About the Theatre
A non-profit organization, ZACH creates intimate theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, and engage the community. As Austin’s leading professional producing theatre, ZACH employs more than 250 actors, musicians, and designers annually to create its own diverse array of nationally recognized plays and musicals that are timely and relevant to Central Texas audiences, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Each year, ZACH serves over 125,000 Central Texans – over 55,000 of which are children and youth who participate in our education and outreach programs, as well as inspiring camps and classes.
Upcoming Shows
After Fern saves Wilbur, the runt of the litter, it’s up to Charlotte the spider to spin a web of miracles. Featuring live bluegrass music...
A deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it, six-time Tony® Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen follows high schooler Evan,...
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�...
by Joni Lorraine - April 16, 2026
Hey There! Have you seen MAMMA MIA the Musical? How about Mamma Mia the film with the legendary Meryl Streep? How about Abba, the band? You know, the Swedish group that took the world by storm in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with “Waterloo”? ...
by Sabrina Wallace - April 14, 2026
The world premiere of Kathleen Fletcher’s autobiographical Take Care of My Friend is a raw, funny, and unflinching portrait of life with OCD, anxiety, and depression. A powerful ensemble-driven piece that turns intrusive thoughts into theatre and breaks isolation through honesty. Worth every laugh...
by Sabrina Wallace - April 12, 2026
Dear Evan Hansen at ZACH explores mental illness, grief, and the aftermath of a teenage tragedy in a hyperconnected world. Strong cast led by Evan Jennings, emotional music, and urgent themes left me moved, reflective, and deeply affected....
by Sabrina Wallace - April 12, 2026
The Hidden Room’s Fire Raisers is chilling and razor-sharp, where politeness becomes peril in a world where truth is seen and still ignored. Under Beth Burns, it mirrors a culture where power bends consequence, and complicity hides in plain sight....
by Sabrina Wallace - April 10, 2026
City Theatre Austin’s Men on Boats is a sharp historical comedy where an all women and non-binary ensemble dismantles frontier myth making. Clever staging, precise physical comedy, and bold direction turn conquest into satire....
by Sabrina Wallace - April 09, 2026
Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Ground Floor Theatre delivers a stripped-down, electric experience, telling a story of identity, loss, and resilience. Fueled by a powerhouse performance, it becomes more than theater, it is a bold call to uplift and protect queer voices....
by Joni Lorraine - March 11, 2026
The effervescent Jennifer Coy Jennings has become so synonymous with the role of Woman in WILD HORSES here in Austin, that the mind is thrown off to see other faces out there on the interwebs when researching the play. ...
by Sabrina Wallace - March 07, 2026
Bandwagon Arts gives Noël Coward’s Private Lives a modern twist at Ground Floor Theatre. Ex-spouses Elyot and Amanda collide on neighboring honeymoon balconies, and chaos follows. Quick wit, messy romance, and socialites behaving badly keep this classic comedy humming....
by Sabrina Wallace - March 03, 2026
The Wimberley Players production of Deathtrap is a smart psychological thriller about ambition, legacy, and deception. The beautiful, restrained set supports suspense, and the strong cast shines all the way through....
Past Shows
All aboard for glamour, intrigue, and wit! Follow Agatha Christie’s world-famous detective Hercule Poirot as he embarks on a luxurious journey by train, only to...
For one night only, two of Zach’s most treasured voices are bringing the house down. Kenny & Roderick: a Little Bit Broadway, a Whole Lotta...
Austin's most joyful & electrifying holiday tradition is back - bigger, bolder, and full of fresh surprises! Light up the season like never before with...
The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage! A Charlie Brown Christmas follows Charlie Brown as he searches for the true meaning of Christmas,...
An all-new experience at Zach: a vibrant, open-air pop-up featuring Austin and Central Texas’s best local artisans and makers. The Market at Zach transforms The...
Come gather around our indoor campfire and experience interactive songs and dances in a new work for zero to five-year-olds and their caregivers. Each family...
You’ve seen her bring down the house in Zach’s sold-out productions of Waitress and Beautiful:The Carole King Musical, and dazzle the dark in Hedwig and...
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...
Featuring original music by Sara Bareilles (“Brave”, “Love Song”), Waitress is the hit musical that is “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly). Inspired by...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
December 7 - 21, 2024 | Saturdays at 11amBy overwhelming demand, the beloved, ORIGINAL Holiday Heroes, is back, with even more festive fun and interactive...
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 portrays the captivating saga of a family and a company that shaped the world, featuring three actors who portray multiple generations of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
RoeApril 5 – 30, 2023The Topfer at ZACH TheatreAt age 27, Austin attorney Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 case Roe v Wade that legalized...
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...
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...
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....
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 and his menagerie of animal friends have arrived at ZACH! Little ones will go wide-eyed with excitement as they recite along...
(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...
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...
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...
Act 1 Theater presents Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For tickets and information, visit the website....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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”...
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...
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!...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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