Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
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Austin Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Austin — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Spring Markets to Return to The People's Plaza at Zach Theater
Zach Theater has revealed the spring dates for Spring Markets at Zach, a returning pop-up featuring Austin and Central Texas’ best local artisans and makers with drinks, performances, fun for the family and more.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND World Premiere to be Presented at Filigree Theatre
The Filigree Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Care of My Friend, an autobiographical play about a young woman navigating severe OCD, running at Hyde Park Theatre in Austin, TX.
LITTLE WOMEN Will Come to The Mary Moody Northen Theatre This Month
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Extends for Two Weeks at Zach Theater
Zach Theater will present a two-week extension of Dear Evan Hansen.
THE CHRISTOPHERS to Host Art Conversations Featuring Ian McKellen & More
NEON is hosting a series of conversations and talkbacks, built by and for the art community, inspired by the new film The Christophers, starring Tony Award winner Sir Ian McKellen.
Free Shakespeare At Zilker Park To Feature MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Austin Shakespeare will bring William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Zilker Hillside Theatre for a free run May 7–24, 2026, with performances Thursdays through Sundays at 8 p.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG and THE COLOR PURPLE Set for Zach Theater 2026-2027 Season
Zach Theater (Zach) has announcef two of the 2026-2027 Season titles in addition to the return of Austin's hottest holiday tradition, Dave Steakley's adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Austin Gay Men's Chorus to Present FREEDOM UNFINISHED: FROM RECKONING TO JOY
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus will present its spring concert, Freedom Unfinished: From Reckoning to Joy.
Cast and Creatives Set for VINCENT at Penfold Theatre Company
Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for Vincent by Leanord Nimoy and directed by Beth Burns running June 4–21, 2026 at Penfold Theatre.
Cast Set for Austin Premiere of SEARED at Austin Playhouse
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Seared, a comedy by Theresa Rebeck.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
Cast Set for PUEBLO REVOLT Regional Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the regional premiere of Pueblo Revolt written by Dillon Christoper Chitto and directed by Carl Gonzales playing May 7–23, 2026 at Ground Floor Theatre.
ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END to be Presented at Austin Playhouse in May
Austin Playhouse will present Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel, directed by Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock.
NEWSIES, CINDERELLA and More Set for Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin 2026
Impact Arts has revealed its 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin.
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
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Broad Theatre to Stage World Premiere of FALLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN OF GREAT STORMS
Broad Theatre will present the world premiere of Falling Down the Mountain of Great Storms.
Third Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Photos: Inside the MEXODUS Musical Showcase at SXSW with Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
On Sunday at SXSW 2026, Audible presented SXSW’s first-ever showcase of a musical with “Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders” performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D.
Photos: POWER BALLAD Premieres at SXSW with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd hit the red carpet as Power Ballad made its U.
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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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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
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And Then There Were None Georgetown Palace Theatre (8/21-9/20) |
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Noon Tunes: Critter City & Sing-Along Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA (7/28-8/11) |
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Fool For Love The Stage Austin (7/10-8/02) |
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Annie Zach Theater (6/24-8/02) |
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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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Averly Morillo McAllen Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) |