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Austin Playhouse

405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78705

Austin Playhouse is a theatre in Austin, TX.

Upcoming Shows

A Sherlock Carol

Nov 13 – Dec 20, 2026

Scrooge is dead, to begin with, and Sherlock Holmes is seeing ghosts. After the defeat of Moriarty, Holmes is a haunted man, convinced his detecting days are done. But when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great...

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Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at HLC2 Black Box Theater

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at HLC2 Black Box Theater

by Victoria Schwarz · October 20, 2026

ACC Drama sinks its teeth into DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Highland Campus. With saucy vampires, standout performances, and gorgeous Gothic design, this campy romp delivers a bloody good time. Adult humor, blood, and mild violence.…

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Georgetown Palace

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Georgetown Palace

by Joni Lorraine · October 15, 2026

I think it’s important to admit, OKLAHOMA! is one of my favorite musicals. As a child, it was one of the films that first enthralled me with musical theatre, though I hardly thought I’d become a part of any of that just a few years later as a teenager. …

Review: AMADEUS at CIty Theatre Austin

Review: AMADEUS at CIty Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace · October 14, 2026

Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus explores the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri in City Theatre Austin's production. Directed by Bridget Farias Gates, the show features beautiful period costumes, creative ensemble movement, and strong supporting performances in this classic story of genius and jealousy.…

Review: BAD SEED at Broke Thespians Theatre Company

Review: BAD SEED at Broke Thespians Theatre Company

by Victoria Schwarz · October 13, 2026

Broke Thespians Theatre Company’s BAD SEED brings Maxwell Anderson’s classic psychological thriller to life, where childhood innocence hides unsettling secrets. This slow-burning drama explores the darker side of human nature.…

Review: OFRENDA at Austin Opera

Review: OFRENDA at Austin Opera

by Tyler Mabry · October 15, 2026

The Butler Performance Center opens with the triumphant world premiere of a vibrant and heartfelt new opera inspired by Mexican cultural traditions…

Review: THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT at Hyde Park Theatre

Review: THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT at Hyde Park Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace · October 8, 2026

Lee Eddy and Jeff Mills shine in Hyde Park Theatre's hilarious production of The Making of a Great Moment. With terrific physical comedy, rapid-fire character changes, and imaginative staging, this clever two-hander pokes fun at the egos, ambitions, and absurdities of life in the theatre.…

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The Baron's Men

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The Baron's Men

by Sabrina Wallace · October 2, 2026

The Baron's Men deliver a funny, beautifully costumed, and well-acted Shakespeare classic, even if Katherine's 'happy ending' gives a modern audience plenty to debate. Playing through Oct. 11th, 2026.…

Review: BOEING BOEING at TexArts

Review: BOEING BOEING at TexArts

by Tyler Mabry · October 1, 2026

BOEING BOEING, now playing at TexArts in Lakeway, is the kind of comedy they sometimes call a “door-slamming farce” – a high-energy affair with lots of wacky hijinks, misunderstandings, and yes, characters frantically coming in and out of doors.…

Past Shows

67 total · showing 21–30

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Nov 22 – Dec 22, 2024

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, is a comedic adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic tale. Featuring actors Aaron D. Alexander as Sherlock Holmes, Ben Wolfe as Doctor Watson, alongside Stephen Mercantel, Bailey Ellis, and Sarah Zeringue...

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

Oct 11 – Oct 20, 2024

Written by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel Cyndi Williams stars as the notorious journalist in this acclaimed, one-woman play. Texan political journalist Molly Ivins was a sharp-witted and bestselling author of Bushwacked, an in-depth analysis of the George W. Bush...

Arcadia

Sep 13 – Oct 6, 2024

Austin Playhouse presents Arcadia, a compelling exploration of the interplay between past and present, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Lara Toner Haddock. This celebrated play delves into significant themes of art, science, and history while traversing time between 1809...

Emma

Emma

May 31 – Jun 30, 2024

Written by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen | Directed by Lara Toner Haddock Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with an impeccable track record, much to the chagrin of her dear friend Mr. Knightley. Her latest scheme revolves around the sweet...

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

Apr 26 – May 19, 2024

You're six years old and your mom's in the hospital because, as your dad says, she "finds it hard to be happy." You start making a list for her of all the wonderful things in life. No. 1 "ice cream" No. 6 "rollercoasters" No. 517 "Knowing someone well enough to get them to check...

Born With Teeth

Born With Teeth

Apr 5 – Apr 28, 2024

An aging ruler, an oppressive police state, a restless polarized people seething with paranoia: it's a dangerous time for poets. Two of them - the great Kit Marlowe and the up-and-comer Will Shakespeare - meet to collaborate on a history play cycle, navigate the perils of art...

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Jan 26 – Feb 18, 2024

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn't looking...

Murder on the Links

Murder on the Links

Dec 1 – Dec 30, 2023

Something's afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer - namely the body of Hercule Poirot's newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie's most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are...

All Souls Cabaret

All Souls Cabaret

Oct 20 – Oct 22, 2023

We have a one-of-a-kind evening planned for you! Take a trip to the underworld and meet some wickedly entertaining lost souls in performances brought to life by some of our favorite musical theatre artists! Accompanied by a 3-piece band led by Lyn Koenning , Jessica O'Brien...

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