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The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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Review: AVENUE Q at City Theatre Austin

Review: AVENUE Q at City Theatre Austin

by Sabrina Wallace · September 3, 2026

City Theatre Austin’s Avenue Q brings its mischievous neighborhood to life with a fabulous ensemble, expressive puppetry, strong vocals, and a clever, functional set. The cast delivers the musical’s irreverent comedy and surprisingly heartfelt story with energy, skill, and plenty of personality.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Topfer At Zach Theater

Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Topfer At Zach Theater

by Sabrina Wallace · August 27, 2026

ZACH Theatre’s Come From Away is a joyous, almost flawless production powered by a superb ensemble, clever staging, and infectious music. This true story of strangers helping strangers finds humor and hope in tragedy and leaves you with a warm reminder of what people can be.…

Review: ANIMALES NOCTURNOS at Teatro Espacio

Review: ANIMALES NOCTURNOS at Teatro Espacio

by Sabrina Wallace · August 25, 2026

Teatro Espacio makes a brave and timely choice with Juan Mayorga’s Animales nocturnos, presented entirely in Spanish. Its striking design frames a chilling story about immigration, coercion, and the dangerous power one person can hold over another’s future.…

Review: EMILIANA: A REVOLUTION CABARET at Ground Floor Theatre

Review: EMILIANA: A REVOLUTION CABARET at Ground Floor Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace · August 24, 2026

Ground Floor Theatre’s production of Emiliana: A Revolution Cabaret blends Mexican history, queer identity, music, comedy, and tragedy in a bold theatrical experience. Jessica Peña Torres, Rai González Cartagena, and Diana Patricia Guizado make this original work unforgettable.…

Review: THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS at Cold Frame Collective

Review: THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS at Cold Frame Collective

by Sabrina Wallace · August 21, 2026

Cold Frame Collective has fun with Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, a fast-paced farce packed with mistaken identities, disguises, ridiculous young lovers, meddling fathers, physical comedy, and one hungry servant trying to keep two jobs without either boss finding out.…

Review: FALLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN at Broad Theatre

Review: FALLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN at Broad Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace · August 18, 2026

Broad Theatre takes a chance on unconventional new work with Falling Down the Mountain of Great Storms, a story of trauma, survival, and renewal. With a committed cast and a message that matters, the production gives space to voices and stories we need to see on the Austin stage.…

Review: THE MAIDS at Mad Cat + Dirty Gold

Review: THE MAIDS at Mad Cat + Dirty Gold

by Joni Lorraine · August 12, 2026

The Mad Cat Theatre, in partnership with Dirty Gold Theatre, is not being timid with audiences. According to their mission, Mad Cat “interprets classics and new works through rigorous text analysis, heightened specificity, and an embodied approach to character and world building… .” Their inau…

Review: MIDNIGHT at Summer Break Theatre

Review: MIDNIGHT at Summer Break Theatre

by Sabrina Wallace · August 11, 2026

Summer Break Theatre's Texas premiere of MIDNIGHT is fast, ridiculous, and very funny. Rene Fulton and her cast embrace David Epstein's old-school screwball comedy, delivering sharp physical humor, strong performances, and plenty of laughs as the chaos builds.…

Past Shows

12 total · showing 1–10

Raas Leela: An East Side Story

Raas Leela: An East Side Story

Aug 22

Set in the fictional city of Vrindapur, Raas Leela reimagines the emotional world of classic Western love stories through a distinctly South Asian lens. Inspired by themes of forbidden love, family rivalry, and generational conflict, the production follows Ram and Leela, two...

Shen Yun

Shen Yun

Jan 21

Experience China Before Communism When the curtain rises, you step into a realm of celestial wonder. Shen Yun – the beauty of divine beings dancing – takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of magnificent culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens...

O. Henry Stories

O. Henry Stories

Feb 16 – Feb 25, 2024

Directed by Ann Ciccolella Come enjoy a play that brings to life the wit, charm, and unexpected twists of classic O. Henry tales, such as The Pimienta Pancakes, The Ransom of Red Chief, and The Gift of the Magi. Known for his surprise twist endings, O. Henry lived in Austin...

HELLER AWARDS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

HELLER AWARDS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

Apr 19

The Long Center presents the 10th Annual Heller Awards for Young Artists, an evening of live performance including awards in 18 categories, performances by our 8 Best Production nominees, Lead & Supporting medleys, and musical numbers by our Select Ensemble. Hosted by program...

Bad Kid

Bad Kid

Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2014

We’re ALL about keeping it weird here in Austin, Texas, but growing up that way can be tough! Just ask David Crabb, creator and star of Bad Kid, the hilariously heartwarming tale of a Goth boy who dreamed of being anywhere but the middle of Texas in 1991. The setting is specific...

Nice Work if You Can Get It

Nice Work if You Can Get It

Oct 1 – Oct 2, 2014

The Long Center is kicking off its 2014-15 Broadway Season with ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It,’ one of two Broadway shows in the Long Center Presents Season that are brand new to Austin audiences! ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ runs October 1 and 2 in Dell Hall. Tickets are on...

Evil Dead: The Musical

Evil Dead: The Musical

Sep 17 – Sep 21, 2014

Chainsaws (and horror fans!) will be buzzing in Austin this September as Evil Dead: The Musical makes its bloody way into town. The show runs September 16-21 at the Long Center. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $19. Highly coveted “Splatter Zone” seats are already going...

Giselle

May 10 – May 12, 2013

This Mother's Day weekend, Ballet Austin brings audiences a tale of love, heartbreak and madness. Giselle is among ballet's great classics, with a lead role so challenging it has been known to make and break careers. Théophile Gautier–influential French poet, author, critic and...

Faust

Apr 25 – Apr 28, 2013

Faust, an aging scholar, wants another chance at youth and love, and forges a malevolent pact with Méphistophélès to seduce the beautiful and innocent Marguerite. What follows is a struggle between good and evil that is destined for tragedy as only great opera can tell it...

Time

Time

Apr 12 – Apr 14, 2013

WHO: Tapestry Dance Company WHAT: TIME – A Journey Toward Present Grace WHERE: The Long Center / Rollins Theatre WHEN: April 12th – 13th, 2013 8pm / April 13th & 14th 2pm WEB: www.tapestry.org TIX: www.thelongcenter.org MEDIA: For details, access, images, and interviews...

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Crashbox (9/04-9/12)
A Wonderful Life in Austin A Wonderful Life
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in Austin The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Bass Concert Hall (6/08-6/13)
And She Was Loved - World Premiere in Austin And She Was Loved - World Premiere
Hyde Park Theatre (9/03-9/12)
Orfeh’s Off the Record with Steven Jamail in Austin Orfeh’s Off the Record with Steven Jamail
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (9/10-9/11)
9 to 5 in Austin 9 to 5
BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (9/10-10/03)
Mrs. Doubtfire in Austin Mrs. Doubtfire
Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas at Austin (9/22-9/27)