BWW Reviews: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Austin Playhouse Is Eye-Catching But Slightly Lacking
Despite all the evidence to the contrary, chivalry isn't dead, but it certainly has to fight to survive.
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BWW Reviews: ART SHOW/MODEL SHOW an Unexpected and Memorable Look at Art
There are so many characters in the visual arts who we instantly recognize.
BWW Reviews: Girls Outshine the Boys in City Theatre's GREASE
It's no secret that the musical Grease has reached cult classic status.
BWW Reviews: Vortex Rep's Original Musical SING MUSE is an Inspired and Clever Look at Mythology
There are so many words and phrases in this world that shouldn't go together, such as a cappella and musical, modern theater and ancient Greek mythology, and Miley Cyrus and respectable young artist.
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of ZEUS IN THERAPY a Divinely Human Portrait of the Divine
I've always had the inclination that the line between man and God is infinitely small.
BWW Reviews: Georgetown Palace's Production of A FEW GOOD MEN is a Tight, Thoughtful Drama
Think of A Few Good Men, and you're bound to think of Jack Nicholson screaming the iconic line "You can't handle the truth!" in the celebrated 1992 film.
BWW Reviews: MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT is Motherf**ing Funny
Is there a twelve step program to creating a perfect comedy? I don't know, but if there is, writer Stephen Adly Guirgis and Austin's Capital T Theatre have found it.
BWW Reviews: Zilker Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Big on Entertainment
Anyone who's seen any of the annual Zilker summer musicals in Austin's Zilker Park know that, though the productions are free to the public, the entertainment value and quality are always top-notch.
BWW Reviews: Breaking String's THREE Turns an Old Classic into a New One
Adaptations are a tricky business.
BWW Reviews: Trinity Street Players' SUNSET LIMITED A Complex Dialogue on Religion
An hour and a half of two men sitting in a small apartment discussing religion doesn't scream "riveting theatre," but under the right circumstances, anything is possible.
BWW Reviews: Cool Cats of SummerStock Austin Celebrate Jazz with SWING!
Summertime in Austin seems like the perfect place and time for a happy-go-lucky musical celebration of jazz music and swing dance.
BWW Reviews: UpRise! Productions' RAISIN IN THE SUN Shrivels Due to Avant Garde Treatment
There are some things in the arts that I never expect to see.
BWW Reviews: Sam Bass Takes Gangsters from Gruff to Goofy with BUGSY MALONE
If there's any lesson to be learned from the slapstick musical Bugsy Malone, now playing at Sam Bass Community Theatre, it's that gangsters are adorable.
BWW Reviews: Bob Fosse Magic Comes to Austin with PIPPIN
Tackling a show like Pippin takes some major cojones.
BWW Reviews: SummerStock Austin Presents Tuneful, Joyous BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS
Theatrical shows for children are a dime a dozen, but children's theater productions that can also please adults are as rare and unique as the musically inclined animals in The Bremen Town Musicians.
BWW Reviews: Hyde Park Theatre Keeps Austin Weird with THOM PAIN
If Thomas Paine is the author of Common Sense, then Thom Pain must be the author of Common Nonsense.
BWW Reviews: City Theatre Presents Mesmerizing STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Given the reputation and respect that the play has earned in the 60 plus years since its debut, any theater company producing A Streetcar Named Desire should go into it with some trepidation, but there's no sign of any in the City Theatre's exceptional production.
BWW Reviews: Austin Encore of Theater Under the Stars' CHORUS LINE is Wrinkled & Crooked
Late in A Chorus Line, the brassy Sheila states, 'God, when it's over do I need a drink!' I hear ya, girl.
BWW Reviews: 7 Towers Theatre's THE PILLOWMAN is a Gripping, Chilling Theatrical Event
The Pillowman is one of those theatrical events that seldom comes along.
BWW Reviews: Georgetown Palace Brings Classic Broadway to Austin with THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
As Georgetown Palace's production of The Will Rogers Follies proves, a few rope tricks, corny jokes, and leggy showgirls wearing next to nothing will always please a crowd.
BWW Reviews: ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a Rocking Good Time
"Texas is okay if you want to settle down and do your thing quietly," Janis Joplin once said, "but it's not for outrageous people, and I was always outrageous.
BWW Reviews: Austin Playhouse Triumphs with TRIUMPH OF LOVE
While regional theatres often lean towards staging Tony winning, crowd pleasing musicals, occasionally one may boldly look towards a show that is off the beaten path and lacks a trophy cabinet full of awards.
BWW Reviews: DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY is a Fun, Frivolous Night Out
One person shows are a notoriously hard sell, unlike Tupperware's famous airtight bowls.
BWW Reviews: Megan Hilty Kicks Off ZACH Theatre's Top Concerts Series
Megan Hilty took the stage at the ZACH's Topfer Theatre in Austin on Tuesday, June 18th in the first of many one night only concerts featuring Broadway stars, and the blonde bombshell kicked off the series with a smash.
BWW Reviews: City Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Features Strong Leads but a Few Flaws
It's no secret that Shakespeare's plays are among the most challenging for actors and directors to tackle.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (10/09-10/25) |
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The Unknown Tour Julie Rogers Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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Cristian Castro El Paso County Coliseum (11/07-11/07) |
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"To be continued..." The Rosette (9/26-9/26) |
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Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend One – 3 Day Pass Zilker Park (10/02-10/11) |
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TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Amon Carter Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Best Little house in Texas BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (5/28-6/13) |
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Harvey BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (8/06-8/22) |
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And She Was Loved - World Premiere Hyde Park Theatre (9/03-9/12) |