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Austin Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Austin — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
COME HUNGRY to Make Its Debut at Austin's East Side Performing Arts Center
Austin Tea Party will present COME HUNGRY, an immersive fashion and performance art production at East Side Performing Arts Center, blending live runway, dance, music, spoken word, and a staged multi-course dining experience.
NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED! at Texas Performing Arts
Austin audiences will have plenty of opportunities to travel the world without leaving their seats during Texas Performing Arts' newly announced 2026/27 season.
Review: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at The Alchemy Theatre
The Robber Bridegroom is a wildly entertaining evening of bluegrass, folklore, romance, and comedy.
Interview: Josh Wechsler & Jen Young Mahlstedt of STARMADE SHADOWS at The J2 Method
For more than a decade, Josh Wechsler and Jen Young Mahlstedt have helped shape the future of young performers in Central Texas.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE To Be Presented By Austin Shakespeare
Austin Shakespeare's Young Shakespeare program opens its 19th annual summer production in June, presenting William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Open at Georgetown Palace Theatre
Georgetown Palace Theatre will present the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar on the historic Springer Stage in Georgetown, Texas, directed by Jamie Rogers.
Review: WAKEY, WAKEY. at Hyde Park Theatre
At first, Wakey, Wakey feels like an eccentric conversation filled with dry humor and scattered thoughts.
Review: ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END at Austin Playhouse
Funny, warm, and painfully relatable, Austin Playhouse’s Erma Bombeck: at wit's end transforms domestic chaos into razor-sharp comedy.
Jalen Baker, Musiqa and More Set for 2026-2027 Houston Is Inspired Series at the Hobby Center
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Jalen Baker, Musiqa, and more for its Houston Is Inspired series, showcasing performances rooted in Houston's culture and neighborhoods.
Review: PUEBLO REVOLT at Ground Floor Theatre
In Dillon Christopher Chitto’s PUEBLO REVOLT, now playing at Ground Floor Theatre, history breathes through two brothers standing at the edge of revolution.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
Cast Set for ANNIE, Coming to Zach Theater This Summer
Zach Theater has revealed the cast and creatives for Annie.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM to be Presented at Zach Theater in Austin
The Alchemy Theatre will present The Robber Bridegroom, a bluegrass musical by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman, at The Whisenhunt at Zach Theater in Austin, featuring live onstage musicians and an immersive concert-style staging.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run.
Review: THE WIZ at Bass Concert Hall
The Wiz at Bass Concert Hall delivers dazzling visuals, standout performances, and plenty of personality.
Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards
The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck.
Glass Half Full Theatre Will Present FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE at Ground Floor Theatre
Glass Half Full Theatre has announced FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, a devised play following a young Guatemalan woman navigating political turmoil through fungi, science, and indigenous wisdom, performed at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin.
Review: THE ODD COUPLE at City Theatre Austin
City Theatre Austin revisits Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with nostalgic charm, a detailed lived-in set, and an entertaining ensemble led by Darwin Ragsdale and Zachary Gamble.
KENNY & RODERICK LIVE to Return to Zach Theater for One Night Only
Kenny Williams and Roderick Sanford return to The Topfer at Zach Theater in Austin for a one-night-only concert featuring Broadway selections and soul classics, back after a sold-out engagement.
Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere of THE WIZ at Bass Concert Hall
BroadwayWorld recently caught up with actor and singer Dana Cimone LaFreniere, currently appearing as Dorothy in the national tour of THE WIZ, about stepping into a production that understands exactly what audiences cherish about this groundbreaking musical while still daring to ask what THE WIZ sou
Zach Theatre Announces 2026/2027 Season
On Tuesday night, Topfer Theatre was packed for Zach Theater’s 2026-2027 season announcement, and honestly, seeing that many people come out on a school night to celebrate regional theatre felt wonderful.
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Rock of Ages TexARTS (7/10-8/09) |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09) |
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Annie Zach Theater (6/24-8/02) |
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Patricia Vonne’s “My Heart’s Got A Mind of Its Own” official album release show The Continental Club (9/25-9/25) |
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Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame Gaslight Baker Theatre (7/10-8/02) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Emo's Austin (8/05-8/05) |
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TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Amon Carter Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Raas Leela: An East Side Story The Long Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22) |
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Cinderella McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09) |
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Come From Away Zach Theater (8/19-9/27) |