Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - February 19, 2026
What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ZACH?...
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL at TexArts
by Sabrina Wallace - February 17, 2026
Big hair, bigger voices, and zero apologies. Beehive: The 60s Musical at TexARTS is pure jukebox joy: love songs turn into liberation anthems, wigs rise as the decade unfolds, and seven powerhouse women keep the audience laughing and singing along. Profound? No. A ridiculously good time? Abso-freaki...
Review: URINETOWN at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 14, 2026
Urinetown now playing at MMNT - A musical so funny it hits like a warning. Corporate greed, drought, revolt—and the water still runs out. Laugh. Think. Repeat....
Review: SWING! at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 14, 2026
Swing! at Georgetown Palace Theatre proves that when the set disappears, the rhythm takes over. A bare stage, a blazing live band, powerhouse vocals, and choreography that fills every inch of space. The audience was tapping along all night, me included. Theatre adapts, communities rally, and the sho...
Review: THE LAST MATCH at FILIGREE THEATRE
by Sabrina Wallace - February 10, 2026
'The Last Match' by Anna Ziegler centers on U.S. Open semifinalists Tim Porter and Sergei Sergeyev, and their partners, blending onstage action with flashbacks and fourth-wall narration. The play explores ambition, love, and the personal cost of success....
Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 10, 2026
Georgetown Palace’s The Mountaintop skips the monument and gives us the man. A powerful reminder that history isn’t made by saints, but by people who keep walking anyway....
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - February 04, 2026
Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly beca...
Review: THE WOLF YOU FEED at The Vortex Theatre
by Lynn Beaver - January 22, 2026
Darcy Parker Bruce’s the wolf you feed (the playwright stylizes the title without capital letters) howls into The Vortex Theatre for its American debut and what a gift it is. In the hands of Bottle Alley founder Chris Fontanes and the Vortex team, this production becomes a singular theatrical expe...
Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different Stages
by Sabrina Wallace - January 11, 2026
Different Stages’ “The man of the people”reveals how easily authority can be built on confidence rather than evidence, and how hard it is to dismantle once the audience is convinced....
Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 10, 2025
While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a strikin...
Past Shows
The Wizard of Oz
Aug 13 – Sep 21, 2025
The Wizard of Oz will take audiences on an immersive journey through the beloved classic. Directed by Dave Steakley, this adaptation invites participants to navigate...
Waitress
Jun 11 – Jul 13, 2025
ZACH Theatre is set to host the Tony Award-winning musical Waitress from June 11 to July 13, 2025. Directed by Cassie Abate, this beloved production...
LIMELIGHT Annual Party in Support of ZACH Theatre
Mar 29
Hey Austin! It’s that time of year to take to the stage…every single one of us. Head down to the Topfer, burst through the doors,...
Jersey Boys
Jan 29 – Mar 2, 2025
From the streets of New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame, witness the incredible 40-year friendship that fueled the success of four blue-collar kids in...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 20 – Dec 29, 2024
Back by popular demand for the tenth year running, Austin’s ultimate holiday tradition is here! Experience a musical journey through Dickens’ timeless tale, reimagined with...
Holiday Heroes
Dec 7 – Dec 21, 2024
December 7 - 21, 2024 | Saturdays at 11amBy overwhelming demand, the beloved, ORIGINAL Holiday Heroes, is back, with even more festive fun and interactive...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jul 31 – Sep 8, 2024
Before she became a pop icon, she wrote the songs that would shape a generation. Relive the incredible journey of Carole King, from writing pop...
The Lehman Trilogy
Jun 19 – Jul 7, 2024
The Lehman Trilogy portrays the captivating saga of a family and a company that shaped the world, featuring three actors who portray multiple generations of...
A Year With Frog and Toad
Feb 23 – May 12, 2024
Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved book, the Tony-nominated musical A Year with Frog and Toad celebrates enduring friendship and life’s lessons as Frog and Toad...
The Prom
Apr 11 – May 12, 2024
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Jan 31 – Mar 3, 2024
Experience the electrifying Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an award-winning electropop opera by Dave Malloy. Based on a scandalous portion of Tolstoy’s...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 17 – Dec 31, 2023
Austin’s hottest holiday tradition returns with new music and surprises to ring in the season. ZACH’s adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a musical...
POP!
Dec 8 – Dec 31, 2023
Turn up the festive vibes at ZACH's new holiday sing-along party, POP! This pop-up party is a wild mix of holiday classics and the hottest...
Una Noche Buena
Dec 9 – Dec 16, 2023
On the last night of Las Posadas, Omar, a 10 year old boy, has been brought into a new family of los cantantes full of...
The Thin Place
Oct 25 – Nov 26, 2023
Everyone who ever died is still here, just in a different part of here. Linda can communicate with them. And if you believe, she can...
Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone
Sep 14 – Oct 1, 2023
Experience a captivating journey in Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone. From his groundbreaking “Rhapsody in Blue” to beloved songs like “The Man I Love,”...
The Girl Who Became Legend
Sep 15 – Oct 1, 2023
A World Premiere New MusicalIn the town of Dustbin, where rules and dust prevail, Raina embarks on a daring quest to bring a cloud back...
Head Over Heels
Aug 9 – Sep 10, 2023
Get ready to rock with Austin's original Go-Go Kathy Valentine and a stellar cast in Head Over Heels, a joyful musical romp set to the...
Noises Off
Jun 14 – Jul 9, 2023
Written by Michael Frayn | Directed by Monique MidgetteIn this rip-roaring, hilarious farce, a touring theatrical troupe is performing Nothing On, a silly comedy in...
Roe
Apr 5 – Apr 30, 2023
RoeApril 5 – 30, 2023The Topfer at ZACH TheatreAt age 27, Austin attorney Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 case Roe v Wade that legalized...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 16 – Dec 31, 2022
The Topfer at ZACH TheatreAustin’s hottest holiday tradition returns with new music and surprises! ZACH’s adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a musical sleigh ride through...
Holiday Heroes
Dec 10 – Dec 17, 2022
Back by popular demand, the original Holiday Heroes returns with some new songs and surprises! In this hilarious fun holiday sing-along, everyone gets into the...
The Rocky Horror Show
Apr 6 – May 1, 2022
Innocent sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves seeking shelter at a mysterious castle on a dark and stormy night, where they encounter mad scientist Dr....
A Christmas Carol
Nov 24 – Jan 2, 2022
After two years, Austins hottest holiday tradition is BACK, with all-new music and surprises to ring in the season. ZACHs singular adaptation of Dickens A...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Jan 18 – Apr 26, 2020
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his menagerie of animal friends have arrived at ZACH! Little ones will go wide-eyed with excitement as they recite along...
Every Brilliant Thing @ ZACH Theatre
Feb 20 – Mar 29, 2020
(Adult themes) Ice Cream. Water Fights. Things with Stripes. A boy sets out to count his blessings one-by-one and list every single special, ordinary thing...
A Night with Janis Joplin
Jan 29 – Mar 8, 2020
Tony Award-nominated sensation Mary Bridget Davies stars as the legendary queen of rock-n-roll, Janis Joplin, who explodes onto the stage in a concert experience that...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 20 – Dec 29, 2019
Austins most rockin holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACHs inspired adaptation of the Dickens...
Christmas Carol
Nov 20 – Dec 29, 2019
Act 1 Theater presents Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For tickets and information, visit the website....
The Santaland Diaries
Nov 27 – Dec 29, 2019
David Sedaris ever-irreverent and cynical Crumpet returns! The outlandish tale of a Macys elf merrily jingles to life in this holiday cult-classic. Crumpet sarcastically expounds...
Holiday Heroes
Dec 7 – Dec 14, 2019
Due to demand, the original Holiday Heroes returns with some new songs and surprises! In this hilariously fun holiday sing-along, students get into the spirit...
Jungalbook
Oct 19 – Dec 14, 2019
Adventure waits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter! This energetic and creative version of the classic...
Dracula
Oct 2 – Nov 3, 2019
Exquisite and provocative, Steven Dietzs new adaptation of Bram Stokers Dracula is a chilling fantasy with a surprising twist a bold heroine who dares to...
Ann
Jul 31 – Sep 8, 2019
Ann is an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious play brings us face to face...
Immortal Longings
Jun 12 – Jul 14, 2019
Four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally (Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman) explores the rich history of the Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilevs itinerant Russian ballet...
The Ballad of Klook & Vinette
Apr 24 – May 26, 2019
Tender, funny, and incredibly moving, this contemporary new love story will grab you from the inside out. Klook and Vinette are two lost souls trying...
Wake Up, Brother Bear!
Mar 24 – May 26, 2019
By popular demand, ZACHs Moody Foundation Theatre for Families production Wake Up, Brother Bear! extends its run and moves to ZACHs main campus. Theatre for...
Matilda the Musical
Apr 3 – May 12, 2019
Take a journey through the world of the Tony Award-winning hit, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical! Matilda is an extraordinary little girl who dares to...
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Feb 2
(Family Friendly) In this modern-day fairy tale, three young sisters are left in the forest by their woodcutter father and three resolutions are made: One...
Tortoise and Hare
Sep 8 – Jan 27, 2019
Ancient versus modern. Reptile versus mammal. The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Written...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 21 – Dec 30, 2018
Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of the Dickens’...
The Santaland Diaries
Dec 5 – Dec 29, 2018
David Sedaris’ ever-irreverent and cynical Crumpet is baaaack! The outlandish tale of a Macy’s elf merrily jingles to life in the intimate Whisenhunt at ZACH...
Holiday Heroes
Dec 8
Due to demand, the original Holiday Heroes returns with some new songs and surprises! In this hilariously fun holiday sing-along, students get into the spirit with Ernie...
Terrence McNally 80th Birthday Gala Performance
Nov 12
ZACH Theatre, in partnership with the Harry Ransom Center, announces a weekend of star-studded events celebrating four-time Tony Award®-winning playwright and LGBT activist Terrence McNally. On Monday, November 12,...
Once
Sep 19 – Oct 28, 2018
Based on the 2007 Academy Award®-winning film, Once is an enchanting, modern love story about the complexities of relationships and the power of music to connect us...
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul 11 – Sep 2, 2018
Be Our Guest! This “tale as old as time” follows Belle, a book-smart and adventurous young woman and Beast, a formerly dashing young prince cursed...
Heisenberg
Jun 20 – Jul 22, 2018
Amidst the crowds of a London train station, Georgie, a delightfully quirky woman, spots Alex, a much older man, and impulsively plants a kiss on...
Sunday in the Park with George
May 30 – Jun 24, 2018
Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical masterpiece is a living painting by artist Georges Seurat, and centers on the artist as he discovers unimaginable possibilities while...
Find Your Light
May 11 – May 13, 2018
FIND YOUR LIGHT is a Musical Theatre Revue that takes the audience through the journey of what it truly takes to be a Musical Theatre Performing Artist. The...
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Jan 31 – Mar 4, 2018
Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a “dazzling, pulse-pounding and remarkable”...
A Christmas Carol
Nov 22 – Dec 31, 2017
Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition returns to make merry with a new music to get the party started! ZACH’s inspired adaptation of the Dickens’ classic...
A Tuna Christmas
Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2017
It’s Yuletide season in itty bitty Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies!...
Holiday Heroes
Dec 2 – Dec 9, 2017
Welcome to a whole NEW adaptation of Holiday Heroes. It’s the holiday season and the characters named RED and GREEN work in a factory sharply...
Singin' in the Rain
Sep 27 – Oct 29, 2017
Singin’ in the Rain
Sep 27 – Oct 29, 2017
ZACH Theatre celebrates its’ 85th Anniversary season with one of the greatest and most beloved classic musicals, brought to our stage in a new splashy,...
Mary Poppins
Jul 20 – Sep 4, 2016
Everyone's favorite, practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, soars into the Topfer Theatre as ZACH's 2016 summer musical. Drawn from the ground breaking 1964 Disney film...
Tommy
Jul 9 – Aug 24, 2014
One Night With Janis Joplin
Jul 10 – Aug 18, 2013
Texas premiere of ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ZACH Theatre beginning July 10 WHO ZACH– Austin’s Theatre and Texas’ longest running theatre, produced in...
Harvey
May 15 – Jun 16, 2013
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen...
The Little Mermaid
Apr 6 – May 11, 2013
ZACH’s Theatre for Youth Debuts New Production of THE LITTLE MERMAID Full of fantasy and delight, perfect for all ages. WHO: ZACH – Austin’s Theatre...
Mad Beat Hip & Gone
Apr 3 – Apr 28, 2013
Steven Dietz, the most-produced playwright in America who also calls Austin home, is creating this World Premiere specifically for ZACH's first season in the Topfer....
Tru
Jan 10 – Mar 10, 2013
TRU starring JASTON WILLIAMS Written by JAY PRESSON ALLEN Directed by LARRY RANDOLPH Greater Tuna star Jaston Williams inhabits Truman Capote in a virtuoso performance...
Tru
Jan 9 – Mar 10, 2013
Truman Capote has become an outcast overnight, after publishing scandalous secrets of the high-society. Unable to admit his betrayal, he holes up with pills, vodka,...
Fully Committed
Jun 14 – Sep 30, 2012
Xanadu
Jul 17 – Sep 2, 2012
Dividing the Estate
May 29 – Jul 1, 2012
The Laramie Project
Mar 20 – May 13, 2012
The Laramie Project - Ten Years Later
Mar 20 – May 13, 2012
Next to Normal
Jan 24 – Mar 4, 2012
God of Carnage
Nov 29 – Jan 8, 2012
The Santaland Diaries
Nov 25 – Jan 8, 2012
Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
Aug 4 – Nov 13, 2011
A fiercely independent journalist and a born hell-raiser, Molly Ivins was a tireless advocate for social justice. Writing for publications such as The Texas Observer...
Spring Awakening
Sep 20 – Nov 13, 2011
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