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The City Theatre Company to Stage AN IDEAL HUSBAND
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2022
The City Theatre Company throws back the bite of winter and moves into sunny spring with Oscar Wilde’s most famous and popular comedy An Ideal Husband. Quick-tongued, lively, a merry-go-round of sparkling wit and daring humor at every turn brought to new life with panache from CTC’s guest director, Cris Skinner.
SWEENEY TODD Plays TexARTS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
The TexARTS Professional Series celebrates the extraordinary legacy of the late Stephen Sondheim with a reimagined version of his grisly 1979 masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. 
ZACH Theatre Managing Director Elisbeth Challener To Retire
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced that, after 15 years at ZACH Theatre, Elisbeth Challener will step down as Managing Director to transition into the next phase of her life this fall.
MOMENTS A Musical Celebration of Stephen Sondheim Announced at Trinity Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
City Theatre Austin presents a special one-weekend performance event honoring Stephen Sondheim - the giant, the genius, who revolutionized musical theatre as its most influential writer and composer.
ZACH Theatre Announces Changes to 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
ZACH Theatre, Central Texas’ premier professional theatre, announced today several pivotal changes to its 2021–22 Season performance calendar amid ongoing concerns due to the resurgence of COVID-19.
STANGE, BUT PERFECT Announces Digital Extension
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
After 3 sold out weeks in December, Street Corner Arts' production of STRANGE, BUT PERFECT was set to extend for 4 more weeks, but due to the rise in Covid-19 cases and escalation to Stage 5 guidelines, we've made the decision to transition to a Digital Extension. A recorded performance filmed in one-take with multiple cameras is available for On-Demand viewing now until February 28th, 2022.
Penfold Theatre Company Expands Team
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
Penfold Theatre Company (Penfold) has announced Liz Fisher and Jarrett King have joined Nathan Jerkins as Associate Artistic Directors. 
Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - January 05, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
ZACH Theatre's Program Donates 3,000 Tickets to Frontline Workers
by Marissa Tomeo - January 05, 2022
ZACH Theatre, Central Texas’ premier professional theatre, is leading the way with a new program, One for One, offering complimentary seats to frontline workers to experience the magic of live theatre in 2022. Donated tickets will be distributed by partners H-E-B and Baylor Scott & White (BSW).
ZACH Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
ZACH Theatre has canceled all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol through January 2. Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 have been detected within the company. The safety of guests, cast, and crew is ZACH Theatre’s top priority, therefore all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol have been canceled effective immediately.  
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight's GODSPELL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
ZACH Theatre Cancels Performances Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Through Sunday
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
ZACH Theatre has canceled performances of A Christmas Carol through December 26.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight's GODSPELL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: UNEXPECTED JOY at Ground Floor Theatre
by Amy Tarver - December 17, 2021
Entering a theater after a two year hiatus had everyone in the house chatting, hugging, and expressing gratitude for live theatre’s return. Ground Floor has become a staple in the Austin theater community and their in-person return to the stage has been much anticipated.
Book-It Returns In-Person With BEOWULF
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
After over 20 months, and a season and a half of audio dramas, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) will return to in-person, live performance on the Center Theatre stage.
STRANGE, BUT PERFECT Extends at Hyde Park Theatre Due To Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
Due to popular demand, Street Corner Arts' sell-out production of STRANGE, BUT PERFECT will add four additional weeks of performances beginning January 5th, 2022 and extending through January, 29th, 2022.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight's GODSPELL Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: HAMILTON Returns to Austin
by Lynn Beaver - December 10, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, returns to Austin’s Bass Concert Hall with full seats and roaring crowds. There are shows that shift the way we see theatre and this is one of those rare productions that will remain in our collective consciousness long after the final notes sound.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 08, 2021
Treat yourself to ZACH’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It’s like flipping the switch on the Times Square Christmas tree — it illuminates the season!
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Photos: First Look At STRANGE, BUT PERFECT!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
STRANGE, BUT PERFECT is a new comedic drama very loosely inspired by the great 80's sitcom Perfect, Strangers and is a slice of life look at loss, our great matriarchs, and the search for our goodness and commonality during the time of Covid. It also gets a little weird. 
BWW Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY - Hysterical Holiday Hit
by Lynn Beaver - November 27, 2021
If you need a laugh as badly as I do, the Different Stages production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Vortex is where you should be.
Broadway Star Headlines TexARTS' A COOO YULE
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
 This holiday season, TexARTS Theatre will make your holidays merry and bright with the return of “A Cool Yule: A Swingin' Holiday Cabaret.” The TexARTS tradition returns for its ninth year and celebrates the iconic holiday music made famous by Andy Williams, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Michael Bublé, Peggy Lee and more!
Violinist Kristin Lee Honors Dorothy DeLay On CMSLC's Musical Heritage Series
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 7:30pm ET, violinist Kristin Lee hosts a panel for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Musical Heritage Series, which explores the musical legacies of towering figures in classical music through conversations with students and colleagues along with film clips and historical photos.
Cindy Williams to Star in ME, MYSELF & SHIRLEY at the Long Center Rollins Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Cindy Williams will take the Long Center Rollins Studio Theatre stage in a one-woman show, Me, Myself & Shirley for a limited six-show engagement February 10-13, 2022. Tickets are on sale Monday, November 22 at 10 AM.

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