Dave Steakley News

ZACH Theatre has announced Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol is returning to The Topfer at ZACH for the seventh year November 24–January 2, 2022, with exciting new songs and new cast members in addition to returning favorites under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine and Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, Into the Woods will be brought to life outdoors on The People's Plaza using ZACH's architecture and natural environment in surprising ways as part of the ZACH360 experience.

The five-show 2021–22 Mainstage Series includes Into the Woods, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety, Reunion '85, The Sound of Music and The Inheritance: Part 1.

Three productions include the ZACH360 experience, ZACH's new artistic initiative to create dynamic theatre experiences that are immersive, revelatory, and fun. Actors engage the audience in the storytelling, as ZACH takes a fresh approach to familiar work.

ZACH Theatre, Central Texas’ premier professional theatre, has announced two of the 2021–22 Season productions including the ZACH360 experience. ZACH360 is ZACH's new artistic initiative to create dynamic theatre experiences that are immersive, revelatory, and fun.

ZACH Theatre announces the Summer Concert Series for 2021 “Songs Under the Stars” lineup running June 10 through August 8, 2021. The weekly socially distanced outdoor concerts will feature four concerts over eight weekends running Thursdays through Sundays. Tickets on sale Thursday, April 29 at noon.

Opening the series for the first two weeks, Laura Benedict Scott, Sidney Scott, and Leslie McDonel will celebrate the female icons of country with “Legendary Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry.” ZACH’s dynamic trio sings selections from illustrious names including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, and more.

ZACH Theatre has announced a live socially distanced Holiday Concert for 2020, 'POP! A Rockin' Holiday Concert', running November 25 through January 3, 2021. Holiday cheer will be rockin' in The Topfer at ZACH Theatre this season.

ZACH Theatre recently presented the first week of their Songs Under the Stars series, a socially distanced outdoor concert series on The Plaza at ZACH playing October 15-November 8, 2020. Opening week starred Jill Blackwood and Matthew Redden with “On Broadway.” Celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway.

ZACH Theatre has announced weekly Fall Concert Series 'Songs Under the Stars', October 15 through November 8.

As the country comes together to voice their dissent against countless injustices against Black Americans, ZACH Theatre announces the online release of its 2019 critically-acclaimed production Notes From The Field, a play by Anna Deavere Smith about racial inequity.

Due to continued uncertainty around COVID-19 and limits on large group gatherings, ZACH Theatre has postponed their re-imagined, interactive production of The Sound of Music, the final show of the 2019-20 Season. The Sound of Music, which was scheduled to begin July 15, will move to the summer slot of the 2020-21 Season.

ZACH Theatre announces additional postponements in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Spring classes and summer camps move online for the time being.

ZACH Theatre announces additional cancellations and staffing changes in wake of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. With the loss of multiple shows this season, ZACH Theatre is forced to furlough 75% of employees to temper the loss in revenue. Furloughed employees will continue to receive 100% of their current health benefits from the organization. Remaining staff will work on reduced salaries with leadership taking the largest cut, preparing for the return of programming this summer and producing virtual content to connect with the community until performances resume.

ZACH Theatre will bring new work to the forefront with its initiative, The Launch Table: New Work Reading Series beginning this February. The development of new and re-imagined work has always been a part of ZACH's fabric, and through this new platform, ZACH will provide artists a home for new work to live and thrive. The Launch Table will offer writers and artists invaluable feedback needed to further develop their art. The first reading will be The Very Extraordinary Mr. Law by Jeffrey LaHoste on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

ZACH Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL has been a holiday tradition in these parts for many years, and just when you think it can't get any better, Director Dave Steakley goes and does just that. He gives us bigger stars, better songs and a more topical message. I've been a fan of the show since I first reviewed it four years ago, but this year is the best ever, mostly due to the casting of Austin theatre legend Marc Pouhé as Scrooge.

ZACH Theatre presents Austin's most rockin' holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returning to The Topfer at ZACH for the sixth year November 20-December 29, 2019 with exciting new songs and new cast members in addition to returning favorites under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.

ZACH Theatre announces the full cast for Austin's most rockin' holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returning to The Topfer at ZACH for the sixth year November 20a?"December 29, 2019 with exciting new songs and new cast members in addition to returning favorites under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley. MARC POUHE stars as Ebenezer Scrooge and ZACH's soon-to-be Janis Joplin this season, Tony-nominated MARY BRIDGET DAVIES as Ghost of Christmas Present.

ZACH Theatre brings three great seasonal shows for everyone to share this 2019 Holiday Season. ZACH's rockin' holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will return to The Topfer at ZACH for the sixth year November 20a?"December 29 with exciting new songs and some new cast in addition to returning favorites.

After considering hundreds of live stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions in Austin between the dates of May 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, members of the Austin Critics Table have announced their nominees for outstanding dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre with the nominees for the 2019 Critics Table Awards.