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Interview: Marnie Near and Michael Cooper on GRAND HOTEL at Alchemy Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 27, 2025
Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.
City Theatre to Present Molière’s TARTUFFE This Summer in Austin
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
City Theatre Company is bringing one of the world’s most enduring comedies to the stage this summer with a new production of Molière’s Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite.
CHANEL: ONE NIGHT ONLY is Coming to ZACH Theater in June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
International superstar CHANEL will return to the Zach Theater stage for one night only. CHANEL: ONE NIGHT ONLY will feature showstoppers from her tour with The Rolling Stones and her time starring as the legend Tina Turner, plus more.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - May 22, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical, is an electric jukebox musical based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation, like the movie, is a visually extravagant love story set in the Montmartre district of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. It opened on Broadway in 2019.
Cast Set for Deaf Austin Theatre and VOCA's A STRANGE LOOP
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Deaf Austin Theatre and Visionaries of the Creative Arts have revealed the cast and creatives for a historic collaboration with a co-production of A Strange Loop. Learn more and see how to attend!
Interview: Jeff Sullivan of MOULIN ROUGE at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - May 20, 2025
BWW Austin recently got a chance to learn about Jeff Sullivan, a dynamic New York-based actor, singer, and dancer whose heart and talent have taken him across stages worldwide. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada, Jeff’s deep musical roots and storytelling spirit shine in every role—from playing J.M. Barrie in the Finding Neverland national tour to his recent turn as Joe in 9 to 5.
Nominations Announced for 2024/2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards
by Sabrina Wallace - May 20, 2025
We're celebrating the 2024–2025 live theatre season AND the return of the Austin Theatre Critics Awards! For a complete list of nominations, read our article in BroadwayWorld! #ATXTheatre #BWW Get your free tickets for the event on June 9th, 2025!
Cast Set for LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Doctuh Mistuh Productions
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Doctuh Mistuh Productions has revealed the cast for Lizzie: The Musical playing as part of Summer Slam 2025. Learn more about the production and see how to attend.
Review: I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 14, 2025
What did our critic think of I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS at Ground Floor Theatre?aIn I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS,  playwright Jenny Connell Davis invites us to a raucous Southern bridal suite where cocktails flow, secrets unravel, and fairy tales are upended with wicked glee.
Antone’s Sets 50th Anniversary Parties in New York and Austin
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Antone’s - Austin’s legendary “Home Of The Blues” - have announced a new slate of 50th anniversary celebrations, taking place this summer in both New York City and Austin.
Interview: Jenny Connell Davis of I WANNA BE A F*CKING PRINCESS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 09, 2025
Jenny Connell Davis is a playwright, screenwriter, and performer whose work explores identity, justice, and human connection. Her plays, including DRAGON PLAY, SCIENTIFIC METHOD, and END OF SHIFT, have been developed by theaters across the country, from the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference to ACT in Seattle. Also an accomplished screenwriter, her work has been featured at SXSW and the Toronto International Film Festival. Originally from Maine, Jenny now lives and writes in Austin, Texas.
Plano Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Women Composers With An Intimate String Orchestra Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will present a Women Composers Series Chamber Concert this month at the Christ United Methodist Church. Learn more about the performance here!
Zach Theatre Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY & More
by Joshua Wright - May 07, 2025
Zach Theatre in Austin has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring Murder on the Orient Express, Dear Evan Hansen, Annie, Come From Away, and the regional premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom, along with holiday favorites and family programming.
Review: RUMORS at City Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - May 06, 2025
Rumors at City Theatre: Neil Simon’s farce at its most absurd! No life lessons here, just pure, well-paced chaos and big laughs. Sometimes that's exactly what we need.
Review: ANNIE at Texas Performing Arts
by Sabrina Wallace - May 06, 2025
Annie is a heartfelt, faithful revival and a timeless message of hope. The red-haired orphan and her cast of outcasts left the audience smiling and on its feet, proving once more that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow”
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at ZACH Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - May 05, 2025
What the Constitution Means to Me at ZACH Theatre isn’t just a play — it’s a reckoning. With fierce performances, blistering honesty, and questions we can’t ignore, this production dares us to confront the systems we take for granted. Unmissable.
Photos: Neil Simon RUMORS at Genesis Creative Collective
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
City Theatre Austin's production of Neil Simon’s hit stage comedy RUMORS runs May 8 - 18 at Genesis Creative Collective. Check out photos from the show!
Tapestry Dance Company Cancels 25th Annual Soul 2 Sole Festival After NEA Grant Revoked
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Tapestry Dance Company has been forced to cancel the 25th Annual Soul 2 Sole Festival, originally scheduled to take place June 18-22, 2025. This difficult decision comes in response to an unexpected revocation of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding that was critical to the production of this year’s event.
Interview: Julia Nicole Hunter of ANNIE at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - May 02, 2025
As we anticipate welcoming the beloved musical ANNIE to Austin, I had the pleasure to  ask Julia Nicole Hunter, who portrays Grace Farrell in the current production, a few questions about her experience working on the show. A Nashville native now based in New York City, Hunter brings warmth and depth to the character of Oliver Warbucks' compassionate assistant.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - May 02, 2025
From April 25 to May 11, the Bastrop Opera House presents Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s hilarious musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER as part of its 2025 season.
Chloe Alexandra Thompson and DB Amorin Come to the Chocolate Factory Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The Chocolate Factory Theater will continue its Spring 2025 season with the premiere of S H I N E: tending the glow, a new media based installation & performance by Chloe Alexandra Thompson and DB Amorin.
Austin Gay Men's Chorus Adds Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Donovan Jones has been named Executive Director of the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC), bringing more than 15 years of nonprofit and government leadership experience to the role.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER And More Set for Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.
Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at The Wimberley Playhouse
by Victoria Schwarz - April 30, 2025
From April 25 to May 18, The Wimberley Playhouse proudly presents LEND ME A SOPRANO, Ken Ludwig’s side-splitting comedy adapted from his beloved hit Lend Me a Tenor. Set in 1934, the story is set in a hotel room while the Cleveland Grand Opera Company waits in anticipation of a one-night-only performance by world-famous soprano Elena Firenzi, starring as Carmen.
Zach Theater Unveils New Look and 5-Year Strategic Plan
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Zach Theater is unveiling a bold new look alongside a 5-year strategic plan aimed at making investments in education, artists development and access. Learn more!

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