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Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE INHERITANCE PART 1 at ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2022
The Inheritance Part 1 is being presented at ZACH Theatre, directed by Dave Steakley, August 10–September 4, 2022 at The Kleberg at ZACH. Get a first look at the cast here!
Photos: Get a Sneak Peek at ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Ground Floor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2022
The Austin premiere of Anna in the Tropics, winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Nilo Cruz directed by Carl Gonzales will run August 12–27, 2022 at Ground Floor Theatre. Get a sneak peek at photos here!
aGLIFF Announces Centerpiece Film and Queer Black Voices Reciepents
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF announces the winners and centerpiece film for The Queer Black Voices Fund for the 35th annual festival PRISM 35 taking place in-person August 24–28, 2022 in Austin, TX.
THE FANTASTICKS Comes to City Theatre Austin Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
To end the summer “Back in Show Business” season, City Theatre Austin is honored to present the musical classic, The Fantasticks. It is a show years in the making and the company's first full-length musical production since their 2018 mega-hit sensation Tommy. The curtains rises September 2 – 18 at Trinity Street Playhouse located at the First Baptist Church of Austin.
Austin Shakespeare Presents COLE PORTER SONGBOOK at Parker Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
 Austin Shakespeare celebrates the music and lyrics of Cole Porter with two performances of the cabaret-style “Cole Porter Songbook” on Sunday, Aug 28 at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Parker Jazz Club in downtown Austin. 
Penfold Theatre Company Announces 2022-23 Season, Featuring the Return of Penfold in the Park & More
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2022
Penfold Theatre Company has announced the titles and dates for the 2022-23 Season. Season 15 will bring the return of Penfold in the Park for its 10th season, the reimagining of classic stories, “Great Plays in Great Places” productions, the inclusion and illusion of magic, the second world premiere in a new play commission series, and more.
TICK, TICK...BOOM! to be Presented at Ground Floor Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2022
Prior to writing his Pulitzer-winning musical RENT, Larson penned tick, tick...BOOM! as an autobiographical rock 'n roll musical, which he subsequently performed around New York City. tick, tick...BOOM! will be presented by Bohemian Theatricals September 2-17, 2022 at Ground Floor Theatre.
aGLIFF Announces Opening Night and First Five Films for PRISM 35
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2022
Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF announced the Opening Night and five additional films for the 35th annual festival PRISM 35 taking place in-person August 24–28, 2022 in Austin. The annual event will celebrate in-person throughout the vibrant city of Austin with screenings, events, Q&As and more.
Tickets On Sale Now For The SWAN SONGS SERENADE Benefit And Gala
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
Swan Songs, Austin music nonprofit, announces that tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Swan Songs Serenade, the organization's annual benefit, which will be held at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Individual tickets will be $200 per person; tables are available for purchase - for more info on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, see here.
Cast Announced for THE INHERITANCE PART 1 at ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part 1 playing August 10 – September 4, 2022. The production will star Peter Frechette as E.M. Forster (“Morgan”).
Review: THE DATING PROJECT - Summer Break Theatre Scores High Marks For Hilarity
by Lynn Beaver - July 20, 2022
Austin playwright Max Langert takes us through every painful, hilarious step of the online dating process in THE DATING PROJECT. Produced excellently by Summer Break Theatre, currently playing at Hyde Park Theatre, the show is a cool breeze in this endless summer heat.
Photos: First Look at TexARTS Theatre's THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2022
TexARTS Theatre presents The Full Monty the blue-collar musical that exposes the spirit and determination of six out-of-work steelworkers. Desperate for money and respect, they come up with a novel way to make a quick buck by starting a striptease act. Check out photos here!
Modern Rocks Gallery Announces FIFTY YEARS IN EXILE Featuring Unseen Photos From The Rolling Stones' 1972 Session
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2022
East Austin-based Modern Rocks Gallery announces a very exciting, new exhibition, “Fifty Years in Exile,” featuring a collection of rare, unseen and vintage photographs from The Rolling Stones' 1972 session with legendary photographer Norman Seeff. Photos from the late night shoot were ultimately used to produce a set of postcards which were included with the original pressing of the band's masterpiece, “Exile on Main St.”
Andre Hayward and Friends To Perform At The 2022 Austin Chamber Music Festival
by Grace Cutler - July 16, 2022
In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, Austin Chamber Music Center presents jazz legend Andre Hayward.
Review: TALES OF A BLERD BALLERINA - Triumphant One Woman Show
by Lynn Beaver - July 16, 2022
TALES OF A BLERD BALLERINA is a supernova compared to the firecracker of other single actor shows.
ENTANGLEMENT: A MUSICAL ABOUT INTIMATE (& QUANTUM) RELATIONSHIPS Comes to The Mastrogeorge Theater Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
Why are first dates universally so hard and what if the universe actually intervened to make it less so? ENTANGLEMENT looks at the relationship Venn diagram of all things romantic and quantum in a way that is hopefully relatable without (overly) stirring up flashbacks of your own.
BLUE MAN GROUP Returns to Austin in October
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
The world-wide phenomenon of BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Austin, playing Bass Concert Hall for a limited three performance engagement on October 28 and 29, 2022. BLUE MAN GROUP replaces BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL as a season add-on of Texas Performing Arts' Broadway in Austin 2022-23 Season.
THE FULL MONTY Opens This Friday at TexARTS
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
TexARTS Theatre presents The Full Monty the blue-collar musical that exposes the spirit and determination of six out-of-work steelworkers. Desperate for money and respect, they come up with a novel way to make a quick buck by starting a striptease act.
Review: The stage is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - July 09, 2022
Despite the minor tweaks and modern aspects of the production, this is still the same classic musical that is suitable and enjoyable for the entire family. If you want to make the experience more unique and try that old acting bug, you can purchase table seats and learn how to Waltz with Max, Liesl, and the rest of the von Trapp children.
Cast Announced For DESTRY RIDES AGAIN at Hill Country Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
HCCT is presenting the classic western firecracker of a musical for their hill country audience this month.  DESTRY RIDES AGAIN is based on the story by Max Brand, and became a book written by Leonard Gershe.
Review: Jarrott Productions' PET DICK - Laugh-Out-Loud Funny
by Lynn Beaver - July 05, 2022
What did our critic think? Jarrott Productions has produced another hit. PET DICK is an absolutely hilarious ‘audio documentary’ that will have everyone in stitches. This series is creative, laugh-out-loud funny and uses the world class vocal talents of some Austin’s best actors.
Steady Legend Excited To Celebrate 'Say Hey' EP Release At The Green Jay Bar
by Grace Cutler - July 01, 2022
Austin's Steady Legend are back with their highly anticipated EP, titled Say Hey. The 4-track EP will be the band's first recorded release with lead singer Analysa Gonzales; giving the band a more soul/R&B/pop and rock sound, but keeping the signature Steady Legend grooves intact.
Review: Georgetown Palace's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - Flawlessly Entertaining
by Lynn Beaver - June 30, 2022
What a complete joy it was to be so thoroughly entertained by a magnificent production at The Georgetown Palace Theatre’s Springer Stage.
Summer Stock Austin Announces Casts for IN THE HEIGHTS & ALICE'S WONDERLAND
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
Summer Stock Austin has announced casting for Lin Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award winning Broadway musical, In the Heights and the Regional Premiere of Alice’s Wonderland by Hamilton alumni J. Quinton Johnson and Julia Riew as part of the 2022 Summer season.
Photos: PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE At City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Three more weekends! City Theatre beats-the-heat with the summer theatre production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Steve Martin’s laugh-out loud stage comedy. June 30 – July 17 at Trinity Street Playhouse.

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