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BWW Reviews: Different Stages' THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE Explores Expressions of Love
At the top of the second act of The Language Archive, a skilled linguist named George (Trevor Bissell) gives the audience a lesson in Esperanto, a universal language created in the late 1800s.
BWW Reviews: Ask Someone to Lend You a Ticket to LEND ME A TENOR
In her curtain speech on opening night of Lend Me a Tenor, now playing at the Georgetown Palace, Artistic Director Mary Ellen Butler called playwright a Ken Ludwig a "comedic genius," and explained why she encouraged director Lannie Hilboldt to tackle the play.
BWW Reviews: Austin Playhouse's VENUS IN FUR is a Steamy, Naughty Treat
Austin actresses, take note.
BWW Reviews: Perfection Isn't an Impossible Dream for MAN OF LA MANCHA Tour
MAN OF LA MANCHA has entertained audiences for almost 50 years, and if the current National Tour is any indication, it will continue to do so 50 years from now.
BWW Reviews: Fantastic Performers Can't Overcome AMERICAN IDIOT's Banal Direction and Concept
Don't let the scattered empty seats in Bass Concert Hall fool you.
BWW Reviews: A CHRISTMAS STORY Is a Family Crowd-Pleaser
There's no question that A Christmas Story is a beloved classic.
BWW Reviews: Beatles Bring Originality and Fun to LET IT BE CHRISTMAS
At some point while I was en route to see Let it Be Christmas, I couldn't help but laugh.
BWW Reviews: One Man WONDERFUL LIFE Is An Amazing Event
Forget ringing bells.
BWW Reviews: Ballet Austin Debuts New Designs for THE NUTCRACKER
It's tough to think of a production in the Austin area that's been as hyped as Ballet Austin's current production of The Nutcracker.
BWW Reviews: AUSTIN HOLIDAY PROJECT Is the Perfect Alternative Christmas Show
With The Austin Holiday Project, Austin Theatre Project closes out their first full season with their first original show.
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of WE WERE NOTHING! Shows the Downfalls of Virtual Communication
While Arbery does a damn good job at illustrating the limits of virtual conversation and cleverly uses text jargon in his dialogue, the piece does fall into the trap I was warned about.
BWW Reviews: Penfold's WONDERFUL LIFE Is Still Wonderful
Last year, I saw Penfold Theatre Company's annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play for the first time.
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Is An Electric, Rousing Must-See
Original musicals are tough to come by nowadays.
BWW Reviews: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Shines at City Theatre
There's a lightning-in-a-bottle quality that permeates Steel Magnolias.
BWW Reviews: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Is Enjoyable But Has Some Text Issues
There's nothing like a good murder mystery, and writer Agatha Christie certainly made a career out of them.
BWW Reviews: Different Stages' ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Is Murderously Fun
When December rolls around, it's customary for theater companies to scramble around for Holiday-themed fare.
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of THE FAULT Runs into Character Development Problems
Original pieces of theater are a tricky business.
BWW Reviews: Wimberley Players Presents Charming, Professional YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
In the final number of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the world's favorite blockhead and his iconic pals reflect on what happiness is.
BWW Reviews: PETER PAN at Georgetown Palace Is A Magical Delight
Anyone who's seen a production of Peter Pan, or at least one of the televised versions starring Mary Martin or Cathy Rigby, knows that there's a moment late in the evening in which Peter turns to the audience and begs everyone to clap their hands if they believe in fairies.
BWW Reviews: National Tour of GODSPELL Packed with Energy
In a time when Broadway caliber shows are defined by falling chandeliers, witches that literally defy gravity, and a swinging Spiderman with a $70 million budget, it seems that audiences may expect and want more than a simple set and small cast.
BWW Reviews: MURDER BALLAD MURDER MYSTERY Is A Hysterical Western Spoof
On their website, Paper Chairs describes their latest production, Murder Ballad Murder Mystery as "part existential whodunit, part slapstick haunting, and part ramshackle hoedown [that] investigates the many ways and whys we carry out a death sentence.
BWW Reviews: BELLE OF AMHERST Offers a Stunning Portrait of Emily Dickinson
Any production of The Belle of Amherst certainly has its share of hurdles to overcome, and Austin Shakespeare's production tackles the issues head on.
BWW Reviews: BLOOD WEDDING Is Eerily Beautiful But Could Use Stronger Translation
It's not what you say, it's how you say it.
BWW Reviews: DON CARLO Sounds Splendid But Misses Key Plot Points
When it comes to operas by Giuseppe Verdi, Don Carlo has to be the most challenging one to produce.
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Boeing Boeing TexARTS: Theatre & Academy (9/18-10/04) |
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Oklahoma! Georgetown Palace Theatre-Springer Stage (10/02-11/01) |
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Clue Penfold Theatre Company (9/11-10/11) |
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Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show The Continental Club (9/25-9/25) |
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9 to 5 BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (9/10-10/03) |
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A Wonderful Life Georgetown Palace Theatre (11/27-12/30) |
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The Unknown Tour Julie Rogers Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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42nd Street Georgetown Palace Theatre (7/24-8/30) |
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Averly Morillo McAllen Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) |
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Harvey BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (8/06-8/22) |