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AUSTIN THEATER REVIEWS

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Austin
Review: THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE at The Filigree Theatre

Review: THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE at The Filigree Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — April 25, 2025
The Illusionary Games of Edward Rye at The Filigree Theatre is a spellbinding thriller on power, illusion, & manipulation. Ashley Griffin’s sharp script and Elizabeth V. Newman’s deft direction make this worldwide premiere a must-see! ...
Review: WANNA PLAY – Christine Hoang Sets High Score

Review: WANNA PLAY – Christine Hoang Sets High Score

by Lynn Beaver — April 15, 2025
WANNA PLAY is a sharp, heartfelt new play by Christine Hoang that brings a video game world to life on stage—complete with high-stakes challenges, emotional quests, and unexpected laughs. With standout performances, inventive design, and a script that’s both witty and moving, this production lev...
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse

by Sabrina Wallace — April 14, 2025
Austin Playhouse’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a masterclass in mischief—slick, funny, and full of heart. A talented cast takes audiences on a whip-smart, musically-charged, and laugh-packed ride to the Riviera Riviera....
Review: LIPSTICK at Austin Rainbow Theatre

Review: LIPSTICK at Austin Rainbow Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — April 14, 2025
From April 11-26, Austin Rainbow Theatre presents Lane Michael Stanley’s LIPSTICK at the Ground Floor Theatre. LIPSTICK combines farcical humor with heartfelt emotion, serving as a love letter to the queer community with its sharp dialogue, vibrant characters, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments....
Review: HOOKMAN at Broke Thespians Theatre Company

Review: HOOKMAN at Broke Thespians Theatre Company

by Victoria Schwarz — April 8, 2025
From March 28 to April 6, Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company presented Lauren Yee’s HOOKMAN at the VFW Post 3413 in San Marcos. HOOKMAN is a dark comedy thriller that follows Lexi, a new college student navigating the struggles of homesickness, a quirky roommate, and a campus under siege by a hook...
Review: ALL FOR ONE at The Baron's Men

Review: ALL FOR ONE at The Baron's Men

by Sabrina Wallace — April 6, 2025
The Baron’s Men production of All for One (written and directed by Aaron Niemuth and Laura Trezise) flips the musketeer tale on its head—giving women the swords, the secrets, and the spotlight. Sharp, funny, and refreshingly female-forward....
Review: WALDEN (REMIX) at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Review: WALDEN (REMIX) at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — April 5, 2025
Mary Moody Northen Theatre’s production of Walden (remix) is a moving sci-fi drama that critiques climate apathy, corporate greed, and the pressure on younger generations to clean up the mess we are handing them. It is bold and thought-provoking, even if preachy at times....
Review: MOTHERTREE at VORTEX Theatre

Review: MOTHERTREE at VORTEX Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — April 3, 2025
The VORTEX Theatre, supported in part by the Save Our Springs Alliance, the Texas Commission on the Arts, TreeFolks, the City of Austin Economic Development Department, ATX Theatre, and Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural District, presents the world premiere of MOTHERTREE by Bonnie Cullum and Sara...
Review: LEND ME A TENOR at Bastrop Opera House

Review: LEND ME A TENOR at Bastrop Opera House

by Victoria Schwarz — March 31, 2025
From March 28 to April 6, Bastrop Opera House presents LEND ME A TENOR as part of their 2025 season. A farce written by Ken Ludwig, LEND ME A TENOR is set in 1930s Cleveland, revolving around a chaotic evening at the opera. The story begins when world-famous tenor Tito Merelli, set to perform the le...
Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — March 31, 2025
From March 28 to April 13, Gaslight-Baker Theatre presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, sponsored by Doug and Shari Foster, as part of their 2025 season. Written by Joseph Ketterling, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is a dark comedy that centers on Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who discovers that his sweet elderl...
Review: THE COVER OF LIFE at City Theatre Austin

Review: THE COVER OF LIFE at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace — March 30, 2025
City Theatre’s production of The Cover of Life arrives just in time for Women’s History Month. A heartfelt story that lifts the veil on the lives of women whose stories have long gone untold: the wives and mothers who held their homes together during WWII. Worth a trip to the East Side next week...
Review: COMPANY at Roustabout Theatre Company

Review: COMPANY at Roustabout Theatre Company

by Sabrina Wallace — March 28, 2025
Sondheim’s Company, a landmark musical theatre for its structural innovation and unflinching gaze into adult relationships, gets a dazzling new revival in Austin. It showcases the depth of talent we host in this city. And as we can’t take the subway there, RUN, don’t walk, to the Dell Performi...
Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

by Lynn Beaver — March 26, 2025
Stage Austin presents the hysterical Christopher Durang comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE from March 21st through April 8th at Sterling Stage Austin....
Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre

Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Georgetown Palace Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — March 25, 2025
From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season....
Review: LOCKSLEY: A TALE OF ROBIN HOOD at The Chambers Theatre

Review: LOCKSLEY: A TALE OF ROBIN HOOD at The Chambers Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — March 6, 2025
What did our critic think of LOCKSLEY: A TALE OF ROBIN HOOD at The Chambers Theatre?...
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL at The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Review: NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL at The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

by Victoria Schwarz — March 10, 2025
From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE p...
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center

by Sabrina Wallace — March 5, 2025
Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW...
Review: TICK, TICK ... BOOM! at TexArts

Review: TICK, TICK ... BOOM! at TexArts

by Sabrina Wallace — March 2, 2025
Tick, Tick... Boom! at TexArts is a thrilling ride with great comedic timing, sharp choreography, NYC ‘90s vibes, & a killer live band. Loved the Latin rep!#ATXTheatre #BWW...
Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Bastrop Opera House

Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Bastrop Opera House

by Victoria Schwarz — February 28, 2025
From February 21 to March 9, Bastrop Opera House presents URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann as the 4th offering of their 2024-2025 season, an offbeat musical that blends dark humor with social commentary on corruption, class struggle, and the environment. Entertaining an excited...
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse

Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse

by Victoria Schwarz — February 21, 2025
What did our critic think of CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Wimberley Playhouse?...
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — February 21, 2025
What did our critic think of PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Gaslight-Baker Theatre?...
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MEGA MUSICAL at Mary Moody Northen

Review: NUNSENSE: THE MEGA MUSICAL at Mary Moody Northen

by Sabrina Wallace — February 17, 2025
Nunsense delivers two hours of nonstop laughter as the Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a riotous variety show to fund burials after a convent mishap. Irreverent, charming, and a jolly good time! #ATXTheatre...
Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH

Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH

by Joni Lorraine — February 10, 2025
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at ZACH? JERSEY BOYS is widely regarded as one of the greatest jukebox musicals of all time, praised for its authentic storytelling, strong performances, and iconic music. Typically, I often judge a jukebox musical against my belief that they’re low hanging...
Review: THE FILIGREE THEATRE'S DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at Factory On 5th

Review: THE FILIGREE THEATRE'S DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at Factory On 5th

by Sabrina Wallace — February 9, 2025
Filigree’s production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde strips away the Gothic veneer, revealing a raw, existential terror: the duality within us all. Unforgettable performances and masterful direction make this more than a retelling—it’s a reckoning....
Review: Jarrott Productions' THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Trinity Street Playhouse

Review: Jarrott Productions' THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Trinity Street Playhouse

by Sabrina Wallace — February 9, 2025
A sharp, funny, and gripping script—paired with stellar performances and an immersive Orca set—makes Jarrott Productions' The Shark Is Broken, a must-see for cinephiles and theater lovers alike! #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld...
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