by Sabrina Wallace - June 09, 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar at Georgetown Palace Theatre may be my favorite Palace production since I started reviewing in 2018. Jamie Rogers delivers a modern, energetic rock opera filled with standout performances, inventive staging, hip-hop-infused choreography, and a live band that absolutely rocks. ...
by Sabrina Wallace - June 07, 2026
Most people know Vincent van Gogh through his paintings. Leonard Nimoy's Vincent introduces us to the man behind them through the eyes of his devoted brother Theo. Penfold Theatre delivers a beautifully told, emotionally resonant production led by a captivating performance from Nathan Jerkins....
by Sabrina Wallace - June 07, 2026
What happens when fandom becomes an obsession? Dirty Gold Theatre's Insomnia Cafe takes a ridiculous premise and turns it into something surprisingly unsettling. Equal parts dark comedy and psychological thriller, the play left me laughing one moment and questioning why the next....
by Sabrina Wallace - June 01, 2026
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 ...
by Sabrina Wallace - May 26, 2026
Funny, warm, and painfully relatable, Austin Playhouse’s Erma Bombeck: at wit's end transforms domestic chaos into razor-sharp comedy. Sarah Fleming Walker commands the stage in a captivating solo performance that captures the exhaustion, wit, ambition, and quiet resilience behind Bombeck’s icon...
by Sabrina Wallace - May 26, 2026
At first, Wakey, Wakey feels like an eccentric conversation filled with dry humor and scattered thoughts. Then the truth lands. Hyde Park Theatre’s production of Will Eno’s play is intimate and funny, and Ken Webster delivers a deeply human performance....
by Joni Lorraine - May 21, 2026
In Dillon Christopher Chitto’s PUEBLO REVOLT, now playing at Ground Floor Theatre, history breathes through two brothers standing at the edge of revolution. Funny, tender, deeply human, and quietly devastating, PUEBLO REVOLT transforms the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 from a distant historical event into...
by Sabrina Wallace - May 14, 2026
The Wiz at Bass Concert Hall delivers dazzling visuals, standout performances, and plenty of personality. Hannah Beachler’s scenic design and Sharen Davis’ costumes are unforgettable, while Phoenix Assata La Freniere, Kyla Jade, and the charming trio of Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion keep the jour...
by Sabrina Wallace - May 10, 2026
City Theatre Austin revisits Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with nostalgic charm, a detailed lived-in set, and an entertaining ensemble led by Darwin Ragsdale and Zachary Gamble. While the pacing occasionally softens the comedy’s sharp edge, the production still delivers a fun night of classic laug...
by Sabrina Wallace - April 21, 2026
Austin Playhouse’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, is a fast, witty farce about Monty Navarro and his murderous path to inheritance. The humor lands through timing and structure rather than weight or message. I’d almost forgotten how funny it is, and it�...
Past Shows
The Robber BridegroomBook & Lyrics by Alfred Uhry Music by Robert WaldmanAdapted from the novella by Eudora Welty Produced by The Alchemy TheatreThe Whisenhunt at Zach...
The Alchemy once again brings their holiday presentation of Truman Capote’s beloved short story, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, as a staged reading.Originally published in 1956, this...
Grand Hotel, The Musical, directed by Michael Cooper, will be performed at The Alchemy Theatre from May 30 to June 15, 2025. Based on Vicki...
King of Hearts is a musical love story with music by Peter Link, lyrics by Jacob Brackman, and book by Steve Tesich, and is based on...
Presented with permission of the Truman Capote Literary TrustDirected by Michael CooperOriginally published in 1956, this poignant, heart-felt, modern day classic gently captures Mr. Capote’s...
In the heart of an urban landscape, Nya, a dedicated teacher at a public high school, is unwavering in her commitment to her students. Yet,...
It’s nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They’ve returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted...
Book by Joseph SteinMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzBased on the film La Femme de Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean GionoDirected by Michael Cooper Shortly...
Conceived and directed by Richard Cerato, FROST BITES, The Alchemy Theatre’s holiday cabaret, takes you on a musical comedy sleigh ride through the most wonderful (and...
The fully staged Texas premiere of The Virgin Trial brings us the shocking story of 15-year-old Elizabeth the First before she was Queen. Exploring the...
Book by Michael Stewart and Francine Pascal, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Re-imaged and directed by Michael Cooper. This re-imagined version of the musicalMack...
Videos
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Disney's Newsies McCullough Theatre (7/31-8/09) |
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Cristian Castro El Paso County Coliseum (11/07-11/07) |
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TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Amon Carter Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Jonathan Williams Center Of Performing Arts Presents The Wiz Tya Julie Rogers Theatre (6/27-6/27) |
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Averly Morillo McAllen Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) |
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A Raisin in the Sun City Theatre at Genesis Creative Collective (6/12-6/28) |
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Seared Austin Playhouse (6/05-6/28) |
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Timeless: American Music Then and Now Penfold Theatre Company (7/03-7/03) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall (4/03-4/03) |
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Fool For Love The Stage Austin (7/10-8/02) |
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