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Austin Playhouse Announces Cast for PREVIEWS OF DEPARTING ATTRACTIONS
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Austin Playhouse has announced the cast for Previews of Departing Attractions, a collection of short plays by local playwright Lowell Bartholomee, running August 5–20, 2022.
Review: WHEN SHE HAD WINGS lifts the spirit at The Violet Crown City Church
by Sabrina Wallace - June 16, 2022
If you are looking for a tender story that has real intellectual depth and a piece of theatre that will encourage great family discussions about the meaning of life, this is the play for you. Take your youngsters, take your elders, enjoy wholesome family theatre and learn a little bit about a female pioneer of aviation in the process.
ZACH Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring the Regional Premiere of THE INHERITANCE PART 2 & More
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the 2022–23 Season Mainstage and Family Series productions with a “Director’s Choice” musical to be announced at a later date.
Austin Playhouse Announces New Interim Location
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
Following its departure from ACC Highland in 2021, Austin Playhouse will now call 405 West 22nd home while continuing to pursue the vital project of establishing its permanent venue in Austin.
Zilker Theatre Productions Announces Cast for Disney's NEWSIES THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Zilker Theatre Productions has announced the cast for Disney’s Newsies the Musical for the 63rd year of its free, outdoor, summer musical production in partnership with the City of Austin. T
Impact Arts Announces Streamline Launch With ImpactArts.org
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
After more than 15 years creating and growing theatre education programs in Central Texas, steward Ginger Morris along with Victor Villalobos and Donelvan Thigpen have created non-profit Impact Arts designed to ensure education is at the forefront of art experiences.
Ground Floor Theatre Announces Cast of ANNA IN THE TROPICS Austin Premiere
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Ground Floor Theatre has announced the cast for the Austin premiere of Anna in the Tropics. winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Nilo Cruz and directed by Carl Gonzales running August 12–27, 2022 at Ground Floor Theatre. 
Impact Arts Announces Streamline Launch
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
After more than 15 years creating and growing theatre education programs in Central Texas, steward Ginger Morris along with Victor Villalobos and Donelvan Thigpen have created non-profit Impact Arts designed to ensure education is at the forefront of art experiences.
Terrence McNally Estate Awards Grant to Austin Artists Project to Support Lincoln Center Debut
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Austin Artists Project, a nonprofit that produces world class programs to invest in artistic opportunities for underrepresented voices, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Terrence McNally Estate, which will help support the upcoming musical revue, “Sing Out!” on June 20.
2022 SWAN SONGS SERENADE To Return With Spectacular In-Person Gala
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Austin-area music nonprofit Swan Songs today announces the 2022 Swan Songs Serenade, the organization's annual benefit, which will be held at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. After two years of virtual events, the Serenade returns to being in-person where donors and supporters will gather in support of Swan Songs' mission to fulfill musical last wishes.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Zilker's Hillside Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - June 05, 2022
BWW Review: The company of Austin Shakespeare brought 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the stage with such impeccable acting that it easily transported audiences back to the days when the Bard himself would see his words come alive at the London Globe Theatre. The show is now closed.
BWW Review: A LEAGUE OF HER OWN by the Bottle Alley Theatre Company And Just Friends
by Sabrina Wallace - June 05, 2022
'A League of Her Own' invites audiences into Sam's hiding place where they spend an hour living in the nightmare that has become her life. This is an original play that explores the effects of mental abuse and harassment. The show is no longer running, but I recommend following Bottle Alley Theatre Company and Just Friends for more unique original plays.
Seismic Dance Event Announces Phase One Lineup For 5th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Today, Seismic Dance Event, the south's premiere boutique house and techno music festival, has announced the phase one lineup for their fifth anniversary in return to The Concourse Project on November 11-13. Seismic has established itself as a leading name in the global underground dance movement, continuing to further cement its legacy with a dazzling initial 5.0 lineup.
Artist, Writer, and Activist John Sims to Present AfroDixia: Journey To Justice
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
For Memorial Day Weekend 2022, artist, writer and activist John Sims will present AfroDixia: Journey To Justice in Austin, Texas. This multimedia happening is a part of a 20-year project that engages Confederate iconography, cultural politics of white supremacy and transformative healing, featuring the artist’s 7th annual Burn and Bury performance, film screening and Afro-Dixie Remixes. This series of events will be hosted by Austin Film Society, DadaLab and Red Salmon Arts/Resistencia Books, and co-sponsored by the Austin Justice Coalition and Six Square. 
LARISSA VELEZ-JACKSON - PROTECTING COMPLEXITY WITH THE STAR PÛ METHOD Announced At The Chocolate Factory Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The Chocolate Factory Theater presents the world premiere of Protecting Complexity with the Star Pû Method, a new evening-length performance by Larissa Velez-Jackson.
City Theatre Austin Presents Steve Martin's PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, June 24 - July 17
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
If comedies are your favorite choice of theatre entertainment, then look no further! City Theatre Austin will kick-off the 2022 summer season with Steve Martin's madcap stage show Picasso at the Lapin Agile, winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play. Directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky, the production runs June 24 – July 17 at Trinity Street Playhouse.
Performa/Dance Presents THE MAD SCENE in June
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Performa/Dance has been known for its impressive contemporary dance credentials and its insightful storytelling. Ready to expand its artistic reach, Artistic Director Jennifer Hart has teamed up with acclaimed local physical theater artist Kelsey Oliver to create Performa/Dance's newest work, The Mad Scene.
Cast Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony, Grammy, and Oscar-winning musical The Sound of Music playing June 15 – July 24. 2022 under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.
Brian Justin Crum and BeBe Zahara Benet Added as Special Guests to Pride In Local Music Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has announced American’s Got Talent finalist Brian Justin Crum and RuPaul Drag Race inaugural winner BeBe Zahara Benet as special guests of the third annual “Pride in Local Music” event, celebrating local music through the rainbow heartbeat of the Live Music Capitol of the World.
BWW Review: SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH - Beloved Children's Book Becomes Musical Delight
by Lynn Beaver - May 17, 2022
ZACH Theatre presents a joyous new musical, SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH, based on the popular 1991 book by Eileen Spinelli. Adapted for the stage and directed by Emmy winner, Allen Robertson, the show is a heart shaped jewel that everyone can enjoy, no matter your age.
P!nk, Lil Nas X & More to Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, Flume, Paramore, and Lil Nas X will headline the 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival, along with performances from Phoenix (Weekend Two only), Diplo, ZHU, Lil Durk (Weekend One only), Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Billy Strings, Wallows, Jazmine Sullivan, and more.
BWW Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Georgetown Palace Creates Musical Magic
by Lynn Beaver - May 10, 2022
In my opinion SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a benchmark for The Palace Theatre. It’s a massive production for anyone to attempt, but to succeed so spectacularly is awe inspiring. It’s all due to Ron Watson and his stellar cast and crew.
ABIGAIL LEVINE - REDACTIONS Announced At The Chocolate Factory Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
The Chocolate Factory Theater presents the world premiere of Redactions, a new evening-length performance and publication by Abigail Levine.
aGLIFF Announces 3rd Annual Pride Mini-Film-A-Thon
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
 Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF has announced that badges for the 35th annual film festival PRISM 35 will go on sale June 3 at 10:00 am.
HAIRSPRAY, CHICAGO, and More Announced For Broadway in Austin's 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Broadway in Austin has announced its full lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season kicks off on November 1 with Chicago, and runs through June 2023.

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