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Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards

Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards

by Sabrina Wallace — May 14, 2026
The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck.
Glass Half Full Theatre Will Present FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE at Ground Floor Theatre

Glass Half Full Theatre Will Present FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE at Ground Floor Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2026
Glass Half Full Theatre has announced FRUTOS DE LA MUERTE, a devised play following a young Guatemalan woman navigating political turmoil through fungi, science, and indigenous wisdom, performed at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin.
Review: THE ODD COUPLE at City Theatre Austin

Review: THE ODD COUPLE at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace — May 10, 2026
City Theatre Austin revisits Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with nostalgic charm, a detailed lived-in set, and an entertaining ensemble led by Darwin Ragsdale and Zachary Gamble.
KENNY & RODERICK LIVE to Return to Zach Theater for One Night Only

KENNY & RODERICK LIVE to Return to Zach Theater for One Night Only

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Kenny Williams and Roderick Sanford return to The Topfer at Zach Theater in Austin for a one-night-only concert featuring Broadway selections and soul classics, back after a sold-out engagement.
Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere of THE WIZ at Bass Concert Hall

Interview: Phoenix LaFreniere of THE WIZ at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — May 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld recently caught up with actor and singer Dana Cimone LaFreniere, currently appearing as Dorothy in the national tour of THE WIZ, about stepping into a production that understands exactly what audiences cherish about this groundbreaking musical while still daring to ask what THE WIZ sou
Zach Theatre Announces 2026/2027 Season

Zach Theatre Announces 2026/2027 Season

by Sabrina Wallace — May 7, 2026
On Tuesday night, Topfer Theatre was packed for Zach Theater’s 2026-2027 season announcement, and honestly, seeing that many people come out on a school night to celebrate regional theatre felt wonderful.
Feature: HELLER AWARDS 2026 at Texas Performing Arts

Feature: HELLER AWARDS 2026 at Texas Performing Arts

by Sabrina Wallace — May 7, 2026
The 13th Annual Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYAs) took place last night, May 6, 2026, for the first time at Bass Concert Hall, the home of Broadway in Austin, presented by Texas Performing Arts and co-produced by Impact Arts.
METAMORPHOSIS Fundraising Cabaret Will Come to Bee Cave

METAMORPHOSIS Fundraising Cabaret Will Come to Bee Cave

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Magnolia Musical Theatre will present Magnolia After Dark: METAMORPHOSIS, a one-night-only fundraising cabaret at Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX, featuring cast members from THE ADDAMS FAMILY and past MMT productions.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season

LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
THE ODD COUPLE Enters Final Two Weekends At City Theatre Austin

THE ODD COUPLE Enters Final Two Weekends At City Theatre Austin

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
City Theatre Austin is staging Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning comedy THE ODD COUPLE at Genesis Creative Collective in Austin, TX, as part of the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
Interview: Leslie McDonel and Tracy Edwards of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at ZACH

Interview: Leslie McDonel and Tracy Edwards of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at ZACH

by Joni Lorraine — May 1, 2026
​​​​​​​BroadwayWorld recently spoke with the dynamic Leslie McDonel and Tracey Edwards about the not-so-upbeat themes at the heart of ZACH Theatre’s current production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
CLUE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS and More Set for Penfold Theatre Company 26-27 Season

CLUE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS and More Set for Penfold Theatre Company 26-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2026
Penfold Theatre Company revealed its 19th season, featuring Clue, Steel Magnolias, Always.
Broadway in Austin Generated $40M in Economic Impact, New Report Finds

Broadway in Austin Generated $40M in Economic Impact, New Report Finds

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Broadway in Austin generated more than $40 million in economic impact during the 2023–2024 season.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse

Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Austin Playhouse

by Sabrina Wallace — April 21, 2026
Austin Playhouse’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, is a fast, witty farce about Monty Navarro and his murderous path to inheritance.
INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL Will Present 27 Films Celebrating South Asian Cinema in Aust

INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL Will Present 27 Films Celebrating South Asian Cinema in Austin

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Austin's Indie Meme Film Festival returns for its 11th annual edition, presenting 27 films from 14 countries at AFS Cinema, with filmmaker appearances and screenings spanning narrative features, documentaries, and short films.
Interview: Mairead Trainor of RIVERDANCE 30: A NEW GENERATION at Bass Concert Hall

Interview: Mairead Trainor of RIVERDANCE 30: A NEW GENERATION at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — April 21, 2026
For three decades, RIVERDANCE has been more than a show.
Tapestry Dance Company Will Host Final SOUL 2 SOLE Festival After 25 Years

Tapestry Dance Company Will Host Final SOUL 2 SOLE Festival After 25 Years

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Tapestry Dance Company will present the 25th and final SOUL 2 SOLE International Tap Festival at the Long Center in Austin, TX, closing out a quarter-century legacy with performances, classes, and workshops led by celebrated tap artists.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — April 16, 2026
Hey There! Have you seen MAMMA MIA the Musical? How about Mamma Mia the film with the legendary Meryl Streep? How about Abba, the band? You know, the Swedish group that took the world by storm in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with “Waterloo”?
Review: TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND at The Filigree Theatre

Review: TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND at The Filigree Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace — April 14, 2026
The world premiere of Kathleen Fletcher’s autobiographical Take Care of My Friend is a raw, funny, and unflinching portrait of life with OCD, anxiety, and depression.
Interview: Katie Bender of INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SÉANCE at Fusebox at Bass Concert Hall

Interview: Katie Bender of INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SÉANCE at Fusebox at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — April 14, 2026
Audiences are in for a magical and provocative experience with Austin playwright and performer Katie Bender’s INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SEANCE.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Zach Theater

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Zach Theater

by Sabrina Wallace — April 12, 2026
Dear Evan Hansen at ZACH explores mental illness, grief, and the aftermath of a teenage tragedy in a hyperconnected world.
Review: THE FIRE RAISERS at The Hidden Room

Review: THE FIRE RAISERS at The Hidden Room

by Sabrina Wallace — April 12, 2026
The Hidden Room’s Fire Raisers is chilling and razor-sharp, where politeness becomes peril in a world where truth is seen and still ignored.
Review: MEN ON BOATS at City Theatre Austin

Review: MEN ON BOATS at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace — April 10, 2026
City Theatre Austin’s Men on Boats is a sharp historical comedy where an all women and non-binary ensemble dismantles frontier myth making.
Tapestry Dance to Host One-Day Archive and Collectibles Sale in Austin

Tapestry Dance to Host One-Day Archive and Collectibles Sale in Austin

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
Tapestry Dance Company will hold a one-day archive sale on May 2 in Austin, TX, offering costumes, props, and collectibles spanning 37 years, including original designs by costume designer Buffy Manners.
THE ODD COUPLE To Be Presented By City Theatre Austin

THE ODD COUPLE To Be Presented By City Theatre Austin

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2026
City Theatre Austin will present THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon from May 1 through May 17 at Genesis Creative Collective.

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