THE WHIPPING MAN Opens Tonight at The City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 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 tonight, February 7 - March 2.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 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 tonight, February 7 - March 2.
Austin Playhouse Presents THE LIAR, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
Austin Playhouse presents The Liar by David Ives, directed by Don Toner. The show will run tonight, February 7th - March 9th, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
Austin Playhouse presents The Liar by David Ives, directed by Don Toner. The show will run tonight, February 7th - March 9th, 2014.
Paradox Players Stage SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
Paradox Players presents the Austin premiere of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri, directed by Matthew Burnett and starring Cynthia Schiebel and Kirk Kelso.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
Paradox Players presents the Austin premiere of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri, directed by Matthew Burnett and starring Cynthia Schiebel and Kirk Kelso.
Jaston Williams and Friends to Ponder IS THERE LIFE AFTER LUBBOCK? at Stateside at the Paramount, 2/21-22
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Stateside at the Paramount Theatre presents Jaston Williams with special musical guests Jo Carol Pierce, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Stateside at the Paramount Theatre presents Jaston Williams with special musical guests Jo Carol Pierce, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Kimmie Rhodes
A Chick & A Dude Productions Launches IndieGoGo Campaign to Fund THE WHALE, Running 2/20-3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Austin-based A Chick & A Dude Productions recently started an IndieGoGo campaign to fund their upcoming production of Samuel D. Hunter's Off-Broadway smash tragicomedy The Whale.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Austin-based A Chick & A Dude Productions recently started an IndieGoGo campaign to fund their upcoming production of Samuel D. Hunter's Off-Broadway smash tragicomedy The Whale.
ZACH Theatre to Welcome RENT's Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega in Concert, 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 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 on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 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 on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
Austin Area Students Invited to Perform in SHAKESPEARE IDOL, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Austin Shakespeare, Central Texas's professional classical theater company, invites area students to experience the power of Shakespeare's words by performing in Shakespeare Idol in honor of the Bard's 450th birthday. Area students from public, private and home schools aged 12-19 can register to perform monologues and short scenes from Shakespeare before a panel of distinguished judges and a live audience from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, on the terrace of the Long Center. And at the culmination of the festival, performers, judges and audience members will enjoy free birthday cake.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Austin Shakespeare, Central Texas's professional classical theater company, invites area students to experience the power of Shakespeare's words by performing in Shakespeare Idol in honor of the Bard's 450th birthday. Area students from public, private and home schools aged 12-19 can register to perform monologues and short scenes from Shakespeare before a panel of distinguished judges and a live audience from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, on the terrace of the Long Center. And at the culmination of the festival, performers, judges and audience members will enjoy free birthday cake.
10th Annual mtvU WOODIE AWARDS Returns to TEXAS & SXSW This March
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2014
MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, today announced that the "2014 mtvU Woodie Awards" and Festival are returning to Austin, Texas f
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2014
MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, today announced that the "2014 mtvU Woodie Awards" and Festival are returning to Austin, Texas f
UTNT to Run 2/27-3/9 at Lab Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), February 27 - March 9 at the Lab Theatre. This annual showcase presents new plays from the Master of Fine Arts Playwriting Program.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), February 27 - March 9 at the Lab Theatre. This annual showcase presents new plays from the Master of Fine Arts Playwriting Program.
BWW Reviews: GIDION'S KNOT a Visceral, Fierce Look at Bullying and Child Suicide
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
If you decide to see Gidion's Knot, and you should, take this word of caution. Be prepared to feel punched in the gut. This play will hit you, demand that you think, and will put you through a fair share of pain. I guarantee that it's worth it. Gidion's Knot may be uncomfortable, but it's definitely one of the best and most powerful dramas to come along in quite some time.
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
If you decide to see Gidion's Knot, and you should, take this word of caution. Be prepared to feel punched in the gut. This play will hit you, demand that you think, and will put you through a fair share of pain. I guarantee that it's worth it. Gidion's Knot may be uncomfortable, but it's definitely one of the best and most powerful dramas to come along in quite some time.
BWW Reviews: PEOPLE WILL TALK ABOUT YOU SOMETIMES Doesn't Say What It Means
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
There's no doubt that People Will Talk About You Sometimes has good intentions, something I applaud and have no intention to criticize. The world premiere play from Poison Apple Initiative tries to tackle the topic of suicide and is inspired by 4.48 Psychosis, a performance art exploration of depression written by Sarah Kane whose clinical depression ended in suicide.
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
There's no doubt that People Will Talk About You Sometimes has good intentions, something I applaud and have no intention to criticize. The world premiere play from Poison Apple Initiative tries to tackle the topic of suicide and is inspired by 4.48 Psychosis, a performance art exploration of depression written by Sarah Kane whose clinical depression ended in suicide.
BWW Reviews: BOWIE PROJECT Is a Dance Oddity
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
It's about time that the music of David Bowie gets a stage treatment, and it's no wonder that the inventive Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre clearly sees the potential to create a unique theatrical experience through Bowie's work. Part concert, part dance show, and part performance art, the world premiere of The Bowie Project, which closed in Austin this weekend, frequently entertains but is occasionally too artistic and highbrow for its own good.
by Jeff Davis - February 05, 2014
It's about time that the music of David Bowie gets a stage treatment, and it's no wonder that the inventive Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre clearly sees the potential to create a unique theatrical experience through Bowie's work. Part concert, part dance show, and part performance art, the world premiere of The Bowie Project, which closed in Austin this weekend, frequently entertains but is occasionally too artistic and highbrow for its own good.
McCallum Fine Arts Academy to Stage LES MISERABLES: SCHOOL EDITION, 2/27-3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents Les Miserables: School Edition. The specially adapted, author-approved edition of Broadway's legendary musical Les Miserables is coming to McCallum Fine Arts this February.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents Les Miserables: School Edition. The specially adapted, author-approved edition of Broadway's legendary musical Les Miserables is coming to McCallum Fine Arts this February.
BWW Reviews: SNIPER'S NEST Gives Interesting But Implausible Glimpse of Lee Harvey Oswald
by Jeff Davis - February 02, 2014
There's something about The Sniper's Next, a theatrical reinterpretation of Me & Lee, that is compelling and engaging despite the major implausibilities.
by Jeff Davis - February 02, 2014
There's something about The Sniper's Next, a theatrical reinterpretation of Me & Lee, that is compelling and engaging despite the major implausibilities.
ALL SHOOK UP Opens This Weekend at TexARTS
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley comes to life in the TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy production of All Shook Up. This production is brought to the stage by the creative team of director Keenah Armitage (B'way's Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida) and choreographer Kiira Schmidt. Schmidt performed on Broadway in the recent revival of Follies and served as an assistant choreographer on NBC's Smash.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley comes to life in the TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy production of All Shook Up. This production is brought to the stage by the creative team of director Keenah Armitage (B'way's Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida) and choreographer Kiira Schmidt. Schmidt performed on Broadway in the recent revival of Follies and served as an assistant choreographer on NBC's Smash.
CARNAVAL Kicks Off in Austin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
One of Austin's longest-running and most spectacular annual traditions is gearing up for its 37th year. Carnaval, lauded as the largest indoor Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration anywhere on the globe, explodes at 8:00 p.m., tonight, February 1, 2014 at Austin's Palmer Events Center located at 900 Barton Springs Road.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
One of Austin's longest-running and most spectacular annual traditions is gearing up for its 37th year. Carnaval, lauded as the largest indoor Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration anywhere on the globe, explodes at 8:00 p.m., tonight, February 1, 2014 at Austin's Palmer Events Center located at 900 Barton Springs Road.
THE BOWIE PROJECT: A ROCK & ROLL SOUNDPAINTING Begins Tonight at Stateside Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Award-winning choreographer Andrea Ariel, in collaboration with the Austin-based David Bowie tribute band Super Creeps and NYC's Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, is bringing a hybrid performance of dance, theater, and live music in the form of Soundpainting to the Stateside Theatre starting tonight, January 30.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Award-winning choreographer Andrea Ariel, in collaboration with the Austin-based David Bowie tribute band Super Creeps and NYC's Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, is bringing a hybrid performance of dance, theater, and live music in the form of Soundpainting to the Stateside Theatre starting tonight, January 30.
ALL SHOOK UP to Open This Weekend at TexARTS, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley comes to life in the TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy production of All Shook Up. This production is brought to the stage by the creative team of director Keenah Armitage (B'way's Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida) and choreographer Kiira Schmidt. Schmidt performed on Broadway in the recent revival of Follies and served as an assistant choreographer on NBC's Smash.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley comes to life in the TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy production of All Shook Up. This production is brought to the stage by the creative team of director Keenah Armitage (B'way's Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida) and choreographer Kiira Schmidt. Schmidt performed on Broadway in the recent revival of Follies and served as an assistant choreographer on NBC's Smash.
South by Southwest 2014 Kicks Off 3/7
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
As a unique platform for the global creative economy, South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festivals remain the largest annual convergence event in the world. Since the early 2000s, registration has grown by more than 50% and each year one-fifth to one-fourth of total registrants come from outside of the United States. In 2013, sixty-four countries were represented and international bands made up one-quarter of the 2000+ showcasing bands.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
As a unique platform for the global creative economy, South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festivals remain the largest annual convergence event in the world. Since the early 2000s, registration has grown by more than 50% and each year one-fifth to one-fourth of total registrants come from outside of the United States. In 2013, sixty-four countries were represented and international bands made up one-quarter of the 2000+ showcasing bands.
ZACH Presents IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
ZACH Theatre brings you IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY playing today, January 29-Feburary 23, 2014 on stage at the Topfer Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
ZACH Theatre brings you IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY playing today, January 29-Feburary 23, 2014 on stage at the Topfer Theatre.
THE CAT IN THE HAT Comes to ZACH Theatre's Family Series, 2/21-5/3
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 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 February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage. In partnership with Art on 5th, original artwork by Theodor Seuss Geisel - Dr. Seuss, will be on display at ZACH Theatre for the duration of the show.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 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 February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage. In partnership with Art on 5th, original artwork by Theodor Seuss Geisel - Dr. Seuss, will be on display at ZACH Theatre for the duration of the show.
Beth Broderick, Lauren Lane and Jaston Williams to Star in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at ZACH Theatre, 5/28-6/22
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
ZACH Theatre announces a stellar cast for its upcoming Austin premiere of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Three phenomenal artists who have individually led hit shows at ZACH Theatre, and elsewhere around the nation, will share the same stage for the first time May 28th through June 22nd at The Topfer Theatre. ZACH's production stars Beth Broderick - of ZACH Theatre's 33 Variations, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and NBC's Under the Dome; Lauren Lane - of ZACH Theatre's God of Carnage, August: Osage County and the hit TV series The Nanny; and Jaston Williams - of ZACH Theatre's TRU, Our Town and the popular Greater Tuna series.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
ZACH Theatre announces a stellar cast for its upcoming Austin premiere of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Three phenomenal artists who have individually led hit shows at ZACH Theatre, and elsewhere around the nation, will share the same stage for the first time May 28th through June 22nd at The Topfer Theatre. ZACH's production stars Beth Broderick - of ZACH Theatre's 33 Variations, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and NBC's Under the Dome; Lauren Lane - of ZACH Theatre's God of Carnage, August: Osage County and the hit TV series The Nanny; and Jaston Williams - of ZACH Theatre's TRU, Our Town and the popular Greater Tuna series.
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of MOCHA Gives an Honest Depiction of International Adoption
by Jeff Davis - January 28, 2014
Any theatergoer knows that new works tend to be hit or miss. New works premiering at a fringe festival tend to be even more unpredictable. Yes, there are plenty of successful, well-respected plays that had their beginnings at a fringe fest, but thousands more premiere and are swiftly forgotten. Mocha, currently enjoying its World Premiere at FronteraFest, won't be forgotten anytime soon. The play, written by Eleanor Burgess and produced by EVN Productions and Last Act Theatre Company, gives an honest and unapologetic look at international adoptions. While every person involved may think they have the child's best interests at heart, political agendas quickly come into play.
by Jeff Davis - January 28, 2014
Any theatergoer knows that new works tend to be hit or miss. New works premiering at a fringe festival tend to be even more unpredictable. Yes, there are plenty of successful, well-respected plays that had their beginnings at a fringe fest, but thousands more premiere and are swiftly forgotten. Mocha, currently enjoying its World Premiere at FronteraFest, won't be forgotten anytime soon. The play, written by Eleanor Burgess and produced by EVN Productions and Last Act Theatre Company, gives an honest and unapologetic look at international adoptions. While every person involved may think they have the child's best interests at heart, political agendas quickly come into play.
BWW Reviews: Hidden Room's DER BESTRAFTE BRUDERMORD Gives Austin a Comedic HAMLET…With Puppets!
by Jeff Davis - January 27, 2014
To all at The Hidden Room, I hope you know that you've accomplished the impossible. You've made me like Hamlet. I know there are millions out there who consider Hamlet to be the greatest tragedy of all time, but I on the other hand consider the act of viewing Hamlet to be the real tragedy. Honestly, if I wanted to watch three hours of an unsympathetic, indecisive whiner hem and haw over decisions that will affect their entire country, I'd turn on C-SPAN and watch an entire Congress do their best imitation of Shakespeare's infamous Prince of Denmark.
by Jeff Davis - January 27, 2014
To all at The Hidden Room, I hope you know that you've accomplished the impossible. You've made me like Hamlet. I know there are millions out there who consider Hamlet to be the greatest tragedy of all time, but I on the other hand consider the act of viewing Hamlet to be the real tragedy. Honestly, if I wanted to watch three hours of an unsympathetic, indecisive whiner hem and haw over decisions that will affect their entire country, I'd turn on C-SPAN and watch an entire Congress do their best imitation of Shakespeare's infamous Prince of Denmark.
BWW Reviews: W.K. Tells Conventional Love Story in a Surprising, Unconventional Way
by Jeff Davis - January 27, 2014
If you go see W.K., the startling original play now playing at The Vortex, you may notice the following note in the program: "W.K. is a work in progress and we would love your feedback, thoughts, and ideas as we continue to develop the piece." Here's my feedback. Don't change a damn thing. As it is right now, W.K. is one of the most astonishing and innovative pieces of theater to come along in Austin in quite a while.
by Jeff Davis - January 27, 2014
If you go see W.K., the startling original play now playing at The Vortex, you may notice the following note in the program: "W.K. is a work in progress and we would love your feedback, thoughts, and ideas as we continue to develop the piece." Here's my feedback. Don't change a damn thing. As it is right now, W.K. is one of the most astonishing and innovative pieces of theater to come along in Austin in quite a while.
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