BWW Reviews: UpRise! Productions' RAISIN IN THE SUN Shrivels Due to Avant Garde Treatment
by Jeff Davis - August 04, 2013
There are some things in the arts that I never expect to see. One is Harvey Firestein covering a Josh Groban song. Another is Lindsay Lohan winning an Oscar. And another is an avant garde production of A Raisin in the Sun. Well, I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
by Jeff Davis - August 04, 2013
There are some things in the arts that I never expect to see. One is Harvey Firestein covering a Josh Groban song. Another is Lindsay Lohan winning an Oscar. And another is an avant garde production of A Raisin in the Sun. Well, I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
BWW Reviews: Sam Bass Takes Gangsters from Gruff to Goofy with BUGSY MALONE
by Jeff Davis - August 04, 2013
If there's any lesson to be learned from the slapstick musical Bugsy Malone, now playing at Sam Bass Community Theatre, it's that gangsters are adorable. Who knew? Armed with some silly string guns and custard pies, Bugsy Malone softens the gangster genre to cute, sweet, and fun family entertainment.
by Jeff Davis - August 04, 2013
If there's any lesson to be learned from the slapstick musical Bugsy Malone, now playing at Sam Bass Community Theatre, it's that gangsters are adorable. Who knew? Armed with some silly string guns and custard pies, Bugsy Malone softens the gangster genre to cute, sweet, and fun family entertainment.
BWW Reviews: Bob Fosse Magic Comes to Austin with PIPPIN
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2013
Tackling a show like Pippin takes some major cojones. The original Bob Fosse production featured an iconic, Tony Award winning performance from Ben Vereen and was the first Broadway musical to feature the work of composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The current Broadway revival of Pippin just won four Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress, Best Actress, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Revival of a Musical. Pippin is certainly not a safe choice for a troupe of young performers like the High School and college age artists of SummerStock Austin. That said, the award-winning SummerStock Austin never takes the safe road, and their courageousness pays off with their exciting, enjoyable, and thrilling production of Pippin.
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2013
Tackling a show like Pippin takes some major cojones. The original Bob Fosse production featured an iconic, Tony Award winning performance from Ben Vereen and was the first Broadway musical to feature the work of composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The current Broadway revival of Pippin just won four Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress, Best Actress, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Revival of a Musical. Pippin is certainly not a safe choice for a troupe of young performers like the High School and college age artists of SummerStock Austin. That said, the award-winning SummerStock Austin never takes the safe road, and their courageousness pays off with their exciting, enjoyable, and thrilling production of Pippin.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peak at Kacee Clanton in ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2013
BroadwayWorld is pleased to share this clip, featuring ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Kacee Clanton singing Joplin's hit, 'Piece of My Heart.'
by Jeff Davis - August 01, 2013
BroadwayWorld is pleased to share this clip, featuring ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Kacee Clanton singing Joplin's hit, 'Piece of My Heart.'
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Opens Tonight at The VORTEX
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
UpRise! Productions proudly presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for 3 weeks only at The VORTEX, directed by Laurie Carlos, one of America's seminal theatre artists. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
UpRise! Productions proudly presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for 3 weeks only at The VORTEX, directed by Laurie Carlos, one of America's seminal theatre artists. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.
Get Into Trouble with Trouble Puppet Theater Co.'s 5th Annual Party Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company tonight, August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company tonight, August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.
Photo Flash: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Austin's City Theatre
by Jeff Davis - July 31, 2013
The City Theatre continues its summer season with the Tennessee Williams American classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, which revolutionized modern drama and is still an undisputed masterpiece from one of the great voices of the American theatre. Directed by Jeff Hinkle and starring Rachel McGinnis Meissner and Tim Brown, the production runs July 25 - August 18, 2013.
by Jeff Davis - July 31, 2013
The City Theatre continues its summer season with the Tennessee Williams American classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, which revolutionized modern drama and is still an undisputed masterpiece from one of the great voices of the American theatre. Directed by Jeff Hinkle and starring Rachel McGinnis Meissner and Tim Brown, the production runs July 25 - August 18, 2013.
Acia Gray, Producing Artistic Director of Austin's Tapestry Dance Company
by Jeff Davis - July 31, 2013
Founded in 1989, Tapestry Dance Company has been a hallmark of the performing arts in Austin and one of the most respected tap dance companies in the world for over 20 years. The company has won many prestigious awards, including "Best Dance Company" from the Austin Chronicle and "Best Ensemble" from the Austin Critics Table. In addition to producing several events and concerts every year, Tapestry Dance Company also teaches dance trough their award-winning academy.
by Jeff Davis - July 31, 2013
Founded in 1989, Tapestry Dance Company has been a hallmark of the performing arts in Austin and one of the most respected tap dance companies in the world for over 20 years. The company has won many prestigious awards, including "Best Dance Company" from the Austin Chronicle and "Best Ensemble" from the Austin Critics Table. In addition to producing several events and concerts every year, Tapestry Dance Company also teaches dance trough their award-winning academy.
ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extends thru Aug 25 at ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2013
Zach Theatre's production of the Broadway-bound ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN has now extended thru Sunday, August 25th. ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2013
Zach Theatre's production of the Broadway-bound ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN has now extended thru Sunday, August 25th. ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Open 8/1 at The VORTEX
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2013
UpRise! Productions proudly presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for 3 weeks only at The VORTEX, directed by Laurie Carlos, one of America's seminal theatre artists. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2013
UpRise! Productions proudly presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for 3 weeks only at The VORTEX, directed by Laurie Carlos, one of America's seminal theatre artists. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.
City Theatre to Stage GREASE, 8/23-9/15
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013
GREASE. The one that you want is back! The No. 1 electrifyin' musical GREASE will rock 'n roll its way into Austin this summer! So, dust off your leather jackets, put on your bobby-socks and take a trip back to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins and T-birds.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013
GREASE. The one that you want is back! The No. 1 electrifyin' musical GREASE will rock 'n roll its way into Austin this summer! So, dust off your leather jackets, put on your bobby-socks and take a trip back to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins and T-birds.
BWW Reviews: SummerStock Austin Presents Tuneful, Joyous BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
Theatrical shows for children are a dime a dozen, but children's theater productions that can also please adults are as rare and unique as the musically inclined animals in The Bremen Town Musicians. The exuberant musical-one of SummerStock Austin's three offerings currently playing in repertory at The Long Center-is a fantastic, enjoyable production for kids and adults. This is as good as children's theater gets.
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
Theatrical shows for children are a dime a dozen, but children's theater productions that can also please adults are as rare and unique as the musically inclined animals in The Bremen Town Musicians. The exuberant musical-one of SummerStock Austin's three offerings currently playing in repertory at The Long Center-is a fantastic, enjoyable production for kids and adults. This is as good as children's theater gets.
BWW Reviews: Hyde Park Theatre Keeps Austin Weird with THOM PAIN
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
If Thomas Paine is the author of Common Sense, then Thom Pain must be the author of Common Nonsense. Thom Pain (based on nothing)-a rambling, absurd, existential monologue now playing at Hyde Park Theatre-is an enthralling and joyously quirky piece of theater that is meant to be experienced and enjoyed but is never intended to make complete sense. But honestly, does life ever make sense in the first place?
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
If Thomas Paine is the author of Common Sense, then Thom Pain must be the author of Common Nonsense. Thom Pain (based on nothing)-a rambling, absurd, existential monologue now playing at Hyde Park Theatre-is an enthralling and joyously quirky piece of theater that is meant to be experienced and enjoyed but is never intended to make complete sense. But honestly, does life ever make sense in the first place?
BWW Reviews: City Theatre Presents Mesmerizing STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
Given the reputation and respect that the play has earned in the 60 plus years since its debut, any theater company producing A Streetcar Named Desire should go into it with some trepidation, but there's no sign of any in the City Theatre's exceptional production.
by Jeff Davis - July 27, 2013
Given the reputation and respect that the play has earned in the 60 plus years since its debut, any theater company producing A Streetcar Named Desire should go into it with some trepidation, but there's no sign of any in the City Theatre's exceptional production.
TexARTS Association for the Performing and Visual Arts to Host Open House, 8/17
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
TexARTS Association for the Performing and Visual Arts welcomes the community to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The celebration will kick off the 2013-2014 Academy year.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
TexARTS Association for the Performing and Visual Arts welcomes the community to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The celebration will kick off the 2013-2014 Academy year.
Breaking String Theater Presents THREE, OR THE SOUND OF GREAT EXISTENTIAL NOTHINGNESS, Now thru 8/17
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
Breaking String Theater Co. will present Three, or the Sound of the Great Existential Nothingness, by Timothy Braun, directed by Graham Schmidt.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
Breaking String Theater Co. will present Three, or the Sound of the Great Existential Nothingness, by Timothy Braun, directed by Graham Schmidt.
BWW Reviews: Austin Encore of Theater Under the Stars' CHORUS LINE is Wrinkled & Crooked
by Jeff Davis - July 25, 2013
Late in A Chorus Line, the brassy Sheila states, 'God, when it's over do I need a drink!' I hear ya, girl. Judging by the guy to my left who spent the show playing on his phone, the woman to my right who was more interested in her bracelet and the musician in the pit who I saw reading a book, I'm guessing the bar will be crowded.
by Jeff Davis - July 25, 2013
Late in A Chorus Line, the brassy Sheila states, 'God, when it's over do I need a drink!' I hear ya, girl. Judging by the guy to my left who spent the show playing on his phone, the woman to my right who was more interested in her bracelet and the musician in the pit who I saw reading a book, I'm guessing the bar will be crowded.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opens Tonight at
The City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2013
The City Theatre continues its summer season with the Tennessee Williams American classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, which revolutionized modern drama and is still an undisputed masterpiece from one of the great voices of the American theatre. Directed by Jeff Hinkle and starring Rachel McGinnis Meissner and Tim Brown, the production runs today, July 25 - August 18, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2013
The City Theatre continues its summer season with the Tennessee Williams American classic, A Streetcar Named Desire, which revolutionized modern drama and is still an undisputed masterpiece from one of the great voices of the American theatre. Directed by Jeff Hinkle and starring Rachel McGinnis Meissner and Tim Brown, the production runs today, July 25 - August 18, 2013.
Breaking String Theater to Present THREE, OR THE SOUND OF THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL NOTHINGNESS, 7/26-8/17
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Breaking String Theater presents the World Premiere of Three, or the Sound of the Great Existential Nothingness, by Timothy Braun, directed by Graham Schmidt, at the Off Center, July 26th - August 17th.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Breaking String Theater presents the World Premiere of Three, or the Sound of the Great Existential Nothingness, by Timothy Braun, directed by Graham Schmidt, at the Off Center, July 26th - August 17th.
BWW Reviews: 7 Towers Theatre's THE PILLOWMAN is a Gripping, Chilling Theatrical Event
by Jeff Davis - July 24, 2013
The Pillowman is one of those theatrical events that seldom comes along. It's sinister, sadistic, haunting, and while it may not be pleasant, it is entirely unforgettable.
by Jeff Davis - July 24, 2013
The Pillowman is one of those theatrical events that seldom comes along. It's sinister, sadistic, haunting, and while it may not be pleasant, it is entirely unforgettable.
THE BELLE OF AMHERST, OTHELLO and AS YOU LIKE IT Set for Austin Shakespeare's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2013
Celebrating its 30th year in 2014, Austin Shakespeare announces its new season starting with the acclaimed solo portrait of Emily Dickinson, The Belle of Amherst, starring Helen Merino (Hamlet) Nov. 14-Dec. 1, 2013; and Shakespeare's masterpiece, Othello, Feb. 12-Mar. 2, 2014; both performed at The Long Center's Rollins Theater, where Austin Shakespeare is a resident company. The season ends May 1-25, 2014 with Shakespeare's perfect romantic comedy, As You Like It. The company will return to Zilker Park for the 30th anniversary of 'FREE Shakespeare in the Park.'
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2013
Celebrating its 30th year in 2014, Austin Shakespeare announces its new season starting with the acclaimed solo portrait of Emily Dickinson, The Belle of Amherst, starring Helen Merino (Hamlet) Nov. 14-Dec. 1, 2013; and Shakespeare's masterpiece, Othello, Feb. 12-Mar. 2, 2014; both performed at The Long Center's Rollins Theater, where Austin Shakespeare is a resident company. The season ends May 1-25, 2014 with Shakespeare's perfect romantic comedy, As You Like It. The company will return to Zilker Park for the 30th anniversary of 'FREE Shakespeare in the Park.'
BWW Reviews: Georgetown Palace Brings Classic Broadway to Austin with THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
by Jeff Davis - July 22, 2013
As Georgetown Palace's production of The Will Rogers Follies proves, a few rope tricks, corny jokes, and leggy showgirls wearing next to nothing will always please a crowd.
by Jeff Davis - July 22, 2013
As Georgetown Palace's production of The Will Rogers Follies proves, a few rope tricks, corny jokes, and leggy showgirls wearing next to nothing will always please a crowd.
BWW Reviews: ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a Rocking Good Time
by Jeff Davis - July 21, 2013
"Texas is okay if you want to settle down and do your thing quietly," Janis Joplin once said, "but it's not for outrageous people, and I was always outrageous." Janis must have forgotten about Austin, because One Night with Janis Joplin, the Broadway-bound Janis Joplin musical now playing at the Zach Theatre, seems tailor made for our music-loving city.
by Jeff Davis - July 21, 2013
"Texas is okay if you want to settle down and do your thing quietly," Janis Joplin once said, "but it's not for outrageous people, and I was always outrageous." Janis must have forgotten about Austin, because One Night with Janis Joplin, the Broadway-bound Janis Joplin musical now playing at the Zach Theatre, seems tailor made for our music-loving city.
Street Corner Arts Presents A WALK IN THE WOODS, Now thru 8/4
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
Street Corner Arts will present A WALK IN THE WOODS by Lee Blessing, opening today, July 19.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
Street Corner Arts will present A WALK IN THE WOODS by Lee Blessing, opening today, July 19.
Get Into Trouble with Trouble Puppet Theater Co.'s 5th Annual Party, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company on August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
Party with your personal demons - join the Trouble Puppet Theater Company on August 1 from 7-11 p.m. for their 5th annual party and festival of troublemaking. Admission includes live performances by Adam Sultan, Datri Bean, and others, as well as games, raffles, food by Counter Culture, and drink. Plus a sneak peek at Trouble Puppet's upcoming show THE HEAD, an original Trouble Puppet show, and the personal demons living inside the head.
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