Amber Quick News

Penfold Theatre Company has announced the cast and creatives for A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast running December 8–17, 2022 at the Old Settlers Association of Williamson County and three performances only at the historic Driskill Hotel on December 22–23, 2022 as part of the Great Plays in Great Places series.

Morgan Theatre Company has announced the cast for their upcoming limited run of 'Matt & Ben,' written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers, under the direction of Amber Quick. Located at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin, TX.

What did our critic think? Jarrott Productions has produced another hit. PET DICK is an absolutely hilarious ‘audio documentary’ that will have everyone in stitches. This series is creative, laugh-out-loud funny and uses the world class vocal talents of some Austin’s best actors.

ZACH Theatre presents a joyous new musical, SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH, based on the popular 1991 book by Eileen Spinelli. Adapted for the stage and directed by Emmy winner, Allen Robertson, the show is a heart shaped jewel that everyone can enjoy, no matter your age.

ZACH Theatre announces the return of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, the new musical by Emmy Award-winning Allen Robertson, based on the beloved children's book by Eileen Spinelli. Part of the ZACH360 experience, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch plays April 29–May 22, 2022 on The Kleberg at ZACH under the direction of creator Allen Robertson.

Entering a theater after a two year hiatus had everyone in the house chatting, hugging, and expressing gratitude for live theatre’s return. Ground Floor has become a staple in the Austin theater community and their in-person return to the stage has been much anticipated.

Ground Floor Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of Unexpected Joy with book and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated Bill Russell and music by Janet Hood running December 2–19, 2021.

Rooted in a comical but tragic murder mystery and aided by a colorful set of characters and an intelligent book, ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM is a hidden gem at The Hidden Room Theatre. A classic Elizabethan comedy of errors where dark desires drive people to make wrong decisions that turn into misadventures with a tragic ending for everyone. 

From the Emmy Award-winning creator of “The Biscuit Brothers” and Tortoise and Hare comes a new musical based on the beloved children's book. Mr. Hatch is a lonely man leading a ho-hum life until one Valentine's Day he receives a note that reads “Somebody loves you” …and everything changes.

ZACH Theatre has announced cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Roe written by Lisa Loomer. Tackling the politics of abortion through humor and humanity, Roe tells the story of the two women's lives behind the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. Directed by Theatre en Bloc's award-winning founder and Producing Artistic Director, Jenny Lavery, Roe will play The Topfer at ZACH, April 8-May 3, 2020.

ZACH Theatre brings two productions new to Austin this February, with a ZACH360 experience and a world premiere musical based on the beloved children's book. Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe will make its regional premiere at The Whisenhunt at ZACH, February 5-March 29, 2020 starring Kriston Woodreaux. ZACH Moody Foundation Family Series will bring a world premiere musical by the Emmy Award-winning Allen Robertson, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch playing February 29-April 11, 2020 at The Whisenhunt at ZACH.

Pull out your best butcher knife, pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee, and prance over to the Hyde Park Theatre to experience Street Corner Arts' production of THE BUTCHER OF BARABOO. Playwright Marisa Wegrzyn fashions a world where the snow is white, the blood is red, and the humor is as black as the coffee brewing in the pot.

In Baraboo, Wisconsin, the ground is white with snow and the air is black with laughs. Valerie is the town butcher with an axe to grind. Her daughter Midge is a pharmacist whose clientele extends beyond the drug store. Over one cold February week, the town cop - who just happens to be Valerie's sister-in-law - will try to sniff out this family's secrets and lies.

Puppetry, music, and masterful storytelling make JUNGALBOOK an entertaining yet meaningful play for all ages. Whether you have a little one in the family or you are a little one at heart, you should run to see JUNGALBOOK. This is a story that everyone can enjoy.

Adventure awaits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter!

Before the Gothic Horror of Stoker and Shelley, before the most curious corners of the minds of the Brothers Grimm, there was John Webster's dark fairytale of power, corruption, fate, and forbidden love - the Duchess of Malfi.  

ZACH Theatre announces the cast for Jungalbook, the 2019-20 season opener for ZACH's Moody Foundation Family Series. A retelling of Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories, Jungalbook is adapted by Edward Mast and plays The Kleberg at ZACH, September 7-December 14, 2019, under the direction of Associate Artistic Director Nat Miller with original music by Allen Robertson.

After considering hundreds of live stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions in Austin between the dates of May 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, members of the Austin Critics Table have announced their nominees for outstanding dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre with the nominees for the 2019 Critics Table Awards.

We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.