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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

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 14, 2025

What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Austin Playhouse?

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.

ALL SOULS CABARET to Return to Austin Playhouse in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast for “All Souls Cabaret,” the first in the 2025-2026 Playhouse Cabarets. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Cast and Creatives Revealed at Austin Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast and creatives for Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock.

THE HEART SELLERS and More Join Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER And More Set for Austin Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.

Video: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2025

Get a first look at Austin Playhouse's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane. Directed by Austin Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock with music direction by Lyn Koenning and choreography by Laura Walberg. 

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - Apr 15, 2025

Austin Playhouse’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a masterclass in mischief—slick, funny, and full of heart. A talented cast takes audiences on a whip-smart, musically-charged, and laugh-packed ride to the Riviera Riviera.

Cast Set for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane. See who is starring and learn more about the production.

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!

Review: RED, HOT, PATRIOT - THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS at Austin Playhouse
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 14, 2024

What did our critic think of RED, HOT, PATRIOT - THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS at Austin Playhouse?

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.

SHE WAS HERE World Premiere & More Set for Austin Playhouse 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Austin Playhouse 2024-25 Season will include a world premiere, an outlandishly fun musical, a thought-provoking masterpiece, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for LEADING LADIES: LIVE IN CONCERT at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast for “Leading Ladies: Live in Concert,” the third in the new cabaret series: Playhouse Cabarets. Learn how how to purchase.

Cast Set for EMMA Regional Premiere at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen, written by Kate Hamill. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creatives Set for EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the poignant and touching one-person show Every Brilliant Thing. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.