Dates: 5/29/2026 - 6/14/2026
📍 Theatre: The Alchemy Theatre
1510 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512/426-1528
Tickets: $30-50
The Robber Bridegroom
Book & Lyrics by Alfred Uhry Music by Robert Waldman
Adapted from the novella by Eudora Welty
Produced by The Alchemy Theatre
The Whisenhunt at Zach Theater
May 29 - June 14, 2026
Boots. Bandits. Banjo.
The Robber Bridegroom is a high-energy bluegrass musical bursting with live fiddle and banjo, big laughs, sweeping romance, and fast-paced storytelling. Inspired by Southern folklore, this joyful production feels as much like a front-porch jam session as it does a stage musical — complete with toe-tapping music and a dynamic ensemble that brings a Mississippi river town vividly to life.
Whether you're a devoted theatre-goer, a live music enthusiast, or simply in search of a spirited summer night out, this wildly entertaining adventure delivers heart, humor, and irresistible fun.
Grab your friends and gallop into the woods.
The Robber Bridegroom is a wildly entertaining evening of bluegrass, folklore, romance, and comedy. The Alchemy Theatre transforms the Whisenhunt Stage into a constantly evolving Southern tall tale with inventive staging, excellent performances, and choreography that never stops moving—a joy from start to finish.
The Alchemy Theatre will present The Robber Bridegroom, a bluegrass musical by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman, at The Whisenhunt at Zach Theater in Austin, featuring live onstage musicians and an immersive concert-style staging.
The Alchemy Theatre will stage The Robber Bridegroom at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre, announcing a full cast and creative team for the upcoming production.
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