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City Theatre Austin To Open 2026 Season With THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
City Theatre Austin will open its 2026 season with THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a classic American play by Horton Foote. The production launches the company’s 20th Anniversary Season and features guest direction by Tracy Arnold with Judith Laird in the lead role. Performances will take place at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin.
Cast and Creatives Set for WILD HORSES at Penfold Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the dark comedy, Wild Horses written by Allison Gregory and directed by Rudy Ramirez.
Review: THE WOLF YOU FEED at The Vortex Theatre
by Lynn Beaver - January 22, 2026
Darcy Parker Bruce’s the wolf you feed (the playwright stylizes the title without capital letters) howls into The Vortex Theatre for its American debut and what a gift it is. In the hands of Bottle Alley founder Chris Fontanes and the Vortex team, this production becomes a singular theatrical experience, one we are invited to sink our teeth into completely.
Videos: 2025 Choreographer's Club Showcase Dances at Texas State University
by Gillian Blum - January 18, 2026
Check out videos from the 2025 Choreographer's Club showcase at Texas State University, all dances being produced by Malia McLellan and Jhalena Sulcer.
Interview: Tasia Jungbauer Talks SIX at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - January 15, 2026
The sensational hit musical SIX brings it's tour to Austin next week. With Tudor queens as pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone and transform heartbreak into 21st century girl power. 
Cast Set for YELLOW FACE Regional Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the regional premiere of Yellow Face written by David Henry Hwang at Ground Floor Theatre.
Austin Shakespeare Brings MACBETH To The Long Center
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Austin Shakespeare will present a bold new production of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH, running February 13 through March 1, 2026, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center.
THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler to be Presented at The Filigree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
The Filigree Theatre will present Anna Ziegler's play, The Last Match,, exploring the complexities of personal and professional rivalries in the world of tennis.
Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different Stages
by Sabrina Wallace - January 11, 2026
Different Stages’ “The man of the people”reveals how easily authority can be built on confidence rather than evidence, and how hard it is to dismantle once the audience is convinced.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - January 08, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Photos: FronteraFest 2026, Opening January 13
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2026
Check out production photos from FronteraFest (the “Fest”), Austin’s longest-running, and well-known performance festival, which is returning for its 31st year.
Cast Set for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Austin Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s thriller, Describe the Night. Directed by Ben Wolfe this play explores how history becomes fiction and vice versa.
Emma Wallace to Present HOME FOR THE YALLIDAYS Cabaret at Burnet Go To
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Emma Wallace, in association with Burnet Go To, will present Home for the YALLidays, a one-night only holiday-themed cabaret at Burnet Go To.
Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 10, 2025
While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a striking full-circle moment in the company’s decade-long evolution into Austin’s leading inclusive theatre.
MAMMA MIA Returns To Austin In April; Tickets On Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Texas Performing Arts will present the international hit musical MAMMA MIA! as part of the Broadway in Austin season at Bass Concert Hall. The production brings the beloved ABBA score and Catherine Johnson’s book back to audiences in a new touring edition.
Zach Theater To Add Adult Acting Classes
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Zach Theater will present the return of Zach Adult Acting Classes to be offered at Zach Theater’s main campus and Zach North. The twelve-week semesters will be weekdays Monday through Thursday from 6-9pm.
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - December 08, 2025
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination. In the Pony Shed, a small outbuilding that seats roughly twenty audience members, the regional premiere of Morgan McKenzie Kauffman’s DORA’S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE unfolded like a dream itself; unusual, tender, and full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Giant Lantern Serpent Puppet 'Casssandra' to Appear at Pease Park for 1-Night-Only Sunset Encounter
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre announced a rare public appearance of Casssandra, a 26-foot flying lantern serpent and giant illuminated puppet, who will visit Pease Park at sundown on December 6, 2025.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - December 04, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.
Feature: Ground Floor Theatre Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
by Joni Lorraine - December 02, 2025
For ten years, Ground Floor Theatre has been one of Austin’s most intentional and boldly inclusive arts organizations, committed to producing theatre for everyone by centering stories and artists from underrepresented communities.
Interview: Cameron Monroe Thomas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour
by Sabrina Wallace - December 01, 2025
Stepping into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a Texas State rising star who’s bringing a fierce heart, fresh confidence, and pure joy to Babette. Touring life, Disney magic, and a whole lot of hard earned grit meet in one fabulous performance. Catch her on the road and let the spell take hold.
Georgetown Palace Theatre to Present DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will pen Dashing Through the Snow on the Playhouse stage. Another comedy from Jones Hope Wooten, Dashing Through the Snow, kicks off the holiday season in the Playhouse.
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - November 25, 2025
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination. In the Pony Shed, a small outbuilding that seats roughly twenty audience members, the regional premiere of Morgan McKenzie Kauffman’s DORA’S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE unfolded like a dream itself; unusual, tender, and full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at TexArts
by Sabrina Wallace - November 25, 2025
TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes, and pure holiday joy. A cozy, nostalgic treat for the season.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
by Sabrina Wallace - November 25, 2025
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family.

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Beehive: The 60's Musical in Austin Beehive: The 60's Musical
TexARTS: Theatre & Academy (2/13 - 3/1) Tracker
Treasure Island in Austin Treasure Island
Texas State University (2/10 - 2/15) Tracker
THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler in Austin THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler
The Filigree Theatre @ Sterling Stage Austin (2/6 - 2/22) Tracker
PHOTOS
Man of the People by Dolores Diaz in Austin Man of the People by Dolores Diaz
Trinity Street Playhouse (1/9 - 1/24)
Charlotte's Web in Austin Charlotte's Web
Zach Theater (2/13 - 5/17)
Adam and Chris Carroll in Benefit Concert in Austin Adam and Chris Carroll in Benefit Concert
Unitarian Universalists of New Braunfels (1/30 - 1/30)
RTP – The Rush Tribute Project at Abraham Chavez Theatre in Austin RTP – The Rush Tribute Project at Abraham Chavez Theatre
Abraham Chavez Theatre (6/10 - 6/10)
Lost in Yonkers in Austin Lost in Yonkers
Lost in Yonkers (3/13 - 3/22)
UTNT (UT New Theatre) in Austin UTNT (UT New Theatre)
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre and Lab Theatre (2/26 - 3/8)
Jack Johnson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin Jack Johnson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Germania Insurance Amphitheater (8/29 - 8/29)
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