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Zach Theater

202 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Upcoming Shows

Come From Away

Come From Away

Aug 19 – Sep 27, 2026

When 7,000 airline passengers were diverted on 9/11, a tiny town in Newfoundland welcomed them with open arms. Locals didn’t hesitate to invite the “come from awayers” into their homes and their lives in the days that followed. This Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon sweeps...

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

13 total · showing 11–13

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Jun 29 – Jul 24, 2022

The hills are alive in this intimate, heartfelt reimagining of the beloved musical classic bringing the Von Trapp Family to life in a ZACH360 experience where the Topfer is transformed into a lively biergarten. Marias sunny nature and passion for music brings joy and laughter...

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Oct 5 – Nov 7, 2021

Stephen Sondheims fairytale masterpiece plays outside on the Peoples Plaza at ZACH in a contemporary, re-imagined interpretation, using the architecture and landscaping as the backdrop. The plaza will transform into the woods and envelop the audience as Rapunzel lets down her...

The Santaland Diaries

The Santaland Diaries

Nov 23 – Dec 23, 2012

Austin's favorite irreverent elf returns in the 15th — and final — edition of Sedaris' hysterical tale of elfin woe. Enjoy the real-life story of Sedaris' tour of duty at Macy’s as Crumpet the elf, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive...

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