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Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Bastrop Opera House

Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Bastrop Opera House

by Victoria Schwarz — February 28, 2025

From February 21 to March 9, Bastrop Opera House presents URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann as the 4th offering of their 2024-2025 season, an offbeat musical that blends dark humor with social commentary on corruption, class struggle, and the environment.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH

Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH

by Joni Lorraine — February 10, 2025

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at ZACH? JERSEY BOYS is widely regarded as one of the greatest jukebox musicals of all time, praised for its authentic storytelling, strong performances, and iconic music.

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.

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.

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.

Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at McCullough Theatre

Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at McCullough Theatre

by Joni Lorraine — December 16, 2024

Need a break from the deluge of holiday performance fare? Ready for something bold and spicy and adult-y? Need a new take on a classic, timeless comedy that goes in a perfectly campy direction? Done with innumerable versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, ELF, NUTCRACKER, IT’S

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.

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