BWW Review: THIS RANDOM WORLD Soars at Austin Playhouse
This Random World, the new Steven Dietz play that kicked off Austin Playhouse's 18th season on September 8th, is a well paced and finely built show.
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BWW REVIEW: BUILDING THE WALL Just Offers More Questions
Robert Schenkkan, who has created a name for himself as a chronicler of American politics with his plays All The Way and The Great Society, is currently having a Regional Premiere of his new play BUILDING THE WALL at UT in the Oscar G.
BWW Review: A PERFECT LIFE is a touching new musical with potential.
A PERFECT LIFE is presented by Austin Theatre Project as part of its 2017 season.
BWW Review: Jason Phelps Charms in TITLE AND DEED
TITLE AND DEED has much the same structure as playwright Will Eno's brilliant Thom Pain, but what it doesn't have, is the same degree of anger.
BWW Review: THE UNDERSTUDY Features a Trio of Stellar Performances
When you choose a three-person show it doesn't leave you much room for error or less than stellar acting.
BWW Review: TWENTYEIGHT a Fascinating Look at Dystopian Racist Space
TWENTYEIGHT, a 2014 play by Tyler English-Beckwith, is a look at eight laborers who are trying to finish the shuttle that will carry them to the Liberian Space Station.
BWW Review: ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE at Georgetown Palace Theatre Leaves You Humming All The Way Home
As I hear it, The Palace in Georgetown was due to produce Grease in the spot where LOVE ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE resides now.
BWW Review: CHICAGO at The City Theatre Lacks the Razzle Dazzle
CHICAGO opened at The City Theatre this past weekend, and despite the fact that the show can work well in a small, minimalistic setting I am very sorry that I have to say that for me the potential for this production is clear, but the execution is lacking.
BWW Review: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at TexARTS is A Rip-Roaring Romp
Director Sarah Gay has deftly manipulated this show so that it works very well in the intimate theater out in Lakeway, and she has crafted a bright, entertaining piece that is full of fun and embraces a sense of stubborn nostalgia for small town Texas.
BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - A Jubilant Evening Of Rockabilly
For decades ZACH Theatre has been the jewel in Austin's crown of arts, setting the tone for others with style and quality, once again they have brought the best live entertainment around to the Topfer Stage in collaboration with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma located in Oklahoma City.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ Familiar Fun For The Whole Family
Who doesn't know THE WIZARD OF OZ? And even if by some strange coincidence the multiple books of L.
BWW Review: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Darkly Delivers Laughs at The City Theatre in Austin, TX
Few modern plays have experienced the immediate love and adoration Tracy Letts garnished from her 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.
BWW Review: A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE is an intimate tribute to a musical giant.
Considered by many to be one of the top country artists of all time, Patsy Cline was a pioneer for women in country music and as a crossover artist.
BWW Review: Vortex SYT Tackles the Timely and Relevant: IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE is a well-executed, tight, and engaging production.
BWW Review: RICHARD III - Last Act Theatre's All Female Version Inspiring
Shakespeare's RICHARD III, is one of his best in terms of sheer drama, but Last Act Theatre takes it a step further by filling the traditionally male dominated world with an all female cast; the result is dazzling and inspiring.
BWW Review: THE NORMAL HEART Highlights a community's struggle at The City Theatre
The City Theatre Company presents Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART, with compassion and care to the tragic subject matter.
BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES Rocks The Palace
The Georgetown Palace Theatre has long been known as a place to see classic musical theatre sprinkled with a few Disney shows over the years, but with ROCK OF AGES they venture into the modern adult musical world and the result is not only brilliant, it's hilarious and hugely entertaining.
BWW Review: THE MOORS Darkly Delightful Gothic Twist
Jen Silverman's black comedy THE MOORS is an interesting concoction; a black comedy about love, desperation and visibility.
BWW Review: THE DRESSER - Different Stages Perfect Gem Shines
THE DRESSER by Ronald Harwood is a powerful piece by itself, but in the hands of Different Stages it is a rare and perfect gem.
BWW Review: PETER PAN - An Entertaining Evening
Lake Travis Musical Theatre production, the iconic 1954 musical PETER PAN, makes for an entertaining evening.
BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Gilbert And Sullivan Austin
Since 1976 the Gilbert and Sullivan Austin has dedicated itself to providing the city with the works of Gilbert and Sullivan not so much by reinvention but by recreating how a production might have been staged originally.
BWW Review: BARE - ATP's Youthful Pop Opera Stunningly Beautiful
Austin Theatre Project's current production BARE, playing at the Trinity Street Theatre, is a work of love and stunning beauty.
BWW Review: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA - Rarely Seen Shakespeare Brilliantly Presented
Something For Nothing Theatre Company has a reputation for performing little known Shakespearean works on a shoestring budget, this year it's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, and it's brilliant.
BWW Review: Shrewd Productions' THE REVOLUTIONISTS - Where the Women Reign
If every Reign of Terror turned out like this one, I suspect we'd revolt more often.
BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS - ZACH Wows With Modern Classic
ZACH Theatre,Austin's premier regional theatre wows with their current production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony winning first musical with book by Quiana Agra Hudes.
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Boeing Boeing TexARTS: Theatre & Academy (9/18-10/04) |
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (10/09-10/25) |
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Oklahoma! Georgetown Palace Theatre-Springer Stage (10/02-11/01) |
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Best Little house in Texas BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (5/28-6/13) |
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Forever Dolly: The Music of Dolly Parton Penfold Theatre Company (10/22-10/23) |
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Harvey BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (8/06-8/22) |
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Foster The People Moody Amphitheater (10/16-10/16) |
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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
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The Unknown Tour Julie Rogers Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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9 to 5 BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (9/10-10/03) |