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Austin Playhouse Announces Livestream Reading of ROARING by Cyndi Williams
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
Austin Playhouse has announced a livestream reading of Roaring from Austin award-winning playwright Cyndi Williams featuring cast members Babs George, Claire Grosso, Huck Huckaby, Molly Karrasch, and Steven Mercantel reuniting from the 2014 production.
Join TILT Performance Group's Game Night With TILT: A TILT Treasure
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Join TILT Performance Group in a screening of their B. Iden Payne award winning screening of Game Night with TILT: A TILT Treasure! This never before seen show took place in February 2020 and is full of fun and interactive games with their audience. It's all fun and games at Game Night with TILT!
Neave Trio Performs Music by Clarke, Chaminade, and Piazzolla on Free Livestream
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7pm MST, the Neave Trio presents a free concert on Western New Mexico University's Virtual President's Chamber Music Series. The trio will perform live from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where the ensemble has been a Faculty Ensemble-in-Residence since 2017. The stream will be free to watch, and will remain available for one week after the initial broadcast.
Bang On A Can Announces Upcoming Virtual Performances From March To May 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Bang on a Can announces a dynamic slate of new virtual programming taking place from March through May 2021, all streaming at live.bangonacan.org.
Austin-Based Singer/Songwriter Bonnie Montgomery Releases New Travelogue Album
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Austin-based Award winning singer/songwriter Bonnie Montgomery presents her most vulnerable collection of songs in a new musical experience that takes listeners through a 19-day voyage on a freight ship across the Pacific.
Acclaimed George Winston Performs Benefits For FEEDING AMERICA, The Ark, and Mitchell Gallery
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Celebrated pianist George Winston is revered as one of the foremost instrumental performers and composers of our time. In spring 2021, fans have an opportunity to spend three Sundays enjoying his masterful compositions while supporting select non-profit organizations and music venues that are in much need of financial support due to the hardships from the COVID-19 global pandemic.
TEXAS WINTER NIGHTS Cancels Weekend Two Due To Weather
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Despite best efforts, Texas Winter Nights Drive-In Series must unfortunately cancel the entire second weekend of performances at Carson Creek Ranch, February 11-14, due to the incoming inclement weather in Austin, TX.
Texas Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin Presents YEAR OF THE TIGER
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
On the eve of the anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic, a news anchor is preparing for a special transmission commemorating the year that has gone by when she is visited by a tiger who really wants her to get the story straight, no matter what the cost.
ZACH Theatre Presents SONGS UNDER THE STARS Spring 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Opening the series for the first two weeks, Laura Benedict Scott, Sidney Scott, and Leslie McDonel will celebrate the female icons of country with “Legendary Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry.” ZACH’s dynamic trio sings selections from illustrious names including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, and more.
Texas Winter Nights Cancels Thursday Night Concert Due To Weather
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
In order to uphold the safety and wellbeing of fans, staff and artists as a first priority, Texas Winter Nights Drive-In Series must cancel this Thursday night's performance, featuring Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band with Chris Duarte, due to the inclement weather forecast in Austin, TX.
Michael Christie and New West Symphony Present A TOUR OF CHINA
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
New West Symphony (NWS), with Grammy-winning conductor Michael Christie as Artistic and Music Director, continues its 2020-21 groundbreaking and reimagined season of “Global Sounds, Local Cultures” with A Tour of China – a celebration of Chinese New Year and the Spring Lantern Festival.
AGLIFF Announces Monthly Screening For February 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
Austin's oldest film festival, aGLIFF (The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) announces the monthly screening for February 2021.
Austin Shakespeare Offers The Bard & Bollywood Scenework Class
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
Austin Shakespeare will continue its Bard and Bollywood series with an on-line acting workshop led by Tamil Periasamy on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost for the program is $15 for participants and $10 for observers. Registration is available via email at info@austinshakespeare.org.
Broadway in Austin Will Return in December With HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
Broadway in Austin will return in December with Hamilton. Five previously planned Austin debuts have been rescheduled, and Disney’s The Lion King has also been added to the season.
GROUCHO Filmed Stage Show Will Premiere At the Blue Starlite Drive-In
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
Frank Ferrante’s Groucho, filmed at the two-time Tony Award-winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, hits the big screen on March 10 at the Blue Starlite Drive-In in Austin, Texas. 
TEXAS WINTER NIGHTS Drive-In Series Moves To Carson Creek Ranch
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
Texas Winter Nights Drive-In Series, previously to be held at Barton Creek Square, has moved to Carson Creek Ranch, located just minutes from downtown and the Austin Bergstrom Airport.
Paramount Theatre Presents I SAW THE LIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2021
The Paramount Theatre presents Jaston Williams in I Saw the Lights, streaming online this weekend.
TEXAS WINTER NIGHTS DRIVE-IN SERIES Debuts in Austin
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2021
Texas Winter Nights Drive-In Series makes its grand debut in Austin with a diverse lineup featuring Jim Suhler, Jackson Taylor and Cash’d Out, Vallejo, Mike Zeto with Chris Duarte and Ally Venable, Reverend Horton Heat and Wayne Hancock, along with special Saturday and Sunday performance announcements coming soon.
Austin Shakespeare Offers Playwriting Workshop
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2021
Austin Shakespeare continues its series of successful playwriting classes with a new four-week online workshop beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Austin Chamber Music Center Presents the Jupiter String Quartet Performing Music by Mendelssohn and Wiancko
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2021
On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 7:30pm CST, the Jupiter String Quartet is presented by Austin Chamber Music Center (ACMC) on its new series of virtual events, Chamber Connect: Spring Sessions, in a program entitled Inspiration.
aGLIFF Announces Bears Rebecca Fonté as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2021
aGLIFF has announced Bears Rebecca Fonté as the new Artistic Director. Fonté has served on aGLIFF’s Board of Directors since 2016 and has been a part of the fabric of Austin’s film and arts scene even longer with highlights including Director of Programming for Austin Film Festival, and Founder & Creative Director of the Other Worlds Film Festival.
City Theatre Austin Presents THE SPOON RIVER PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2021
Leaping in 2021, City Theatre Austin celebrates the spirit of community with a virtual theatre performance adapted from the critically acclaimed American poetry of Edgar Lee Masters.
Pollyanna Theatre Presents THE MISSING DINOSAUR ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Pollyanna Theatre Company will continue to bring the magic of live children's theatre to the online experience with The Missing Dinosaur Adventure, an interactive Zoom play for preschoolers, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 27.
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Zach Theatre Wins Theatre Company Of The Decade!
by BWW Staff - January 05, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Austin Shakespeare Offers Monologue Masterclass With Conner Wilson Via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
Austin Shakespeare will facilitate a masterclass with distinguished Shakespeare Director and Broadway Associate Director Conner Wilson on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost to audit the workshop is $40.

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