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Cast Set for FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, OR THE BREAKDOWN PLAY at Glass Half Full Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming work in progress and world premiere of La Frutos de a Muerte, or the Breakdown Play at Glass Half Full Theatre. Learn more!
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is Coming to Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will continue its 53rd season with William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Learn more!
Cast Set for Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Zach Theater’s hottest holiday tradition will return for the eleventh year to The Topfer at Zach, with fresh songs, new cast members, returning favorites and more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
La POW Theatre Will Present The World Premiere Of SALTY BANANAS At Sterling Stage Austin
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
La POW Theatre will present the world premiere of Salty Bananas, a new play written and directed by award-winning Austin playwright A. John Boulanger. The production will run from October 10 through October 26, 2025, at Sterling Stage Austin.
HADESTOWN to Play Austin’s Bass Concert Hall In February 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical HADESTOWN will play Austin’s Bass Concert Hall February 20–22, 2026, as part of the Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin 2025–26 Season.
Review: 'NIGHT MOTHER at The Alchemy Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - October 17, 2025
Earlier this week, I witnessed The Alchemy Theatre’s ‘Night Mother and I’m shaken. Currie & Whitmore deliver performances so raw you can’t look away. A living room, a mother, a daughter, a heartbreaking conversation on life, death & mental health.
Raasin In The Sun Launches ART FOR ALL With Public Workshop And Artist Walkthrough At Austin Central Library
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Austin-based nonprofit Raasin in the Sun, founded by creative placemaker Raasin McIntosh, will officially launch its new community initiative ART for ALL this Saturday, October 18, with two special events at the Austin Central Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez St.).
OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz is Coming to City Theatre Austin
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Continuing the 20th Anniversary Season, City Theatre Austin will present Other Desert Cities. Family saga and secrets are laid bare in the award-winning play written by Pulitzer Prize finalist, playwright, and screenwriter Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more!
THE OUTSIDERS is Coming to Texas Performing Arts With Book And Ticket Giveaway
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Texas Performing Arts is launching a citywide social media contest tied to the upcoming engagement of The Outsiders as part of its Broadway in Austin 2025–2026 Season. Learn more!
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse
by Joni Lorraine - October 14, 2025
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse?
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Baron's Men @ Curtain Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - October 13, 2025
A glorious farewell under the Texas stars. The Baron’s Men light up Austin’s Curtain Theatre with Much Ado About Nothing—witty, romantic, and full of life. Packed house, roaring applause. #ATXTheatre #Shakespeare #BWW
Interview: Caroline Cearley of MIRROR LAKE at Jarrott Productions
by Joni Lorraine - October 13, 2025
When director Caroline Cearley arrived in Austin just a year ago, she didn’t expect to dive into the city’s theatre scene so quickly. Within days, she’d met the team at Jarrott Productions, and before long, she was assisting on DIAL M FOR MURDER.
Spotlight: THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING at OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE
by BWW Special Offer - October 10, 2025
Texas Theatre and Dance presents THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING
Feature: DISNEY “TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS” at LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
by Joni Lorraine - October 10, 2025
Explore Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, running through November 30, 2025.
Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE at The Filigree Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - October 09, 2025
The Filigree Theatre's Summer and Smoke glows with longing and lyricism under Elizabeth V. Newman’s deft direction and outstanding cast. Tennessee Williams’ battle between spirit and desire heats up the stage like the Texas summer sun. #ATXTheatre
MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Comes to Austin Shakespeare Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Austin Shakespeare will stage Athol Fugard’s searing and thought-provoking drama My Children! My Africa! at the Long Center’s Rollins Theater next month.
Austin Nonprofit Raasin In The Sun Launches New Initiative, ART FOR ALL This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Austin nonprofit Raasin in the Sun has launched ART for ALL, a new public art initiative engaging unhoused individuals in creating community murals and installations.
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Will Perform A NOT-SO SILENT NIGHT: FIERCE, FABULOUS AND FULL OF LIGHT
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus will light up the holiday season with A Not-So Silent Night: Fierce, Fabulous, and Full of Light, a four-performance celebration of tradition, transformation, and unapologetic joy.
Art Spark Texas Honors Veterans At 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Art Spark Texas will honor the creative voices of veterans through the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit, on view November 6–30, 2025 at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery in Georgetown.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Bass Concert Hall Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
Photos: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Continues City Theatre Austin 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
City Theatre Austin continues its 20th Anniversary Season with To Kill a Mockingbird, running through October 19 at Genesis Creative Collective. See photos of the production.
Georgetown Palace Theatre Opens Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opens Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery on October 10. Directed by Meredith Connely, the production runs through November 9 at the Palace Playhouse and features five actors playing over forty roles in a fast-paced, comic take on the classic detective story.
Deaf Austin Theatre To Host 2nd Annual BAT BALL Fundraising Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Deaf Austin Theatre will host its 2nd Annual Bat Ball Gala on November 8 at Ground Floor Theatre. The Leather and Lace–themed event will feature live music, performances, and a silent auction to benefit DAT’s 2025–2026 season.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - October 02, 2025
Now playing at the Bass Concert Hall through October 5th, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a darkly funny and deeply heartfelt musical about finding joy in the midst of life’s complications. At its center is Kimberly Levaco (played by the magnificent Ann Morrison), a bright, witty teenager from suburban New Jersey who looks like a 72-year-old woman due to a rare genetic condition that drastically accelerates aging.

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