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AUSTIN THEATER REVIEWS

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Austin
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Bass Concert Hall

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Bass Concert Hall

by Victoria Schwarz — February 5, 2025
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Review: SHE WAS HERE at Austin Playhouse

Review: SHE WAS HERE at Austin Playhouse

by Sabrina Wallace — February 3, 2025
Raul Garza’s She Was Here explores generations of Latin mothers and daughters, capturing evolving relationships and cultural expectations. The script needs development but holds great potential for a powerful, emotional, female-driven story....
Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts Chills

Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts Chills

by Lynn Beaver — January 31, 2025
The world premiere of RABBITS at the Vortex delivers an exceptional cast, incredible directing and a whopping great story. Every aspect of this show is stellar, showing the creativity and dedication to the art of theatre available right here in our fair city. ...
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Bass Concert Hall

Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — January 16, 2025
Our story begins with a board game originally invented in 1943 by Anthony Pratt, a British musician who envisioned a murder-mystery game to entertain people during air-raid shelter stays in World War II. The game, originally called Cluedo (a mashup of 'clue' and 'ludo,' meaning 'I play' in Latin), w...
Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!

Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!

by Lynn Beaver — January 16, 2025
Farce, with its fast-paced action, physical comedy, and absurdity, is my favorite type of theatre. The national tour of CLUE - Live On Stage! fits the definition perfectly, delivering buffoonery, slamming doors, and breathless pacing....
Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall

Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall

by Sabrina Wallace — December 12, 2024
Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences....
Review: RECKLESS at City Theatre Austin

Review: RECKLESS at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace — December 12, 2024
City Theatre’s Reckless explores absurdity and loss but falters with sluggish pacing and a script full of gaps. Stellar performances by Eric Kessler and Tracy Hurd shine, yet the dark humor doesn’t fully connect on a cold winter night....
Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre

Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — December 12, 2024
GroundFloor’s production of Falsettos masterfully walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, presenting William Finn and James Lapine’s poignant musical with a bold, albeit occasionally polarizing, emphasis on its absurd humor....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theatre

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — December 3, 2024
ZACH’s A Christmas Carol is a joyful celebration of the classic tale of redemption, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday season alongside the entire family. #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld...
Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED: A MISS MARPLE MYSTERY at Different Stages

Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED: A MISS MARPLE MYSTERY at Different Stages

by Sabrina Wallace — November 29, 2024
Settling into the cozy intimacy of The Vortex, Different Stages' A Murder is Announced: A Miss Marple Mystery offers an evening brimming with suspense, charm, and delightful surprises. Perfect show for a chilly evening in the ATX!...
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University

Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University

by Sabrina Wallace — November 27, 2024
Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit....
Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Austin Playhouse

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Austin Playhouse

by Sabrina Wallace — November 26, 2024
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, now delighting audiences at Austin Playhouse, is a theatrical romp that blends the logic of a classic whodunnit with the absurdity of over-the-top comedy. It is a good laugh!...
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin

Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace — November 19, 2024
At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots....
Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Wimberley Players

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Wimberley Players

by Sabrina Wallace — November 18, 2024
Valentine Davies' 'Miracle on 34th Street' has charmed audiences since its debut as a 1947 film. The Wimberley Players production captures the nostalgia of the era providing a heartfelt exploration of themes that resonate deeply, even today....
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — November 11, 2024
If you’re a fan of slapstick, quick-witted humor, and clever theatrical twists, Mary Moody Northen's production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is the perfect play for you. Don’t miss it! #ATXTheatre...
Review: JANE EYRE at Austin Shakespeare

Review: JANE EYRE at Austin Shakespeare

by Sabrina Wallace — November 11, 2024
Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements...
Review: COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin

Review: COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin

by Victoria Schwarz — November 6, 2024
What did our critic think of COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin?...
Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

by Sabrina Wallace — November 3, 2024
The UT Department of Theatre and Dance’s delightful adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's tale, James and the Giant Peach, provides a whimsical escape into a world where adventure and imagination flourish, leaving audiences with smiles and warm memories. #ATXTheatre...
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

by Sabrina Wallace — October 29, 2024
UT’s Department of Theatre and Dance production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' breathes fresh life into the classic play, brilliantly balancing the whimsical with the profound, making it a delightful experience for both seasoned Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. #shakespeare #ATXTheatre...
Review: OH TO BE PURE AGAIN at Texas State University’s Department Of Theatre And D

Review: OH TO BE PURE AGAIN at Texas State University’s Department Of Theatre And Dance

by Victoria Schwarz — October 29, 2024
What did our critic think of OH TO BE PURE AGAIN at Texas State University’s Department Of Theatre And Dance? Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s performed Kira Rockwell’s award-winning play (Gene Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award 2023), OH TO BE PURE AGAIN from October ...
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Bastrop Opera House

Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Bastrop Opera House

by Victoria Schwarz — October 23, 2024
From October 18 to 27, 2024, Bastrop Opera House presents Frederick Knott’s enthralling play, WAIT UNTIL DARK. The story follows Susy Hendrix, a blind woman living in New York City, who unwittingly becomes the target of criminals searching for a doll containing hidden heroin. ...
Review: KING LEAR by The Baron's Men at The Curtain Theater

Review: KING LEAR by The Baron's Men at The Curtain Theater

by Sabrina Wallace — October 17, 2024
The Baron's Men have delivered a haunting and deeply resonant production of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' at the Curtain Theatre, capturing the play's raw emotional depth and complex themes of power, madness, and familial discord. #shakespeare #ATXTheatre...
Review: A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER... at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

Review: A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER... at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance

by Sabrina Wallace — October 17, 2024
UT's production of Kate Benson’s play 'A Beautiful Day In November On The Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes' is a wild, chaotic celebration of the quintessential American Thanksgiving, but through a lens that’s anything but traditional. #ATXTheatre...
Review: MISERY at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

Review: MISERY at Gaslight-Baker Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — October 15, 2024
From October 11-26, 2024, Gaslight-Baker Theatre in Lockhart, sponsored by Haunt Happy Books, is presenting Simon Moore’s MISERY, based on the book of the same name by Stephen King....
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Georgetown Palace

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Georgetown Palace

by Sabrina Wallace — October 7, 2024
Georgetown Palace’s production of Sweeney Todd masterfully captures the dark, unsettling themes of Sondheim’s iconic musical, offering a chilling yet entertaining experience. With standout performances by Damon Brown (Sweeney) and Sarah Jordan (Mrs. Lovett), the show balances moments of horror w...
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