Review: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE at Different StagesJanuary 11, 2026Different 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: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert HallDecember 4, 2025Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.
Interview: Cameron Monroe Thomas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National TourDecember 1, 2025Stepping into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a Texas State rising star who’s bringing a fierce heart, fresh confidence, and pure joy to Babette. Touring life, Disney magic, and a whole lot of hard earned grit meet in one fabulous performance. Catch her on the road and let the spell take hold.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at TexArtsNovember 25, 2025TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes, and pure holiday joy. A cozy, nostalgic treat for the season.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach TheaterNovember 25, 2025ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family.
Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street PlayersNovember 24, 2025In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance. A powerful call to arms for autonomy, queer love, and personal freedom. We, too, are larks, and we will break free.
Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at Austin PlayhouseNovember 24, 2025Peril in the Alps is a sharp, stylish blast of comic-mystery mayhem. Dietz toys with Christie’s legacy while the cast shapeshifts through suspects with fearless precision. Smart, funny, and colder than a stolen alibi. #ATXTheatre #BWW
Review: CABARET at B. Iden Payne TheatreNovember 6, 2025UT’s Cabaret is precise, captivating, and haunting. Eavenson’s Sally Bowles dazzles, Burk’s Cliff grounds the story, and Gonima’s Emcee delivers chilling irony. The production is a mirror of history, not a period piece.
Review: 'NIGHT MOTHER at The Alchemy TheatreOctober 17, 2025Earlier this week, I witnessed The Alchemy Theatre’s ‘Night Mother and I’m shaken. Currie & Whitmore deliver performances so raw you can’t look away. A living room, a mother, a daughter, a heartbreaking conversation on life, death & mental health.
Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE at The Filigree TheatreOctober 9, 2025The Filigree Theatre's Summer and Smoke glows with longing and lyricism under Elizabeth V. Newman’s deft direction and outstanding cast. Tennessee Williams’ battle between spirit and desire heats up the stage like the Texas summer sun. #ATXTheatre
Review: LEARNING TO HUMAN at Hyde Park TheatreSeptember 19, 2025Learning to Human is raw, hilarious, and life-affirming. A confessional solo show that will make you laugh, cry, and leave ready to fight for your own joy. Run, don’t walk. #BWW #ATXTheatre
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at CITY THEATRE AUSTINSeptember 2, 2025'Little Shop of Horrors' never loses its bite. Clever puppetry, a standout Greek chorus, and characters who reveal humanity’s darkest corners elevate Menken & Ashman’s timeless score, keeping this cult classic in full bloom onstage. #BWW #ATXTheatre
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Zach TheaterAugust 18, 2025The Wizard of Oz at Zach is a delight. Cowboy boots, aerialists, a real Toto, and a cast with voices and moves that could light up Broadway. Bold, fresh, unforgettable. #BWW #ATXTheatre
Review: STOP KISS at Georgetown Palace TheatreAugust 13, 2025Diana Son’s Stop Kiss at the Palace tenderly portrays two women falling in love in 1990s NYC, when queer stories were rare on stage. Love, vulnerability, and the cost of visibility are woven together, even if pacing sometimes blunts the impact.
Feature: SUMMERSTOCK AUSTIN 2025 SEASON at McCullough TheatreJuly 24, 2025SummerStock 2025 is set to light up the McCullough Theatre this summer Mary Poppins (7/24–8/10) and Jesus Christ Superstar (8/1–8/10). Don't miss the tradition and support this outstanding organization! #SummerStockAustin #ImpactArts #ATXtheatre
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Magnolia Musical TheatreJuly 24, 2025Magnolia Musical Theatre's production of The SpongeBob Musical brings Bikini Bottom to life under the stars with a colorful, clever, and full of heart production for the entire family! Free admission! #ATXtheatre #SpongeBobMusical #FreeTheatre #familyfun