playhouse is a rare treat. The show, a favorite of mine for decades, hits all the marks; historical figures, witty dialogue and epic family dysfunction that makes for an entertaining evening at the theatre. Written in 196...

BWW REVIEW: WONDER OF THE WORLD - Hilarious Dark Comedy
by Lynn Beaver - October 19, 2021

Austin’s City Theatre and newcomer Beyond August Productions have joined forces to produce this darker than black comedy at the Trinity Street Theatre this fall....

BWW Review: LOST IN YONKERS at The Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Nathaniel Reid - September 19, 2021

'LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE LOST IN GEORGETOWN', these words from a helpful house manager follow me around the corner from the main auditorium entrance to the Springer stage and into the Playhouse stage at The Georgetown Palace Theatre to see that august institution's latest production of Lost in Yonkers by ...

BWW Review: ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN at The Vortex
by Lynn Beaver - July 08, 2021

ANNIE JUMP AND THE LLIBRARY OF HEAVEN finished its run at The Vortex Saturday night to thunderous applause from the audience and fireworks in the distance. What a triumphant return for live theatre at the iconic Austin venue The Vortex! ...

BWW Review: THE SPIN at Street Corner Arts
by Lynn Beaver - April 17, 2021

BWW Review: Street Corner Arts Wows Virtually With THE SPIN ...