AUSTIN THEATER REVIEWS

Authentic representation belongs at the heart of the American stage, and it belongs in Austin....

The Wizard of Oz at Zach is a delight. Cowboy boots, aerialists, a real Toto, and a cast with voices and moves that could light up Broadway. Bold, fresh, unforgettable. #BWW #ATXTheatre...

Diana Son’s Stop Kiss at the Palace tenderly portrays two women falling in love in 1990s NYC, when queer stories were rare on stage. Love, vulnerability, and the cost of visibility are woven together, even if pacing sometimes blunts the impact....

From July 25 to August 10, City Theatre of Austin presents Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play W;T as part of its 2025 season. See more from the review here!...

Doctuh Mistuh Productions has built a reputation for bold, envelope-pushing theatre, but with Pretty Filthy, they don’t just push boundaries—they torch them....

Beautiful, at Georgetown Palace Theatre, delivers timeless hits and heartfelt moments, capturing the magic of Carole King’s story. A joyful theatrical experience....

The Toxic Avenger stomps on stage dripping with radioactive swagger. Loud, brash, and gloriously unfiltered. Now playing at Austin Playhouse thru Aug 10, 2025. #BWW #ATXTheatre...

Magnolia Musical Theatre's production of The SpongeBob Musical brings Bikini Bottom to life under the stars with a colorful, clever, and full of heart production for the entire family! Free admission! #ATXtheatre #SpongeBobMusical #FreeTheatre #familyfun...

Rock operas are a rare breed. Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy and Hair are the gold standard, but Lizzie, The Musical drags the genre into a darker, fiercer realm with a punk-rock snarl—and it absolutely blows the roof off Austin Playhouse. ...

TexArts’ Bye Bye Birdie leans into its vintage charm with a wink. Outdated? Yes, Entertaining? Absolutely! And sometimes that is what we need! Musical comedy with a twist of self-awareness and a solid cast. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

WAITRESS was originally a small indie film with a big heart. Written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, the 2007 movie told the story of Jenna, a Southern diner waitress with a knack for pie-making and a longing for a better life. The film quietly built a loyal following, beloved for its quirky charm,...

Tartuffe at City Theatre Austin is a fast, funny take on Molière’s classic. Modern setting, old-school text, sharp satire. Still scary how easily we fall for false prophets, on stage and in real life. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Proof at Georgetown Palace Playhouse is a thoughtful production with a clever set full of glowing equations. Patti Maisano leads with heart, and Gerry Stamatelatos adds charm as Hal. Small space, big questions. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Gilbert & Sullivan Austin's H.M.S. Pinafore sets sail with sharp satire, standout ensemble work, & pitch-perfect wit. Highlights: “When I Was a Lad” + a Cousin who steals every scene. Victorian absurdity never felt so fresh. Anchors ahoy!...

A bold, hilarious, and deeply moving reimagining of Hamlet. Austin Playhouse’s Fat Ham is a theatrical triumph—perfectly cast, brilliantly directed, and bursting with heart, humor, and power. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride....

Directed with heart, performed with soul, For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again is a luminous tribute to mothers, memory, and the quiet magic of everyday life. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Grand Hotel is a reminder that even in the most gilded rooms, behind the velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers, the true drama lies in the lives of those passing through—and in what they leave behind. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Since We’ve No Place to Go trades Hallmark holiday tropes for something messier, funnier, and deeply human. Real performances with heat and heart. Now playing through 6/1. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Rumors at City Theatre: Neil Simon’s farce at its most absurd! No life lessons here, just pure, well-paced chaos and big laughs. Sometimes that's exactly what we need....

Annie is a heartfelt, faithful revival and a timeless message of hope. The red-haired orphan and her cast of outcasts left the audience smiling and on its feet, proving once more that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow”...

What the Constitution Means to Me at ZACH Theatre isn’t just a play — it’s a reckoning. With fierce performances, blistering honesty, and questions we can’t ignore, this production dares us to confront the systems we take for granted. Unmissable....

From April 25 to May 11, the Bastrop Opera House presents Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s hilarious musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER as part of its 2025 season. ...

From April 25 to May 18, The Wimberley Playhouse proudly presents LEND ME A SOPRANO, Ken Ludwig’s side-splitting comedy adapted from his beloved hit Lend Me a Tenor. Set in 1934, the story is set in a hotel room while the Cleveland Grand Opera Company waits in anticipation of a one-night-only perf...

FEAST is a cynical, poetic, and unflinching reminder of our flawed humanity: we don’t learn from our mistakes. The cycle of greed, power, and self-destruction keeps repeating. It is a reckoning for the monsters we’ve become—and the ones we’ve allowed to thrive....

Shrewd Productions has extended a tantalizing invitation, and you won’t want to miss it: a FEAST where vengeance is served alongside wit, wonder, and a retelling of one of the oldest stories in Western literature....