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Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 24, 2025

Peril 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

Cast Set for PERIL IN THE ALPS Regional Premiere at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Steven Dietz’s new play, Peril in the Alps. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE HEART SELLERS at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Photos: Jelani Remy Directs 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL At The Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

The Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute (SSTI) will kick off its highly anticipated 18th season with the crowd-pleasing favorite, 9 to 5 the Musical. Check out photos from the production.

REVIEW: FAT HAM at the Austin Playhouse
by Lynn Beaver - Jun 7, 2025

A 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.

Tony-Winning FUN HOME Returns To the Redhouse Stage After A Five-Year Wait.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Redhouse Arts Center will present the multi-Tony award winning musical, Fun Home, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. This musical is based on the highly awarded and New York Times best-selling graphic novel of the same name by Alison Bechdel.

FAT HAM Regional Premiere Cast Announced At Austin Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of the deliciously funny and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham by James ljames.

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 26, 2024

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, now delighting audiences at Austin Playhouse, is a theatrical romp that blends the logic of a classic whodunnit with the absurdity of over-the-top comedy. It is a good laugh!

B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.

Cast Announced for BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY At Austin Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast for BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.

Review: ARCADIA at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - Sep 21, 2024

Austin Playhouse's production of Arcadia is a stunning and well-executed piece of theatre. It challenges audiences to reflect on life's complexities while providing an engaging and often humorous narrative. With a talented cast and skilled direction, it is a must-see this season! #ATXTheatre

Cast and Creatives Announced For Arcadia at Austin Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast and creatives for Arcadia written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Lara Toner Haddock playing September 13 – October 6, 2024.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 1st - July 14th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Play Mary Moody Northen Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Barker will play the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University beginning next week. Learn more about the production here!

THE WORDS WILL COME, Presented as Part of HB Studio Residency, Begins This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

The Words Will Come, a new work created by Melody Erfani and written by Sarah Miles, SMW, Sasha Hawkins, and Melody Erfani will be presented by LES Shakespeare Company as part of the HB Studio Residency at HB Playwrights Theatre starting this week. Learn more here!

BORN WITH TEETH Comes to Austin Playhouse in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

Austin Playhouse has announced single tickets are now on sale for the remaining three 2023-2024 Season productions and the Spring Cabaret with cast and creatives announced for the Austin premiere of Born With Teeth.

City Council Approves $4.5M For Austin Playhouse New Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023

The Austin City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the Austin Economic Development Corporation that Austin Playhouse receive a $4.5M investment from the 2018 Creative Spaces Bonds.

Austin Playhouse Reveals Performers for the Winter Cabaret in the Playhouse Cabaret Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast for their Winter Cabaret, part of the Playhouse Cabaret Series.and will feature performances by Austin Playhouse Company members and other local talents. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of musical theatre. Tickets are on sale now at austinplayhouse.com/playhousecabarets.

Cast Set for THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Austin Playhouse announces the cast and creatives for the heartwarming musical The Spitfire Grill. Based on the 1996 film, this American musical received nominations for Best Musical.