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IN THE BRAND-NEW COMEDY FROM THE CREATOR OF COUGAR TOWN AND SCRUBS, A YOUNG HOT-SHOT BANKER (SKYLAR ASTIN) FALLS FOR A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WHO WORKS IN MAINTENANCE (BRIGA HEELAN). FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WORKPLACE WORLDS COLLIDE - THIS NOVEMBER ON TBS!

THE PIZZA MAN to Open in Austin Before Heading to Edinburgh Fringe Photo THE PIZZA MAN to Open in Austin Before Heading to Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2024

THE PIZZA MAN opens in Austin and will head to the Edinburgh Fringe. The play explores themes of desperation and revenge, promising a thought-provoking experience for audiences....


Cast Revealed For SANCTUARY CITY at Ground Floor Theatre  Photo Cast Revealed For SANCTUARY CITY at Ground Floor Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2023

Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) announces casting for Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok and directed by Andrea Nuñez running May 19 – June 3, 2023 at Ground Floor Theatre....


Austin Choreographers Bring DANCE CAROUSEL to Ground Floor Theatre Photo Austin Choreographers Bring DANCE CAROUSEL to Ground Floor Theatre
by Emmy Rice - August 10, 2025

The quintessentially Austin Dance Carousel – 40 dances in 40 minutes – continues its yearly dance celebration with a thrilling roster of choreographers for the 2025 performances at the Ground Floor Theatre....


Video: Ari'el Stachel Talks OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep Photo Video: Ari'el Stachel Talks OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2023

Watch as Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel shares the incredible journey his show, Out of Character, took to make it from the Ground Floor to Berkeley Rep’s stage. Check out the video here...


SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA Now Open at Cal State Long Beach Photo SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA Now Open at Cal State Long Beach
by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2025

California Repertory at CSULB will present Julia Izumi’s Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea October 2–11, 2025. Directed by Alana Dietze, the whimsical reimagining of The Little Mermaid explores unrequited love, memory, and the chaos of storytelling....


Berkeley Rep Reveals 2025 GROUND FLOOR SUMMER RESIDENCY LAB Lineup Photo Berkeley Rep Reveals 2025 GROUND FLOOR SUMMER RESIDENCY LAB Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects. ...


Cast Set for Austin Premiere Of PASS OVER at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Cast Set for Austin Premiere Of PASS OVER at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2024

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of PASS OVER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Cast Set for AMY AND THE ORPHANS at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Cast Set for AMY AND THE ORPHANS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2025

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Texas premiere of Amy and the Orphans written by Lindsey Ferrentino. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Review: JACK & AIDEN at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Review: JACK & AIDEN at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 05, 2023

“Go see this wonderful production, and go see it now.” You’ll be disappointed in the future that you weren’t among those of us singing its praises today....


Cast Set For World Premiere of ALWAYS A BOY at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Cast Set For World Premiere of ALWAYS A BOY at Ground Floor Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024

Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) has announced casting for the world premiere of Always A Boy written by Jo Ivester and Jeremy Ivester and directed by Ground Floor Theatre Co-Artistic Director Lisa Scheps. ...


Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - December 12, 2024

GroundFloor’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....


MISSIONARY WOMAN: A Transgender Supervillain Camp Comedy To Have Brooklyn World Premi Photo MISSIONARY WOMAN: A Transgender Supervillain Camp Comedy To Have Brooklyn World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2024

The world premiere of MISSIONARY WOMAN: A TRANSGENDER SUPERVILLAIN CAMP COMEDY will take place from Sep 24-28, 2024, at MITU580 in Brooklyn, NY. ...


Feature: GFTQ CAMP – Ground Floor Theatre is Building a Community Photo Feature: GFTQ CAMP – Ground Floor Theatre is Building a Community
by Lynn Beaver - July 30, 2025

Theatre has always been a tradition passed down through generations—a living art form that evolves only when shared with the next. Most theatre professionals agree that cultivating young artists is essential, yet few companies make that commitment in practice. Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is the rare ...


San Diego Civic Theatre Will Get $7.5 Million Renovation Photo San Diego Civic Theatre Will Get $7.5 Million Renovation
by Joshua Wright - April 23, 2025

San Diego Civic Theatre announces $7.5 million in upgrades ahead of its 60th anniversary. Renovations include lobby redesign, restroom improvements, and a public open house celebration in September....


Cast Set for FAIRVIEW Austin Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Cast Set for FAIRVIEW Austin Premiere at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2025

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of Fairview directed by Anderson, and written by Jackie Sibblies Drury Fairview. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...


Emmy Award Winner W. Kamau Bell to Bring W. KAMAU BELL GETS HIS ACT TOGETHER to Berke Photo Emmy Award Winner W. Kamau Bell to Bring W. KAMAU BELL GETS HIS ACT TOGETHER to Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2023

Berkeley Rep to present Emmy Award winner W. Kamau Bell in an upcoming event. Get all the details here....


Review: FAIRVIEW at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Review: FAIRVIEW at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - March 04, 2025

Fair warning: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW isn't your typical night at the theatre. The play starts out looking like a normal family comedy but quickly turns into something else entirely. Imagine sitting down for what seems like a standard TV sitcom about a Black family, and then suddenly everyt...


Stage 773 in Chicago Slated for Demolition Amid Ongoing Theater Closures Photo Stage 773 in Chicago Slated for Demolition Amid Ongoing Theater Closures
by Joshua Wright - July 28, 2025

Stage 773, a key player in Chicago's off-Loop theater history, is set to be demolished for a new residential development. The move comes as multiple former theater venues across the city face uncertain futures....


Cast Set for BOX World Premiere at Penfold Theatre Company Photo Cast Set for BOX World Premiere at Penfold Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

Penfold Theatre Company has announced the cast and creatives for Box by Jarrett King running June 23–July 8, 2023 at the Ground Floor Theatre....


Austin Rainbow Theatre Presents SORDID LIVES This October Photo Austin Rainbow Theatre Presents SORDID LIVES This October
by A.A. Cristi - August 31, 2023

Austin Rainbow Theatre, Central Texas' new home for LGBTQIA+ theatre, presents their inaugural production of Del Shores' raucous Texas comedy Sordid Lives at Ground Floor Theatre October 6-14th. This production stars nationally-acclaimed drag entertainer and local celebrity Nadine Hughes as Brother ...


David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Gr Photo David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2023

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry. ...


PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre Photo PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2025

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the previously unnamed musical for December 2025 will be the award-winning musical Parade. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets. ...


Selections From THE ROCK MUSICAL SOUL SEARCHING and a Staged Reading of SECOND CHANCE Photo Selections From THE ROCK MUSICAL SOUL SEARCHING and a Staged Reading of SECOND CHANCES Come to Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Featuring the music of Avi Kunstler, a special evening of Selections from THE ROCK MUSICAL SOUL SEARCHING, preceded by a staged reading of the play with music SECOND CHANCES, will be presented by Black Box Studios on Wednesday, January 24th at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ. ...


New Migration Museum Will Open In Rotterdam In 2025 Photo New Migration Museum Will Open In Rotterdam In 2025
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2023

FENIX, a major new museum inspired by stories of global migration, will open on a landmark site in Rotterdam's City Harbour in 2025....


Review: AMY AND THE ORPHANS at Ground Floor Theatre Photo Review: AMY AND THE ORPHANS at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - August 21, 2025

Authentic representation belongs at the heart of the American stage, and it belongs in Austin....






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