Austin Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Austin.
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at The Wimberley Playhouse
What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at The Wimberley Playhouse?
Review: CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre?
Review: PASSAGE at Bottle Alley Theatre
From July 17 through August 1, Bottle Alley Theatre Company presents PASSAGE, an original devised work performed at Smelt House, an intimate performance venue on Austin's East Side.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at City Theatre
A contemporary soundtrack, Shakespearean verse, and a playful approach give City Theatre’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream a distinctive identity.
Review: 42ND STREET at Georgetown Palace Theatre
Georgetown Palace's ambitious production of 42ND STREET captures the joy and optimism of Broadway's Golden Age.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Magnolia Musical Theatre
They're creepy, they're kooky.
Review: 8TH FRESH SQUEEZED OUNCE OF OPERA at DadaLab
Who says opera is only about tragic romance? One Ounce Opera's Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera presents three original chamber operas exploring dark comedy, environmental collapse, and survival, proving that this centuries-old art form continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.
Review: FOOL FOR LOVE at Sterling Stage Austin
What did our critic think of FOOL FOR LOVE at Sterling Stage Austin?
Review: & JULIET at Texas Performing Arts
What if Juliet got a second chance? & Juliet delivers a clever twist on Shakespeare with Max Martin's biggest hits, dazzling choreography, vibrant visuals, and a wonderfully engaging cast.
Review: DISNEY'S THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Gaslight Baker Theatre
Gaslight-Baker Theatre takes on the ambitious The Hunchback of Notre Dame with heart, a beautiful 16-piece live orchestra, striking visuals, and a passionate company.
Review: I'M GONNA MARRY YOU, TOBEY MAGUIRE at Ground Floor Theatre
Celebrity obsession, pop culture, and wonderfully weird comedy collide in I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire.
Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
What did our critic think of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Gaslight-Baker Theatre?
Review: ROCK OF AGES at TexARTS
TexArts turns up the volume with Rock of Ages, a hilarious, over-the-top celebration of '80s arena rock.
Review: ANNIE at ZACH
What did our critic think of ANNIE at ZACH?
Review: STAGE BLOOD at Different Stages
If you enjoy theatre making fun of itself, Stage Blood is your kind of comedy.
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at City Theatre Austin
More than 65 years after its Broadway debut, A Raisin in the Sun still asks questions America hasn't fully answered.
Review: DEAR DICKIES at Hyde Park Theatre
Dear Dickies at Hyde Park Theatre is a funny and heartfelt world premiere from Robin Chotzinoff, directed by Kristen Osborn.
Review: SEARED at Austin Playhouse
Austin Playhouse’s Seared, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, serves up a grounded, well-paced production with strong ensemble work and a working kitchen that adds real texture.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Georgetown Palace Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar at Georgetown Palace Theatre may be my favorite Palace production since I started reviewing in 2018.
Review: VINCENT at Penfold Theatre
Most people know Vincent van Gogh through his paintings.
Review: INSOMNIA CAFE at Dirty Gold Theatre
What happens when fandom becomes an obsession? Dirty Gold Theatre's Insomnia Cafe takes a ridiculous premise and turns it into something surprisingly unsettling.
Review: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at The Alchemy Theatre
The Robber Bridegroom is a wildly entertaining evening of bluegrass, folklore, romance, and comedy.
Review: ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END at Austin Playhouse
Funny, warm, and painfully relatable, Austin Playhouse’s Erma Bombeck: at wit's end transforms domestic chaos into razor-sharp comedy.
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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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Forever Dolly: The Music of Dolly Parton Penfold Theatre Company (10/22-10/23) |
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Starkitect’s “Post Peak Power Pop!” Album Release Show + Musical Premiere The Still Austin Quarter (10/22-10/22) |
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Oklahoma! Georgetown Palace Theatre-Springer Stage (10/02-11/01) |
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Clue: The Musical BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (4/02-4/18) |
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End Austin Playhouse Studio Stage (10/01-10/11) |
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) Penfold Theatre Company (12/04-12/27) |
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Ken Ludwig's SULLIVAN AND GILBERT Austin Playhouse (10/15-10/18) |
