Austin Interviews BWW Review: Theatre en Bloc's UNTIL THE FLOOD: A rich and intense 90 minutes of what theatre does best.
by Joni Lorraine - November 09, 2018, Austin UNTIL THE FLOOD is a rich and intense 90 minutes of what theatre does best.... (more...)  Sean Thompson on Touring LOVE NEVER DIES
by Frank Benge - November 05, 2018, Austin Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to one of Broadway's longest running musicals, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is his show LOVE NEVER DIES; which is currently touring across the United States. The tour staging is inspired by the reworked 2011 Australian production of the musical. To give Austin audiences an ... (more...)  Ned Noyes as Max in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Kathy Strain - October 18, 2018, Austin THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is certainly a play that seems intriguing just by the title. "The Murder at Havernesh Manor" is the title of the play within the play that can't seem to stay on script. It seems that everything and anything goes wrong. This sets in motion so many mishaps, the audiences can't... (more...)  Devin Finn and Katie Bender on the Theatre Synesthesia Production of THE FAULT
by Frank Benge - September 25, 2018, Austin Theatre Synesthesia has only been on the scene for a few short years, yet in that short time, they've managed to get on several award lists and have even walked away with a few of those awards. Their work has been exclusively dedicated to producing the writing of playwright Casey Wimpee... until now... (more...)  Lisa B. Thompson and Her New Play MONROE at Austin Playhouse
by Frank Benge - August 30, 2018, Austin Lisa B. Thompson burst onto the Austin theatre scene in a big way last season with her play UNDERGROUND, which was not only nominated for most of the awards given in Austin, but also managed to walk away with a few. She capped off the season by winning the New Play award from Austin Playhouse's annu... (more...)  Stuart Moulton and Eighteen Years of Austin Cabaret Theatre
by Frank Benge - August 04, 2018, Austin One of Austin's best kept secrets is Austin Cabaret Theatre, which quietly brings in the best of the New York cabaret scene for one night only performances. This is all due to one man, Stuart Moulton. Stuart lives in New York City, but his love of Austin is unmistakable. We recently sat down with hi... (more...)  J. Robert Moore on Sixty Years of the Zilker Summer Musical and ALL SHOOK UP
by Frank Benge - June 27, 2018, Austin Who hasn't been to one of the Broadway musical gems that play out in the open air amphitheatre during these blistering hot Austin summers? A gift to the community, the Zilker Summer Musical has been part of Austin for sixty years now. Always free to the public, this year's offering is ALL SHOOK UP, ... (more...)  Peter Bay on Texas-sized production of 'MASS: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers'
by Frank Benge - June 13, 2018, Austin Leonard Bernstein is an American treasure. He was one of the first American born conductors to receive worldwide acclaim. His fame is derived not only from his long tenure as the music director of the New York Philharmonic, but also from his conducting most of the world's leading orchestras, and fr... (more...)  Teri Hansen as Madame Baurel in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Kathy Strain - May 24, 2018, Austin Many may have heard of the movie AN AMERICAN IN PARIS that starred Gene Kelly and featured such songs as "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise," "S Wonderful," and "I Got Rhythm." Well, the recent Broadway hit of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS took some of the story, some of the songs, and added to it. What was ... (more...)  Dalis Allen - Producer of the Kerrville Folk Festival
by Kathy Strain - May 24, 2018, Austin Every year, Quiet Valley Ranch just outside the small town of Kerrville, Texas is transformed into a musical wonderland as the Kerrville Folk Festival is presented for 18 days. It showcases singer/songwriters who show passion and joy for the art of folk music. People come from all over the world to ... (more...)  Andy Huntington Jones in THE BOOK OF MORMON on Tour
by Kathy Strain - April 16, 2018, Austin As THE BOOK OF MORMON tours around North America, it has sold-out in city after city. Locals enjoy the opportunity to laugh and have a fun evening watching THE BOOK OF MORMON while they forget their outside worries. Currently on tour with the company is Andy Jones who is playing the role of Elder Mc... (more...)  Elizabeth Doss and Lisa Laratta on paper chairs newest Original Work THE REPENTANCE OF ST. JOAN
by Frank Benge - March 22, 2018, Austin Austin theatre troupe paper chairs has been creating original works of theatre here for the past eight years that consistently push boundaries both verbal and visual. These fresh and exciting works are, in no small part, due to two women who were among the founding members, Elizabeth Doss and Lisa L... (more...)  Colleen McLaughlin as Sibella Hallward in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER on Tour
by Kathy Strain - March 13, 2018, Austin A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER is a fun, whacky, entertaining show that won four Tony Awards including Best Musical. It seems to be a favorite by everyone. It's one that will entertain the entire family. As the show prepares to come to Austin, Texas, BWW caught up with Colleen McLaughlin who p... (more...)  Kate Clark on THE CURATE SHAKESPEARE AS YOU LIKE IT
by Frank Benge - February 24, 2018, Austin Coming in March, The Baron's Men will be presenting the rarely performed The Curate Shakespeare AS YOU LIKE at the Curtain Theatre. This unique piece of theatre is subtitled 'the record of one company's attempt to perform the play by William Shakespeare.' The piece came about when the playwright, Do... (more...)  Jose Llana as the King in THE KING AND I on Tour
by Kathy Strain - December 11, 2017, Austin The success of THE KING AND I over the years has been nothing short of remarkable. The movie version from the 1950's brought Yul Brynner to center stage as he played the role of this famous king. With so many incarnations of the iconic musical there have been quite a few actors who have worked hard ... (more...)  Aaron Johnson and His New Play SALTY World Premiere Scheduled For Spring in New York
by Frank Benge - December 05, 2017, Austin Aaron Johnson is best known to Austin audiences for his strong body of performances, including Tribes (Daniel) at ZACH Theatre; Orphans (Phillip), Skylight (Edward) with Street Corner Arts; The Totalitarians (Ben) with Theatre en Bloc; The Real Thing (Billy), The Explorers Club (Lucius), Bloomsday (... (more...)  Robert King, Jr. and THE VOICES OF DONNY HATHAWAY
by Frank Benge - November 06, 2017, Austin On January 13th, 1979, the world lost singer Donny Hathaway. Austinite Robert King Jr. has written a new, thought provoking musical, in which he introduces the audience to a side of Donny Hathaway that has never been explored before. Most people are unaware Hathaway battled with voices that haunted ... (more...)  Lyndie Moe as Maureen in RENT on Tour
by Kathy Strain - October 09, 2017, Austin It's hard to believe that RENT is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. But, from its debut on Broadway to the present, audiences have loved this great show that tackles important issues but at the same time manages to connect with the audience. BWW recently caught up with Lyndie Moe who is playing Maur... (more...)  Devin Finn and Nick Kier of Theatre Synesthesia
by Frank Benge - June 28, 2017, Austin One of Austin's most innovative theatre companies is Theatre Synesthesia, which has been recently recognized with awards from both BroadwayWorld and the Austin Critic's Table. We had an opportunity to sit down with two of the company founders, Devin Finn and Nick Kier to find out more about this com... (more...)  Scott Cote as Brother Jeremiah in SOMETHING ROTTEN on Tour
by Kathy Strain - May 16, 2017, Austin When Nick and Nigel Bottom decided they wanted to write a new hit play, they knew they had a lot of work ahead of them. With William Shakespeare as their competition, they knew they had to be new and innovative. The hilarious show SOMETHING ROTTEN is an original musical comedy with a book by John O'... (more...)  Benjamin Summers of StreetCorner Arts
by Frank Benge - April 06, 2017, Austin Continuing our series of interviews of Austin Theatre companies and the artists behind them, BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to talk to Benjamin Summers about StreetCorner Arts during their Tech Week for their latest production, PERFECT MENDACITY.... (more...)  Michael Rader of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at ZACH Theatre
by Frank Benge - April 04, 2017, Austin BroadwayWorld recently asked ZACH Theatre's guest director Michael Rader, in town to direct the Austin Premiere of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, to give our readers a little background on him and the production, which runs April 5-30 on the Topher Stage.... (more...)  Katherine Catmull on SISTER OF SHATTERING GLASS February 13th Deadline
by Frank Benge - February 08, 2017, Austin Young Adult novelist and actress Katerine Catmull has teamed up with Physical Plant Theatre to create SISTER OF SHATTERING GLASS, an adventure story told entirely with text messages. The adventure follows Catmull's characters Summer and Bird in a race to the center of a dark maze located behind the ... (more...)  Bonnie Cullum and The Vortex
by Frank Benge - December 14, 2016, Austin Continuing our series of articles about Austin performing companies and the artists behind them, we caught up recently with the very busy Bonnie Cullum of The Vortex to ask her about the past, present and future of the popular East Austin venue.... (more...)  Jaston Williams of A WOLVERINE WALKS INTO A BAR at Stateside At The Paramount
by Frank Benge - November 17, 2016, Austin Audiences first became aware of Jaston Williams as half of the citizens of Tuna, Texas with the debut of Greater Tuna in 1982. The saga continued with A Tuna Christmas, Red, White and Tuna and Tuna Does Vegas. The plays have been performed on and off Broadway at the Kennedy Center, the Edinburgh Int... (more...)  VIDEO: First Look at SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at ZACH Theatre
by Stage Tube - June 08, 2018, Austin Pulitzer and Tony Award®-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George comes to ZACH's Topfer Stage. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George plays from May 30-June 24, 2018 under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley w... (more...)  BWW Review: Ethos and Vortex Give Perfect Power to VAMPYRESS
by Joni Lorraine - October 11, 2017, Austin VAMPYRESS is a near perfect production of the highest caliber.... (more...)  STAGE TUBE: Zach Theatre's EVITA Makes 'Living for Love' Music Video
by Stage Tube - October 25, 2015, Austin ZACH Theatre's recently opened its production of EVITA, its opening production of the 2014-2015 season. Launching this music video to Madonna's "Living For Love,' it appears things are a lot of fun in Argentina. Below, check out a music video of 'Living for Love' featuring the whole company!... (more...)  STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Madeline Trumble and More in Rehearsals for Zach Theatre's EVITA
by Stage Tube - September 17, 2015, Austin ZACH Theatre presents the first two shows of the 2015-16 season: Evita, on stage in the Topfer Theatre from September 30-November 1. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!... (more...)  STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Holliday Talks the Music of Duke Ellington in SOPHISTICATED LADIES
by Stage Tube - July 27, 2015, Austin ZACH Theatre presents Sophisticated Ladies, the Duke Ellington musical review starring Broadway's original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday. ZACH Theatre Associate Artistic Director ABE REYBOLD will direct the musical in the Topfer Theatre on the Karen Kuykendall stage July 15, 2015 - August 23, 2015. A... (more...)  BWW Reviews: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is a Sublimely Silly Evening
by Frank Benge - June 15, 2015, Austin THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is a two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso. Set in the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Florida, it is a great big musical Valentine to trailer trash. The main story concerns Pippi, a stripper on the run, who comes between the agoraphobic Jean... (more...) |
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