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Review: STOP KISS at Georgetown Palace Theatre
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....
Review: W;T at City Theatre Of Austin
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!...
Review: PRETTY FILTHY – Doctuh Mistuh Heats Up the Night
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....
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Summer Stock Austin
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 ...
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Georgetown Palace Theatre
Beautiful, at Georgetown Palace Theatre, delivers timeless hits and heartfelt moments, capturing the magic of Carole King’s story. A joyful theatrical experience....
Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSICAL at Doctuh Mistuh Productions
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...
Review: MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin
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...
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Magnolia Musical Theatre
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...
Review: LIZZIE The Musical at Austin Playhouse
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.
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Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at TexARTS
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...
Review: WAITRESS THE MUSICAL at ZACH Theatre
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,...
Review: TARTUFFE at City Theatre Austin
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...
Review: PROOF at Georgetown Palace Playhouse
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...
Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE by Gilbert And Sullivan Austin At MacTheatre
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!...
REVIEW: FAT HAM at the Austin Playhouse
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....
Review: FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN at Different Stages Repertory At The Vortex
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...
Review: GRAND HOTEL at The Alchemy Theatre At Zach
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...
Review: SINCE WE’VE NO PLACE TO GO at The Rosette
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...
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical, is an electric jukebox musical based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation, like the movie, is a visually extravagant love story set in the Montmartre district of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. It opened on Broadway in 2019....
Review: I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS at Ground Floor Theatre
What did our critic think of I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS at Ground Floor Theatre?aIn I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS, playwright Jenny Connell Davis invites us to a raucous Southern bridal suite where cocktails flow, secrets unravel, and fairy tales are upended with wicked glee. ...
Review: RUMORS at City Theatre
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....
Review: ANNIE at Texas Performing Arts
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”...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at ZACH Theatre
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....
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Bastrop Opera House
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. ...
Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at The Wimberley Playhouse
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...
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