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ANOTHER GAY MOVIE: 15th Anniversary Reunion Announced With Director Todd Stephens And Original Cast
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Austin's oldest film festival, aGLIFF (The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) announces the monthly screening for December 2021 with Another Gay Movie: 15th Anniversary Reunion with an in-person Q&A with director Todd Stephens and the original cast at the Galaxy Theatre on December 16.
Austin Playhouse to Present THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS & STEALING BABY JESUS
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
Austin Playhouse is offering a festive holiday season with two in-person and streamed on demand events. Ginna Hoben’s heartwarming holiday comedy for grown-ups, The 12 Dates of Christmas and Bernadette Nason’s hit one-woman spin on Christmas, Stealing Baby Jesus running this December.
Pollyanna Theatre Company Creates Publishing/Licensing Division
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
As one of the only theatre companies in the country producing exclusively new works for children, Pollyanna has commissioned more than 75 plays over the last 20 years. The company’s plays are both entertaining and educational, designed to inspire young audiences with engaging characters and memorable stories.
Street Corner Arts To Present The World Premiere Of STRANGE, BUT PERFECT By Carlo Lorenzo Garcia
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
The year 2020 was a never-ending river of bad news, when Charlie, a marketing assistant from New York, decides to quarantine in rural America at his Grandma Margie's house, he's greeted by Dee, a local townie who has been acting as a caretaker for his Grandma.
Shrewd Productions Presents GREETINGS FROM SHREWD MOUNTAIN LODGE- AN INTERACTIVE PLAY-BY-MAIL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
Shrewd Productions presents Greetings from Shrewd Mountain Lodge. Featuring a s story by Jenny Connell Davis, concept by Shannon Grounds, and written by Jenny Connell Davis, Trey Deason, and Raul Garza. Tickets are on sale now through December 10th.  The experience starts December 12th.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!
by BWW Staff - November 11, 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.
Book-It's Hybrid Season Continues with THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Book-It Repertory Theatre presents the second audio drama in its hybrid season, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, available to stream or download beginning November 23.
Live Jazz Venue Parker Jazz Club Announces Winter 2021 Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
Austin's premier live jazz venue Parker Jazz Club, located at the heart of Downtown Austin's booming Warehouse District has shared its November calendar.
Kiko Villamizar Announces New Single "Todo El Mundo"
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
Austin based artist Kiko Villamizar has announced his title single and video from his upcoming album Todo El Mundo. The song is out November 12th with an amazing Claymation video that already won 'Best Music Video' at the Lost River Film Festival.
ZACH Theatre Announces Holiday Return of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
ZACH Theatre has announced Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol is returning to The Topfer at ZACH for the seventh year November 24–January 2, 2022, with exciting new songs and new cast members in addition to returning favorites under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.
Casting Announced for the Regional Premiere of UNEXPECTED JOY at Ground Floor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
Ground Floor Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of Unexpected Joy with book and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated Bill Russell and music by Janet Hood running December 2–19, 2021.
Telegraph Quartet Performs In A Musical Call For Climate Action
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11am PT the Telegraph Quartet, winner of the 2016 Naumburg Chamber Music Award, will perform on Live from Vienna and San Francisco: A Musical Call for Climate Action, presented by The ClimateMusic Project and Friday Nights with Yury Revich.
MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW! Includes Austin Theatre Companies
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
Austin Playhouse, City Theatre Company, Summer Stock Austin, Trinity Street Players, and Zilker Theatre Productions announce a musical benefit performance celebrating the joy and resilience of theatre running November 12, 13 and 15, 2021.
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Staff - October 27, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees 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. Nominations close Sunday, October 31st, 2021.
A MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Classic Radiocast Cast Announced at Penfold Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
Penfold Theatre Company (Penfold) announces the cast for A Miracle on 34th Street Classic Radiocast running December 9–18, 2021, at the Old Settlers Association of Williamson County and two performances only at the historic Driskill Hotel on December 19 as part of the Great Plays in Great Places series.
Travis Scott Announces 2021 Astroworld Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum hip-hop artist and business mogul, Travis Scott has just announced the full music lineup for his third annual Astroworld Festival.
First Features Announced For AUSTIN PLAYFEST
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
Austin Playhouse announces the first thirteen features for Austin Playfest, a collaborative virtual theatre festival celebrating Austin's creativity and resilience during the pandemic running November 11–15, 2021.
Museum of the Future Present Partners with Levitation 2021 to Host Official Artist Lounge and Late-Night After Parties
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
Native Hostel, WHEN WHERE WHAT AUSTIN and Eye Contakt announce a new collaboration with the “Museum of the Future Present,” a visual mixtape of space, time, and mind, and Levitation, the renowned Austin-based music festival.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees 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: THE LION IN WINTER - Georgetown Palace Playhouse
by Lynn Beaver - October 19, 2021
THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman currently playing at the Georgetown Palace Playhouse is a rare treat. The show, a favorite of mine for decades, hits all the marks; historical figures, witty dialogue and epic family dysfunction that makes for an entertaining evening at the theatre. Written in 1966, the play met with marginal success on Broadway, but in 1968 when the movie adaptation, starring Katherine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole debuted, THE LION IN WINTER became an instant classic, garnering Goldman an Oscar for his script.
BWW REVIEW: WONDER OF THE WORLD - Hilarious Dark Comedy
by Lynn Beaver - October 19, 2021
Austin’s City Theatre and newcomer Beyond August Productions have joined forces to produce this darker than black comedy at the Trinity Street Theatre this fall.
BLOOD AND HOLLY Will Be Performed Stateside at The Paramount in December
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2021
Stateside at the Paramount presents Blood and Holly, a hysterical holiday performance by Greater Tuna's Jaston Williams based on his own life experiences. Limited three-show engagement December 17 – 18.
Nat Adderley, Jr. to Perform at Parker Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
This Sunday, Oct. 17, renowned jazz musician Nat Adderley, Jr. will hit the stage at Parker Jazz Club (114 West Fourth St., Austin, Texas). Nat will appear in concert with his band and special guest Kenny Williams to benefit THE ADDERLEY FOUNDATION, which provides scholarships and financial assistance for underserved students.
Ground Floor Theatre Announces Regional Premiere of UNEXPECTED JOY
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Ground Floor Theatre has announced the Regional Premiere of Unexpected Joy with book and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated Bill Russell and music by Janet Hood running December 2–19, 2021. Directed by Co-Artistic Director Lisa Scheps, Unexpected Joy will replace Memphis in December for the 2021 season with in-person performances.
New GHOST KINGDOM Play Premieres During National Adoption Awareness Month
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
A new play exploring the complexities of the adoption 'ghost kingdom' debuts online in a dynamic virtual reading at the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates (AKA) 2021 Conference. The Austin playwright, the director, and one of the lead actors are adoptees living in the US and UK.

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