Austin Film Festival Reveals First Slate of Films
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
Austin Film Festival (AFF) revealed the first slate of films, this October 23-30. The complete schedule will be announced mid-September.
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2014
Austin Film Festival (AFF) revealed the first slate of films, this October 23-30. The complete schedule will be announced mid-September.
BWW Reviews: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL is a Privilege to See
by Frank Benge - August 18, 2014
Two of my very favorite things are satire and black comedy. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL has been a favorite of mine since the show took home Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical back in 2002. It is a rarity in today's musical theatre - a truly original musical which is not based on existing source material. The show got its start in 1995 when Greg Kotis (book and lyrics) was a struggling student on a budget traveling in Europe and encountered pay-per-use toilets. It was then that the musical's central idea hit him: a future where toilets were controlled by a corporation with no concern for the poor. According to Kotis, the show 'was created in a spirit of defiance against what's typically offered up as stage worthy in America today.'
by Frank Benge - August 18, 2014
Two of my very favorite things are satire and black comedy. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL has been a favorite of mine since the show took home Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical back in 2002. It is a rarity in today's musical theatre - a truly original musical which is not based on existing source material. The show got its start in 1995 when Greg Kotis (book and lyrics) was a struggling student on a budget traveling in Europe and encountered pay-per-use toilets. It was then that the musical's central idea hit him: a future where toilets were controlled by a corporation with no concern for the poor. According to Kotis, the show 'was created in a spirit of defiance against what's typically offered up as stage worthy in America today.'
BAD KID to Play Long Center, 9/24-10/5
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
We're ALL about keeping it weird here in Austin, Texas, but growing up that way can be tough!
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
We're ALL about keeping it weird here in Austin, Texas, but growing up that way can be tough!
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT National Tour to Play Long Center, 10/1-2
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
The Long Center is kicking off its 2014-15 Broadway Season with 'Nice Work If You Can Get It,' one of two Broadway shows in the Long Center Presents Season that are brand new to Austin audiences! 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' runs October 1 and 2 in Dell Hall. Tickets are on sale now and start at $29.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
The Long Center is kicking off its 2014-15 Broadway Season with 'Nice Work If You Can Get It,' one of two Broadway shows in the Long Center Presents Season that are brand new to Austin audiences! 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' runs October 1 and 2 in Dell Hall. Tickets are on sale now and start at $29.
Tickets to EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Long Center Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
Chainsaws (and horror fans!) will be buzzing in Austin this September as Evil Dead: The Musical makes its bloody way into town. The show runs September 16-21 at the Long Center. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $19. Highly coveted "Splatter Zone" seats are already going fast!
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
Chainsaws (and horror fans!) will be buzzing in Austin this September as Evil Dead: The Musical makes its bloody way into town. The show runs September 16-21 at the Long Center. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $19. Highly coveted "Splatter Zone" seats are already going fast!
AKA Vocal Show Group to Host AN EVENING OF BROADWAY, 9/26-27
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
Load up the "Fancy wine and chow" and bring them, along with your cousins, mother, brother and theater loving chums, to the Lakeway Activity Center (LAC) on September 26th and, or 27th as The AKA Vocal Show Group performs Broadway Hits from your favorite musicals.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
Load up the "Fancy wine and chow" and bring them, along with your cousins, mother, brother and theater loving chums, to the Lakeway Activity Center (LAC) on September 26th and, or 27th as The AKA Vocal Show Group performs Broadway Hits from your favorite musicals.
City Theatre Company Closes 2014 Summer Season with URINETOWN, Now thru 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
The City Theatre Company will end its 2014 summer theatre season with the award-winning musical comedy Urinetown: The Musical. Don't let the title fool you! Urinetown is the hit Broadway show by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis that takes a somewhat unpleasant premise, and turns it completely upside down, resulting in a smart, wonderfully witty, and highly entertaining evening of contemporary musical theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic's Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is an earnest tale of love, greed and revolution, where hope always springs eternal!
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
The City Theatre Company will end its 2014 summer theatre season with the award-winning musical comedy Urinetown: The Musical. Don't let the title fool you! Urinetown is the hit Broadway show by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis that takes a somewhat unpleasant premise, and turns it completely upside down, resulting in a smart, wonderfully witty, and highly entertaining evening of contemporary musical theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic's Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is an earnest tale of love, greed and revolution, where hope always springs eternal!
Austin Theatre Project's GODSPELL Opens Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
Tomorrow, August 15th, the curtain will rise on Austin Theatre Project's tenth mainstage production. Godspell, the Broadway hit from the composer of Wicked and Pippin, is a delightfully engaging musical based on the story and teachings of Jesus.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
Tomorrow, August 15th, the curtain will rise on Austin Theatre Project's tenth mainstage production. Godspell, the Broadway hit from the composer of Wicked and Pippin, is a delightfully engaging musical based on the story and teachings of Jesus.
Austin Playhouse to Host 15th Anniversary Season Gala, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 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.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 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.
Terrence McNally's MOTHERS AND SONS Added to ZACH's 2014-2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
ZACH Theatre has announced a new addition to the upcoming 2014-15 Mainstage Season. ZACH will stage the Texas premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS by Tony Award-Winning playwright Terrence McNally(author of Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class and the musical Ragtime) at ZACH's Topfer Theatre, May 27 - June 21, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
ZACH Theatre has announced a new addition to the upcoming 2014-15 Mainstage Season. ZACH will stage the Texas premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS by Tony Award-Winning playwright Terrence McNally(author of Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class and the musical Ragtime) at ZACH's Topfer Theatre, May 27 - June 21, 2015.
Breaking String Theater Presents WE PLAY CHEKHOV: THE BLACK MONK AND THE BEYONCE, Now thru 8/24
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
Breaking String's We Play Chekhov includes two of Chekhov's masterful short stories adapted for the stage, presented as a double-bill in what will be the perfect summer night out for any theater-goer. The Black Monk (adapted by Kama Ginkas and translated by John Freedman) depicts Andrei Kovrin - a writer who is visited by an apparition in the form of a monk, dressed in black. The monk bears a tantalizing message: Kovrin's art flows directly from God. But when loved ones suspect a mental illness, this joyful chapter in Kovrin's life becomes a terrifying encounter with madness, megalomania and the mystery of artistic creation.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
Breaking String's We Play Chekhov includes two of Chekhov's masterful short stories adapted for the stage, presented as a double-bill in what will be the perfect summer night out for any theater-goer. The Black Monk (adapted by Kama Ginkas and translated by John Freedman) depicts Andrei Kovrin - a writer who is visited by an apparition in the form of a monk, dressed in black. The monk bears a tantalizing message: Kovrin's art flows directly from God. But when loved ones suspect a mental illness, this joyful chapter in Kovrin's life becomes a terrifying encounter with madness, megalomania and the mystery of artistic creation.
BWW Reviews: A KID LIKE JAKE Explores the Line Between Acceptance and Exploitation
by Jeff Davis - August 13, 2014
This is a show with one solid goal in mind: spark conversation. And that it does quite well. It's the intent of Daniel Pearle's smart and powerful play to challenge the audience's thoughts on the education system, gender identity, and relationship between the two. Even the most socially liberal among us are bound to have a new perspective afterwards, and some of what's presented is bound to make us angry and agitated.
by Jeff Davis - August 13, 2014
This is a show with one solid goal in mind: spark conversation. And that it does quite well. It's the intent of Daniel Pearle's smart and powerful play to challenge the audience's thoughts on the education system, gender identity, and relationship between the two. Even the most socially liberal among us are bound to have a new perspective afterwards, and some of what's presented is bound to make us angry and agitated.
DOCTOR WHO's Karen Gillan & More Headline Wizard World Austin Comic Con This October
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
Morena Baccarin ("Homeland," "Stargate SG-1"), Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Guardians of the Galaxy), Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past, American Horror Story), WWE Phenom The Undertaker and Katie Cassidy ("Arrow," "Gossip Girl") are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Co
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
Morena Baccarin ("Homeland," "Stargate SG-1"), Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who," Guardians of the Galaxy), Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past, American Horror Story), WWE Phenom The Undertaker and Katie Cassidy ("Arrow," "Gossip Girl") are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Co
EVIL DEAD, NICE WORK, 2CELLOS, Midtown Men and More Set for Long Center's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
The biggest, most accessible and diverse arts venue in the Texas capital is proud to announce its 2014-2015 Season of Long Center Presents programming. With two never-before-seen in Austin Broadway musicals, evenings of classic Southern musical comfort, laugh out loud comedies and plenty of family offerings, the Long Center is Austin's destination for arts and entertainment this season. Beginning May 27, subscription packages will be available to the public.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
The biggest, most accessible and diverse arts venue in the Texas capital is proud to announce its 2014-2015 Season of Long Center Presents programming. With two never-before-seen in Austin Broadway musicals, evenings of classic Southern musical comfort, laugh out loud comedies and plenty of family offerings, the Long Center is Austin's destination for arts and entertainment this season. Beginning May 27, subscription packages will be available to the public.
UT Theatre & Dance to Present THE METHOD GUN by Rude Mechs, 9/10-14
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
A play about the ecstasy and excesses of performing, the dangers of public intimacy and the incompatibility of truth on stage and sanity in real life, Rude Mechs' widely acclaimed work returns to Austin. The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Method Gun September 10-14, 2014 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
A play about the ecstasy and excesses of performing, the dangers of public intimacy and the incompatibility of truth on stage and sanity in real life, Rude Mechs' widely acclaimed work returns to Austin. The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Method Gun September 10-14, 2014 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
ZACH Theatre to Premiere MAID MARIAN IN A STOLEN CAR, 8/28-9/21
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
ZACH Theatre will stage the world premiere of the new one-man comedy, Maid marian in a stolen, playing August 28 - September 21, 2014 on ZACH Theatre's intimate Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey Rd. Greater Tuna creator and star of ZACH's TRU, Jaston Williams shares a hilarious new play about his life on stage and behind the scenes. True-life stories like his first play in San Antonio, 'Hamlet Con Queso,' will keep you in stitches!
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
ZACH Theatre will stage the world premiere of the new one-man comedy, Maid marian in a stolen, playing August 28 - September 21, 2014 on ZACH Theatre's intimate Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey Rd. Greater Tuna creator and star of ZACH's TRU, Jaston Williams shares a hilarious new play about his life on stage and behind the scenes. True-life stories like his first play in San Antonio, 'Hamlet Con Queso,' will keep you in stitches!
Austin Playhouse to Stage TIME STANDS STILL
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
A Tony nominee for Best Play, Time Stands Still is a witty, intelligent examination of the power of war against the backdrop of the homefront. Sarah and James, a photographer and a journalist, share a passion for the adrenaline rush that comes from reporting stories in the world's deadliest war zones. When the realities of combat become too much for James, a rift begins to form between them. After Sarah is wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, she is forced to return home to James and the safety, and comparative boredom, of New York. Her struggle to adapt to life in the States is contrasted with the life of her mentor, Richard, who is happily embarking on a more conventional path with a much younger woman.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
A Tony nominee for Best Play, Time Stands Still is a witty, intelligent examination of the power of war against the backdrop of the homefront. Sarah and James, a photographer and a journalist, share a passion for the adrenaline rush that comes from reporting stories in the world's deadliest war zones. When the realities of combat become too much for James, a rift begins to form between them. After Sarah is wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, she is forced to return home to James and the safety, and comparative boredom, of New York. Her struggle to adapt to life in the States is contrasted with the life of her mentor, Richard, who is happily embarking on a more conventional path with a much younger woman.
BWW REVIEWS: Trinity Street Players' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a Blessing to Austin Theatre
by Wendi Reichstein - August 08, 2014
Tradition. The world in itself embodies the theme of the well-known and beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. For over half a century now, the timeless tale of Teyve, a loveable yet customary man raising five daughters in 19th century Russia, has touched a plethora of audiences, ranging in age, faith, and beliefs. As far as old-fashioned musical theater goes, Fiddler reaps tradition in every which way. From its hummable, fun-loving numbers, to its relatable characters and relationships, Fiddler on the Roof encompasses known tradition, both within the script and upon the stage.
by Wendi Reichstein - August 08, 2014
Tradition. The world in itself embodies the theme of the well-known and beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. For over half a century now, the timeless tale of Teyve, a loveable yet customary man raising five daughters in 19th century Russia, has touched a plethora of audiences, ranging in age, faith, and beliefs. As far as old-fashioned musical theater goes, Fiddler reaps tradition in every which way. From its hummable, fun-loving numbers, to its relatable characters and relationships, Fiddler on the Roof encompasses known tradition, both within the script and upon the stage.
TexARTS to Host Open House, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2014
TexARTS Association for the Performing and Visual Arts welcomes community members of all ages to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The celebration will kick off the 2014-2015 Academy year.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2014
TexARTS Association for the Performing and Visual Arts welcomes community members of all ages to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The celebration will kick off the 2014-2015 Academy year.
Texas Performing Arts to Open 2014-15 Season with BASETRACK LIVE, 9/11-13
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2014
Texas Performing Arts opens the 2014-2015 Season with the world premiere of BASETRACK LIVE, a multimedia experience that delves into the human cost of war, September 11-13 at McCullough Theatre. This multimedia theatrical production uses live music, journalism, and technology to spark a conversation about the legacy of war.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2014
Texas Performing Arts opens the 2014-2015 Season with the world premiere of BASETRACK LIVE, a multimedia experience that delves into the human cost of war, September 11-13 at McCullough Theatre. This multimedia theatrical production uses live music, journalism, and technology to spark a conversation about the legacy of war.
BWW Reviews: JUNGALBOOK at Sam Bass Showcases Young Talent
by Jeff Davis - August 06, 2014
If you attend Jungalbook, currently running at Sam Bass Theatre, leave your memories of the Disney movie at the door. The stage adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's short stories, written by Edward Mast, differs greatly from the iconic Disney film and from the original Kipling stories. While Kipling takes his inspiration from the jungles of India, Mast finds inspiration in children and their world. It's fitting then, that the Sam Bass Youth Guild would produce Mast's adaptation. It may not be Disney, but given the talent of the young cast, who cares?
by Jeff Davis - August 06, 2014
If you attend Jungalbook, currently running at Sam Bass Theatre, leave your memories of the Disney movie at the door. The stage adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's short stories, written by Edward Mast, differs greatly from the iconic Disney film and from the original Kipling stories. While Kipling takes his inspiration from the jungles of India, Mast finds inspiration in children and their world. It's fitting then, that the Sam Bass Youth Guild would produce Mast's adaptation. It may not be Disney, but given the talent of the young cast, who cares?
Bill Cosby to Return to Bass Concert Hall, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2014
Texas Performing Arts welcomes back Bill Cosby, currently on his Far From Finished tour, for an intimate evening of insightful stand-up comedy. One of America's most beloved entertainers of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums - five of which earned Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, and best-selling books. His comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural barriers.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2014
Texas Performing Arts welcomes back Bill Cosby, currently on his Far From Finished tour, for an intimate evening of insightful stand-up comedy. One of America's most beloved entertainers of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums - five of which earned Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, and best-selling books. His comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural barriers.
BWW Reviews: BRIGHT NOW BEYOND is an Enjoyable Evening of Camp and Charm
by Frank Benge - August 04, 2014
Creating a stage adaptation of beloved material is a tricky business, especially if the work is a piece of fantasy. When you add the task of making a musical out of the work, the stakes are upped considerably. BRIGHT NOW BEYOND, a new musical by Daniel Alexander Jones and Bobby Halvorson, now playing at Salvage Vanguard Theater, is a fresh, loose adaptation of L. Frank Baum's THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. For the most part, the new piece works very well and is charming.
by Frank Benge - August 04, 2014
Creating a stage adaptation of beloved material is a tricky business, especially if the work is a piece of fantasy. When you add the task of making a musical out of the work, the stakes are upped considerably. BRIGHT NOW BEYOND, a new musical by Daniel Alexander Jones and Bobby Halvorson, now playing at Salvage Vanguard Theater, is a fresh, loose adaptation of L. Frank Baum's THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. For the most part, the new piece works very well and is charming.
Trouble Puppet Theater Company Presents 4th Annual Puppet Slam
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2014
Trouble Puppet Theater Company and Glass Half Full Theatre Company present the fourth annualevening of short puppet works, the Austin Puppet Incident, August 22-23 at 8pm and 10pm. The Austin Puppet Incident is a joint creation of Glass Half Full Theatre and Trouble Puppet Theater Company, presenting the work of local and national puppet artists on the Austin stage.
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2014
Trouble Puppet Theater Company and Glass Half Full Theatre Company present the fourth annualevening of short puppet works, the Austin Puppet Incident, August 22-23 at 8pm and 10pm. The Austin Puppet Incident is a joint creation of Glass Half Full Theatre and Trouble Puppet Theater Company, presenting the work of local and national puppet artists on the Austin stage.
BWW Reviews: Cast of SummersStock Austin's FOOTLOOSE Far Exceeds Material
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2014
Austin's theater scene is currently only one degree of separation away from Kevin Bacon. SummerStock Austin's production of Footloose, one of three musicals currently running in rep at The Long Center for the Performing Arts, is a fun, upbeat, and entertaining show, despite its weak and uninspired material.
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2014
Austin's theater scene is currently only one degree of separation away from Kevin Bacon. SummerStock Austin's production of Footloose, one of three musicals currently running in rep at The Long Center for the Performing Arts, is a fun, upbeat, and entertaining show, despite its weak and uninspired material.
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