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Chorus Austin Will Perform OPENING HEARTS in February

Chorus Austin Will Perform OPENING HEARTS in February

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Chorus Austin will continue its Season of Unity with OPENING HEARTS, an intimate and reflective concert performed by its Chamber Ensemble and led by Artistic Director Ryan Heller.

2026 ART SPARK TEXAS ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS Nominations Open Now

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Art Spark Texas is accepting nominations for its 2026 Artist of the Year Awards, honoring Texas artists with disabilities across multiple disciplines.
City Theatre Austin To Open 2026 Season With THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

City Theatre Austin To Open 2026 Season With THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
City Theatre Austin will open its 2026 season with THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, a classic American play by Horton Foote.
Cast and Creatives Set for WILD HORSES at Penfold Theatre Company

Cast and Creatives Set for WILD HORSES at Penfold Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Penfold Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creatives for the dark comedy, Wild Horses written by Allison Gregory and directed by Rudy Ramirez.
Review: THE WOLF YOU FEED at The Vortex Theatre

Review: THE WOLF YOU FEED at The Vortex Theatre

by Lynn Beaver — January 22, 2026
Darcy Parker Bruce’s the wolf you feed (the playwright stylizes the title without capital letters) howls into The Vortex Theatre for its American debut and what a gift it is.
Videos: 2025 Choreographer's Club Showcase Dances at Texas State University

Videos: 2025 Choreographer's Club Showcase Dances at Texas State University

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2026
Check out videos from the 2025 Choreographer's Club showcase at Texas State University, all dances being produced by Malia McLellan and Jhalena Sulcer.
Interview: Tasia Jungbauer Talks SIX at Bass Concert Hall

Interview: Tasia Jungbauer Talks SIX at Bass Concert Hall

by Joni Lorraine — January 15, 2026
The sensational hit musical SIX brings it's tour to Austin next week.
Cast Set for YELLOW FACE Regional Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre

Cast Set for YELLOW FACE Regional Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the regional premiere of Yellow Face written by David Henry Hwang at Ground Floor Theatre.
Austin Shakespeare Brings MACBETH To The Long Center

Austin Shakespeare Brings MACBETH To The Long Center

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
Austin Shakespeare will present a bold new production of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH, running February 13 through March 1, 2026, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center.
THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler to be Presented at The Filigree Theatre

THE LAST MATCH by Anna Ziegler to be Presented at The Filigree Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2026
The Filigree Theatre will present Anna Ziegler's play, The Last Match,, exploring the complexities of personal and professional rivalries in the world of tennis.
Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different Stages

Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different Stages

by Sabrina Wallace — January 11, 2026
Different Stages’ “The man of the people”reveals how easily authority can be built on confidence rather than evidence, and how hard it is to dismantle once the audience is convinced.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards

by BWW Awards — January 8, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Photos: FronteraFest 2026, Opening January 13

Photos: FronteraFest 2026, Opening January 13

by BWW News Desk — January 4, 2026
Check out production photos from FronteraFest (the “Fest”), Austin’s longest-running, and well-known performance festival, which is returning for its 31st year.
Cast Set for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Austin Playhouse

Cast Set for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Austin Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — December 18, 2025
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s thriller, Describe the Night.
Emma Wallace to Present HOME FOR THE YALLIDAYS Cabaret at Burnet Go To

Emma Wallace to Present HOME FOR THE YALLIDAYS Cabaret at Burnet Go To

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2025
Emma Wallace, in association with Burnet Go To, will present Home for the YALLidays, a one-night only holiday-themed cabaret at Burnet Go To.
Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre

Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre

by Joni Lorraine — December 10, 2025
While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE.
MAMMA MIA Returns To Austin In April; Tickets On Sale Friday

MAMMA MIA Returns To Austin In April; Tickets On Sale Friday

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2025
Texas Performing Arts will present the international hit musical MAMMA MIA! as part of the Broadway in Austin season at Bass Concert Hall.
Zach Theater To Add Adult Acting Classes

Zach Theater To Add Adult Acting Classes

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2025
Zach Theater will present the return of Zach Adult Acting Classes to be offered at Zach Theater’s main campus and Zach North.
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre

Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre

by Victoria Schwarz — December 8, 2025
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination.
Giant Lantern Serpent Puppet 'Casssandra' to Appear at Pease Park for 1-Night-Only Su

Giant Lantern Serpent Puppet 'Casssandra' to Appear at Pease Park for 1-Night-Only Sunset Encounter

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre announced a rare public appearance of Casssandra, a 26-foot flying lantern serpent and giant illuminated puppet, who will visit Pease Park at sundown on December 6, 2025.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall

by Sabrina Wallace — December 4, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy.
Feature: Ground Floor Theatre Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

Feature: Ground Floor Theatre Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

by Joni Lorraine — December 2, 2025
For ten years, Ground Floor Theatre has been one of Austin’s most intentional and boldly inclusive arts organizations, committed to producing theatre for everyone by centering stories and artists from underrepresented communities.
Interview: Cameron Monroe Thomas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour

Interview: Cameron Monroe Thomas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour

by Sabrina Wallace — December 1, 2025
Stepping into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a Texas State rising star who’s bringing a fierce heart, fresh confidence, and pure joy to Babette.

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Cinderella in Austin Cinderella
McCullough Theatre (7/23-8/09)
Disney’s Newsies in Austin Disney’s Newsies
Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27)
Chayanne in Austin Chayanne
Don Haskins Center (10/01-10/01)
& Juliet in Austin & Juliet
Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas in Austin (7/14-7/19)
The Unknown Tour in Austin The Unknown Tour
Julie Rogers Theatre (11/07-11/07)
Timeless: American Music Then and Now in Austin Timeless: American Music Then and Now
Penfold Theatre Company (7/03-7/03)
TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers in Austin TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Amon Carter Stadium (10/24-10/24)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in Austin The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Bass Concert Hall (6/08-6/13)
Averly Morillo in Austin Averly Morillo
McAllen Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10)
Jesus Christ Superstar in Austin Jesus Christ Superstar
Georgetown Palace Theatre (5/29-7/05)