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City Theatre to Host 9th Season Kick-Off Celebration, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
On Saturday, October 18th, City Theatre will be kicking off the new season all day at City Theatre. Baby Brom's Home Cookin' (an amazing chef and my amazing mother) will be serving her WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN SPAGHETTI from 11 am. to 3 pm. Plates to go will be $6 with money going towards the new lighting, as well as, to the American Cancer Society. Live music in the evening with THE LOLLYGAGGERS starting at 9 pm. on the CTC stage.
ACL Coverage: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
by Kathy Strain - October 14, 2014
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is a mix of hip-hop beats, rock and jazz and were a big hit at this year's ACL Festival.
ACL Coverage: The Avett Brothers
by Kathy Strain - October 14, 2014
The Avett Brothers entertain audiences from college students to baby boomers at ACL Festival 2014
ACL Coverage: People at the Festival
by Kathy Strain - October 14, 2014
Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival is a wrap. There were lots of music for people to enjoy and everyone left with great memories looking forward to another one in 2015.
Nominations Open for the 2014 Austin Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 13, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Austin Regional Awards!
Pollyanna Theatre & LBJ Library Present LIBERTY! EQUALITY! AND FIREWORKS!, Now thru 10/19
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2014
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Pollyanna Theatre, resident theatre company of the Long Center, is partnering with the LBJ Library on a special production for children, Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks! by Gregory S. Perrin opening today, October 11 - 19 at the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin.
BWW Reviews: National Tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is More Beastly Than Beautiful
by Jeff Davis - October 10, 2014
The current touring production of Beauty and the Beast shares the songs, dialogue, title, and even the creative team of the original Broadway production, but it completely lacks any sort of purpose, save the desire to put cash in the pockets of its producers. There's no magic or life in this pitiful production at all.
BWW Reviews: Everything in Focus at TIME STANDS STILL
by Jeff Davis - October 10, 2014
It's clear even before Time Stands Still begins that the show has been carefully designed to make us ponder the effects of war. Before the actors take the stage, clips of the war-torn Middle East are projected on the stage, including images of children being indoctrinated into ISIS. It's impossible for these images to not have an effect on the viewer, and the same can be said for the play itself. The Tony-nominated drama, now playing at Austin Playhouse, makes an unforgettable impact.
BWW Reviews: NOW THEN AGAIN Proves There's a Science to Both Romance and Storytelling
by Jeff Davis - October 10, 2014
Lots of things are meant to be paired together. Peanut butter and jelly, Meryl Streep and Oscar nominations, but romance and quantum physics? They might not be a logical pairing, but in Penfold Theatre's Now Then Again, the way that they come together is an entertaining thing of genius.
BWW Reviews: REX'S EXES and the Sequel Syndrome
by Jeff Davis - October 10, 2014
Ask anyone you meet and they're bound to tell you that, with the possible exception of The Godfather Part II, sequels aren't as good as the original. That seems to be the case with Rex's Exes, now playing at Sam Bass Theatre. For three years in a row now, Sam Bass has opened their season a slapstick, Texas-themed comedy of errors by the writing team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. This year's offering is a sequel to last year's Red Velvet Cake War, and while the performers at Sam Bass give it their all, it seems that Jones, Hope, and Wooten are on auto-pilot, recycling jokes and plot points that we've now seen for three years running.
The TexARTS Cabaret Series Welcomes Kevin Ahart and Laura Benedict
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
The TexARTS Cabaret Series is pleased to welcome two upcoming acts to the intimate Kam & James Morris Theatre.
Dragoween 2014 Set for 10/18
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
It's a gender bending Vaudeville-style murder mystery...right here in Austin!
UT at Austin's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents A Streetcar Named Desire, today, October 10-19 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
BWW Reviews: COCK by Mike Bartlett Takes Love and Sexuality Into the Ring
by Frank Benge - October 07, 2014
COCK, a comedy by Mike Bartlett, tells the story of John, a young man who takes a break from his boyfriend, and accidentally meets the woman of his dreams. This leaves John to grapple with self-identity, while still being deeply in love with both his partners. The problem is that everyone wants him to decide: Who is he? What is he? And what will his decision be?
Oscar Andy Hammerstein III Brings 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' to ZACH Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014
Oscar Andy Hammerstein III, writer, lecturing, and grandson of Oscar Hammerstein II, will be presenting Getting To Know You: An Evening with Oscar Andy Hammerstein III at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas tonight, October 7th at 6:00pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at University of Texas at Austin's ESPERANZA RISING
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the beloved children's story Esperanza Rising, now through October 12 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Paradox Players to Stage STELLA AND LOU, 10/17-11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Paradox Players presents the Austin Premiere of Stella and Lou, written by Bruce Graham and directed by Gary Payne, with Cynthia Schiebel, Gary Payne and Sebastian Garcia. The show runs October 17 through November 2, 2014.
UT at Austin's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to Open This Friday
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents A Streetcar Named Desire, October 10-19 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
Video: Meet the Cast of CARRIE
by Jeff Davis - October 06, 2014
Full Service Circus Launches Circus 2, 10/24-26
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2014
The Full Service Circus is hoisting the tents and raising the Whale flag this October for a second round of musical, athletic and culinary adventure in Austin, Texas on October 24 - 26, 2014. Fans are invited to clown around with Full Service in their hometown and join the community of "Circus Freaks" experiencing (and adding to) the weirdness here in the Texas Capital.
UT Department of Theatre & Dance Presents ESPERANZA RISING, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents the beloved children's story Esperanza Rising, today, October 3-12 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.
Oscar Andy Hammerstein III to Bring 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' to ZACH Theatre, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
Oscar Andy Hammerstein III, writer, lecturing, and grandson of Oscar Hammerstein II, will be presenting Getting To Know You: An Evening with Oscar Andy Hammerstein III at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas on Tuesday October 7th at 6:00pm.
Texas Performing Arts Presents Sphinx Virtuosi and Catalyst Quartet at Bass Concert Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
The Sphinx Virtuosi, led by the Catalyst Quartet, is one of the nation's most dynamic professional chamber orchestras. This 18-piece conductorless orchestra is comprised of alumni of the internationally renowned Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string players. These critically acclaimed cultural ambassadors unite each fall for a national tour.
City Theatre's FARCE OF NATURE Opens 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
From the successful writing team that brought you Dearly Beloved, Christmas Belles, and The Dixie Swim Club, comes the Texas premiere of the newest, Jones Hope Wooten, Southern-fried comedy!
Austin Playhouse Hosts 15th Anniversary Season Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
Austin Playhouse is turning 15 and you are invited to join the celebration at Highland Mall. From the initial dreams of its founders back in 2000 to today's thriving theatre company, Austin Playhouse's supporters have played a vital role in Austin Playhouse's success.

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