Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Austin Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Austin — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Photos: URINETOWN Opens This Week At The Mary Moody Northen Theatre
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre (MMNT) at St.
Camden Factor’s HE SAID, SHE SAID Features in FronteraFest’s Best of Fest
After being selected Best of Week, Camden Factor’s original drama He Said, She Said is now featured in Austin’s renowned theatre festival FronteraFest’s Best of Fest this week.
PROHIBITION: A MUSICAL COMEDY to Open March 20 at Dougherty Arts Theater
Texas Comedies' upcoming production Prohibition: A Musical Comedy will open at the Dougherty Arts Theater in Austin, Texas on March 20, running through March 27.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Bass Concert Hall
Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC.
Cast Set for A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and lyrics and book by Robert L.
Georgetown Palace Theatre Faces Major Damage and Calls for Community Support
The historic Georgetown Palace Theatre has incurred significant damage, prompting a call for community and financial support to aid in restoration efforts.
See Kenny & Roderick Live in Concert at Zach Theater
Zach Theater favorites Kenny Williams and Roderick Sanford return to the stage in Kenny & Roderick Live with A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lotta Soul for one night only.
The Alchemy Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
The Alchemy Theatre will stage The Robber Bridegroom at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre, announcing a full cast and creative team for the upcoming production.
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin.
Chorus Austin Will Perform OPENING HEARTS in February
Chorus Austin will continue its Season of Unity with OPENING HEARTS, an intimate and reflective concert performed by its Chamber Ensemble and led by Artistic Director Ryan Heller.
2026 ART SPARK TEXAS ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS Nominations Open Now
Art Spark Texas is accepting nominations for its 2026 Artist of the Year Awards, honoring Texas artists with disabilities across multiple disciplines.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
City Theatre Austin To Open 2026 Season With THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
City Theatre Austin will open its 2026 season with THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a classic American play by Horton Foote.
Cast and Creatives Set for WILD HORSES at Penfold Theatre Company
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
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.
Videos: 2025 Choreographer's Club Showcase Dances at Texas State University
Check out videos from the 2025 Choreographer's Club showcase at Texas State University, all dances being produced by Malia McLellan and Jhalena Sulcer.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Interview: Tasia Jungbauer Talks SIX at Bass Concert Hall
The sensational hit musical SIX brings it's tour to Austin next week.
Cast Set for YELLOW FACE Regional Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre
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
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.
SXSW Adds More Than 300 Showcase Artists to 2026 Lineup
More than 300 new Showcasing Artists have been invited to perform at the 40th SXSW Music Festival (March 12–18).
THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler to be Presented at The Filigree Theatre
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
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
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.
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Rock of Ages TexARTS (7/10-8/09) |
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The Addams Family Magnolia Musical Theatre (7/15-8/15) |
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Disney's Newsies McCullough Theatre (7/31-8/09) |
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Annie Zach Theater (6/24-8/02) |
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Sally & Tom Zach Theater (7/22-8/23) |
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Chayanne Don Haskins Center (10/01-10/01) |
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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
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42nd Street Georgetown Palace Theatre (7/24-8/30) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Emo's Austin (8/05-8/05) |
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Come From Away Zach Theater (8/19-9/27) |