The latest theatre news from Austin — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
I had the chance to preview Impact Arts' 2026 Summer Stock Austin season, and the talent on display was exceptional.
They're creepy, they're kooky.
Who says opera is only about tragic romance? One Ounce Opera's Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera presents three original chamber operas exploring dark comedy, environmental collapse, and survival, proving that this centuries-old art form continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has added second performances to the 2026-2027 Beyond Broadway season, featuring Audra McDonald, Tituss Burgess and Norbert Leo Butz.
Austin Playhouse will present staged readings of three new works by Texas playwrights at the 2026 Festival of New Texas Plays, featuring world premieres, plus more this August.
What did our critic think of FOOL FOR LOVE at Sterling Stage Austin?
Sound Unseen Austin has announced the full lineup for its sixth annual film + music festival, taking place August 6-9 at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas.
Celebrity obsession, pop culture, and wonderfully weird comedy collide in I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire.
What if Juliet got a second chance? & Juliet delivers a clever twist on Shakespeare with Max Martin's biggest hits, dazzling choreography, vibrant visuals, and a wonderfully engaging cast.
Gaslight-Baker Theatre takes on the ambitious The Hunchback of Notre Dame with heart, a beautiful 16-piece live orchestra, striking visuals, and a passionate company.
What did our critic think of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Gaslight-Baker Theatre?
TexArts turns up the volume with Rock of Ages, a hilarious, over-the-top celebration of '80s arena rock.
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
The 2nd national tour of MRS.
Agni Foundation for the Arts and Agni Katha will present RAAS LEELA: AN EAST SIDE STORY at Austin's Long Center, a Bollywood musical featuring 130 performers, 12 choreographers, and nine dance pieces spanning classical, folk, and contemporary styles.
What did our critic think of ANNIE at ZACH?
Austin's theatre community has plenty to celebrate.
Wavemakers Women & Music will present its second quarterly Sonic Social at Radio East in Austin, TX, spotlighting four singer-songwriters as part of its growing platform championing women artists 40+.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
The cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Georgetown Palace Theatre appeared on Studio512 with host Rosie Newberry.
Swan Songs' annual gala will honor musicians who perform for those nearing end of life, featuring a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Muq at The Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center.
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Emiliana: A Revolution Cabaret by Jessica L.
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Rock of Ages TexARTS (7/10-8/09) |
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Averly Morillo McAllen Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) |
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Foster The People Moody Amphitheater (10/16-10/16) |
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And Then There Were None Georgetown Palace Theatre (8/21-9/20) |
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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Emo's Austin (8/05-8/05) |
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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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Jack Johnson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater Germania Insurance Amphitheater (8/29-8/29) |
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Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame Gaslight Baker Theatre (7/10-8/02) |
