REVIEW: FAT HAM at the Austin PlayhouseJune 7, 2025A bold, hilarious, and deeply moving reimagining of Hamlet. Austin Playhouse’s Fat Ham is a theatrical triumph—perfectly cast, brilliantly directed, and bursting with heart, humor, and power. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride.
Review: FEAST - Shrewd Productions At Hyde Park TheatreApril 26, 2025Shrewd Productions has extended a tantalizing invitation, and you won’t want to miss it: a FEAST where vengeance is served alongside wit, wonder, and a retelling of one of the oldest stories in Western literature.
Review: WANNA PLAY – Christine Hoang Sets High ScoreApril 15, 2025WANNA PLAY is a sharp, heartfelt new play by Christine Hoang that brings a video game world to life on stage—complete with high-stakes challenges, emotional quests, and unexpected laughs. With standout performances, inventive design, and a script that’s both witty and moving, this production levels up the live theatre experience. Catch it at Hyde Park Theatre before it powers down!
Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKEMarch 26, 2025Stage Austin presents the hysterical Christopher Durang comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE from March 21st through April 8th at Sterling Stage Austin.
Interview: Makoto Matsuda on PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOURMarch 14, 2025Today I am thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Makoto Matsuda. Makoto is not only a giant in the anime genre but a producer with Appare Co., Ltd, the company responsible for bringing the first 2.5D musical to our continent. I’ve never seen this new type of theatre and I’m very curious about what PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOUR has in store for us on Saturday, March 15th at Bass Concert Hall.
Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts ChillsJanuary 31, 2025The world premiere of RABBITS at the Vortex delivers an exceptional cast, incredible directing and a whopping great story. Every aspect of this show is stellar, showing the creativity and dedication to the art of theatre available right here in our fair city.
Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!January 16, 2025Farce, with its fast-paced action, physical comedy, and absurdity, is my favorite type of theatre. The national tour of CLUE - Live On Stage! fits the definition perfectly, delivering buffoonery, slamming doors, and breathless pacing.
Review: AURORA - Bottle Alley Creates Pure MagicMay 16, 2024Bottle Alley Theatre is undoubtedly Austin’s most creative company. From their incredible scripts to their out-of-the-ordinary performance spaces, they can take a thread of thought and weave a singular moment in time for their audience.
Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace TheatreApril 12, 2024The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.
Review: Shrewd Productions Presents SMALL STEPSAugust 3, 2023Shrewd Productions has a reputation for producing amazing theatre and their return to the stage after the pandemic is no different. SMALL STEPS is touching, engaging, funny, and surprising.
Review: Bottle Alley Weaves A Powerful Story With WRAITH RADIOJuly 5, 2023WRAITH RADIO, written by company founder Chris Fontanes is a truly amazing piece of theatre. The script is a finely crafted puzzle, leaving storytelling bread crumbs along the way, but reserving the last revelation for the final moments.
Review: CINDERELLA at Georgetown Palace ShinesApril 30, 2023There are few things that make me happier than entering a theatre packed with smiling, joyful audience members of all ages. CINDERELLA elicited laughter, joy and a heartfelt standing ovation the evening I attended.
Review: MOTHER OF THE MAID at Jarrott ProductionsApril 27, 2023Jarrott Production's MOTHER OF THE MAID by Jane Anderson is currently playing at Ground Floor Theatre. Sadly this oddly clunky script is more puzzling than entertaining despite a valiant effort by the director, cast and crew.