BWW Reviews: TSU-San Marcos's TITUS ANDRONICUS Misses Some Key Ingredients
by Jeff Davis - November 09, 2013
Shakespeare should be about three things: language, character, and story. While Titus Andronicus is not be Shakespeare's best work by any means, it still has a treasure trove of elements to be mined by a skilled director and cast. Shakespeare's tale of revenge plots between Titus, a powerful Roman General, and Tamora, Queen of the Goths should be riveting and chilling.
by Jeff Davis - November 09, 2013
Shakespeare should be about three things: language, character, and story. While Titus Andronicus is not be Shakespeare's best work by any means, it still has a treasure trove of elements to be mined by a skilled director and cast. Shakespeare's tale of revenge plots between Titus, a powerful Roman General, and Tamora, Queen of the Goths should be riveting and chilling.
Austin Shakespeare to Present THE BELLE OF AMHERST 11/14-24 at the Long Center
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2013
Austin Shakespeare presents William Luce's The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show featuring Helen Merino November 14-24th at the Rollins Studio Theatre of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2013
Austin Shakespeare presents William Luce's The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show featuring Helen Merino November 14-24th at the Rollins Studio Theatre of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.
BWW Interviews: Terra C. MacLeod from CHICAGO Shares Experiences as Velma Kelly
by Kathy Strain - November 08, 2013
Currently touring throughout the United States, Terra shared with Broadway World many experiences that lead her to where she is today.
by Kathy Strain - November 08, 2013
Currently touring throughout the United States, Terra shared with Broadway World many experiences that lead her to where she is today.
Tonight's ARCHER Live! Performance at Bass Concert Hall Postponed
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2013
Tonight's performance of ARCHER LIVE! at Bass Concert Hall has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2013
Tonight's performance of ARCHER LIVE! at Bass Concert Hall has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cast & Producer of FX Series Appears at Bass Concert Hall in ARCHER LIVE! Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2013
Archer Live!, featuring the all-star cast and producer of FX's hit original animated comedy series, is coming to Bass Concert Hall tonight, November 8 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2013
Archer Live!, featuring the all-star cast and producer of FX's hit original animated comedy series, is coming to Bass Concert Hall tonight, November 8 at 8 p.m.
Austin Shakespeare to Host Off Weekly Reading Group SHAKESPEARE ALOUD on Sundays
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Austin Shakespeare invites anyone interested to join 'Shakespeare Aloud' where on Sunday afternoons, we read each Shakespeare play in its entirety aloud (approximately one act each week) and stop often to talk about the images, the characters, the story--whatever that day's group finds interesting. Every session's diverse backgrounds make for lively discussion as the group mines each scene for all its gold. This is a cold reading, no preparation is expected. Please bring your own copy of the play.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Austin Shakespeare invites anyone interested to join 'Shakespeare Aloud' where on Sunday afternoons, we read each Shakespeare play in its entirety aloud (approximately one act each week) and stop often to talk about the images, the characters, the story--whatever that day's group finds interesting. Every session's diverse backgrounds make for lively discussion as the group mines each scene for all its gold. This is a cold reading, no preparation is expected. Please bring your own copy of the play.
SAY Si to Celebrate Release of SOMETHING TO SAY, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, SAY Si will host an event that showcases this recognition, shedding light on the importance of the arts and arts education with student testimonials and a market research expert presentation. Coinciding with national release of Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs from Urban Youth and Other Experts from the Wallace Foundation and Next Level SMG.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, SAY Si will host an event that showcases this recognition, shedding light on the importance of the arts and arts education with student testimonials and a market research expert presentation. Coinciding with national release of Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs from Urban Youth and Other Experts from the Wallace Foundation and Next Level SMG.
Oh Dragon to Present Will Eno's THE FLU SEASON, 11/7-16
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013
Oh Dragon Theatre Company is proud to present The Flu Season by Will Eno. The show will open on November 7th and have performances Thursday, Friday, & Saturday until November 16th at gray Duck Gallery (608 W. Monroe St. Austin, TX 78704).
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013
Oh Dragon Theatre Company is proud to present The Flu Season by Will Eno. The show will open on November 7th and have performances Thursday, Friday, & Saturday until November 16th at gray Duck Gallery (608 W. Monroe St. Austin, TX 78704).
Penfold Theatre Company to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, 12/5-22
by Joseph OHern - November 04, 2013
Back by popular demand, the show draws audience members back in time to 1946 as members of the KPNF radio station are assembling for a live radio performance of It's a Wonderful Life. Through dozens of characterizations and live foley sound effects, five talented actors tell the entire story, putting an imaginative twist on a cherished holiday tradition. Guests of all ages will fall in love with George Bailey and his timeless tale of despair, redemption and hope all over again.
by Joseph OHern - November 04, 2013
Back by popular demand, the show draws audience members back in time to 1946 as members of the KPNF radio station are assembling for a live radio performance of It's a Wonderful Life. Through dozens of characterizations and live foley sound effects, five talented actors tell the entire story, putting an imaginative twist on a cherished holiday tradition. Guests of all ages will fall in love with George Bailey and his timeless tale of despair, redemption and hope all over again.
Austin Shakespeare to Present William Luce's THE BELLE OF AMHERST, 11/14-24
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
Austin Shakespeare presents William Luce's The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show featuring Helen Merino November 14-24th at the Rollins Studio Theatre of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
Austin Shakespeare presents William Luce's The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show featuring Helen Merino November 14-24th at the Rollins Studio Theatre of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.
BWW Reviews: THERE IS A HAPPINESS at Capital T Is A Hilarious Must-See
by Jeff Davis - November 02, 2013
There is a happiness that is There Is a Happiness… Indeed, it easily could lead to crappiness Given how much it owes to poetry and rhyme, Arts rarely found on stage in our time. But writer Mickle Maher's play is full of wit Which he manages to pepper with touches of grit As he explores his characters of Bernard and Ellen.
by Jeff Davis - November 02, 2013
There is a happiness that is There Is a Happiness… Indeed, it easily could lead to crappiness Given how much it owes to poetry and rhyme, Arts rarely found on stage in our time. But writer Mickle Maher's play is full of wit Which he manages to pepper with touches of grit As he explores his characters of Bernard and Ellen.
The Exchange Artists Ride A STREETCAR STRAIGHT TO HELL, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2013
The Exchange Artists are thrilled to present the fourth date in their Hot Nights series matching a bit of theatre with a hot local band. A Streetcar Straight to Hell is a bloody HotNight appropriate for Halloween night! We don't need zombies or vampires to terrify. Just watch the iconic characters from Tennessee Williams' similarly named southern drama as they break out of their traditional roles and run amuck all over The Blackheart Bar leaving a trail of blood and original endings. This is a theatrical take on the slasher film genre. The play will be underscored by the infectious electronic and rock/punk concoction that is DD Dagger, fronted by Allyson Lipkin. DD Dagger will come back after the play for a full danceable set making the whole evening a big party. The Blackheart Bar will provide specialty themed cocktails. This one-time-only event will be tonight, October 31st, 2013 at The Blackheart, 86 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701. The doors open at 8:00 pm for the 9:00 pm show. The cover is $5 cash at the door.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2013
The Exchange Artists are thrilled to present the fourth date in their Hot Nights series matching a bit of theatre with a hot local band. A Streetcar Straight to Hell is a bloody HotNight appropriate for Halloween night! We don't need zombies or vampires to terrify. Just watch the iconic characters from Tennessee Williams' similarly named southern drama as they break out of their traditional roles and run amuck all over The Blackheart Bar leaving a trail of blood and original endings. This is a theatrical take on the slasher film genre. The play will be underscored by the infectious electronic and rock/punk concoction that is DD Dagger, fronted by Allyson Lipkin. DD Dagger will come back after the play for a full danceable set making the whole evening a big party. The Blackheart Bar will provide specialty themed cocktails. This one-time-only event will be tonight, October 31st, 2013 at The Blackheart, 86 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701. The doors open at 8:00 pm for the 9:00 pm show. The cover is $5 cash at the door.
Last Act Theatre Company to Present NURSERY CRIMES, 11/8-24
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2013
Last Act Theatre Company will present 'Nursery Crimes,' directed by Will Hollis Snider and written by Greg Klein from November 8-24 on Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 p.m and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2013
Last Act Theatre Company will present 'Nursery Crimes,' directed by Will Hollis Snider and written by Greg Klein from November 8-24 on Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 p.m and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Darcie Roberts to Make TexARTS Debut, 11/2-3
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013
Broadway triple-threat, Darcie Roberts will make her TexARTS debut with two special performances, Nov. 2 & 3 at 7 p.m. She will be joined by pianist Dustin L. Struhall.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013
Broadway triple-threat, Darcie Roberts will make her TexARTS debut with two special performances, Nov. 2 & 3 at 7 p.m. She will be joined by pianist Dustin L. Struhall.
Austin Playhouse to Present AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, 11/22-12/22
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013
Ten strangers, each with a dark secret, are summoned to the island mansion of an eccentric millionaire, but when the guests arrive their host is nowhere to be found. Lured away and isolated from everything but each other, the guests soon find they are haunted by more than just the shadows of their past. One by one the guests reveal their guilty secrets, and one by one...they begin to die. Who's the murderous culprit? And who will be next? An all-star cast brings this classic murder-mystery to life!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013
Ten strangers, each with a dark secret, are summoned to the island mansion of an eccentric millionaire, but when the guests arrive their host is nowhere to be found. Lured away and isolated from everything but each other, the guests soon find they are haunted by more than just the shadows of their past. One by one the guests reveal their guilty secrets, and one by one...they begin to die. Who's the murderous culprit? And who will be next? An all-star cast brings this classic murder-mystery to life!
Tapestry Dance Co. to Open 25th Season this Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2013
Tapestry Dance Company's 25th Season opens with XXV - Anticipation of Next, a production created by Resident Choreographer Matthew Shields featuring spoken word artist Ebony Stewart, live music from local jazz musicians and Tapestry's professional dance artists from around the globe. The show runs November 1-3 at Stateside Theatre at the Paramount, 719 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. This electrifying cast of rhythm tap dancers forms the only professional tap dance company in North America.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2013
Tapestry Dance Company's 25th Season opens with XXV - Anticipation of Next, a production created by Resident Choreographer Matthew Shields featuring spoken word artist Ebony Stewart, live music from local jazz musicians and Tapestry's professional dance artists from around the globe. The show runs November 1-3 at Stateside Theatre at the Paramount, 719 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. This electrifying cast of rhythm tap dancers forms the only professional tap dance company in North America.
BWW Reviews: ATP's FALSETTOS is Funny, Moving, and Brilliant
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
Falsettos may be a show that challenges both performers and audience members due to its complexity and subject matter, but any audience member who is up to the challenge (and I hope you are) must see this show. Falsettos is funny, intelligent, entertaining, and an important piece of musical theater history, and Austin Theatre Project's production of it is superb.
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
Falsettos may be a show that challenges both performers and audience members due to its complexity and subject matter, but any audience member who is up to the challenge (and I hope you are) must see this show. Falsettos is funny, intelligent, entertaining, and an important piece of musical theater history, and Austin Theatre Project's production of it is superb.
BWW Reviews: DEAD PRESIDENT'S CLUB is Alive and Well in Austin
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
As a relative newbie to Austin, I have not seen The Dead President's Club until recently, but it's well known that Austin Playhouse's revivals of it are more frequent than political sex scandals. But while the later may induce eye-rolling and head-scratching, The Dead President's Club is met with uproarious laughter. Yes, the show gets revived frequently, but with popularity numbers that would greatly overpower any political candidate, it's easy to see why.
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
As a relative newbie to Austin, I have not seen The Dead President's Club until recently, but it's well known that Austin Playhouse's revivals of it are more frequent than political sex scandals. But while the later may induce eye-rolling and head-scratching, The Dead President's Club is met with uproarious laughter. Yes, the show gets revived frequently, but with popularity numbers that would greatly overpower any political candidate, it's easy to see why.
BWW Reviews: PINKOLANDIA is a Land Not Worth Exploring
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
There are times when I leave a theater feeling that the show I have just seen was tailor-made for my enjoyment. There are other times when I may not have been the intended audience but I nevertheless see the merits of the piece or can tell who the piece was intended for. And then there are shows like Pinkolandia that just leave me scratching my head. I honestly have no clue who would be the target audience for this play.
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
There are times when I leave a theater feeling that the show I have just seen was tailor-made for my enjoyment. There are other times when I may not have been the intended audience but I nevertheless see the merits of the piece or can tell who the piece was intended for. And then there are shows like Pinkolandia that just leave me scratching my head. I honestly have no clue who would be the target audience for this play.
BWW Reviews: City Theatre's MACBETH is Devilishly Good
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
By the pricking of my thumb, something wickedly entertaining this way comes. Austin's City Theatre has a reputation for rousing and memorable stagings of Shakespearian plays, and that reputation continues with their current production of Macbeth.
by Jeff Davis - October 28, 2013
By the pricking of my thumb, something wickedly entertaining this way comes. Austin's City Theatre has a reputation for rousing and memorable stagings of Shakespearian plays, and that reputation continues with their current production of Macbeth.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens November 22 at The City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2013
Fall in love with the ladies of Truvy's Beauty Salon all over again! The City Theatre proudly presents the holiday production of Robert Harling's funny and moving comedic gem, Steel Magnolias. Under the direction of City Theatre Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky, performances begin November 22 through December 22 at The City Theatre, including two shows Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2013
Fall in love with the ladies of Truvy's Beauty Salon all over again! The City Theatre proudly presents the holiday production of Robert Harling's funny and moving comedic gem, Steel Magnolias. Under the direction of City Theatre Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky, performances begin November 22 through December 22 at The City Theatre, including two shows Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1.
The City Theatre to Stage STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 11/22-12/22
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2013
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Robert Harling's wisecracking and wise southern hit comedy serving up life, love and laughter that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie, is running at The City Theatre, November 22 - December 22, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2013
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Robert Harling's wisecracking and wise southern hit comedy serving up life, love and laughter that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie, is running at The City Theatre, November 22 - December 22, 2013.
BWW Interviews: Jaston Williams Answers the Question, IS THERE LIFE AFTER LUBBOCK?
by Kathy Strain - October 25, 2013
Named "…one of Texas' best storytellers!" by the Austin American-Statesman and recipient of the 2013 Texas Medal of Arts, don't miss this chance to join Jaston Williams alongside singer-songwriter Joe Ely and special guest Jo Carol Pierce for 'an evening filled with poetry, stories (real or otherwise), a few songs and a lot of laughs. Hear about everything from the cocktail mixing airplane pilot to the ocelot in the bedroom. Wear your house-shoes, sip on longnecks and try to help answer the question, Why Lubbock?
by Kathy Strain - October 25, 2013
Named "…one of Texas' best storytellers!" by the Austin American-Statesman and recipient of the 2013 Texas Medal of Arts, don't miss this chance to join Jaston Williams alongside singer-songwriter Joe Ely and special guest Jo Carol Pierce for 'an evening filled with poetry, stories (real or otherwise), a few songs and a lot of laughs. Hear about everything from the cocktail mixing airplane pilot to the ocelot in the bedroom. Wear your house-shoes, sip on longnecks and try to help answer the question, Why Lubbock?
BWW Reviews: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD Extols the Virtues of Theater
by Jeff Davis - October 25, 2013
It should be no surprise that as a lover of theater, I firmly believe in the transitive power of the performing arts. Any production has the power to elicit some emotional response from the audience, but theater often does more. Studies have shown that participating in the performing arts helps students improve their performance in other academic areas. While the impact of the arts in schools is widely known, the use and impact of theater and the arts in prison systems is somewhat less talked about. Nevertheless, theater has been used by penile systems for centuries as a way to rehabilitate prisoners, and that unorthodox idea is at the core of Our Country's Good, now playing at UT-Austin. The infrequently produced Tony nominated play, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker, is a completely engrossing love letter to the virtues of theater and a thrilling depiction of a peculiar moment in Australian history.
by Jeff Davis - October 25, 2013
It should be no surprise that as a lover of theater, I firmly believe in the transitive power of the performing arts. Any production has the power to elicit some emotional response from the audience, but theater often does more. Studies have shown that participating in the performing arts helps students improve their performance in other academic areas. While the impact of the arts in schools is widely known, the use and impact of theater and the arts in prison systems is somewhat less talked about. Nevertheless, theater has been used by penile systems for centuries as a way to rehabilitate prisoners, and that unorthodox idea is at the core of Our Country's Good, now playing at UT-Austin. The infrequently produced Tony nominated play, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker, is a completely engrossing love letter to the virtues of theater and a thrilling depiction of a peculiar moment in Australian history.
Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts Play TexARTS Cabaret Series, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The TexARTS Cabaret Series will welcome two upcoming acts to the intimate Kam and James Morrris Theatre: Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The TexARTS Cabaret Series will welcome two upcoming acts to the intimate Kam and James Morrris Theatre: Michelle Cheney and Darcie Roberts.
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