Austin Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Austin from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Cast Set for FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, OR THE BREAKDOWN PLAY at Glass Half Full Theatre
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming work in progress and world premiere of La Frutos de a Muerte, or the Breakdown Play at Glass Half Full Theatre.
La POW Theatre Will Present The World Premiere Of SALTY BANANAS At Sterling Stage Austin
La POW Theatre will present the world premiere of Salty Bananas, a new play written and directed by award-winning Austin playwright A.
Cast Set for Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
Zach Theater’s hottest holiday tradition will return for the eleventh year to The Topfer at Zach, with fresh songs, new cast members, returning favorites and more.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
HADESTOWN to Play Austin’s Bass Concert Hall In February 2026
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical HADESTOWN will play Austin’s Bass Concert Hall February 20–22, 2026, as part of the Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin 2025–26 Season.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Review: 'NIGHT MOTHER at The Alchemy Theatre
Earlier this week, I witnessed The Alchemy Theatre’s ‘Night Mother and I’m shaken.
Raasin In The Sun Launches ART FOR ALL With Public Workshop And Artist Walkthrough At Austin Central Library
Austin-based nonprofit Raasin in the Sun, founded by creative placemaker Raasin McIntosh, will officially launch its new community initiative ART for ALL this Saturday, October 18, with two special events at the Austin Central Library (710 W.
THE OUTSIDERS is Coming to Texas Performing Arts With Book And Ticket Giveaway
Texas Performing Arts is launching a citywide social media contest tied to the upcoming engagement of The Outsiders as part of its Broadway in Austin 2025–2026 Season.
OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz is Coming to City Theatre Austin
Continuing the 20th Anniversary Season, City Theatre Austin will present Other Desert Cities.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse?
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Baron's Men @ Curtain Theatre
A glorious farewell under the Texas stars.
EVIL DEAD Live-to-Film Concert Sets 50-City Tour This Fall
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
Interview: Caroline Cearley of MIRROR LAKE at Jarrott Productions
When director Caroline Cearley arrived in Austin just a year ago, she didn’t expect to dive into the city’s theatre scene so quickly.
Spotlight: THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING at OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE
Texas Theatre and Dance presents THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING
Experience Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Austin
Explore Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, running through November 30, 2025.
Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE at The Filigree Theatre
The Filigree Theatre's Summer and Smoke glows with longing and lyricism under Elizabeth V.
Austin Nonprofit Raasin In The Sun Launches New Initiative, ART FOR ALL This Month
Austin nonprofit Raasin in the Sun has launched ART for ALL, a new public art initiative engaging unhoused individuals in creating community murals and installations.
MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Comes to Austin Shakespeare Next Month
Austin Shakespeare will stage Athol Fugard’s searing and thought-provoking drama My Children! My Africa! at the Long Center’s Rollins Theater next month.
Luke Combs Confirms Massive 'My Kinda Saturday Night Tour' Across North America and Europe
Global superstar Luke Combs will return to the road this spring with his massive “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” which includes stadium shows across North America and Europe.
Art Spark Texas Honors Veterans At 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
Art Spark Texas will honor the creative voices of veterans through the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit, on view November 6–30, 2025 at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery in Georgetown.
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Will Perform A NOT-SO SILENT NIGHT: FIERCE, FABULOUS AND FULL OF LIGHT
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus will light up the holiday season with A Not-So Silent Night: Fierce, Fabulous, and Full of Light, a four-performance celebration of tradition, transformation, and unapologetic joy.
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Rock of Ages TexARTS (7/10-8/09) |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream City Theatre Austin (7/24-8/09) |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09) |
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Jack Johnson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater Germania Insurance Amphitheater (8/29-8/29) |
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Noon Tunes: Critter City & Sing-Along Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA (7/28-8/11) |
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Guns N’ Roses Globe Life Field (9/09-9/09) |
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Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend One – 3 Day Pass Zilker Park (10/02-10/11) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Bass Concert Hall (6/08-6/13) |
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The Unknown Tour Julie Rogers Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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Disney's Newsies McCullough Theatre (7/31-8/09) |