Review: SHE WAS HERE at Austin PlayhouseFebruary 3, 2025Raul Garza’s She Was Here explores generations of Latin mothers and daughters, capturing evolving relationships and cultural expectations. The script needs development but holds great potential for a powerful, emotional, female-driven story.
Review: 26 MILES at Different StagesJanuary 15, 2025Different Stages production of “26 Miles” is a heartfelt road trip through family, culture, and identity. Cantu and Medina shine as a mother-daughter duo reconnecting across the cultural divide. Highly Recommended!
Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert HallDecember 12, 2024Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences.
Review: RECKLESS at City Theatre AustinDecember 12, 2024City Theatre’s Reckless explores absurdity and loss but falters with sluggish pacing and a script full of gaps. Stellar performances by Eric Kessler and Tracy Hurd shine, yet the dark humor doesn’t fully connect on a cold winter night.
Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor TheatreDecember 12, 2024GroundFloor’s production of Falsettos masterfully walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, presenting William Finn and James Lapine’s poignant musical with a bold, albeit occasionally polarizing, emphasis on its absurd humor.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach TheatreDecember 3, 2024ZACH’s A Christmas Carol is a joyful celebration of the classic tale of redemption, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday season alongside the entire family. #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State UniversityNovember 27, 2024Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit.
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre AustinNovember 19, 2024At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots.
Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Wimberley PlayersNovember 18, 2024Valentine Davies' 'Miracle on 34th Street' has charmed audiences since its debut as a 1947 film. The Wimberley Players production captures the nostalgia of the era providing a heartfelt exploration of themes that resonate deeply, even today.
Review: JANE EYRE at Austin ShakespeareNovember 11, 2024Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements, this production breathes new life into the well-known narrative.
Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at UT Department Of Theatre And DanceNovember 3, 2024The UT Department of Theatre and Dance’s delightful adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's tale, James and the Giant Peach, provides a whimsical escape into a world where adventure and imagination flourish, leaving audiences with smiles and warm memories. #ATXTheatre
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at UT Department Of Theatre And DanceOctober 29, 2024UT’s Department of Theatre and Dance production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' breathes fresh life into the classic play, brilliantly balancing the whimsical with the profound, making it a delightful experience for both seasoned Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. #shakespeare #ATXTheatre
Review: KING LEAR by The Baron's Men at The Curtain TheaterOctober 17, 2024The Baron's Men have delivered a haunting and deeply resonant production of Shakespeare's 'King Lear' at the Curtain Theatre, capturing the play's raw emotional depth and complex themes of power, madness, and familial discord. #shakespeare #ATXTheatre
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Georgetown PalaceOctober 7, 2024Georgetown Palace’s production of Sweeney Todd masterfully captures the dark, unsettling themes of Sondheim’s iconic musical, offering a chilling yet entertaining experience. With standout performances by Damon Brown (Sweeney) and Sarah Jordan (Mrs. Lovett), the show balances moments of horror with twisted humor. Perfect show for the spooky season!
Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER at Filigree TheatreOctober 6, 2024One of America’s most controversial and acclaimed dramatists, Williams masterfully weaves themes of pederasty, lobotomy, and even cannibalism into this harrowing tale of memory, obsession, and control. Filigree’s production of “Suddenly Last Summer” honors the complexities of Williams’ text while giving the audience a full sensory experience. #ATX