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Oh Dragon Theatre Co. Announces SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Auditions
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2016
Oh Dragon Theatre Company announces auditions for Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.
BWW Review: Georgetown Palace Has Got a 'Strange Magic' in XANADU
by Michelle Hache - February 13, 2016
In the grand tradition of musical parody, Georgetown Palace brings us the lighthearted, all-in-good-jest musical, XANADU. For Valentine's Weekend, The Palace is having a special promotion of $5 off per ticket order if the code XANADU5 is entered at checkout online. With only one weekend left, a ticket to this campy story of 80's love would indeed make an novel gift for your Valentine.
Franchelle Dorn to Lead Austin Shakespeare's MEDEA at the Long Center
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
Based upon the Greek legend, after betraying her family to get the Golden Fleece for the hero, Jason, he brings Medea and their sons to Corinth where he unexpectedly decides to marry the princess. Faced with the ultimate betrayal, Medea exacts her revenge.
INGA BINGA Opens 2/12 at Sam Bass Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
Sam Bass Theatre presents the regional premiere of INGA BINGA, a farcical romp that explores the amazing true story of John F. Kennedy's real-life affair with former Miss Denmark and suspected Nazi agent, Inga Arvad. Unaware that his gal may be a so-called spy-but trying to avoid the watchful eye of Papa Joe-Jack arranges for the two to have a secret liaison in Charleston, S.C. Unfortunately for them, the FBI and press are one step ahead, bugging their room and listening in on the pair's steamy tryst.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for TexARTS' AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
For the final production of the 2015-16 professional season, TexARTS presents the classic murder mystery, Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None.' Set in a solitary island mansion, ten strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances. All seems perfectly civilized until one by one they are murdered in poetic fashion. Find out whodunit at the Kam & James Morris Theatre, February 19-28.
Charley Pride to Receive Master Award at 3rd Annual Ameripolitan Music Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
?The 3rd Annual Ameripolitan Music Awards will be held Tuesday, February 16th, 8:00 pm at the historic Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas with music legend and past Ameripolitan winner Ray Benson as host. Charley Pride (Master Award) will join Wanda Jackson (Founder of the Sound) and Red Simpson (Founder of the Sound) as special award recipients. Tickets are available at austintheatre.org, the Paramount Theatre box office, and by phone at (512) 474-1221. 
Heckle Her Opens LOVE ME TINDER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016
Heckle Her announces the opening of 'Love Me Tinder,' a musical sketch comedy revue focused on dating in the digital age. 'Love Me Tinder' runs for six performances, with opening night scheduled for tonight, February 10, at 8 p.m.
Hill Country Community Theatre Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2016
Tickets are now on sale for "Dial 'M' for Murder" presented by the Hill Country Community Theatre. Reservations can be made by calling (830) 798-8944, online at www.theHCCT.org, or at the box office (12:00 noon to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
The Doyle & Debbie Show to Run at Stateside at the Paramount This Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
Ameripolitan Awards Productions announces the addition of critically acclaimed The Doyle & Debbie Show to the Ameripolitan Music Awards weekend celebration. Created by Bruce Arntson, and starring Bruce Arntson, Jenny Littleton and Matt Carlton, The Doyle & Debbie Show will run two days before the awards at Stateside at the Paramount, on February 14-15, 2016 at 7pm.
Hill Country Community Theatre to Stage A BENCH IN THE SUN Reading
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
In addition to its performances of 'Dial 'M' for Murder', the Hill Country Community Theatre will also be holding a very special event. Veteran HCCT actors Melissa Rowe, Bob Turnbaugh and Preston Kirk will read Ron Clark's comedy A BENCH IN THE SUN on stage in a special performance on February 14 at 2:15 pm.
Texas Theatre & Dance to Present TWELFTH NIGHT, 2/26-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
Following a shipwreck on a strange shore, Viola fears her brother dead and is forced to build a new life on her own. Masquerading as a man in order to procure a job with Duke Orsino, she finds herself in the midst of a topsy-turvy love triangle. Magic, mayhem and mistaken identities come to the stage in William Shakespeare's treasured romantic comedy of revelry, reunion and love.
HCCT to Present DIAL M FOR MURDER, 2/18-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
The Hill Country Community Theatre continues its 30th season February 18 through March 6 when it presents the classic suspense-filled thriller, "Dial 'M' for Murder" by Frederick Knott. 
INGA BINGA Opens 2/12 at Sam Bass Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
Sam Bass Theatre presents the regional premiere of INGA BINGA, a farcical romp that explores the amazing true story of John F. Kennedy's real-life affair with former Miss Denmark and suspected Nazi agent, Inga Arvad. Unaware that his gal may be a so-called spy-but trying to avoid the watchful eye of Papa Joe-Jack arranges for the two to have a secret liaison in Charleston, S.C. Unfortunately for them, the FBI and press are one step ahead, bugging their room and listening in on the pair's steamy tryst.
BWW Review: THE BOYS NEXT DOOR Delights Austin
by Amy Bradley - February 01, 2016
Given the politically correct societal norms of the current day, it is refreshing to see Tom Griffin's THE BOYS NEXT DOOR come to life. Making their directorial debut during The City Theatre's 10th anniversary season, co-directors Lacey Cannon Gonzales and husband Carl Gonzales capture the highs and lows experienced by a collection of lively characters with intellectual disabilities. The love between this group of misfits is unseen by most audiences. With the honesty presented regarding the character's disabilities, one could potentially feel uncomfortable. No such feeling is present during this rendition. The care and love the company took in presenting this piece in a raw and honest way was highly impressive. By allowing us to peek into the lives of Arnold (Heath Thompson), Norman (R. Michael Clinkscales), Lucien (McArthur Moore) and Barry (Tony Salinas), the characters impediments bring a roller coaster of heart-warming laughter and heart-breaking sighs, letting you laugh without guilt, and cry without pity.
BWW Review: TRIBES Asks Us To Examine How We Hear
by Frank Benge - February 01, 2016
TRIBES by Nina Raine first premiered in 2010 at London's Royal Court Theatre. It won the 2012 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in its Off-Broadway premiere. The play is a look at a dysfunctional British family, made up of parents Beth (Babs George) and Christopher (Mitch Peleggi) and their three grown children who are still living at home: Daniel (Aaron Johnson), Ruth (Ava L'Amoreaux) and Billy (Stephen Drabicki). Billy is deaf and was raised to read lips and speak but without knowledge of sign language. One evening in a nightclub, Billy meets Sylvia (Iris McQuillan-Grace), a woman born to deaf parents now slowly going deaf herself. As Billy falls in love with Sylvia, and she teaches him sign language, the play exposes the audience to the deep divide between the deaf and hearing communities.
The City Theatre to Present A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, 2/12-3/6
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
?The City Theatre is thrilled to announce the special stage presentation of Robert Bolt's celebrated drama A Man for All Seasons, the thought provoking and timely play of politics, religion, and power. CTC's resident director Jeff Hinkle, (Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Hair, Cyrano de Bergerac, and the acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire) directs the production lead by an all-star cast of Garry Peters, Roy Mullin, Rick Felkins, Scot Friedman, Mick D'Arcy and Wendy Zavaleta. Performances begin February 12th through March 6th at The City Theatre.
Austin Shakespeare Presents Euripides' MEDEA, Feb. 17 - March 6 at the Long Center
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
The Greek tragedy Medea by the irreverent Euripides slashes across the stage with the revenge of a woman scorned, starring nationally-acclaimed classical actress, Franchelle Stewart Dorn in the title role. The production runs at the Long Center for the Performing Arts (701 W. Riverside Drive), February 17-March 6, 2016 and is presented by Austin Shakespeare.
BWW Review: EXIT 27 - Brilliantly Thought-Provoking
by Lynn Beaver - January 25, 2016
EXIT 27 by Aleks Merilo, produced by Southwest Theatre Productions at the Boyd Vance Theatre is a fascinating study in mind control and the effects of cult religion on the innocent.
BWW Review: DENIM DOVES – A Deliriously Silly Bawdy Romp
by Frank Benge - January 25, 2016
Adrienne Dawes' new play, DENIM DOVES, is now in its World Premiere staging at Salvage Vanguard Theatre. Described as a collaboratively devised piece created with SVT and as a feminist farce, DENIM DOVES plays like a modern day version of a Greek comedy by Aristophanes. It's a deliriously silly bawdy romp that explores woman subjugated under a "dick-tatorship".
Heckle Her to Present LOVE ME TINDER
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
Heckle Her announces the opening of 'Love Me Tinder,' a musical sketch comedy revue focused on dating in the digital age. 'Love Me Tinder' runs for six performances, with opening night scheduled February 10 at 8 p.m. In this high energy, comedy filled musical revue, 'Love Me Tinder' asks, 'What is love?' In this modern age, do our devices bring us together or tear us apart? From an elderly couple looking to 'Spice It Up', to 'Hey Siri' malfunctions, 'Love Me Tinder' explores dating with devices and relationships in this Chicago-styled musical comedy.
Bass Concert Hall to Welcome Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicana, 2/11
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
The Mexican-American Experience is celebrated through song, dance, music and film highlighting the many notable achievements and contributions of Mexican-Americans throughout US History in this brand-new multi-media production, featuring Multiple Grammy-Award Winners Los Lobos and dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mexicano.
Dave Douglas & Uri Caine and Don Byron New Gospel Quintet Set for McCullough Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016
Texas Performing Arts presents DIVINE SPARK jazz masters of spiritual music, featuring Dave Douglas & Uri Caine, and The Don Byron New Gospel Quintet tonight, January 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM at McCullough Theatre.
Heloise Gold & Natalie George to Bring 1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS to Salvage Vanguard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
One of Austin's most highly-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Heloise Gold, and highly acclaimed lighting designer/ performer Natalie George along with a heavy-hitting Austin ensemble, present one weekend of exciting performance, 1000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas. The four performances take place February 25-28, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722. Tickets range from $15-50, and may be purchased online at nataliegeorgeproductions.com
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Comes to Bass Concert Hall This February
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2016
Texas Performing Arts presents Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, with Lin Hwai-Min, choreographer, on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm in Bass Concert Hall (2350 East Campus Dr.)
BWW Review: DISGRACED Looks At The Prejudice That Simmers Under The Surface
by Frank Benge - January 19, 2016
DISGRACED is the 2013 Pulitzer Prize award-winning play that asks difficult questions about religion, assimilation and individuality. It is now in its Regional Premiere at Austin Playhouse. DISGRACED tells the story of Amir (J. Ben Wolfe), a successful Pakistani-American lawyer, whose life unravels after he lends his name to the cause of an imam accused of terrorism. When he and his artist wife Emily (Molly Karrasch) host an intimate dinner party, the social niceties that can disguise a person's prejudice soon dissolve when the evening escalates into increasingly brutal language exposing all the prejudice simmering underneath the veneer of civility.

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