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Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Austin Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Austin-Based Nonprofit HOME Announces HOME COOKIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS Virtual Benefit
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
Austin-based nonprofit HOME, Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, announces their annual benefit, a?oeHOME COOKIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS,a?? taking place on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
Texas Performing Arts to Offer LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE: WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
Texas Performing Arts announced today that it will present Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14, and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5.
BWW Review: THE VORTEX ODYSSEY is Imperfect but Impactful
by Madelyn Geyer - October 02, 2020
With traditional theatre performances cancelled indefinitely as covid-19 continues to ravage the world, companies must think differently about bringing performances to their audiences. Through THE VORTEX ODYSSEY, they've created a flawed but utterly unique reimagining of the journey of Odysseus.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Austin Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Expatriate Theatre Company Presents SHELTER OUT OF PLACE Virtual Readings and Benefit
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Expatriate Theatre Company presents virtual readings of Act I of Shelter Out of Place: A Quarantine-Inspired Love Story & Exploration of Faith in the Style of William Shakespeare, a new play by Elizabeth Bernhardt. 1 script, 2 directors, 2 casts.
Texas Theatre and Dance Presents LA RUTA by Isaac Gomez
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2020
Texas Theatre and Dance will present Isaac Gómez's La Ruta, a heartbreaking story of a border town, a bus route and the women of Ciudad Juárez who are disappearing. Inspired by real testimonies from women affected by the ongoing femicides along the border, La Ruta will be presented virtually October 23-24, 2020.
LOVE & LIGHTSTREAM Announce Upcoming Shows For Four Consecutive Weeks, Beginning October 23
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
Love & Lightstream, a drive-in concert experience, announce the next round of dates in their innovative and socially-distanced live music series taking place for four consecutive weekends starting Friday, Oct. 23 and going through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.
BWW Feature: Baking For Good - Austin Theatre Community Bakes For Foundation Communities
by Lynn Beaver - September 24, 2020
Without a doubt the most delicious thing to come out of the global Coronavirus pandemic is the concentration on good old home cooking. If my Facebook and Instagram feeds are any guide, a culinary renaissance has taken place on an epic scale. What does this have to do with Austin theatre, you ask? Well, Baking For Good, an organization of local theatre luminaries is what and their offerings not only fill your belly, they are food for the soul of our community as well.
Swan Songs Reveals More On Virtual 2020 SWAN SONGS SERENADE
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
Austin music nonprofit Swan Songs announces today more details on their 10th Annual Swan Songs Serenade gala, as well as event sponsors. This year's Swan Songs Serenade will take place virtually on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. CST, and will be hosted by Judy Maggio, Host of ATX Together at Austin PBS. The event will also feature online auctions and a performance by Robert Earl Keen.
aGLIFF Hosts PLATONIC & PLATES, a Virtual Evening Including Dinner, Music and the Web Series P L A T O N I C
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) announces 'Platonic & Plates', a virtual evening including dinner, music and the web series P L A T O N I C with director Erin Buckley and musician Tina G on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Recipes, cocktails, and conversation by Tina G will accompany Buckley's mini-episodes.
Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents Virtual Halloween Children's Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2020
Austin Symphony Orchestra presents a virtual Halloween Children's Concert on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 3:00PM.
Bonnie Cullum of The VORTEX Theatre Isn't Letting a Global Pandemic Dampen Her Spirit
by Madelyn Geyer - September 18, 2020
Madelyn Geyer: We're in the middle of an unprecedented global pandemic. How are you doing?
ZACH Theatre Presents SONGS UNDER THE STARS A Fall Outdoor Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
ZACH Theatre has announced weekly Fall Concert Series 'Songs Under the Stars', October 15 through November 8.
Simone Alexander of New Manifest Theatre Company Creates the Change She Wants to See
by Madelyn Geyer - September 15, 2020
Madelyn Geyer: We're more than halfway through a historic and heartbreaking year in the world, and especially for the United States. How are you doing and what is this year been like for you so far?
Paramount Theater Reopens With The 45th Annual Paramount Classic Film Series
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
The 45th Annual Paramount Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returned Friday, September 11th with everything from Spike Lee to Hitchcock, plus they're partnering with Turner Classic Movies to celebrate women filmmakers throughout movie history!
TILT Performance Group Presents GRATITUNES
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
TILT Performance Group presents GRATITUNES, an original concert created by the company and Artistic Director, Adam Roberts.
Lenka Clayton and Joey Fauerso Speak with the Blanton Museum on the Art of Motherhood
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
The Blanton Museum's Zoom series, Curated Conversations, will return this coming Tuesday, September 15 at 5pm Central, 6pm Eastern.
Bob Bursey of TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS AND FUSEBOX FESTIVAL COLLABORATION
by Kathy Strain - September 09, 2020
The year 2020 has proven to be full of unprecedented moments including the closing of live theater all over the world. It hasna??t been easy for the performing arts industry to find a way to bring entertainment to the public that is craving it. However, the Texas Performing Arts (TPA) and Fusebox Festival are finding ways to bring entertainment to the Austin community.BWW Austin had a chance to ask Bob Bursey some questions about the upcoming collaboration.
Ballet Austin Will Present Interactive Online Version of THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2020
Ballet Austin is bringing Austina??s favorite holiday tradition, THE NUTCRACKER, a?oehome for the holidays,a?? by transforming its 58th annual production into an interactive, multi-media experience available to dance lovers around the world.
Riverland Community College Holds Online Auditions For SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
Riverland Community College will hold online auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS by Qui Nguyen.
18th Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State University Goes Virtual
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
A tribute to legendary playwright Gus Edwards will highlight the 18th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Aug. 31-Sept. 6 at Texas State University.
New Manifest Theatre Company Promotes Inclusive Storytelling With MANIFEST MANIFEST
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
New Manifest Theatre Company brings its second annual short play festival, Manifest Minifest, to YouTube on September 24 - 26, 2020. In addition to four short plays, this year's lineup features educational workshops from playwrights Idris Goodwin and Kristiana Rae Colón. Registration is free, but donations are welcome.
Shrewd Productions Presents: LETTERS FROM CAMP SHREWD - An Episodic Play by Mail
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
The kids of Camp Shrewd are in lockdown. With the Coronavirus preventing them from returning home, and an internet outage cutting them off from the online world, they resort to writing letters to their friends and loved ones. But 'extended camp' is not as boring as they expect.
Vive Les Arts Presents INTO THE WOODS in September
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Vive Les Arts will present Into the Woods, September 18-27, 2020.

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