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ZACH THEATRE

202 South Lamar Blvd
AUSTIN, TX 78704-1078

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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.



MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Comes to Austin Shakespeare Next Month


by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025

Austin Shakespeare will stage Athol Fugard’s searing and thought-provoking drama My Children! My Africa! at the Long Center’s Rollins Theater next month....

NAMT Awards Over $100,000 In Grants To Support New Musicals And Capacity-Building Initiatives


by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the recipients of its 2025/2026 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals (FYFNM) and Impact & Exploration Fund (I&EF) grants....

Review: WAITRESS THE MUSICAL at ZACH Theatre


by Joni Lorraine - July 01, 2025

WAITRESS was originally a small indie film with a big heart. Written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, the 2007 movie told the story of Jenna, a Southern diner waitress with a knack for pie-making and a longing for a better life. The film quietly built a loyal following, beloved for its quirky charm,...

Review: GRAND HOTEL at The Alchemy Theatre At Zach


by Sabrina Wallace - June 01, 2025

Grand Hotel is a reminder that even in the most gilded rooms, behind the velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers, the true drama lies in the lives of those passing through—and in what they leave behind. #ATXTheatre #BWW...

Nominations Announced for 2024/2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards


by Sabrina Wallace - May 20, 2025

We're celebrating the 2024–2025 live theatre season AND the return of the Austin Theatre Critics Awards! For a complete list of nominations, read our article in BroadwayWorld! #ATXTheatre #BWW Get your free tickets for the event on June 9th, 2025!...

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at ZACH Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - May 05, 2025

What the Constitution Means to Me at ZACH Theatre isn’t just a play — it’s a reckoning. With fierce performances, blistering honesty, and questions we can’t ignore, this production dares us to confront the systems we take for granted. Unmissable....

Tickets Now on Sale for GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL at The Alchemy Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2025

The Alchemy Theatre's Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed in the intimate space at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre beginning in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Leslie McDonel and More to Star in WAITRESS at ZACH Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2025

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Tony-nominated musical Waitress, with a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Learn more!...

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Cast Announced At ZACH Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2025

ZACH Theatre has announced cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Tony-nominated and Pulitzer Prize finalist play What the Constitution Means To Me....

The Alchemy Theatre Announces Cast of GRAND HOTEL, THE MUSICAL


by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2025

The Alchemy Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Grand Hotel, The Musical. Grand Hotel, The Musical will be performed at the Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre from May 30 - June 15, 2025....

Past Shows

The Wizard of Oz
8/13 - 9/21/2025


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
6/11 - 7/13/2025


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


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
Jersey Boys
1/29 - 3/2/2025


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
A Christmas Carol
11/20 - 12/29/2024


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 ...

Holiday Heroes
Holiday Heroes
12/7 - 12/21/2024


  December 7 - 21, 2024 | Saturdays at 11am By overwhelming demand, the beloved, ORIGINAL Holiday Heroes, is back, with even more festive fun ...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


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
The Lehman Trilogy
6/19 - 7/7/2024


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
A Year With Frog and Toad
2/23 - 5/12/2024


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
The Prom
4/11 - 5/12/2024

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812


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
A Christmas Carol
11/17 - 12/31/2023


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!
POP!
12/8 - 12/31/2023


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
Una Noche Buena
12/9 - 12/16/2023


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
The Thin Place
10/25 - 11/26/2023


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


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
The Girl Who Became Legend
9/15 - 10/1/2023


A World Premiere New Musical In the town of Dustbin, where rules and dust prevail, Raina embarks on a daring quest to bring a cloud ...

Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
8/9 - 9/10/2023


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 ...

Noises Off
Noises Off
6/14 - 7/9/2023


Written by Michael Frayn | Directed by Monique Midgette In this rip-roaring, hilarious farce, a touring theatrical troupe is performing Nothing On, a silly comedy ...

Roe
Roe
4/5 - 4/30/2023


Roe April 5 – 30, 2023 The Topfer at ZACH Theatre At age 27, Austin attorney Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 case Roe v ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/16 - 12/31/2022


The Topfer at ZACH Theatre Austin’s hottest holiday tradition returns with new music and surprises! ZACH’s adaptation of Dickens’  A Christmas Carol  is a musical ...

Holiday Heroes
Holiday Heroes
12/10 - 12/17/2022


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 Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity


The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity is a dramatic comedy following the life of wrestler Macedonio Guerra. As a lifelong fan, he has followed wrestling ...

The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
4/6 - 5/1/2022


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
A Christmas Carol
11/24 - 1/2/2022


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


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


(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
A Night with Janis Joplin
1/29 - 3/8/2020


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
A Christmas Carol
11/20 - 12/29/2019


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
Christmas Carol
11/20 - 12/29/2019


Act 1 Theater presents Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For tickets and information, visit the website....

The Santaland Diaries
The Santaland Diaries
11/27 - 12/29/2019


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
Holiday Heroes
12/7 - 12/14/2019


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
Jungalbook
10/19 - 12/14/2019


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
Dracula
10/2 - 11/3/2019


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
Ann
7/31 - 9/8/2019


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
Immortal Longings
6/12 - 7/14/2019


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


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!
Wake Up, Brother Bear!
3/24 - 5/26/2019


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
Matilda the Musical
4/3 - 5/12/2019


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


(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
Tortoise and Hare
9/8 - 1/27/2019


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
A Christmas Carol
11/21 - 12/30/2018


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
The Santaland Diaries
12/5 - 12/29/2018


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


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


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
Once
9/19 - 10/28/2018


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


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
Heisenberg
6/20 - 7/22/2018


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


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
Find Your Light
5/11 - 5/13/2018


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


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
A Christmas Carol
11/22 - 12/31/2017


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
A Tuna Christmas
11/1 - 12/31/2017


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
Holiday Heroes
12/2 - 12/9/2017


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
Singin' in the Rain
9/27 - 10/29/2017

Singin’ in the Rain
Singin’ in the Rain
9/27 - 10/29/2017


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
Mary Poppins
7/20 - 9/4/2016


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 ...

Evita
9/30 - 11/1/2015


Tommy
Tommy
7/9 - 8/24/2014

One Night With Janis Joplin
One Night With Janis Joplin
7/10 - 8/18/2013


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
5/15 - 6/16/2013


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
The Little Mermaid
4/6 - 5/11/2013


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
4/3 - 4/28/2013


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
1/9 - 3/10/2013


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, ...

Tru
Tru
1/10 - 3/10/2013


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 ...

33 Variations
1/23 - 2/17/2013


Karen Kuykendall Stage: - Mois...

Fully Committed
6/14 - 9/30/2012

Xanadu
7/17 - 9/2/2012

Dividing the Estate
5/29 - 7/1/2012

The Laramie Project
3/20 - 5/13/2012

Next to Normal
1/24 - 3/4/2012

God of Carnage
11/29 - 1/8/2012

The Santaland Diaries
11/25 - 1/8/2012


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
9/20 - 11/13/2011

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