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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...

Articles

Review: ESPERANZA at Esperanza Productions At Trinity Players

Review: ESPERANZA at Esperanza Productions At Trinity Players

by Sabrina Wallace · October 23, 2026

Rupert Reyes' Esperanza brings humor, heart, and humanity to a story about immigration, motherhood, and the families we choose. With four natural performances, a few predictable turns, and a moment that brought the audience to spontaneous applause, this timely new play deserves a long life.…

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.…

Past Shows

67 total · showing 31–40

Austin Playhouse’s Fall Cabaret

Austin Playhouse’s Fall Cabaret

Oct 20 – Oct 22, 2023

We’re celebrating Spooky Season with your favorite vamps and vixens! A little murder, a little mayhem, and lots of great music to get you in the Halloween spirit! Accompanied by a live band, Austin Playhouse Company members and other local luminaries treat guests to a...

The Norwegians

The Norwegians

Sep 22 – Oct 15, 2023

A delightfully dark comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the really, really nice gangsters - Norwegian hit men - they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends.

Lizzie, The Musical

FeaturedLizzie, The Musical

Jul 14 – Jul 30, 2023

Doctuh Mistuh Productions, who has brought the ATX such award-winning shows as Heathers, Nevermore-The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, and Silence! The Musical, returns after a five-year hiatus to present Lizzie, The Musical . In association with the...

Big Fish

Big Fish

Jun 2 – Jul 2, 2023

An extraordinary musical that celebrates the magic of theatre and the power of a great story. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and...

Indecent

Indecent

Apr 21 – May 14, 2023

The fascinating true story of Sholem Asch's controversial play, The God of Vengeance, and the artists who risked everything to bring it to the stage. Indecent follows the journey of a small theatre company as they tell us the story of Asch’s play from its origins in Poland 1907...

Nightbird

FeaturedNightbird

Mar 3 – Mar 26, 2023

WORLD PREMIERE Chelle, an artist, has recently purchased her childhood home in Baltimore; her brother Willard is working on refurbishing it. But the home renovation takes a backseat as Willard prepares for a Juneteenth festival in the adjacent park and Chelle struggles with a...

New Play
The (One-Act) Play that Goes Wrong

The (One-Act) Play that Goes Wrong

Nov 18 – Dec 18, 2022

Agatha Christie meets Noises Off in this hilarious new farce. When The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society open their latest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor , everything that could go wrong does. This makes for a very difficult evening for the intrepid troupe and a...

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

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

Oct 14 – Oct 16, 2022

Red Hot Patriot is filled with Ivins’ sharp-tongued humor and liberal political philosophies. The show recounts Ivins’ political rants and personal reflections with a strong dose of her trademark vigor and rowdiness. Texan political journalist Molly Ivins was a sharp-witted and...

Previews of Departing Attractions

Previews of Departing Attractions

Aug 5 – Aug 20, 2022

Containing pieces that have been written as early as 1994 as well as pieces that are still being completed, Previews of Departing Attractions is a collection of witty, yet poignant short plays tied together by loss. Over the last few decades, some pieces have come to life...

Bernadette Nason’s Stealing Baby Jesus

Bernadette Nason’s Stealing Baby Jesus

Dec 11 – Dec 21, 2021

Bernadette Nasons Stealing Baby Jesus Directed by Ben Wolfe | Performed by Bernadette NasonDecember 11, 16, 17, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and December 12 and 19 at 6:00 p.m.Trinity Street Playhouse | 901 Trinity Street Pick-Your-Price tickets for in-person starting at $20; Streaming...

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