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BWW Reviews: Capital T Theatre's THE PAIN AND THE ITCH - Enjoyable But Uneven
Halloween may be over, which means that the truly terrifying holiday is upon us: Thanksgiving. It's that dreaded holiday where we have to break bread and socialize with our family, pretending to like them despite how excruciating we may find them to be. It's fitting then that Capital T Theatre sho...
BWW Reviews: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Georgetown Palace Pays Tribute to a Legend
ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, now playing at the Georgetown Palace Theatre, has made a fan out of me. This simple, understated production is a loving tribute and homage to one of the greatest singers of the last century. Whether you're a fan of Patsy Cline or not, you'll love her after seeing this productio...
BWW Reviews: Zach Theatre Rides the Wheels of a Dream with RAGTIME
The current production of RAGTIME, produced by Zach Theatre in its new Topfer Theatre, shows precisely why RAGTIME is such a respected and important piece of theater. This dazzling and flawless production of the show is nothing short of spectacular and yet another triumph for Zach....
BWW Reviews: Paradox Players THE BEST MAN is a Clean Production of Dirty Politics
While many Austin theater companies are currently producing some Halloween fright fests, Paradox Players is offering a play about the scariest evil of all: politicians. With THE BEST MAN, the famous comedy-drama by Gore Vidal, Austin's Paradox Players shows us that not much has changed in the dirty...
BWW Reviews: Baron’s Men Gives Austin a Spooky Delight with MEDIEVAL MACABRE
It was a dark and stormy night when two weary travelers, Nicholas and Alice, stumbled upon the lavish estate of Sir John, a worldly man with a delight for ghost stories and folklore. To pass the time, John proposes a bet to Nicholas and Alice, promising them 50 pounds if he can scare them using not...
BWW Reviews: A Hootenanny of Hijinks at Penfold Theatre Co’s MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
Fiddle-dee-dee! As God as my witness, I'll never laugh this hard again! With MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, a behind-the-scenes comedy about the film version of Gone With the Wind, Penfold Theater Company delights audiences with some good ol'-fashioned 1930s Hollywood antics....
BWW Reviews: Austin Theatre Project’s BABY is a Bundle of Joy
Break out the champagne and cigars. It's not a boy. It's not a girl. It's a hit! With BABY, the little-known 1980s musical, Austin Theatre Project proves it is a force to be reckoned with, quite a feat considering the company is less than one year old....
BWW Reviews: Last Act Theatre’s DOCTOR FAUSTUS Features Some Devilishly Good Performers
It's now the Halloween season, and all over Austin, theaters are rolling out their spookiest tricks and treats. While Last Act Theatre's current production of DOCTOR FAUSTUS may not be the scariest or spookiest, it certainly is worth seeing for its brilliant direction and strong performances....
BWW Reviews: HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Sam Bass Theatre Will Have You Praising the Lord
HALLELUJAH GIRLS is a triumphant success for the Sam Bass Theatre. While the script sometimes feels like TV's "Golden Girls" in Georgia, it's so silly and entertaining that the occasional lack of originality is completely irrelevant. This show is an absolute blast!...
BWW Reviews: Dance Show GEOMETRY OF PROXIMITY Doesn't Miss a Step
THE GEOMETRY OF PROXIMITY is a truly unique and haunting piece of art where everyone involved is at the top of their game. Whether you are a dance enthusiast or not, this is a show not to be missed....
BWW Reviews: Strong Cast and Crew Can’t Save a Still UNDER CONSTRUCTION Text
Though the cast and crew all deliver move-in ready work, UNDER CONSTRUCTION is still, well, under construction. While it's commonplace to see productions in which the cast and crew underserve the material, here the material underserves the cast and crew. To the cast and crew, I say a very enthusia...
BWW REVIEWS: ROCK OF AGES is a Rowdy, Face-Melting Romp
If you're feeling nostalgic for some classic 80s rock and your Van Halen albums just aren't cutting it, then throw on your favorite concert tee, put your lighter in your pocket, and get your butt to The Long Center. To borrow from Brett Michaels and Poison, ROCK OF AGES ain't nothin' but a good tim...
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks into Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas rocked last night. It really rocked; at least at the Long Center where ROCK OF AGES was playing its first show of the week. ROCK OF AGES is currently touring around the country performing in front of incredible audiences and making them stand up and dance....
BWW Reviews: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Georgetown Palace is Perfection
The show may be called I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, but this production, now playing the Georgetown Palace Theatre, should be known as YOU'LL LOVE IT, IT'S PERFECT, DON'T CHANGE....
BWW Reviews: Blue Lapis Light's HEAVEN-EARTH-ONE is Heaven on Earth
With HEAVEN-EARTH-ONE, Blue Lapis Light gives Austin a tailor-made show that is unique, remarkable, intimate, mesmerizing, and literally breathtaking. This is an event that must not be missed from a company that deserves to be known as a staple of the Austin arts scene....
BWW Review: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s FULLY CHARGED is an Energetic Delight
With their new show FULLY CHARGED, which just completed a successful run in Austin, Ringling Bros puts on a dazzling, crowd-pleasing, old-fashioned spectacle....
BWW Reviews: Life is a CABARET at City Theatre Company
"In here, life is beautiful," the Emcee deviously purrs to the audience at the start of CABARET, now playing at Austin's City Theatre Company. Though he is referring to Berlin's seedy Kit Kat Klub, the same can be said of The City Theatre. In here, life is many things: clever, engrossing, and alwa...
BWW Review: 37 Years Later, A CHORUS LINE Still Has Legs
A CHORUS LINE at The Palace Theatre in Georgetown is a thrilling, gripping, highly entertaining masterpiece and a fitting tribute to the late Michael Bennett and Marvin Hamlisch. This show is truly a singular sensation....
BWW Reviews: LEGALLY BLONDE at SummerStock Austin Wins the Case
Omigod, you guys! Legally Blonde is a gigantic crowd-pleasing Sorority Party! Directed by Michael McKelvey, Blonde is a laugh riot with an enormously talented cast....
BWW Reviews: CHESS Plays a Tricky Game With Finesse at SummerStock Austin
Checkmate. Chess, currently playing at The Long Center, is a champion. Though the material is a problematic chaos with music by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, the co-production from SommerStock Austin and The Austin Playhouse wisely sweeps the problematic po...
BWW Reviews: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is a Joy for All
While A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is not a wildly well-known or popular show, it still is a fantastic piece. Brought to life by a talented ensemble of young actors, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is a whimsical child's storybook world come to life, and it will delight both kids and adults....
BWW Reviews: The City Theatre's SHE STOOPS Doesn't Conquer Expectations
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER unjustly substitutes overacting for laughs, and to poor effect. While there are some strong performances that are worth seeing, this production will probably not be remembered as one of The City Theatre's strongest....
BWW Reviews: Ferocious Performances Highlight Hyde Park Theatre's TIGERS BE STILL
Hyde Park Theatre's current offering, Tigers Be Still, features themes of love, loss, pain, doubt, grief, and fear but uses them to create an intriguing dramatic comedy. The piece certainly strikes a balance between touching, poignant moments and gut-busting guffaws....
BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Soars in Austin's Zilker Park
The Sound of Music, the final collaboration of Musical Theater Gods Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, is quite possibly their most popular and most famous; judging by the current production by Zilker Theatre Productions it's easy to see why. The Sound of Music is a classic crowd-pleaser tha...
BWW Reviews: XANADU at Austin's ZACH Theatre is a Disco-tastic Delight!
Xanadu presented by the Zach Theater in Austin is two hours brimming with joy, laughter, and sequins....
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