BWW Reviews: Different Stages' THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE Explores Expressions of Love
by Jeff Davis - January 26, 2014
At the top of the second act of The Language Archive, a skilled linguist named George (Trevor Bissell) gives the audience a lesson in Esperanto, a universal language created in the late 1800s. In the span of about 2 minutes, we learn the Esperanto translations of 'I am loved,' 'I was loved,' and 'I have been loved,' among others.
by Jeff Davis - January 26, 2014
At the top of the second act of The Language Archive, a skilled linguist named George (Trevor Bissell) gives the audience a lesson in Esperanto, a universal language created in the late 1800s. In the span of about 2 minutes, we learn the Esperanto translations of 'I am loved,' 'I was loved,' and 'I have been loved,' among others.
Pollyanna Theatre Co. & Ballet Austin Present SPRITES, Now thru 1/26
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Central Texas' most well-known children's theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre along with Ballet Austin co-present Holly Hepp-Galvan's Sprites at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside, Austin, TX 78704. The show runs from today, January 24-26th with multiple show times and two 'pay what you like' parties with the cast following the performances.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Central Texas' most well-known children's theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre along with Ballet Austin co-present Holly Hepp-Galvan's Sprites at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside, Austin, TX 78704. The show runs from today, January 24-26th with multiple show times and two 'pay what you like' parties with the cast following the performances.
THE CRAPSTALL STREET BOYS: A TROUBLE PUPPET SHOW Opens 2/20 at Salvage Vanguard Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
A darkly funny, post-industrial Dickensian fable featuring a variety of styles of puppets, including Czech marionettes and bunraku-style (three-person) puppets.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
A darkly funny, post-industrial Dickensian fable featuring a variety of styles of puppets, including Czech marionettes and bunraku-style (three-person) puppets.
kidsActing to Present LES MISERABLES, 2/13-3/2
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
kidsActing presents Les Miserables, the legendary, award-winning musical about one man's struggle to overcome his past and the lives he touches along the way. Set during a nation's time of great turmoil, this epic tale of perseverance and strength of the human spirit will be performed by kidsActing's advanced students. The show will run February 13-March 2 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm at Center Stage Texas.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
kidsActing presents Les Miserables, the legendary, award-winning musical about one man's struggle to overcome his past and the lives he touches along the way. Set during a nation's time of great turmoil, this epic tale of perseverance and strength of the human spirit will be performed by kidsActing's advanced students. The show will run February 13-March 2 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm at Center Stage Texas.
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR to Open 2/14 at Sam Bass Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
'The Boys Next Door' by Tom Griffin opens February 14th at Sam Bass Community Theatre. Directed by Eric Nelson.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
'The Boys Next Door' by Tom Griffin opens February 14th at Sam Bass Community Theatre. Directed by Eric Nelson.
Mary Moody Northen Theatre Presents TARTUFFE, 2/13-23
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward's University professional theatre training program, continues its 41st anniversary season with the hilarious comedy Tartuffe by Moliere, translated and adapted by Ranjit Bolt, running February 13 - 23, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward's University professional theatre training program, continues its 41st anniversary season with the hilarious comedy Tartuffe by Moliere, translated and adapted by Ranjit Bolt, running February 13 - 23, 2014.
Last Act Theatre's THE SNIPER'S NEST and MOCHA Set for FronteraFest 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Last Act Theatre Company (www.lastacttheater.com) will present THE SNIPER'S NEST and MOCHA at FronteraFest 2014. Details below!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Last Act Theatre Company (www.lastacttheater.com) will present THE SNIPER'S NEST and MOCHA at FronteraFest 2014. Details below!
Austin Shakespeare's OTHELLO to Open 2/13
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Austin Shakespeare will present OTHELLO on Sundays, February 13 - March 2. 8PM Thu-Sat; 3PM Sun at The Rollins Theatre at the Long Center. For tickets, http://thelongcenter.org/event/othello/.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Austin Shakespeare will present OTHELLO on Sundays, February 13 - March 2. 8PM Thu-Sat; 3PM Sun at The Rollins Theatre at the Long Center. For tickets, http://thelongcenter.org/event/othello/.
THE NIGHT BEFORE Set for FronteraFest 2014 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Following the premiere of his play Television in Scriptworks' Out of Ink at Salvage Vanguard in June, playwright Zac Kline returns to Austin with The Night Before ... a play developed for his wife, actress Blair Baker. Baker and Kline are co-artistic directors of Missing Bolts Productions. The play is directed by Patrick Day.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Following the premiere of his play Television in Scriptworks' Out of Ink at Salvage Vanguard in June, playwright Zac Kline returns to Austin with The Night Before ... a play developed for his wife, actress Blair Baker. Baker and Kline are co-artistic directors of Missing Bolts Productions. The play is directed by Patrick Day.
Out of the Loop Fringe Festival 2014 Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2014
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director and Loop Executive Producer Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2014 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 6-16, 2014 at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Seven world premieres highlight this year's festival as well as 12 new artists/companies making their Festival debut, plus several returning favorites. The Festival will include dance, theatre, cabaret artists and visual arts, and a play produced by WaterTower Theatre. The Festival is made possible, in part, through the generous support of The Town of Addison and the Texas Commission on the Arts and media sponsor, TheaterJones.com.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2014
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director and Loop Executive Producer Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2014 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 6-16, 2014 at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Seven world premieres highlight this year's festival as well as 12 new artists/companies making their Festival debut, plus several returning favorites. The Festival will include dance, theatre, cabaret artists and visual arts, and a play produced by WaterTower Theatre. The Festival is made possible, in part, through the generous support of The Town of Addison and the Texas Commission on the Arts and media sponsor, TheaterJones.com.
Pollyanna Theatre & Ballet Austin to Present SPRITES, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Pollyanna Theatre Company invites members of the press and a special child in their lives to a magical, complimentary performance of their new production, Sprites, co-produced by Ballet Austin. The performance will be held Friday, January 24th at 7:00 pm at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, (701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704). A reception with the cast and light refreshments will follow.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Pollyanna Theatre Company invites members of the press and a special child in their lives to a magical, complimentary performance of their new production, Sprites, co-produced by Ballet Austin. The performance will be held Friday, January 24th at 7:00 pm at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, (701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704). A reception with the cast and light refreshments will follow.
BWW Reviews: Ask Someone to Lend You a Ticket to LEND ME A TENOR
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
In her curtain speech on opening night of Lend Me a Tenor, now playing at the Georgetown Palace, Artistic Director Mary Ellen Butler called playwright a Ken Ludwig a "comedic genius," and explained why she encouraged director Lannie Hilboldt to tackle the play. Hilboldt, a professional musician, has served as Musical Director on several productions and made his directorial debut with Georgetown Palace's recent production of Always, Patsy Cline. Until now, Hilboldt had not directed a play, but Butler urged him to direct Lend Me a Tenor because his musical ability would serve him well in finding the timing and rhythm of Ludwig's farce. "Music is math," Butler said to the opening night audience, "and comedy is math."
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
In her curtain speech on opening night of Lend Me a Tenor, now playing at the Georgetown Palace, Artistic Director Mary Ellen Butler called playwright a Ken Ludwig a "comedic genius," and explained why she encouraged director Lannie Hilboldt to tackle the play. Hilboldt, a professional musician, has served as Musical Director on several productions and made his directorial debut with Georgetown Palace's recent production of Always, Patsy Cline. Until now, Hilboldt had not directed a play, but Butler urged him to direct Lend Me a Tenor because his musical ability would serve him well in finding the timing and rhythm of Ludwig's farce. "Music is math," Butler said to the opening night audience, "and comedy is math."
BWW Reviews: Austin Playhouse's VENUS IN FUR is a Steamy, Naughty Treat
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
Austin actresses, take note. If you're not getting cast as often as you'd wish, there are two techniques you may want to try. Next time you go to an audition, come with props, specifically a dog collar and a whip. If that's not your style, then just try to emulate the incredible talents of Molly Karrasch. Those are two big takeaways from Venus in Fur, the startlingly and daring new comedy now playing at Austin Playhouse.
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
Austin actresses, take note. If you're not getting cast as often as you'd wish, there are two techniques you may want to try. Next time you go to an audition, come with props, specifically a dog collar and a whip. If that's not your style, then just try to emulate the incredible talents of Molly Karrasch. Those are two big takeaways from Venus in Fur, the startlingly and daring new comedy now playing at Austin Playhouse.
BWW Reviews: Perfection Isn't an Impossible Dream for MAN OF LA MANCHA Tour
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
MAN OF LA MANCHA has entertained audiences for almost 50 years, and if the current National Tour is any indication, it will continue to do so 50 years from now.
by Jeff Davis - January 19, 2014
MAN OF LA MANCHA has entertained audiences for almost 50 years, and if the current National Tour is any indication, it will continue to do so 50 years from now.
National Theatre of Scotland's 'PRUDENCIA HART' to Run 2/11-15 at Bass Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 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 Feb. 11-15 at Bass Concert Hall, featuring intimate on-stage seating.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 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 Feb. 11-15 at Bass Concert Hall, featuring intimate on-stage seating.
Hidden Room Presents English Translation of DER BESTRAFTE BRUDERMORD, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Hidden Room presents Der Bestrafte Brudermord, or Hamlet Prince of Denmark, a new English translation by Christine Schmidle. Directed by Beth Burns, the production is narrated by Judd Farris and Jason Newman, with puppets created by Mystery Bird Puppet Theatre and styled by Jennifer Davis.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Hidden Room presents Der Bestrafte Brudermord, or Hamlet Prince of Denmark, a new English translation by Christine Schmidle. Directed by Beth Burns, the production is narrated by Judd Farris and Jason Newman, with puppets created by Mystery Bird Puppet Theatre and styled by Jennifer Davis.
BWW Reviews: Fantastic Performers Can't Overcome AMERICAN IDIOT's Banal Direction and Concept
by Jeff Davis - January 15, 2014
Don't let the scattered empty seats in Bass Concert Hall fool you. American Idiot is quite possibly the biggest sell-out show in history. Billie Joe Armstrong and Co., I hope the millions you've earned by pimping out one of the greatest albums of a generation made it all worth it, and I hope it didn't hurt to see your greatest achievement robbed of all its emotion and power. Even Bono was able to contribute to musical theater while maintaining more integrity.
by Jeff Davis - January 15, 2014
Don't let the scattered empty seats in Bass Concert Hall fool you. American Idiot is quite possibly the biggest sell-out show in history. Billie Joe Armstrong and Co., I hope the millions you've earned by pimping out one of the greatest albums of a generation made it all worth it, and I hope it didn't hurt to see your greatest achievement robbed of all its emotion and power. Even Bono was able to contribute to musical theater while maintaining more integrity.
THE WHIPPING MAN to Open 2/7 at The City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 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
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 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
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to The Long Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
The 'Impossible Dream' musical is back! The national tour of Man of La Mancha will be at the Long Center for two shows only, tonight and tomorrow, January 14 and 15.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
The 'Impossible Dream' musical is back! The national tour of Man of La Mancha will be at the Long Center for two shows only, tonight and tomorrow, January 14 and 15.
Jessica Norland Dishes on Playing 'Aldonza' in MAN OF LA MANCHA National Tour
by Jeff Davis - January 13, 2014
The new touring production of MAN OF LA MANCHA stops in Austin, TX this week, and star Jessica Norland recently answered several questions for BroadwayWorld regarding the production…
by Jeff Davis - January 13, 2014
The new touring production of MAN OF LA MANCHA stops in Austin, TX this week, and star Jessica Norland recently answered several questions for BroadwayWorld regarding the production…
Austin Playhouse to Present THE LIAR, 2/7-3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Austin Playhouse presents The Liar by David Ives, directed by Don Toner. The show will run February 7th - March 9th, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Austin Playhouse presents The Liar by David Ives, directed by Don Toner. The show will run February 7th - March 9th, 2014.
BWW Interviews: Jack Curenton Dreams Quixote's Impossible Dream in the National Tour of MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Jeff Davis - January 13, 2014
The new touring production of MAN OF LA MANCHA stops in Austin, TX this week, and star Jack E. Curenton recently answered several questions for BroadwayWorld regarding the production…
by Jeff Davis - January 13, 2014
The new touring production of MAN OF LA MANCHA stops in Austin, TX this week, and star Jack E. Curenton recently answered several questions for BroadwayWorld regarding the production…
Samuel D. Hunter's Haunting Off-Broadway Smash THE WHALE to Play Austin, TX Spring 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 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.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 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.
Pollyanna Theatre Co. & Ballet Austin Present SPRITES Jan. 24-26
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2014
Central Texas' most well-known children's theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre along with Ballet Austin co-present Holly Hepp-Galvan's Sprites at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside, Austin, TX 78704. The show runs from January 24-26th with multiple show times and two 'pay what you like' parties with the cast following the performances.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2014
Central Texas' most well-known children's theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre along with Ballet Austin co-present Holly Hepp-Galvan's Sprites at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside, Austin, TX 78704. The show runs from January 24-26th with multiple show times and two 'pay what you like' parties with the cast following the performances.
THE JUNGLE BOOK and ALL SHOOK UP Set for Winter 2014 at TexARTS
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2014
After a record-breaking 2013, TexARTS is gearing up for a phenomenal new year. This winter's Musical Theatre Academy shows will include the youth production of Disney's 'The Jungle Book' and the teen production of the Elvis Presley inspired 'All Shook Up.' These family friendly shows are sure to be audience pleasers.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2014
After a record-breaking 2013, TexARTS is gearing up for a phenomenal new year. This winter's Musical Theatre Academy shows will include the youth production of Disney's 'The Jungle Book' and the teen production of the Elvis Presley inspired 'All Shook Up.' These family friendly shows are sure to be audience pleasers.
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Lost in Yonkers
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