Voca People Cancels Bass Concert Hall Performance; Taylor Mac Adds Second Performance
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
The Israeli acapella group Voca People has cancelled their 2018 US tour and will not be appearing at Bass Concert Hall on September 12, 2018. We are asking Essential Series subscribers with Voca People tickets to log into their online account and exchange those tickets for another Essential Series performance.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
The Israeli acapella group Voca People has cancelled their 2018 US tour and will not be appearing at Bass Concert Hall on September 12, 2018. We are asking Essential Series subscribers with Voca People tickets to log into their online account and exchange those tickets for another Essential Series performance.
Austin-Based Nonprofit Swan Songs Announces Its 2018 Swan Songs Serenade Featuring Shinyribs
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
Austin-based nonprofit Swan Songs announces the 2018 Swan Songs Serenade to take place Oct. 17, 2018 at The Community Center of Riverbend Centre for the Arts located at 4214 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas 78746, from 6 - 10 p.m. This event is the nonprofit's annual signature fundraiser featuring a seated dinner, a live and silent auction, VIP sponsor reception and a live concert by Austin-based country-soul band and 2018 Austin Music Awards 'Best Austin Band' Shinyribs. Individual tickets for the event are $150 each and will go on sale Sept. 1; to purchase tickets and for up-to-date information on sponsorships opportunities, auction items and more, please see www.swansongs.org.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
Austin-based nonprofit Swan Songs announces the 2018 Swan Songs Serenade to take place Oct. 17, 2018 at The Community Center of Riverbend Centre for the Arts located at 4214 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas 78746, from 6 - 10 p.m. This event is the nonprofit's annual signature fundraiser featuring a seated dinner, a live and silent auction, VIP sponsor reception and a live concert by Austin-based country-soul band and 2018 Austin Music Awards 'Best Austin Band' Shinyribs. Individual tickets for the event are $150 each and will go on sale Sept. 1; to purchase tickets and for up-to-date information on sponsorships opportunities, auction items and more, please see www.swansongs.org.
STAGE KISS Comes to Circle Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. Stage Kiss captures Sarah Ruhl's singular voice with a funny and charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss-or when actors share a real one.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. Stage Kiss captures Sarah Ruhl's singular voice with a funny and charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss-or when actors share a real one.
The City Theatre Austin 2018 Summer Season Continues with THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
City Theatre Austin's sizzlin' summer season heats up with the critically acclaimed theatre production The Grapes of Wrath, Frank Galati's groundbreaking adaptation of John Steinbeck's masterpiece of American literature. Winner of the Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play and is directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
City Theatre Austin's sizzlin' summer season heats up with the critically acclaimed theatre production The Grapes of Wrath, Frank Galati's groundbreaking adaptation of John Steinbeck's masterpiece of American literature. Winner of the Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play and is directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky
HCCT Scholarship Awarded to Christine Ashbaugh
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
The Hill Country Community Theatre is pleased to announce it has awarded The Phyl Holbert College Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00, to Christine Ashbaugh for her outstanding contributions to HCCT.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
The Hill Country Community Theatre is pleased to announce it has awarded The Phyl Holbert College Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000.00, to Christine Ashbaugh for her outstanding contributions to HCCT.
BWW Review: Georgetown Palace MARY POPPINS Delivers Disney Magic
by Frank Benge - July 22, 2018
P. L. Travers Mary Poppins magical nanny character was first published in 1934 and resulted in a series of eight children's books that ended in 1988. MARY POPPINS is a stage musical that uses the most iconic songs of the Sherman Brothers, with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and a script by Julian Fellowes. The musical is a hybrid of Travers children's books and the 1964 Disney film, which fuses various elements from the two. I have some serious issues with the script, which I intend to discuss, but director Ron Watson and his talented cadre of technical artists produce pure 60's Disney magic.
by Frank Benge - July 22, 2018
P. L. Travers Mary Poppins magical nanny character was first published in 1934 and resulted in a series of eight children's books that ended in 1988. MARY POPPINS is a stage musical that uses the most iconic songs of the Sherman Brothers, with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and a script by Julian Fellowes. The musical is a hybrid of Travers children's books and the 1964 Disney film, which fuses various elements from the two. I have some serious issues with the script, which I intend to discuss, but director Ron Watson and his talented cadre of technical artists produce pure 60's Disney magic.
BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Spectacular Spectacle
by Lynn Beaver - July 22, 2018
Austin's ZACH Theatre pulls out all the stops to create a spectacular production of the crowd favorite DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
by Lynn Beaver - July 22, 2018
Austin's ZACH Theatre pulls out all the stops to create a spectacular production of the crowd favorite DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Photo Flash: Artisan Children's Theater Presents Disney's WINNIE THE POOH KIDS
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Artisan Children's Theater proudly presents DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS at its 148 seat Second Stage facility. The theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. The show runs Saturday, July 28, 2018 through Saturday, August 18, 2018. Performances are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00am and 12:00pm. Reserved seating tickets are $7.00 for children 12 and under and $11.00 for adults. The box office number is 817-284-1200. More information can be found on the website at ArtisanCT.com.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Artisan Children's Theater proudly presents DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS at its 148 seat Second Stage facility. The theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. The show runs Saturday, July 28, 2018 through Saturday, August 18, 2018. Performances are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00am and 12:00pm. Reserved seating tickets are $7.00 for children 12 and under and $11.00 for adults. The box office number is 817-284-1200. More information can be found on the website at ArtisanCT.com.
The Long Center Presents SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Steal away for a fun-filled summer of musical theatre! Now entering its 14th season, there isn't any other program in the country quite like the Long Center's own SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Steal away for a fun-filled summer of musical theatre! Now entering its 14th season, there isn't any other program in the country quite like the Long Center's own SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN.
BWW Review: GREASE at TexARTS
by Jesse Griffith - July 19, 2018
The best thing about GREASE is that it's such a popular musical, and the worst thing about GREASE is that it's such a popular musical. What I mean is that because GREASE is so popular it was over-produced for many years by most every group imaginable, all too often rank amateurs with middle-aged actors playing teenagers. Ouch.
by Jesse Griffith - July 19, 2018
The best thing about GREASE is that it's such a popular musical, and the worst thing about GREASE is that it's such a popular musical. What I mean is that because GREASE is so popular it was over-produced for many years by most every group imaginable, all too often rank amateurs with middle-aged actors playing teenagers. Ouch.
BWW Review: ALABAMA STORY - Southwest Theatre Productions Scores With A Wonderful Production
by Lynn Beaver - July 19, 2018
Southwest Theatre Productions (SWTP) has gained a reputation for bringing new, meaningful plays to the Austin stage. With its productions of CAGES, IF I FORGET and THE OTHER PLACE, producers Kat Sparks and Jan Phillips have shown their range in presenting thought-provoking material with excellent production values. ALABAMA STORY by Kenneth Jones is SWTP's best production to date and shows just how far the all female company has come.
by Lynn Beaver - July 19, 2018
Southwest Theatre Productions (SWTP) has gained a reputation for bringing new, meaningful plays to the Austin stage. With its productions of CAGES, IF I FORGET and THE OTHER PLACE, producers Kat Sparks and Jan Phillips have shown their range in presenting thought-provoking material with excellent production values. ALABAMA STORY by Kenneth Jones is SWTP's best production to date and shows just how far the all female company has come.
BWW Review: PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at City Theatre
by Jesse Griffith - July 18, 2018
The time is approximately 1670 and women are now officially allowed to perform on the English stage. Playhouse Creatures is based on the real lives of women actors from that era as derived from the extant writings that still survive. Despite this opportunity, these women still have few life choices and almost no control over the terms of their employment. Seemingly at every turn, the odds of success are not in their favor and men are not their only threat. Women who are not of the theatre are still harshly critical of course, but even their own peer group has its own pecking order. Given the current political climate, Playhouse Creatures is a natural choice for City Theatre to produce.
by Jesse Griffith - July 18, 2018
The time is approximately 1670 and women are now officially allowed to perform on the English stage. Playhouse Creatures is based on the real lives of women actors from that era as derived from the extant writings that still survive. Despite this opportunity, these women still have few life choices and almost no control over the terms of their employment. Seemingly at every turn, the odds of success are not in their favor and men are not their only threat. Women who are not of the theatre are still harshly critical of course, but even their own peer group has its own pecking order. Given the current political climate, Playhouse Creatures is a natural choice for City Theatre to produce.
April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018
Continuing the 2018 sizzlin' summer season, The City Theatre Company presents the celebrated stage play Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The inspiring story of the first actresses of England and their determination to transform all of the theatre world. The production makes its Austin premiere, directed by guest artist Lindsay McKenna, and running July 13 - August 5.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018
Continuing the 2018 sizzlin' summer season, The City Theatre Company presents the celebrated stage play Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The inspiring story of the first actresses of England and their determination to transform all of the theatre world. The production makes its Austin premiere, directed by guest artist Lindsay McKenna, and running July 13 - August 5.
TexARTS Presents GREASE
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018
The TexARTS Professional Series begins the 2018/2019 season with Grease, the beloved rock n' roll musical celebrating friendships, fast cars, and first loves. The musical written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey plays July 13 - 29, 2018 at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018
The TexARTS Professional Series begins the 2018/2019 season with Grease, the beloved rock n' roll musical celebrating friendships, fast cars, and first loves. The musical written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey plays July 13 - 29, 2018 at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.
Hill Country Community Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
Hill Country Community Theatre announces its 2012-19 season. Featuring five productions, the season includes the musical comedy "Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant," a holiday comedy "Sorry! Wrong! Chimney!" the thriller/comedy "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery," the comedy "Doublewide, Texas", and musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". This marks HCCT's 33rd year.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
Hill Country Community Theatre announces its 2012-19 season. Featuring five productions, the season includes the musical comedy "Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant," a holiday comedy "Sorry! Wrong! Chimney!" the thriller/comedy "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery," the comedy "Doublewide, Texas", and musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". This marks HCCT's 33rd year.
ZM3LiveProductions Presents ECHO OF A REFUGEE…ME?
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
ZM3LiveProductions is proud to present the new play by Austin Hall of Fame Artist Zell Miller, III "ECHO OF A REFUGEE…ME?"
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2018
ZM3LiveProductions is proud to present the new play by Austin Hall of Fame Artist Zell Miller, III "ECHO OF A REFUGEE…ME?"
BWW Review: ALL SHOOK UP Has Appeal Despite Stumbling Blocks.
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - July 12, 2018
All things considered, ALL SHOOK UP does possess a certain amount of appeal largely in part to the talent of the cast and musicians and the timeless music of Elvis Presley. The visually impressive spectacle created by the brilliant scenic artists and designers is also something the whole family will appreciate. While the show isn't without its stumbling blocks, Zilker Theatre Productions should be commended for providing free, accessible theatre for sixty years. This incredible accomplishment is a gift to the Austin community and is sure to continue delighting families for many years to come.
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - July 12, 2018
All things considered, ALL SHOOK UP does possess a certain amount of appeal largely in part to the talent of the cast and musicians and the timeless music of Elvis Presley. The visually impressive spectacle created by the brilliant scenic artists and designers is also something the whole family will appreciate. While the show isn't without its stumbling blocks, Zilker Theatre Productions should be commended for providing free, accessible theatre for sixty years. This incredible accomplishment is a gift to the Austin community and is sure to continue delighting families for many years to come.
BWW Review: THE ANTIPODES Whip Smart Superbly Performed Examination of Story Telling
by Frank Benge - July 12, 2018
'The rest of the world might be going to hell, but stories are better than ever,' says Sandy (Tom Green), the boss and leader of the think tank in THE ANTIPODES, the newest play from Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker currently on stage at Hyde Park Theatre in what is the second production of this fascinating new work. Hyde Park has a history of producing her plays, most recently having staged both John and The Flick. In THE ANTIPODES, Baker examines the very nature of story telling and also has some fun with the concept of time and how it is perceived. It is also interesting to note that the definition of antipodes is 'the opposite'. Baker, in the very construct of the play, is giving us the opposite of traditional plot structure. Sandy reveals a great deal of what Baker is attempting to accomplish in his early remarks to the group: 'If you think about the greatest thinkers in world history: Jesus, Socrates, Confucius; None of those guys recorded anything or wrote anything down. And what we know about them we know through other people telling stories about their stories. Could we go back to the beginning? Could we remake our collective unconscious?'
by Frank Benge - July 12, 2018
'The rest of the world might be going to hell, but stories are better than ever,' says Sandy (Tom Green), the boss and leader of the think tank in THE ANTIPODES, the newest play from Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker currently on stage at Hyde Park Theatre in what is the second production of this fascinating new work. Hyde Park has a history of producing her plays, most recently having staged both John and The Flick. In THE ANTIPODES, Baker examines the very nature of story telling and also has some fun with the concept of time and how it is perceived. It is also interesting to note that the definition of antipodes is 'the opposite'. Baker, in the very construct of the play, is giving us the opposite of traditional plot structure. Sandy reveals a great deal of what Baker is attempting to accomplish in his early remarks to the group: 'If you think about the greatest thinkers in world history: Jesus, Socrates, Confucius; None of those guys recorded anything or wrote anything down. And what we know about them we know through other people telling stories about their stories. Could we go back to the beginning? Could we remake our collective unconscious?'
Austin Playhouse Presents World Premiere Of MONROE
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Austin Playhouse is thrilled to open its 2018 - 2019 season with the world premiere of Monroe by local playwright Dr. Lisa B. Thompson. The play was a winner of the Austin Playhouse Festival of New Texas Plays, receiving a staged reading in April 2018.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Austin Playhouse is thrilled to open its 2018 - 2019 season with the world premiere of Monroe by local playwright Dr. Lisa B. Thompson. The play was a winner of the Austin Playhouse Festival of New Texas Plays, receiving a staged reading in April 2018.
#IMOMSOHARD Brings New Tour To Bass Concert Hall 9/26
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
The comedy duo of Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley, creators and stars of the hit Facebook weekly series, #IMomSoHard, is on their second cross-country comedy tour. Being a mom can be tough, which is why the I Mom So Hard duo is excited to give even more moms an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night out with friends. #IMomSoHard comes to Bass Concert Hall on September 26. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 13, 10am at www.texasperformingarts.org, the Bass Concert Hall ticket office and all Texas Box Office locations, or by calling 512.477.6060.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
The comedy duo of Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley, creators and stars of the hit Facebook weekly series, #IMomSoHard, is on their second cross-country comedy tour. Being a mom can be tough, which is why the I Mom So Hard duo is excited to give even more moms an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night out with friends. #IMomSoHard comes to Bass Concert Hall on September 26. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 13, 10am at www.texasperformingarts.org, the Bass Concert Hall ticket office and all Texas Box Office locations, or by calling 512.477.6060.
MassChallenge Texas Announces Awards Ceremony Grand Finale To Accelerator Program, 8/15
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
MassChallenge Texas, the Texas-based location of the global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announces the first MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony to take place Aug. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704) from 5 - 8 p.m. A limited number of tickets are open to the public, for more information please see here. For more information about the MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony, see here.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
MassChallenge Texas, the Texas-based location of the global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announces the first MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony to take place Aug. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704) from 5 - 8 p.m. A limited number of tickets are open to the public, for more information please see here. For more information about the MassChallenge Texas Awards Ceremony, see here.
Tickets Now On Sale For STATE FAIR at Hill Country Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair". Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II, "State Fair" is written by Tom Briggs and Louis Mattioli, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This delightful musical is presented by the Hill Country Community Theatre. Reservations can be made by calling (830) 798-8944, online at www.theHCCT.org, or at the box office.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair". Based on the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II, "State Fair" is written by Tom Briggs and Louis Mattioli, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This delightful musical is presented by the Hill Country Community Theatre. Reservations can be made by calling (830) 798-8944, online at www.theHCCT.org, or at the box office.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Wimberley Playhouse
by Rex Stanfield - July 06, 2018
The tiny town of Wimberley, Texas is home to dozens of little shops where can be found countless treasures. Among them are Aunt Jenny's Attic, Wall Street Western, Gallery on the Square, and The Old Mill Store. And then there's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, where remarkable talent, creativity, humor, and technical expertise are on display until July 22nd. Director Jason Kruger brings this fun musical comedy to the stage of Wimberley Playhouse.
by Rex Stanfield - July 06, 2018
The tiny town of Wimberley, Texas is home to dozens of little shops where can be found countless treasures. Among them are Aunt Jenny's Attic, Wall Street Western, Gallery on the Square, and The Old Mill Store. And then there's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, where remarkable talent, creativity, humor, and technical expertise are on display until July 22nd. Director Jason Kruger brings this fun musical comedy to the stage of Wimberley Playhouse.
BWW Review: MASS a Towering Achievement That Soars, Lifts and Inspires
by Frank Benge - June 30, 2018
MASS: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers, is a musical theatre piece composed by Leonard Bernstein with additional lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Paul Simon. Commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy, it premiered on September 8, 1971. Bernstein originally intended to compose a traditional Mass, but eventually settled on this more innovative form. It uses the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church as its basis. While the liturgical passages are sung in Latin, MASS also includes added passages in English written by Bernstein, composer Stephen Schwartz, and Paul Simon (who wrote the first quatrain of 'Half of the People'). Intended to be staged theatrically, it has also been performed in concert format. This production has the added bonus of subtitling above the stage, although it really isn't necessar y.
by Frank Benge - June 30, 2018
MASS: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers, is a musical theatre piece composed by Leonard Bernstein with additional lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Paul Simon. Commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy, it premiered on September 8, 1971. Bernstein originally intended to compose a traditional Mass, but eventually settled on this more innovative form. It uses the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church as its basis. While the liturgical passages are sung in Latin, MASS also includes added passages in English written by Bernstein, composer Stephen Schwartz, and Paul Simon (who wrote the first quatrain of 'Half of the People'). Intended to be staged theatrically, it has also been performed in concert format. This production has the added bonus of subtitling above the stage, although it really isn't necessar y.
Photo Flash: Rehearsal Photos from GREASE Presented by TexARTS
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
TexARTS presents GREASE, July 13 - 29, 2018, Directed by Kasey RT Graham Choreographed by Christopher Shin, Band Leader Stacie Agnew
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2018
TexARTS presents GREASE, July 13 - 29, 2018, Directed by Kasey RT Graham Choreographed by Christopher Shin, Band Leader Stacie Agnew
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