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Kacee Clanton to Lead ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ZACH Theatre, Begin. 7/10
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2013
The all-star cast for ZACH Theatre's much-anticipated staging of ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN was announced today. Kacee Clanton, the Los Angeles-based rock and blues singer-songwriter who previously played Janis Joplin in Love, Janis and has toured as lead vocalist with Big Brother & The Holding Company, will star in ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ZACH, opening July 10.
BWW Reviews: LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE is a Bloody Good Time
by Jeff Davis - June 02, 2013
PETA supporters be warned. As Lieutenant of Inishmore hinges on the violent murder of a housecat, this show may not be for you. But for the rest of you who are curious as to how a play about kitty homicide can be one of the most intelligent and hysterical social satires in recent memory, I suggest you race to catch Capital T Theatre's production of The Lieutenant of Inishmore.
BWW Reviews: AVENUE Q at Austin Theatre Project is Raunchy & Riotous
by Jeff Davis - June 02, 2013
Austin Theater Project's hysterical production of Avenue Q-the hit Broadway musical which beat out Wicked to win the Tony Awards triple crown of Best Book, Best Score, and Best Musical-is sure to be a must see event of the Austin summer season. Though while the show involves cute Jim Henson-esque puppets, leave the kids at home. We're not in Sesame Street anymore.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open 6/13 at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2013
A mix of verbal jousting, slapstick, mischievous characters, and romance is set to bring Much Ado about Nothing, William Shakespeare's most-loved romantic comedies, to the City Theatre stage. Directed by Bridget Farias, a cast of twenty actors makes the production the largest staged Shakespeare play at City Theatre. The show runs June 13 - July 7, 2013.
GOLD SHOW/ROSE SHOW to Run 6/13-16 at The Off-Center
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013
Critically acclaimed dancer/performers Heloise Gold and Julie Nathanielsz join artistic forces to showcase new, exciting work in the Gold Show/Rose Show June 13-16 at The Off-Center, 2211-A Hildalgo in Austin.
AVENUE Q Begins Tonight at Austin Theatre Project
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013
Every few years or so a show comes to Broadway that takes the world by storm. Even rarer... when that show wins the coveted Tony Award 'triple crown!' Avenue Q shocked the theatre world when it walked away with Best Show, Best Book, and Best Score - defeating Wicked, the odds-on favorite to sweep the awards that season.
Petition Started to Bring National Tour of PRISCILLA Back to Central Texas
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
The National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert recently visited Austin, Texas, and due to the overwhelmingly positive response from Austin audiences, fans are petitioning the producers of the lavish musical to bring the tour back to Central Texas in the near future.
Petition Started to Bring National Tour of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Back to Texas
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013
The National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert recently visited Austin, Texas, and due to the overwhelmingly positive response from Austin audiences, fans are petitioning the producers of the lavish musical to bring the tour back to Central Texas in the near future.
Tickets for BOOK OF MORMON at Bass Hall on Sale 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts announced today that single tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7, 2013 at
BWW Reviews: HARVEY is Hopping at Austin's Zach Theatre
by Jeff Davis - May 27, 2013
It's been said that perception is reality. While I completely agree with the statement, it is cause for one major question. Whose perception is reality? Where some of us may see empty air, others may see a 6 foot 3 ½ white rabbit. This odd and puzzling philosophical question is at the core of Harvey, the 1945 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase. The farce, now playing at Zach's Topfer Theatre, tackles this question, albeit with far more humor and wackiness than you'd ever find in a collegiate philosophy class.
BWW Reviews: Loaded Gun Theory's Original BROTHERS MERLIN is Campy, Frivolous Fun
by Jeff Davis - May 27, 2013
No matter what the show, most theatrical experiences are rather similar. You park your car, show your tickets to an usher, find your seat, sit quietly for a few hours, applaud the cast, and then go home. Still, once in a while a theater company has the brains and imagination to create a truly unique and unexpected experience. It's clear that Loaded Gun Theory is one such company which likes to push the envelope and break the traditional, predicable mold. The constant breaking of theatrical conventions is one of many ideas that makes their current production, The Brothers Merlin, such an unmitigated success.
BWW Reviews: Sam Bass Presents Family Friendly Double Header with SECRET GARDEN and YELLOW BOAT
by Jeff Davis - May 26, 2013
While it does have a few areas that could improve and may be a long night for the kids, Sam Bass's double header of The Secret Garden and The Yellow Boat is overall an enjoyable evening of theatre that will entertain and enchant the kids while moving the adults to tears.
BWW Reviews: City Theatre's 12 ANGRY MEN is Bristling with Intensity
by Jeff Davis - May 26, 2013
In complete darkness, the Godlike voice of a judge echoes. To the unseen jury, the voice states, "Premeditated murder is the most serious charge tried in our criminal courts…One man is dead. Another man's life is at stake…In the event that you find the accused 'Guilty,' the bench will not entertain a recommendation for mercy. The death sentence is mandatory in this case. You're faced with a grave responsibility." Moments later, twelve men file into the jury room. As they immediately discuss everything from the weather to an upcoming ball game to their desire to "get it over with," it becomes clear that all of them failed to grasp the importance of the judge's stern and eloquent instructions. All, that is, except for the solitary juror who detaches from the group and stares pensively out the window. So begins 12 Angry Men, Reginald Rose's gritty and brutally honest examination of our judicial system, now playing in a stark and powerful new production at Austin's City Theatre.
BWW Reviews: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at Georgetown Palace is a Valentine to Broadway
by Jeff Davis - May 26, 2013
A few minutes into Thoroughly Modern Millie, now playing in a delightful production at the Georgetown Place, the likable ensemble and the optimistic title character sing, "Everything today is thoroughly modern. Check your personality." A personality check may be in order for any person who doesn't enjoy this madcap musical. When life gets us down and virtually anything on the evening news is incredibly depressing, it's nice to see a show with a heroine like Millie, a girl who tells us that with some guts, a pinch of wit, a dash of humor, and a healthy swig of booze, the world is our oyster.
NOISES OFF to Run at Austin Playhouse, 4/26-5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013
Enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, Noises Off, this award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through troubled rehearsals, a dreadful first night, and a disastrous final performance.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin to Stage PRINCESS IDA, OR CASTLE ADAMANT, 6/13-23
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin is proud to present its Summer 2013 Grand Production of Princess Ida, or Castle Adamant. We are performing this classic, which was Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert's eighth comic opera out of fourteen, for the first time in our history. Sullivan's score is majestic, and many consider Gilbert's libretto one of his funniest.
Doctuh Mistuh Productions' REEFER MADNESS Opens 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Doctuh Mistuh Productions has announced its upcoming production, REEFER MADNESS, THE MUSICAL. The production will be directed by Michael McKelvey (B. Iden Payne Award, Sweeney Todd and Assassins) with set design by Joe Carpenter (Mary Moody Northen Theatre), costumes by Glenda Barnes (B. Iden Payne Award, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), and lighting design by Sam Chesney.
Penfold Theatre Company Announces its 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
Penfold Theatre Company has announced its 2013-14 season line-up.
WaterTower Theatre Opens BLACK TIE, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Black Tie, running May 31 - June 23, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre on the Main Stage. The cast includes Stan Graner as Curtis, John S. Davies as Curtis' Father, Marcia Carroll as Mimi, Katherine Bourne as Elsie, and Jordan Brodess as Teddy.
Tutto Theatre to Present ZEUS IN THERAPY World Premiere, 8/16-25
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
Tutto Theatre Company announces the world premiere of Zeus in Therapy, an original theatrical experience adapted from the unpublished poetry of Douglass Stott Parker by the company, and directed by Gary Jaffe.
Paradox Players Present NEXT FALL, 6/14-6/30
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
NEXT FALL takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. Luke is a Christian. Adam is anything but. The play follows the ups and downs of this unlikely couple's relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty but also forces us to examine what it means to "believe" and what it might cost us not to.
Photo Flash: City Theatre's Production of 12 ANGRY MEN
by Jeff Davis - May 21, 2013
TWELVE ANGRY MEN. Twelve jurors. Twelve different men. Only two ways to rule. The stakes are high in Reginald Rose's thrilling classic courtroom drama where a jury decides the fate of a teenager accused of murdering his father.
Jomama Jones' RADIATE Comes to Salvage Vanguard Theater Beginning 7/5
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
Salvage Vanguard Theater presents the regional premiere of JOMAMA JONES: RADIATE beginning July 5th, 2013. Conceived by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Daniel Alexander Jones with composer Bobby Halvorson, JOMAMA JONES: RADIATE is part concert, part revival - featuring the triumphant return of legendary expatriate performer Jomama Jones. A mythical R&B diva who left the United States after a string of hits in the 1980s, Jomama Jones returns from the darkness as a lone star with a singular purpose - to awaken the comeback in us all, through her music and live performance.
Tapestry Dance Company presents 13th Annual Soul to Sole Tap Festival, Beginning 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
Tapestry Dance Company, North America's only professional repertory tap dance companypresents its annual festival of rhythm with the 13th Annual Soul to Sole Festival June 12-16 with master classes, showcases and two performances at Rollins Studio Theatre at The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.

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