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Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - November 15, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
STARGAZE THEATER FESTIVAL to Feature Five Original Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2024
Discover the Stargaze Theater Festival in Austin, featuring five original short plays by local playwrights. Performances run in December at the Dougherty Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Deaf Austin Theatre Announces RABBIT HOLE And More for 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2024
Deaf Austin Theatre has announced their 2025 lineup of shows. Earlier this fall, they announced their summer 2025 production of the musical A Strange Loop.
Review: SHUCKED at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - November 13, 2024
Y’all, SHUCKED is in town and it’s just as corny as you might imagine. It’s full to the brim with dad jokes, groan worthy puns, a-maize-ing talent, and a sweet little universal plot. It’s a strange but pleasant marriage between Broadway and corn-try music. An unapologetically silly display of rural Americana, SHUCKED is a timely fresh breath of fun.
ZACH Theatre to Launch The Market at ZACH!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2024
ZACH Theatre is launching The Market at ZACH!, a new holiday addition featuring Austin and Central Texas’ best local artisans and makers with drinks, performances, fun for the family and more. 
Tickets to HAMILTON at Bass Hall to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2024
Tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale this week. HAMILTON follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - November 11, 2024
If you’re a fan of slapstick, quick-witted humor, and clever theatrical twists, Mary Moody Northen's production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is the perfect play for you. Don’t miss it! #ATXTheatre
Review: JANE EYRE at Austin Shakespeare
by Sabrina Wallace - November 11, 2024
Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements, this production breathes new life into the well-known narrative.
Review: COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin
by Victoria Schwarz - November 06, 2024
What did our critic think of COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin?
Drowning Pool Unveil 'The XMAS in Texas Tour' Dates
by Josh Sharpe - November 06, 2024
Drowning Pool has announced The XMAS in Texas Tour with special guests Reddstar and Cody Jasper. The four-date tour will kick off on December 11th in Corpus Christi, TX at Brewsters Street, with stops in Austin, Lubbock, and Dallas.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
Spotlight: COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin
by BWW Special Offer - November 04, 2024
Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a gripping, thought-provoking drama that delves into the mysterious 1941 meeting between two of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century: physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance
by Sabrina Wallace - November 03, 2024
The UT Department of Theatre and Dance’s delightful adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's tale, James and the Giant Peach, provides a whimsical escape into a world where adventure and imagination flourish, leaving audiences with smiles and warm memories. #ATXTheatre
Elizabeth and Laura Moliter to Launch Cabaret Series IT'S ABOUT TIME at Hyde Park's Rosette Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2024
Experience a nostalgic evening with twin sisters Elizabeth and Laura Moliter as they launch their cabaret series, IT'S ABOUT TIME, at Hyde Park's Rosette Theater, featuring musical theater and American Songbook classics. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Show 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE Returns In December
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
The Austin Gay Men's Chorus announced their holiday show, set for December 6-8, featuring festive performances that celebrate the season.
Penfold Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIO CAST & THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Penfold Theatre will present two seasonal adaptations for December: A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIO CAST and THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Joni Lorraine with Huang Yi on INK at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - October 29, 2024
Huang Yi is a celebrated Taiwanese artist, inventor, and robotics engineer known for his unique work blending technology, art, and dance. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking integration of industrial robots into dance performances.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance
by Sabrina Wallace - October 29, 2024
UT’s Department of Theatre and Dance production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' breathes fresh life into the classic play, brilliantly balancing the whimsical with the profound, making it a delightful experience for both seasoned Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. #shakespeare #ATXTheatre
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Appoints Thomas Rinn As Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Thomas Rinn has been named as the new Artistic Director of the Austin Gay Men's Chorus, bringing his extensive experience in choral music to the ensemble.
Review: OH TO BE PURE AGAIN at Texas State University’s Department Of Theatre And Dance
by Victoria Schwarz - October 29, 2024
What did our critic think of OH TO BE PURE AGAIN at Texas State University’s Department Of Theatre And Dance? Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance’s performed Kira Rockwell’s award-winning play (Gene Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award 2023), OH TO BE PURE AGAIN from October 17-26.
Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!
B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2024
Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.
SHE WAS HERE World Premiere to be Presented at Austin Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2024
Austin Playhouse will present the world premiere of SHE WAS HERE, a new play exploring themes of memory and identity. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at Jarrott Productions
by Joni Lorraine - October 24, 2024
Just in time for election season, Jarrott Productions has smartly put one of Austin’s finest directors, Karen Jambon, at the helm of their latest offering of POTUS: OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE. Full of sharp wit from the first line and an obvious political satire throughout, POTUS is stuffed with contemporary adult humor and fun.
10th Anniversary Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2024
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre in Austin. Experience this beloved holiday tradition and learn how to purchase tickets.

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