Penfold Theatre Company Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
Penfold Theatre Company presents Much Ado About Nothing free-of-charge May 31 - June 23 at the Round Rock Amphitheater.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
Penfold Theatre Company presents Much Ado About Nothing free-of-charge May 31 - June 23 at the Round Rock Amphitheater.
ALL MY SONS, Arthur Miller's American Classic Comes to City Theatre Austin This May
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.
BWW Review: MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR is Good Shakespearean Fun
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 10, 2018
Attending performances at Zilker's Hillside Theatre is always a delight because of the wonderful experience offered. That combined with an entertaining production with laugh out loud antics, makes this perfect outdoor entertainment.
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 10, 2018
Attending performances at Zilker's Hillside Theatre is always a delight because of the wonderful experience offered. That combined with an entertaining production with laugh out loud antics, makes this perfect outdoor entertainment.
BWW Review: Theatre en Bloc's CRY IT OUT - A Superb Look at Motherhood
by Joni Lorraine - May 10, 2018
CRY IT OUT is a superior production - well worth the 90 minutes spent in the theatre. Theatre en Bloc's generous, pay it forward ticketing model should eliminate any financial excuse one might have to missing such a worthwhile show. Catch it while you can.
by Joni Lorraine - May 10, 2018
CRY IT OUT is a superior production - well worth the 90 minutes spent in the theatre. Theatre en Bloc's generous, pay it forward ticketing model should eliminate any financial excuse one might have to missing such a worthwhile show. Catch it while you can.
Tickets Now On Sale For SEMINAR From Jarrott Productions
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Jarrott Productions next play-Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck's hit Broadway comedy SEMINAR!
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Jarrott Productions next play-Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck's hit Broadway comedy SEMINAR!
Jarrott Productions Presents Theresa Rebeck's Hit Broadway Comedy SEMINAR
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018
Jarrott Productions presents Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck's hit Broadway comedy SEMINAR, May 10-June 3 at the Trinity Street Theatre, 901 Trinity in downtown Austin. This provocative comedy about four aspiring writers who take private classes from an international literary figure features a quintet of actors all making their Jarrott Productions debut!
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018
Jarrott Productions presents Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck's hit Broadway comedy SEMINAR, May 10-June 3 at the Trinity Street Theatre, 901 Trinity in downtown Austin. This provocative comedy about four aspiring writers who take private classes from an international literary figure features a quintet of actors all making their Jarrott Productions debut!
BWW Review: WISH - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE is Wise, Witty and Wonderful
by Frank Benge - May 09, 2018
WISH is a world premiere new musical for young audiences that is set 100 years in the past and uses a highly theatrical and presentational storytelling style that successfully combines magic, music and youthful optimism with action and adventure. This unique and original story imagines the America of 100 years ago as a mythical place where the bold scientific discoveries and inventions of the era meet magic, superstition and wonder. It is even set in a town called Ideal. It is the story of young Samantha Major (Megan Hudson) and her friend Grace Strickland (Katya Welch) as they journey from the East to West coast to find and possibly save her father, inventor Tom Major (Scott Poppaw).
by Frank Benge - May 09, 2018
WISH is a world premiere new musical for young audiences that is set 100 years in the past and uses a highly theatrical and presentational storytelling style that successfully combines magic, music and youthful optimism with action and adventure. This unique and original story imagines the America of 100 years ago as a mythical place where the bold scientific discoveries and inventions of the era meet magic, superstition and wonder. It is even set in a town called Ideal. It is the story of young Samantha Major (Megan Hudson) and her friend Grace Strickland (Katya Welch) as they journey from the East to West coast to find and possibly save her father, inventor Tom Major (Scott Poppaw).
Scholarships Available For Hill Country Community Theatre's Summer Program, ANNIE JR.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
The Bob Turnbaugh Youth Summer Theatre Fund covers the tuition for children from low income families allowing them to attend the program. Bob was a founding member of the theatre and had a great impact on the Hill Country Community Theatre as it grew. The purpose of the Youth Summer Theatre Program is to teach the fundamentals of acting, as well as leadership skills and how to be a team member by being part of an ensemble.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
The Bob Turnbaugh Youth Summer Theatre Fund covers the tuition for children from low income families allowing them to attend the program. Bob was a founding member of the theatre and had a great impact on the Hill Country Community Theatre as it grew. The purpose of the Youth Summer Theatre Program is to teach the fundamentals of acting, as well as leadership skills and how to be a team member by being part of an ensemble.
BWW Review: Cabernet Cabaret's IT'S TOO DARN HOT is a Sizzling Success
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 07, 2018
Cabernet Cabaret's production of TOO DARN HOT is a sizzling success. This carefully crafted evening of musical theatre sets the standard for other theatrical special events in the area.
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 07, 2018
Cabernet Cabaret's production of TOO DARN HOT is a sizzling success. This carefully crafted evening of musical theatre sets the standard for other theatrical special events in the area.
The Hill Country Community Theatre to Host The Memory Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
The Hill Country Community Theatre will be hosting The Memory Ensemble who will be visiting from Fredericksburg, for one night only, Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 pm, bringing the Golden Age of Broadway to life!
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
The Hill Country Community Theatre will be hosting The Memory Ensemble who will be visiting from Fredericksburg, for one night only, Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 pm, bringing the Golden Age of Broadway to life!
BWW Review: LA TRAVIATA - Austin Opera's Glittering Tragedy Dazzles
by Lynn Beaver - May 02, 2018
Austin Opera never fails to dazzle, but their current production of LA TRAVIATA is so incredibly stellar, superlatives fail to describe its glittering pageantry.
by Lynn Beaver - May 02, 2018
Austin Opera never fails to dazzle, but their current production of LA TRAVIATA is so incredibly stellar, superlatives fail to describe its glittering pageantry.
BWW Review: Festival of New Texas Plays at Austin Playhouse
by Frank Benge - May 02, 2018
Austin Playhouse recently produced staged readings of the three winning plays from their Festival of New Texas Plays. EIDOPHUSIKON by Reina Hardy kicked off the festival on Friday, April 27, NUTSHELL by C. Denby Swanson was on Saturday, April 28, and MONROE by Lisa B. Thompson concluded the lineup on Sunday, April 29. Along with the professional staged reading, which featured Austin Playhouse directors and company members, each of the winning playwrights received a $500 prize.
by Frank Benge - May 02, 2018
Austin Playhouse recently produced staged readings of the three winning plays from their Festival of New Texas Plays. EIDOPHUSIKON by Reina Hardy kicked off the festival on Friday, April 27, NUTSHELL by C. Denby Swanson was on Saturday, April 28, and MONROE by Lisa B. Thompson concluded the lineup on Sunday, April 29. Along with the professional staged reading, which featured Austin Playhouse directors and company members, each of the winning playwrights received a $500 prize.
BWW Review: TRIO Shows Potential Despite Uneven Debut
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 02, 2018
Even though the story itself is interesting, the script by Cowley seems to be in need of restructuring.
by Lacey Cannon Gonzales - May 02, 2018
Even though the story itself is interesting, the script by Cowley seems to be in need of restructuring.
SOUL OF SOUTH Austin Festival III Announces Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
The Soul of South Austin Festival (SOSAFest) will rock the Whip In on Saturday May 12th with two alternating stages from the afternoon all the way until midnight - one inside and one outside! The Whip In offers a nice food menu and houses over 65 drafts, 300 retail craft beers & 400+ bottles of wine. FREE ADMISSION!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
The Soul of South Austin Festival (SOSAFest) will rock the Whip In on Saturday May 12th with two alternating stages from the afternoon all the way until midnight - one inside and one outside! The Whip In offers a nice food menu and houses over 65 drafts, 300 retail craft beers & 400+ bottles of wine. FREE ADMISSION!
The Adderly School Announces LES MISERABLES At The ZACH Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL is proud to announce a presentation of 'Les Miserables' at the ZACH Theatre this April. ADDERLEY's Advanced ARTE Conservatory production of Les Miserables brings talented students from all backgrounds to the ZACH Theatre stage with a live orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL is proud to announce a presentation of 'Les Miserables' at the ZACH Theatre this April. ADDERLEY's Advanced ARTE Conservatory production of Les Miserables brings talented students from all backgrounds to the ZACH Theatre stage with a live orchestra.
Texas Performing Arts Announces The 2018-19 ESSENTIAL SERIES
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Continuing a long tradition of presenting world-class performances to The University of Texas at Austin and the Central Texas community, Texas Performing Arts unveils the 2018-19 Essential Series season. This is the 10th since the renovation of Bass Concert and changing our name to Texas Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Continuing a long tradition of presenting world-class performances to The University of Texas at Austin and the Central Texas community, Texas Performing Arts unveils the 2018-19 Essential Series season. This is the 10th since the renovation of Bass Concert and changing our name to Texas Performing Arts.
President Bill Clinton to Hold Conversation At Bass Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018
Texas Performing Arts announces President Bill Clinton in a wide-ranging conversation as he discusses his forthcoming novel, The President is Missing, June 10 at Bass Concert Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 at 10am.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018
Texas Performing Arts announces President Bill Clinton in a wide-ranging conversation as he discusses his forthcoming novel, The President is Missing, June 10 at Bass Concert Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 at 10am.
ALL MY SONS, Arthur Miller's American Classic Comes to City Theatre Austin This May
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.
BWW Review: THE SUNSHINE BOYS is Sparkling Simon Done Right
by Frank Benge - April 23, 2018
THE SUNSHINE BOYS is a 1972 Tony Award nominated play by Neil Simon that ran for 538 performances on Broadway. It was turned into a feature film in 1975 and a TV movie in 1996. THE SUNSHINE BOYS is the story of two old vaudeville stars, Lewis & Clark, whose iconic act ended when Al Lewis walked away after 43 years of animosity and retired leaving Willie to try to make it as a solo act. When Willie didn't succeed, the duo never spoke again. When his nephew Ben, a talent agent, tries to resurrect the act for a TV special, the big question is whether they can put aside their differences long enough to make one final appearance.
by Frank Benge - April 23, 2018
THE SUNSHINE BOYS is a 1972 Tony Award nominated play by Neil Simon that ran for 538 performances on Broadway. It was turned into a feature film in 1975 and a TV movie in 1996. THE SUNSHINE BOYS is the story of two old vaudeville stars, Lewis & Clark, whose iconic act ended when Al Lewis walked away after 43 years of animosity and retired leaving Willie to try to make it as a solo act. When Willie didn't succeed, the duo never spoke again. When his nephew Ben, a talent agent, tries to resurrect the act for a TV special, the big question is whether they can put aside their differences long enough to make one final appearance.
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY Gets Loving Revival at Georgetown Palace
by Frank Benge - April 22, 2018
MY FAIR LADY is a 1956 musical based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The musical is the story of Eliza Doolittle (Martina Ohlhauser) a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins (Damon Brown), a phoneticist, in order to improve her station in life by passing as a lady. The original Broadway production was both a critical and popular success, setting the record for the longest run of any show up to that time. It has been revived multiple times, including the current production on Broadway and has been turned into a popular film. It won the 1957 Tony Award for Best Musical. MY FAIR LADY features one of musical theatre's greatest scores, including 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly?' 'The Rain in Spain,' 'I Could Have Danced All Night,' 'On the Street Where You Live,' and 'Get Me to the Church on Time.'
by Frank Benge - April 22, 2018
MY FAIR LADY is a 1956 musical based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The musical is the story of Eliza Doolittle (Martina Ohlhauser) a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins (Damon Brown), a phoneticist, in order to improve her station in life by passing as a lady. The original Broadway production was both a critical and popular success, setting the record for the longest run of any show up to that time. It has been revived multiple times, including the current production on Broadway and has been turned into a popular film. It won the 1957 Tony Award for Best Musical. MY FAIR LADY features one of musical theatre's greatest scores, including 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly?' 'The Rain in Spain,' 'I Could Have Danced All Night,' 'On the Street Where You Live,' and 'Get Me to the Church on Time.'
BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT is Caught Between Genres and Lovers at The City Theatre in Austin, TX.
by Amy Tarver - April 20, 2018
AS YOU LIKE IT, currently running at The City Theatre, has been transformed from its original comedic writing by William Shakespeare, into a dramedy set during the great depression in America's backyard. The premise of this show begins with young and fair Rosalind, fleeing the court from persecution into the Forest of Arden. Rosalind, along with her cousin Celia, venture into the woods dressed as a maid and a gentleman in what appears to be a young child's game. The laws of attraction quickly interfere with their plan of evasion from the court. Young Orlando catches the eye and heart of Rosalind early in the play, and as their adventures continue in the forest, their paths inevitably cross. However, with Rosalind in disguise, Orando plays like putty in her hand, as she manipulates his motives and desires. Seemingly all characters in AS YOU LIKE IT are desperately looking for love, and falling hard for the wrong person. With one of Shakespeare's most renowned comedies, the show presented at The City Theatre is presented more dramatically with less gags than common productions.
by Amy Tarver - April 20, 2018
AS YOU LIKE IT, currently running at The City Theatre, has been transformed from its original comedic writing by William Shakespeare, into a dramedy set during the great depression in America's backyard. The premise of this show begins with young and fair Rosalind, fleeing the court from persecution into the Forest of Arden. Rosalind, along with her cousin Celia, venture into the woods dressed as a maid and a gentleman in what appears to be a young child's game. The laws of attraction quickly interfere with their plan of evasion from the court. Young Orlando catches the eye and heart of Rosalind early in the play, and as their adventures continue in the forest, their paths inevitably cross. However, with Rosalind in disguise, Orando plays like putty in her hand, as she manipulates his motives and desires. Seemingly all characters in AS YOU LIKE IT are desperately looking for love, and falling hard for the wrong person. With one of Shakespeare's most renowned comedies, the show presented at The City Theatre is presented more dramatically with less gags than common productions.
BWW Review: RAGTIME a Work of Great Power and Beauty Brilliantly Executed
by Frank Benge - April 20, 2018
RAGTIME is a 1996 musical about the American experience at the turn of the 20th century with a book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty. The score is inspired by the musical styles of the period and includes marches, cakewalks, gospel and, of course, ragtime. Based on E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel of the same name about early 20th century America, the story weaves together the disparite lives of three groups: African Americans, represented by Harlem musician Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Ben Toomer); the White upper-class of suburbia, represented by Mother (Emma Hearn), a New Rochelle matriarch; and immigrants, represented by Tateh (Trevor Berger), a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. The musical's message of acceptance and hope in the face of challenges is even more relevant today than it was two decades ago.
by Frank Benge - April 20, 2018
RAGTIME is a 1996 musical about the American experience at the turn of the 20th century with a book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty. The score is inspired by the musical styles of the period and includes marches, cakewalks, gospel and, of course, ragtime. Based on E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel of the same name about early 20th century America, the story weaves together the disparite lives of three groups: African Americans, represented by Harlem musician Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Ben Toomer); the White upper-class of suburbia, represented by Mother (Emma Hearn), a New Rochelle matriarch; and immigrants, represented by Tateh (Trevor Berger), a Jewish immigrant from Latvia. The musical's message of acceptance and hope in the face of challenges is even more relevant today than it was two decades ago.
BWW Review: Hilarious Touring Production of THE BOOK OF MORMON Packed With Talent
by Frank Benge - April 19, 2018
THE BOOK OF MORMON is a satirical musical with book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone, the creators of the long running Comedy Central animated series South Park, along with Lopez, the co-composer/co-lyricist of Avenue Q and Frozen, have created a show that simultaneously deconstructs the American musical while paying loving homage to it. THE BOOK OF MORMON is the story of two young Mormon missionaries who are sent to Uganda on their first mission. The only thing the two boys have in common is their naive outlook on life. When they try to spread 'the word' among the locals they discover that religion is the last thing the villagers are concerned about.
by Frank Benge - April 19, 2018
THE BOOK OF MORMON is a satirical musical with book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone, the creators of the long running Comedy Central animated series South Park, along with Lopez, the co-composer/co-lyricist of Avenue Q and Frozen, have created a show that simultaneously deconstructs the American musical while paying loving homage to it. THE BOOK OF MORMON is the story of two young Mormon missionaries who are sent to Uganda on their first mission. The only thing the two boys have in common is their naive outlook on life. When they try to spread 'the word' among the locals they discover that religion is the last thing the villagers are concerned about.
BWW Review: VIOLET Charms at St. Edwards
by Frank Benge - April 17, 2018
VIOLET is a 1997 musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley. It's based on the short story 'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by Doris Betts. The musical first premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 and won the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award as Best Musical, it was later produced on Broadway but considered a revival. While it was Tony Award nominated, it did not win.
by Frank Benge - April 17, 2018
VIOLET is a 1997 musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley. It's based on the short story 'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by Doris Betts. The musical first premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 and won the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award as Best Musical, it was later produced on Broadway but considered a revival. While it was Tony Award nominated, it did not win.
Photo Flash: City Theatre Austin Presents William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
"All the world's a stage!" proclaims William Shakespeare in his most famous romantic comedy. Exiled under threat of death, the irresistible heroine Rosalind, escapes into the wild and unpredictable Forest of Arden.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
"All the world's a stage!" proclaims William Shakespeare in his most famous romantic comedy. Exiled under threat of death, the irresistible heroine Rosalind, escapes into the wild and unpredictable Forest of Arden.
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