The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Austin.
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.
Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood.
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.
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.
Valentine Davies' 'Miracle on 34th Street' has charmed audiences since its debut as a 1947 film.
Y’all, SHUCKED is in town and it’s just as corny as you might imagine.
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.
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.
What did our critic think of COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin?
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.
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.
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
Just in time for election season, Jarrott Productions has smartly put one of Austin’s finest directors, Karen Jambon, at the helm of their latest offering of POTUS: OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE.
From October 18 to 27, 2024, Bastrop Opera House presents Frederick Knott’s enthralling play, WAIT UNTIL DARK.
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.
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.
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.
What did our critic think of RED, HOT, PATRIOT - THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS at Austin Playhouse?
MJ THE MUSICAL has hit the stage at Bass Concert Hall.
Georgetown Palace’s production of Sweeney Todd masterfully captures the dark, unsettling themes of Sondheim’s iconic musical, offering a chilling yet entertaining experience.
One of America’s most controversial and acclaimed dramatists, Williams masterfully weaves themes of pederasty, lobotomy, and even cannibalism into this harrowing tale of memory, obsession, and control.
What did our critic think of THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre?
What did our critic think of NOW & THEN at The Wimberley Playhouse?
Benny's Cabaret delivers a nostalgic throwback with 'Someone to Watch Over Me'—a charming musical full of 1950s romance, comedy, and classic Hollywood flair.
Austin Playhouse's production of Arcadia is a stunning and well-executed piece of theatre.
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Rock of Ages TexARTS (7/10-8/09) |
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8th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera dadaLab (7/17-7/25) |
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Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend One – 3 Day Pass Zilker Park (10/02-10/11) |
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Impact Arts Season Sneak Peek McCullough Theatre (7/20-7/20) |
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Dad Hole: A New Play dadaLab (8/06-8/09) |
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The Addams Family Magnolia Musical Theatre (7/15-8/15) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Lubbock, TX Buddy Holly Hall (4/02-4/02) |
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Cristian Castro El Paso County Coliseum (11/07-11/07) |
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Foster The People Moody Amphitheater (10/16-10/16) |
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Stage Blood by Charles Ludlam The VORTEX (6/26-7/11) |
