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Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a strikin...
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but t...
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination. In the Pony Shed, a small outbuilding that seats roughly twenty audience members, the regional premiere of Morgan McKenzie Kauffman’s DORA’S GENTLY USED DREAMS S...
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at TexArts
TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes,...
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family....
Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street Players
In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance. A powerful call to arms for autonomy, queer love, and personal freedom. We, too, are larks, and we will break free....
Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at Austin Playhouse
Peril in the Alps is a sharp, stylish blast of comic-mystery mayhem. Dietz toys with Christie’s legacy while the cast shapeshifts through suspects with fearless precision. Smart, funny, and colder than a stolen alibi. #ATXTheatre #BWW...
Review: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Different Stages
From November 14 - December 6, Different Stages offers an evening of classic mystery and refined theatrical craft in poresnting Mark Shanahan’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at The VORTEX Theatre in Austin....
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at City Theatre Austin
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....
Review: CHRISTMAS BELLES at The Wimberley Playhouse
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....
Review: CABARET at B. Iden Payne Theatre
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....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broke Thespians Theatre Company
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...
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
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....
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Bass Concert Hall
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. ...
Review: 'NIGHT MOTHER at The Alchemy Theatre
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.
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Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse?...
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Baron's Men @ Curtain Theatre
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...
Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE at The Filigree Theatre
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...
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Bass Concert Hall
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...
Review: LEARNING TO HUMAN at Hyde Park Theatre
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...
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Penfold Theatre
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...
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at CITY THEATRE AUSTIN
'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...
Review: AMY AND THE ORPHANS at Ground Floor Theatre
Authentic representation belongs at the heart of the American stage, and it belongs in Austin....
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Zach Theater
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...
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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Bass Concert Hall (6/08-6/13) |
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Cinderella McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09) |
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Guns N’ Roses Globe Life Field (9/09-9/09) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall (4/03-4/03) |
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Seared Austin Playhouse (6/05-6/28) |
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RTP – The Rush Tribute Project at Abraham Chavez Theatre Abraham Chavez Theatre (6/10-6/10) |
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