The Archive Theater’s mission is to breathe new life into Classical Theater and Literature of the 16th through the 20th centuries. We create new translations and adaptations of beloved stories to make them more accessible to contemporary audiences. We develop exquisitely detailed, extensively researched, and historically informed productions that provide visual context and understanding for the stories we tell to our audience in Austin, Texas.
Just want to say, right away, I’m absolutely recommending THE YELLOW WALLPAPER. It seems in times like these that many of us would seek a more uplifting way to spend two hours, but stick with me. This one is relevant, important, and just about perfectly executed.…
What did our critic think of FIRE WORK at The VORTEX Theatre?…
Del Shores serves up heartbreak, outrageous humor, and plenty of Southern charm in The Recipe Box, a moving story about losing the life you thought you had and discovering something unexpected in its place.…
Poetry, jazz, movement, and imagination come together in And She Was Loved, Zell Miller III’s deeply personal exploration of grief, family, and Black culture. The world premiere is a unique and promising debut for Austin’s new Black Rose Theater.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
What did our critic think of SALLY & TOM at ZACH?…
For one weekend only, The Archive Theater will bring you a unique preview of their Victorian Christmas production The Ghosts of Christmas Past . The Merriwether family invites you to their family parlor to celebrate a true Victorian Christmas by telling ghost stories on...
Edgar Allen Poe, the master of the macabre, vividly comes to life in The Archive Theater’s new adaptation of his poetry and stories. Imagine spending an evening in Poe's Victorian parlor as he recounts some of his most famous stories. Then imagine these stories taking on their...
Edgar Allen Poe, the master of the macabre, vividly comes to life in The Archive Theater’s new adaptation of his poetry and stories. Imagine spending an evening in Poe's Victorian parlor as he recounts some of his most famous stories. Then imagine these stories taking on their...
Bring a little Victorian Christmas joy to your holidays with The Archive Theater’s Production of A Sherlock Holmes Christmas . Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. Watson take on their most festive case yet as they try to unravel the mystery of a flawless blue diamond...
Set on the dark and bloody ground of the western Appalachians of the 1800s, Macbeth is a tale of power and its dangerous effects. Take a trip into the 19th century with a new production from The Archive Theater. The haunting strains of Scottish-American melodies from live...
The Archive Theater partners with Pioneer Farms to bring you a very special production. Who was Napoleon before he became an Emperor? Find out in this hilarious, intimate comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Join us in an historic 18th century tavern setting for an evening of raucous...
Paris in the 17th century is a city of self-indulgence, elegant banter, lust and love. In the midst of this splendor and seduction, Cyrano de Bergerac stands alone in his ugliness, intelligence, and aesthetic lifestyle until he too falls in love. This classic play by Edmund...
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Boeing Boeing TexARTS: Theatre & Academy (9/18-10/04) |
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A Wonderful Life Georgetown Palace Theatre (11/27-12/30) |
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"To be continued..." The Rosette (9/26-9/26) |
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Oklahoma! Georgetown Palace Theatre-Springer Stage (10/02-11/01) |
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Harvey BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (8/06-8/22) |
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9 to 5 BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (9/10-10/03) |
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Best Little house in Texas BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (5/28-6/13) |
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TCU Horned Frogs vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Amon Carter Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Annie BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (12/04-12/20) |
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Disney’s Newsies Bastrop Opera House (9/04-9/27) |
