BWW Reviews: St Edwards University Puts Modern Spin on TARTUFFE
by Jeff Davis - February 23, 2014
It's astounding and a little sad that of all the things that have fallen out of style since the 1600s, hypocrisy isn't one of them. Thankfully though, comedy isn't one of them either. Both hypocrisy and comedy take center stage in St Edwards University's production of Tartuffe, an interesting and often wonderful modern take on Moliere's classic play about a deceitful religious devotee who brings chaos in his wake when he becomes a houseguest to the spiritual but foolish Orgon.
by Jeff Davis - February 23, 2014
It's astounding and a little sad that of all the things that have fallen out of style since the 1600s, hypocrisy isn't one of them. Thankfully though, comedy isn't one of them either. Both hypocrisy and comedy take center stage in St Edwards University's production of Tartuffe, an interesting and often wonderful modern take on Moliere's classic play about a deceitful religious devotee who brings chaos in his wake when he becomes a houseguest to the spiritual but foolish Orgon.
BWW Interviews: Part One - Conversations with the Cast and Crew of McCallum's LES MISERABLES
by Jeff Davis - February 21, 2014
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share with you a two part interview series featuring the cast and crew of Les Miserables which opens at McCallum Fine Arts Academy next Thursday, February 27th.
by Jeff Davis - February 21, 2014
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share with you a two part interview series featuring the cast and crew of Les Miserables which opens at McCallum Fine Arts Academy next Thursday, February 27th.
LATE NITE CATECHISM Comes to The Long Center, 3/21-23
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
We hope you're ready Austin, because Sister is coming to Austin to teach you a thing or two! But don't worry, she should fit right in to the city's 'weird' vibe with her glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards. Late Nite Catechism is March 21-23 at The Long Center.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
We hope you're ready Austin, because Sister is coming to Austin to teach you a thing or two! But don't worry, she should fit right in to the city's 'weird' vibe with her glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards. Late Nite Catechism is March 21-23 at The Long Center.
'Let the Sunshine In' at HAIR at the Long Center, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
After unpredictable Texas winter weather, Austin is finally ready to Let the Sunshine In. Tony Award winning musical Hair brushes through the Long Center March 4 as part of the 2013-2014 Broadway series. Enter the Age of Aquarius and a time of peace, love and rebellion- not to mention sexual revolution- as the 1960s take over Dell Hall. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
After unpredictable Texas winter weather, Austin is finally ready to Let the Sunshine In. Tony Award winning musical Hair brushes through the Long Center March 4 as part of the 2013-2014 Broadway series. Enter the Age of Aquarius and a time of peace, love and rebellion- not to mention sexual revolution- as the 1960s take over Dell Hall. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now.
Long Center, UT Austin and Zach Theatre to Present 2014 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
The Long Center's Michael & Susan Dell Hall will be the scene for a spectacular new awards show, honoring the achievements of students in high school theater departments in Travis and the 6 contiguous counties. The Long Center, University of Texas at Austin and ZACH Theatre will be honoring their exceptional work with the 2014 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA) on April 17. The Ceremony will be televised at a later date by KXAN.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
The Long Center's Michael & Susan Dell Hall will be the scene for a spectacular new awards show, honoring the achievements of students in high school theater departments in Travis and the 6 contiguous counties. The Long Center, University of Texas at Austin and ZACH Theatre will be honoring their exceptional work with the 2014 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA) on April 17. The Ceremony will be televised at a later date by KXAN.
Penfold Theatre to Present Texas Premiere of ORDINARY DAYS, 3/20-4/6
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Penfold Theatre Company presents the Texas premiere of Ordinary Days at the Off Center from March 20th to April 6th.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Penfold Theatre Company presents the Texas premiere of Ordinary Days at the Off Center from March 20th to April 6th.
ONCE, EVITA, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Lexus Broadway in Austin's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts has announced its 2014-2015 Season filled with three Austin premieres, new and award-winning titles and Broadway favorites. Season Subscribers enjoy the best seats in the house for Broadway hits all season long, plus the option to purchase tickets before the general public. Subscribers also receive great benefits including ticket exchange and replacement services, the opportunity to request a seating upgrade for the season ahead, and much more. The renewal deadline for current subscribers is Tuesday, March 25.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts has announced its 2014-2015 Season filled with three Austin premieres, new and award-winning titles and Broadway favorites. Season Subscribers enjoy the best seats in the house for Broadway hits all season long, plus the option to purchase tickets before the general public. Subscribers also receive great benefits including ticket exchange and replacement services, the opportunity to request a seating upgrade for the season ahead, and much more. The renewal deadline for current subscribers is Tuesday, March 25.
Jaston Williams and Friends Ponder IS THERE LIFE AFTER LUBBOCK? at Stateside at the Paramount This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Comedian, actor, storyteller and writer Jaston Williams of Greater Tuna fame is joined on stage by legendary Texas musicians Jo Carol Pierce, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes as they ponder the question - Is There Life After Lubbock? Don't miss these two intimate superb performances - filled with stories, music and side-splitting humor this weekend, February 21st and 22nd only; 8pm at Stateside at the Paramount.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
Comedian, actor, storyteller and writer Jaston Williams of Greater Tuna fame is joined on stage by legendary Texas musicians Jo Carol Pierce, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes as they ponder the question - Is There Life After Lubbock? Don't miss these two intimate superb performances - filled with stories, music and side-splitting humor this weekend, February 21st and 22nd only; 8pm at Stateside at the Paramount.
THE CAT IN THE HAT Comes to ZACH Theatre's Family Series, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
ZACH Theatre-Austin's Theatre and Texas' longest running theatre, presents the next production of the 2013-14 Family Series, THE CAT IN THE HAT. ZACH Theatre brings the classic children's book THE CAT IN THE HAT to life in a wild ride of physical comedy, playing tonight, February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
ZACH Theatre-Austin's Theatre and Texas' longest running theatre, presents the next production of the 2013-14 Family Series, THE CAT IN THE HAT. ZACH Theatre brings the classic children's book THE CAT IN THE HAT to life in a wild ride of physical comedy, playing tonight, February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage.
DIVAS IN AUSTIN to Premere 3/1 at Gibson Lounge
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
"The Number One female impersonation show in all of Texas" (SHOUT Magazine) returns with a new name and a new location. "Divas in Austin" debuts March 1st in the historic Gibson Lounge at Maggie Mae's downtown on 6th Street at Trinity, starting at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
"The Number One female impersonation show in all of Texas" (SHOUT Magazine) returns with a new name and a new location. "Divas in Austin" debuts March 1st in the historic Gibson Lounge at Maggie Mae's downtown on 6th Street at Trinity, starting at 8 pm.
BWW Reviews: Quirky DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Bolstered by Talented Cast and Imaginative Design
by Jeff Davis - February 20, 2014
It's rare for two plays by the same playwright to run simultaneously in Austin. It's exceedingly rare for two plays by the same female playwright to run simultaneously in Austin. That's why it's so surprising that there are two productions of Sarah Ruhl plays in Austin right now. As ZACH Theatre produces her Pulitzer Prize and Tony nominated comedy In the Next Room, UT-Austin's Department of Theatre and Dance presents another Ruhl comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone. What makes the occurrence all the more interesting is their similarities in subject matter. Both involve technology and its ability to bring people together or isolate them. But that's where the similarities end. In the Next Room takes a more realistic, character driven approach while Dead Man's Cell Phone is more cerebral, artistic, modern, and surreal.
by Jeff Davis - February 20, 2014
It's rare for two plays by the same playwright to run simultaneously in Austin. It's exceedingly rare for two plays by the same female playwright to run simultaneously in Austin. That's why it's so surprising that there are two productions of Sarah Ruhl plays in Austin right now. As ZACH Theatre produces her Pulitzer Prize and Tony nominated comedy In the Next Room, UT-Austin's Department of Theatre and Dance presents another Ruhl comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone. What makes the occurrence all the more interesting is their similarities in subject matter. Both involve technology and its ability to bring people together or isolate them. But that's where the similarities end. In the Next Room takes a more realistic, character driven approach while Dead Man's Cell Phone is more cerebral, artistic, modern, and surreal.
Trouble Puppet's THE CRAPSTALL STREET BOYS Runs Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters.
A Chick & A Dude Productions Stage THE WHALE, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Samuel D. Hunter's haunting Off-Broadway smash-tragicomedy The Whale will receive its fifth production worldwide in Austin TX-Spring 2014-following successful runs at The Denver Center, Victory Gardens, South Coast Rep, and Playwrights Horizons in NYC. Austin's own A Chick & A Dude Productions will present the show at Hyde Park Theatre (511 W. 43rd St.) Thursdays through Saturdays, today, February 20-March 15, 2014. Curtain at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Samuel D. Hunter's haunting Off-Broadway smash-tragicomedy The Whale will receive its fifth production worldwide in Austin TX-Spring 2014-following successful runs at The Denver Center, Victory Gardens, South Coast Rep, and Playwrights Horizons in NYC. Austin's own A Chick & A Dude Productions will present the show at Hyde Park Theatre (511 W. 43rd St.) Thursdays through Saturdays, today, February 20-March 15, 2014. Curtain at 8pm.
BWW Reviews: IN THE NEXT ROOM Well Deserving of the Buzz
by Jeff Davis - February 19, 2014
I'm a sucker for plays that are so multifaceted that I feel I can't do them justice in a review. In the Next Room, or the vibrator play, now playing at ZACH Theatre, is without a doubt one of those plays. The comedy, written by Sarah Ruhl, is wonderful but exceedingly difficult to describe. It's funny but poignant, humorous but emotional, modern and old-fashioned.
by Jeff Davis - February 19, 2014
I'm a sucker for plays that are so multifaceted that I feel I can't do them justice in a review. In the Next Room, or the vibrator play, now playing at ZACH Theatre, is without a doubt one of those plays. The comedy, written by Sarah Ruhl, is wonderful but exceedingly difficult to describe. It's funny but poignant, humorous but emotional, modern and old-fashioned.
ZACH Theatre Welcomes RENT's Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega in Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
ZACH Theatre announces the next live performance in the TOP Concert Series, ADAM & DAPHNE IN CONCERT. Broadway stars Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega - the original 'Roger' and 'Mimi' from Broadway's RENT- come together for a concert performing fresh takes on classic Broadway shows and the music they originated in RENT. Adam and Daphne will perform at the Topfer Theatre for 2 shows only, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm tonight, February 18, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
ZACH Theatre announces the next live performance in the TOP Concert Series, ADAM & DAPHNE IN CONCERT. Broadway stars Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega - the original 'Roger' and 'Mimi' from Broadway's RENT- come together for a concert performing fresh takes on classic Broadway shows and the music they originated in RENT. Adam and Daphne will perform at the Topfer Theatre for 2 shows only, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm tonight, February 18, 2014.
THE ODD COUPLE Set for City Theatre, 3/7-30
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2014
THE ODD COUPLE. The Tony Award-winning comedy classic of famously mismatched roommates Oscar and Felix!
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2014
THE ODD COUPLE. The Tony Award-winning comedy classic of famously mismatched roommates Oscar and Felix!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THE WHIPPING MAN, Running thru 3/2 at The City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
Tied by faith. Bound by secrets. The City Theatre is gearing up for the start of the 2014 Season next month with The Whipping Man, Matthew Lopez's award-winning drama that has been recognized from coast to coast. Under the direction of guest director Stacey Glazer and starring three veterans of the CTC stage, The Whipping Man runs February 7 - March 2. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
Tied by faith. Bound by secrets. The City Theatre is gearing up for the start of the 2014 Season next month with The Whipping Man, Matthew Lopez's award-winning drama that has been recognized from coast to coast. Under the direction of guest director Stacey Glazer and starring three veterans of the CTC stage, The Whipping Man runs February 7 - March 2. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast below!
BWW Reviews: Paradox Players Production of SIX DANCE LESSONS Is a Valentine's Treat
by Jeff Davis - February 13, 2014
There's a rather funny thing about relationships, whether they be friendships or romantic. We all know that they take hard work to maintain, but the best ones appear to require no work at all. While the unlikely chums in Richard Alfieri's dramedy Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks put in a painstaking amount of work to maintain their friendship, the show itself seems effortless. The show may tug at our heartstrings, but I say tug away. These characters, brilliantly brought to life in Paradox Players' current production, are just what we need around Valentine's Day.
by Jeff Davis - February 13, 2014
There's a rather funny thing about relationships, whether they be friendships or romantic. We all know that they take hard work to maintain, but the best ones appear to require no work at all. While the unlikely chums in Richard Alfieri's dramedy Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks put in a painstaking amount of work to maintain their friendship, the show itself seems effortless. The show may tug at our heartstrings, but I say tug away. These characters, brilliantly brought to life in Paradox Players' current production, are just what we need around Valentine's Day.
Austin Shakespeare Hosts Talk Back After Every Performance of OTHELLO, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2014
To enhance the audience experience, after every performance of Austin Shakespeare's Othello, we will have a 'Talk Back' with actors, director and on selected days special speakers.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2014
To enhance the audience experience, after every performance of Austin Shakespeare's Othello, we will have a 'Talk Back' with actors, director and on selected days special speakers.
Austin Shakespeare to Host Talk Back After Every Performance of OTHELLO, Beg. 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
To enhance the audience experience, after every performance of Austin Shakespeare's Othello, we will have a "Talk Back" with actors, director and on selected days special speakers.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
To enhance the audience experience, after every performance of Austin Shakespeare's Othello, we will have a "Talk Back" with actors, director and on selected days special speakers.
SVT Announces 20th Season: FROM THE PIG PILE, BRIGHT NOW BEYOND & More
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Since its inception in 1994, Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) has produced cutting-edge theater in Austin, premiering plays by distinguished theater artists such as Lisa D'Amour, Ruth Margraff, Dan Dietz, Caridad Svich, Jason Grote, Abi Basch, C. Denby Swanson and Andrea Thome.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Since its inception in 1994, Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) has produced cutting-edge theater in Austin, premiering plays by distinguished theater artists such as Lisa D'Amour, Ruth Margraff, Dan Dietz, Caridad Svich, Jason Grote, Abi Basch, C. Denby Swanson and Andrea Thome.
BWW Interviews: Matt Shingledecker Talks his Role as Fiyero in WICKED
by Kathy Strain - February 11, 2014
Matt Shingledecker has been performing most of his life and loving every minute of it. From the time he got his first paying show at age 16, Matt has been hooked. Matt is currently playing Fiyero in the touring company of Wicked and has been loving every minute of it. Broadway World caught up with Matt not too long ago and he shared his feelings about his new role as Fiyero and what led up to this moment.
by Kathy Strain - February 11, 2014
Matt Shingledecker has been performing most of his life and loving every minute of it. From the time he got his first paying show at age 16, Matt has been hooked. Matt is currently playing Fiyero in the touring company of Wicked and has been loving every minute of it. Broadway World caught up with Matt not too long ago and he shared his feelings about his new role as Fiyero and what led up to this moment.
Photo Coverage: THE WHIPPING MAN's Austin Premiere at City Theatre
by Jeff Davis - February 11, 2014
Tied by faith. Bound by secrets. The City Theatre is gearing up for the start of the 2014 Season with The Whipping Man, Matthew Lopez's award-winning drama that has been recognized from coast to coast. Under the direction of guest director Stacey Glazer and starring three veterans of the CTC stage, The Whipping Man runs February 7 - March 2.
by Jeff Davis - February 11, 2014
Tied by faith. Bound by secrets. The City Theatre is gearing up for the start of the 2014 Season with The Whipping Man, Matthew Lopez's award-winning drama that has been recognized from coast to coast. Under the direction of guest director Stacey Glazer and starring three veterans of the CTC stage, The Whipping Man runs February 7 - March 2.
National Theatre of Scotland's 'PRUDENCIA HART' Runs Now thru 2/15 at Bass Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Texas Performing Arts will present National Theatre of Scotland's THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUNDENCIA HART, created by David Greig and Wils Wilson, and directed by Wilson. The production will run tonight, Feb. 11-15 at Bass Concert Hall, featuring intimate on-stage seating.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Texas Performing Arts will present National Theatre of Scotland's THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUNDENCIA HART, created by David Greig and Wils Wilson, and directed by Wilson. The production will run tonight, Feb. 11-15 at Bass Concert Hall, featuring intimate on-stage seating.
Trouble Puppet's THE CRAPSTALL STREET BOYS to Run 2/20-3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2014
Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2014
Czech marionettes and bunraku-style puppets tell the darkly hilarious, wickedly smart story of You Lad, a workhouse boy dodging boy-eating monsters.
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