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Different Stages Presents Reading of Charles Dickens' THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2020
Different Stages presents a FREE Zoom reading of Charles Dickens' The Cricket on the Hearth Live January 6, 2021 7 PM on the Different Stages You Tube Channel and available on demand January 7-9. The presentation is FREE. Donations to Different Stages accepted.
ZACH Theatre Cancels Upcoming Performances of A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2020
Due to the ever-evolving health concerns of COVID-19 and the recent Stage 5 restrictions put into place by local authorities, ZACH Theatre has made the difficult decision to cancel performances of A Rockin’ Holiday Concert effective December 23 through January 3 performances.
aGLIFF Announces Departure of Artistic Director Jim Brunzell and Monthly Screening for January 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2020
Austin’s oldest film festival, The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival has announced the departure of Jim Brunzell and the monthly screening for January 2021. Jim Brunzell, who has served as aGLIFF’s Artistic Director since 2014, will depart after seven years of bringing meaningful and notable moments to aGLIFF’s programming.
Photo Flash: ZACH Theatre Presents Songs Under the Stars: A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
ZACH Theatre is presenting A Rockin’ Holiday Concert, a socially distanced outdoor holiday concert on The People’s Plaza at ZACH playing December 10 – January 3, 2020. Featuring the vocals of Judy Arnold, CHANEL, Leslie McDonel, Jessica O’Brien, Daniel Rowan, Roderick Sanford, and Kenny Williams.
NNPN's Annual Commission Awarded To Nambi E. Kelley
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, has announced the recipient of this year's Annual Commission: Nambi E. Kelley, in partnership with San Diego Repertory Theatre, will develop her new play, Project American X.
Fine Arts on Main Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Radio Play
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Fine Arts on Main recently presented three physically distanced performances of the radio play version of 'It’s a Wonderful Life.'
The Wittliff Collections Announces New Date For Inaugural Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announce the new date for The Wittliff Collections Festival, a fundraising event celebrating the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest.
AUSTIN ACTS! A Virtual Stage Talent Competition Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, The City Theatre Company presents AUSTIN ACTS! A Virtual Stage Talent Competition. The original performance contest brings local actors together in an end-of-year online event that, in these challenging moments, keeps Austin arts in motion.
The Blanton Museum Brings Art-Based Anti-Racism and Self-Care Classes Online
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
Blanton Museum at the University of Texas, Austin’s educational resources and videos, which have been made available on the Blanton’s website and on YouTube for free use by educators everywhere.
HUMAN RESOURCES: THE MUSICAL Extends For Two Extra Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Following a successful opening weekend, pieces in The Austin Chronicle and on KUT, Austin's NPR station, Human Resources: The Musical is officially extending for two more performances - on 12/18/20 and 12/19/20, at 7 PM CT/8 PM ET.
Ground Floor Theatre Announces Simone Alexander As Development Director
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) announces Simone Alexander as Development Director beginning January 1, 2021.
Asleep At The Wheel Announce Online Christmas Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2020
Texas and Americana music pioneers Asleep at the Wheel aren't going to let the year end without one last digital hurrah. On December 19th, bandleader Ray Benson and crew will dust off the carols, spike the eggnog, and proceed to boogie—holiday style—with a very special 90-minute live stream concert dubbed Merry Texas Christmas, Y'all!
Texas Theatre and Dance Presents IN THE ETHER By Erica Gionfriddo
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2020
An investigation of embodiment and our virtual identity, In the Ether is a staged rehearsal of possible cyborg realities. Utilizing live streaming, emergent technologies and performance, In the Ether explores elements of cyborg and queer theories by challenging our core notions of perception and existence in a cybernetic world. 
Ventana Ballet and Red Nightfall Productions Present THE WATCHMAKER'S SONG
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
Ventana Ballet partners again with Red Nightfall Productions for their third annual collaboration of The Watchmaker’s Song, an immersive re-imagining of The Nutcracker, presented drive-in style at 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., on December 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 6:30 and 8:00 pm.
The Ultimate Drive-In Movie Experience is Arriving Friday, Just in Time for the Holidays in East Austin
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 24, 2020
The Ultimate Drive-In™ — After 13 years of and more than 25,000 mobile, pop-up movies across the country, Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment (UOE) is taking their expertise and a demand for safe, outdoor entertainment, and turning it into the next generation of drive-in theaters.
Texas Theatre And Dance Presents IN THE ETHER By Erica Gionfriddo
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Texas Theatre and Dance presents Erica Gionfriddo's In the Ether, streaming December 2-6, 2020 as part of the Texas Theatre and Dance 2020/2021 Season.
Austin Playhouse Celebrates Charles Dickens' Words And Works With Two Offerings
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Austin Playhouse announces a festive season full of Charles Dickens with two livestreamed events featuring Dickens' own words and works. Charles Dickens: Home on the Range explores a various selection of Dickens' works through performance and readings led by Ev Lunning one-night only December 4. Bernadette Nason's hit one-woman spin on A Christmas Carol features over 30 characters in an hour, December 18-21.
Ground Floor Theatre Announces Fundraiser And Holiday Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Ground Floor Theatre announces a fundraiser and live-streamed one-time holiday performance for December 2020. Curbside Cabaret: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre in America, a virtual fundraiser featuring some of Austin's brightest stars will be on December 11. Alex Garza will bring holiday favorite, Abuelita's Christmas Carol, back for a one-night event December 19, 2020 at Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Rd.
ZACH Theatre Moves A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT Outdoors; Extends MOTOWN GROOVES
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
In light of recent rising COVID-19 cases in the Capital District, ZACH Theatre has decided to pivot this holiday and move A Rockin' Holiday Concert outdoors onto The Plaza at ZACH as part of the Songs Under the Stars series. New traditions will be made when The People's Plaza at ZACH transforms for the spirit of winter with outdoor heaters, hot chocolate and more. Bundle up, holiday cheer will be rockin' on The People's Plaza at ZACH, beginning December 10 through January 3, 2021.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Austin Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Other Worlds Film Festival Announces Closing Film and Full Schedule For 2020 Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
Other Worlds Film Festival (Other Worlds), the premier SciFi Film Festival in the United States, announces the full 2020 festival schedule with special events, conversations, podcasts and more.
Tune In To HOME COOKIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS, November 27
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
Mark your calendar and plan to tune into HOME Cookin' for the Holidays on Nov. 27, benefitting HOME Austin!
UTNT Presents WYETH AIRLINES FLIGHT THIRTEEN
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers.
WaterTower Theatre Announces ELLA'S SWINGING CHRISTMAS, A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
WaterTower Theatre has announced, Ella's Swinging Christmas: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. A one-woman show, streaming on-demand November 27, 2020 through January 3, 2021.
Texas Performing Arts Announces TEXAS MIXTAPE Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Texas Performing Arts announced today Texas Mixtape, a curated series by Austin’s own composer and bandleader Graham Reynolds.

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