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.
Austin Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Austin.
BWW Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Georgetown Palace Creates Musical Magic
In my opinion SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a benchmark for The Palace Theatre.
BWW Review: MACK & MABEL at The Alchemy Theatre
I was anxious to get back to the theatre after the pandemic hiatus on two levels - lingering fear of the 'Rona versus my life-long love affair with what is for me the greatest artistic performance genre of all: Musical Theatre.
BWW Review: SEUSSICAL at Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
A rendition of a classic that finally makes sense of Dr.
BWW Review: SELFIE! THE MUSICAL at The Vortex
Selfie! The Musical asks questions and starts conversations all while being centered in a mindset that even as technology advances, humanity stays the same.
BWW Review: THE LION KING at Bass Concert Hall
It is clear that the cast and crew of THE LION KING take pride in their work.
BWW Review: Round Rock Penfold's Production of AMADEUS
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
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
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is a perfect reason to get back out to live theatre.
BWW Review: UNEXPECTED JOY at Ground Floor Theatre
Entering a theater after a two year hiatus had everyone in the house chatting, hugging, and expressing gratitude for live theatre’s return.
BWW Review: HAMILTON Returns to Austin
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, returns to Austin’s Bass Concert Hall with full seats and roaring crowds.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre
Treat yourself to ZACH’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
BWW Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY - Hysterical Holiday Hit
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
THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman currently playing at the Georgetown Palace Playhouse is a rare treat.
BWW REVIEW: WONDER OF THE WORLD - Hilarious Dark Comedy
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
'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: RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME at Ground Floor Theatre
RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME, a brand new work being mounted for the next few weeks at the eastside au courant powerhouse Ground Floor Theatre, has delivered us the most fragile and complex insight into the vivid lives being lived all around our homes and workplaces by Austin's unhoused population.
BWW Review: ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN at The Vortex
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.
BWW Review: THE SPIN at Street Corner Arts
BWW Review: Street Corner Arts Wows Virtually With THE SPIN
BWW Review: SONGS UNDER THE STARS 'GOSPEL DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE' at ZACH
There's a silver lining for theatre fans during this pandemic stuff, and it's ZACH's Spring Concert series SONGS UNDER THE STARS.
BWW Review: GRATITUNES by TILT Performance Group
When the world is burning, gratitude seems to elude us.
BWW Review: THE VORTEX ODYSSEY is Imperfect but Impactful
With traditional theatre performances cancelled indefinitely as covid-19 continues to ravage the world, companies must think differently about bringing performances to their audiences.
BWW Review: HOUSE Walks Through the Pain of One Man's Experience
Now playing at Hyde Park Theatre, HOUSE written by modern playwright Daniel Macivor, stars Austin's own artistic titan Ken Webster as the volatile and witty main man, Victor.
BWW Review: ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM Slays at The Hidden Room Theatre
Rooted in a comical but tragic murder mystery and aided by a colorful set of characters and an intelligent book, ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM is a hidden gem at The Hidden Room Theatre.
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.
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Oscar G. Brockett Theatre (10/08-10/18) |
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The Visit B. Iden Payne (10/29-11/08) |
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ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller The Filigree Theatre @ Ground Floor Theatre (10/30-11/14) |
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Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Radiocast Penfold Theatre Company (12/22-12/23) |
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The Second-To-Last Chance Ladies League Georgetown Palace Theatre-Doug Smith Performance Center (10/16-11/15) |
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AMADEUS City Theatre at Genesis Creative Collective (10/02-10/18) |
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9 to 5 BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (9/10-10/03) |
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2026 Sonic Guild Ball ACL Live at the Moody Theater (12/11-12/11) |
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (3/05-3/21) |
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Cristian Castro El Paso County Coliseum (11/07-11/07) |
