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BWW Review: Austin Shakespeare's HEDDA Directs Its Destiny
Forty-five minutes into Austin Shakespeare's production of Henrik Ibsen's HEDDA, the eponymous main character finally answers a question we've all been waiting for her to answer: why in the world she married her new husband, the well-meaning but blissfully dense professor to be, George Tesman. Georg...
BWW Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP is an Exceptional Work of Modern Theatre
THE MOUNTAINTOP is a captivating story and exceptional work of modern theatre. While the proceedings are fictitious, the message at the center is as true today as it was in 1968. Featuring emotional and powerful performances, THE MOUNTAINTOP reminds its viewers that the fight for equity and equality...
BWW Review: GLIDERS Soars at Trinity Street Playhouse
BWW Review: GLIDERS Soars at Trinity Street Playhouse with a story that illustrates the unimaginable pain, courage, and strength required by generations of women to overcome misogyny and abuse. Beautifully performed by an outstanding 'mostly' female cast that fits together as a true family....
BWW Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at ZACH's Whisenhunt Stage
Directed by the brilliant Nat Miller and delivered with aching sensibility by Kriston Woodreaux, EVERY BRILLIANT THING is nothing but extraordinary. This heart-gripping play sparks a conversation about life, mental illness, suicide, and human connections and it gives us all a million reasons to appr...
BWW Review: The Precise Compassion of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at St. Edward's University
When overwhelmed, we all have different coping mechanisms. Maybe you fall silent, take a nap, or settle into a comforting movie. Christopher, the spectacularly intelligent main character in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, precipitously counts prime numbers to self-soothe. Or he co...
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Simply Shines at Texas Performing Arts
Gift yourself with the Tony nominated COME FROM AWAY. It's simply marvelous....
BWW Review: Shaw's THE MAN OF DESTINY Delights at the Archive Theatre
Shaw's THE MAN OF DESTINY Delights at THE ARCHIVE THEATRE. This theatre company is taking a lead on delivering Austin with some top notch classics....
BWW Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Austin Playhouse
In TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, a woman sits on a couch typing away advice to strangers she will never meet in person. The three strangers that invite themselves into her living room represent an array of characters that write anonymous letters to Dear Sugar. The play masterfully connects them all throug...
BWW Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Filigree Theatre: An Intimate Little Haunt
I walk into the Romy Suskin Photography Studio serving as the venue for The Filigree Theatre's THE TURN OF THE SCREW. A darkened room and dimly lit candles greet me while classical music playing from a small speaker in the corner blankets the space with paranoia-tinged peacefulness. With just two ac...
BWW Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Captivates at ZACH
A great production with a stellar lead giving us an incredible voice that may be as close to the real thing as we can get....
BWW Review: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at The Kleberg At ZACH
Under the direction of Shannon Fox, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW is a perfect way to introduce the little ones to live theatre. Colorful puppets and delightful puppeteers team up to bring to life four of Eric Carle's most beloved stories....
BWW Review: CLICK Envisions the Future of #MeToo at The VORTEX
What can two women do to fight back when one becomes the victim of an attack that is witnessed by the world? That is the question asked by playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger in CLICK. And in this #MeToo story, the women retaliate by harnessing the power of digital media....
BWW Review: TRADE WITH KLAN at Southwest Theatre Productions At Santa Cruz Theatre
Ah the good old days! Back when the sky was clear, the water was clean and the red, white and blue of the 48 star spangled banner still waved true. Only not so much for people of color and immigrants who came to the 'land of opportunity'. Prejudice and racism is as American as apple pie as Southwest...
BWW Review: THE NICETIES - Jarrott Productions at Trinity Street Theatre
Do you remember your American history class? I know I do, I loved history. We were told that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were men of outstanding quality who believed that 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with ...
BWW Review: THE SANTALAND DIARIES at The Whisenhunt At ZACH
THE SANTALAND DIARIES is a pure comedic indulgence. Irreverent, contemptuous, hilarious! J. Robert Moore delivers Davis Sedaris' work with impeccable artistry. A must-see this Holiday season!...
BWW Review: FIVE LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE
Titles are, as a rule, somewhat useless as labels go, so when I was invited to attend FIVE LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE, I suspected I might be in for a comedy, possibly a farce, and hopefully some sort of cult classic. I was delighted to discover that the play hits all those bases....
BWW Review: THE BUTCHER OF BARABOO at Street Corner Arts is Cozy Yet Sinister
Pull out your best butcher knife, pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee, and prance over to the Hyde Park Theatre to experience Street Corner Arts' production of THE BUTCHER OF BARABOO. Playwright Marisa Wegrzyn fashions a world where the snow is white, the blood is red, and the humor is as black a...
BWW Review: Broadway In Austin's DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Hits Right In The Heart
If you have never seen Broadway smash hit, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, you're in for an emotional roller coaster wrapped up in a multimedia work of art....
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS MEMORY at The Mastrogeorge Theatre, Austin Texas
Based on the beloved 1956 classic by the same title, The Alchemy Theatre's production of A Christmas Memory (at the Mastrogeorge Theatre) is a lovely adaptation of what is in my opinion, Truman Capote's finest masterpiece. Although Capote published far fewer books than his contemporaries, his body o...
BWW Review: MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at DIFFERENT STAGES
This winter, Austin's Different Stages theatre company takes on one of the most famous novels of the 19th century: FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley. Different Stages performs Patrick Sanford's 2-act adaptation of the novel, showing at the Vortex Repertory Theatre....
BWW Review: Shit-Faced Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Butchers the Bard
Shit-faced Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW has come to Austin's Spider House Ballroom! The premise is simple: one cast member has several drinks before the show and, as a result, behaves poorly onstage. The other actors then have to cope with being heckled by a member of their own troupe. 'The...
BWW Review: SHE LOVES ME Charms at AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE
SHE LOVES ME is a rare gem in the 21st century. ...
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at THE GEORGETOWN PALACE
The Georgetown Palace's production of A CHRISTMAS STORY is an action-packed musical extravaganza suitable for the whole family. Based on the 1983 American film classic of the same title, A CHRISTMAS STORY takes us back in time to a post-depression era town in Indiana as narrated by author Jean Sheph...
BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT is a Homegrown Retelling of the Beloved Shakespearean Classic.
AS YOU LIKE IT is a homegrown retelling of the beloved Shakespearean comedy. Austin Shakespeare succeeds in providing an excellent production that is both relatable and accessible to theatergoers. With an entertaining story and exceptional performances, AS YOU LIKE IT makes a great addition to your ...
BWW Review: ZACH Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Perfect Holiday Entertainment
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 r...
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