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Review: MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at Austin Shakespeare
When you go (and you should!) keep in mind that 'MASTER HAROLD ... AND THE BOYS' is a stirring and relevant piece of theatre, even as a staged reading. Oh, that it's relevance could someday be a thing of our past....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre
This classic story as told by ZACH never disappoints!...
Review: A SHERLOCK HOLMES CHRISTMAS at The Archive Theatre
This charming show brings on the holiday CHEER without screaming IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! did our critic think of A SHERLOCK HOLMES CHRISTMAS at The Archive Theatre?...
Review: TARTUFFE THE IMPOSTER at Texarkana Repertory Company
What did our critic think of TARTUFFE THE IMPOSTER at Texarkana Repertory Company?...
Review: THE (ONE ACT) PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Austin Playhouse
THE (ONE ACT) PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, five stars; Murder at Haversham Manor, one star, would not recommend. Well done, Austin Playhouse, well done....
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Still Dazzles at Bass Concert Hall
What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Still Dazzles...
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Texas Performing Arts Center
Michael Dalen directs Blue Men Mike Brown, Meridian, Josh Wills, and Blue Man Captain Adam Zuick for the tour that bangs the drums at Bass Concert Hall....
Review: THE PACT at Jarrott Productions is a Sweet Deal For Austin
Langert’s THE PACT is a fun launch for Jarrott Productions after a three year unplanned pandemic hiatus....
Review: THE OUTSIDER at The Rosette At The Baker Center
The seven-member cast of The Outsider shines in this hilarious political comedy....
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART 2 at ZACH
We returned this week for Part 2 of ZACH's production of THE INHERITANCE. As I sat ensconced as comfortably as possible in my seat for Part 2, I felt the warmth of familiarity with the characters I'd come to know from Part 1 and thought to myself how lovely a well written serial piece might go over ...
Reviews: MACBETH Glows Bright at Pioneer Farms in Austin, TX
Navigating the lantern lit path to a small traditional log cabin in Northeast Austin, the house was packed to see Archive Theater’s reimagined rendition of MACBETH. The cracked wooden windows to beat the heat, and the creative thrust staging ignited a sense of comradery for the drama needed for Sh...
Review: ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Ground Floor Theatre
What did our critic think of ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Ground Floor Theatre?
Enter the Ground Floor Theatre and be transported to a much simpler time, 1929 Florida. Cigars are rolled by hand, families work the craft together, and workers are entertained by the sound of a “lector” - a reader. Can y...
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART I on ZACH's Kleberg Stage
What did our critic think of ZACH'S THE INHERITANCE PART I at ZACH Kleburg Theatre? As a young Puerto Rican growing up in Florida, playwright Matthew Lopez read in a magazine about the acclaimed Merchant Ivory film adapted from E.M. Forster's novel Howards End, and asked his mom to take him to see t...
Review: The Stage Austin's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - A Magnificent Triumph
I urge you to grab your tickets for the final weekend before it’s completely sold out, it will be. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH made its debut Off Broadway in 1998, an in-your-face rock musical with a non-hetero-normative central character that shocked audiences with its raw narrative. Looking back ...
Review: PREVIEWS OF DEPARTING ATTRACTIONS - A Theatrical Breath Of Fresh Air At Austin Playhouse
Lowell Bartholomee’s new work, PREVIEWS OF DEPARTING ATTRACTIONS is a theatrical breath of fresh air during our stifling August heat....
Review: SUNFLOWER Scottish Rite Musical Misses The Mark
SUNFLOWER with book and lyrics by Laura Guli and music and orchestration by Premila Mistry tries so hard to reach its target audience that it lacks focus on any one topic....
Review: MEAN GIRLS At Bass Concert Hall Is Ruthlessly Hilarious
Broadway In Austin brings the ruthlessly hilarious North American tour of Tina Fey’s MEAN GIRLS to Bass Concert Hall, where the theatre is cool and the show is hot, hot, hot!...
Review: THE DATING PROJECT - Summer Break Theatre Scores High Marks For Hilarity
Austin playwright Max Langert takes us through every painful, hilarious step of the online dating process in THE DATING PROJECT. Produced excellently by Summer Break Theatre, currently playing at Hyde Park Theatre, the show is a cool breeze in this endless summer heat....
Review: TALES OF A BLERD BALLERINA - Triumphant One Woman Show
TALES OF A BLERD BALLERINA is a supernova compared to the firecracker of other single actor shows....
Review: The stage is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
Despite the minor tweaks and modern aspects of the production, this is still the same classic musical that is suitable and enjoyable for the entire family. If you want to make the experience more unique and try that old acting bug, you can purchase table seats and learn how to Waltz with Max, Liesl,...
Review: Jarrott Productions' PET DICK - Laugh-Out-Loud Funny
What did our critic think? Jarrott Productions has produced another hit. PET DICK is an absolutely hilarious ‘audio documentary’ that will have everyone in stitches. This series is creative, laugh-out-loud funny and uses the world class vocal talents of some Austin’s best actors....
Review: Georgetown Palace's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - Flawlessly Entertaining
What a complete joy it was to be so thoroughly entertained by a magnificent production at The Georgetown Palace Theatre’s Springer Stage.
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BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Zilker's Hillside Theatre
BWW Review: The company of Austin Shakespeare brought 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the stage with such impeccable acting that it easily transported audiences back to the days when the Bard himself would see his words come alive at the London Globe Theatre. The show is now closed....
BWW Review: A LEAGUE OF HER OWN by the Bottle Alley Theatre Company And Just Friends
'A League of Her Own' invites audiences into Sam's hiding place where they spend an hour living in the nightmare that has become her life. This is an original play that explores the effects of mental abuse and harassment. The show is no longer running, but I recommend following Bottle Alley Theatre ...
BWW Review: SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH - Beloved Children's Book Becomes Musical Delight
ZACH Theatre presents a joyous new musical, SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH, based on the popular 1991 book by Eileen Spinelli. Adapted for the stage and directed by Emmy winner, Allen Robertson, the show is a heart shaped jewel that everyone can enjoy, no matter your age....
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Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend One – 3 Day Pass Zilker Park (10/02-10/11) |
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Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show The Continental Club (9/25-9/25) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Emo's Austin (8/05-8/05) |
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Cinderella McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09) |
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'Light': A Solo Chinese Play of Family and Hope(5/28-6/6) Dougherty Arts Center (5/28-5/28) |
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Annie Zach Theater (6/24-8/02) |
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Disney's Newsies McCullough Theatre (7/31-8/09) |
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RTP – The Rush Tribute Project at Abraham Chavez Theatre Abraham Chavez Theatre (6/10-6/10) |
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The Robber Bridegroom The Alchemy Theatre (5/29-6/14) |
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