AUSTIN THEATER REVIEWS

From October 17-26, City Theatre Austin presents Jon Robin Baitz’s OTHER DESERT CITIES from November 7-23 as part of their 20th season....

From November 24 to December 7, The Wimberley Players present Jones Hope Wooten’s CHRISTMAS BELLES at The Wimberley Playhouse as part of their 2025 season....

UT’s Cabaret is precise, captivating, and haunting. Eavenson’s Sally Bowles dazzles, Burk’s Cliff grounds the story, and Gonima’s Emcee delivers chilling irony. The production is a mirror of history, not a period piece....

From October 17-26, Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company presented Christopher Yergel’s THE OUTSIDERS at the Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 in San Marcos. THE OUTSIDERS is a coming-of-age drama set in 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma, that follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive teenager from the working-class G...

Gaslight-Baker Theatre’s production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a wild, glittering, and gloriously unrestrained night of theatre that shouldn’t be missed....

S.E. Hinton was just fifteen years old when she began her now-seminal novel The Outsiders. Inspired by her experiences growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the book became a defining work of young adult literature and has been taught in middle schools across the country for decades. ...

Earlier this week, I witnessed The Alchemy Theatre’s ‘Night Mother and I’m shaken. Currie & Whitmore deliver performances so raw you can’t look away. A living room, a mother, a daughter, a heartbreaking conversation on life, death & mental health. ...

What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse?...

A glorious farewell under the Texas stars. The Baron’s Men light up Austin’s Curtain Theatre with Much Ado About Nothing—witty, romantic, and full of life. Packed house, roaring applause. #ATXTheatre #Shakespeare #BWW...

The Filigree Theatre's Summer and Smoke glows with longing and lyricism under Elizabeth V. Newman’s deft direction and outstanding cast. Tennessee Williams’ battle between spirit and desire heats up the stage like the Texas summer sun. #ATXTheatre...

Now playing at the Bass Concert Hall through October 5th, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a darkly funny and deeply heartfelt musical about finding joy in the midst of life’s complications. At its center is Kimberly Levaco (played by the magnificent Ann Morrison), a bright, witty teenager from suburban New Jer...

Learning to Human is raw, hilarious, and life-affirming. A confessional solo show that will make you laugh, cry, and leave ready to fight for your own joy. Run, don’t walk. #BWW #ATXTheatre...

Penfold Theatre's production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is both fresh and timeless! It's a show full of chaos, humor, and unexpected moments of heart. #BWW #ATXTheatre...

'Little Shop of Horrors' never loses its bite. Clever puppetry, a standout Greek chorus, and characters who reveal humanity’s darkest corners elevate Menken & Ashman’s timeless score, keeping this cult classic in full bloom onstage. #BWW #ATXTheatre...

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....

Since its debut as a concept album in 1970, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has captivated audiences with its bold retelling of the final days of Jesus through the lens of rock opera. Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical broke new ground with its fusion of contemporary music and biblical ...

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...

MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL has its roots in the classic children's books by P.L. Travers, first published in 1934. The magical nanny who brings order and wonder to the Banks household became a cultural icon after Disney’s 1964 film adaptation, which blended Travers’ stories with unforgettable song...

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. ...