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Luis Valdez Documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO Gets Theatrical Release; Watch a New Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — June 16, 2026

A new documentary spotlighting playwright Luis Valdez has set a theatrical run this summer.

Latino Public Broadcasting Reveals 2025 Funding Recipients

by Josh Sharpe — February 10, 2025

Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) has announced the slate of long and short-form projects selected for production funding in 2025.

American Masters to Premiere Alvin Ailey Documentary

by Michael Major — December 20, 2021

American Masters: Ailey is a portrait of the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), a trailblazing pioneer who founded his influential studio Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 at age 27.

Utopia Acquires Rights to RED HEAVEN Documentary

by Michael Major — November 2, 2021

Led by female physicist Christiane Heinicke, Red Heaven takes viewers inside a year-long NASA psychological experiment.

AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 1, 2021

After making considerable buzz this past weekend at Sundance Film Festival, Jamila Wignot's documentary 'Ailey' has been acquired by NEON for distribution.

Full Program Announced for 2021 Sundance Film Festival

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 15, 2020

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Institute Announces Expansion of Science Sandbox Nonfiction Initiative

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 31, 2019

Sundance Institute, in collaboration with Science Sandbox, an initiative of the Simons Foundation, announced the expansion of the Science Sandbox Nonfiction Initiative, alongside the initial nine science-focused independent projects selected for support this year.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal Photos With GREASE at TexARTS

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2018

TexARTS presents the classic teen musical Grease! See photos from rehearsal below!

TexARTS Presents GREASE

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2018

The TexARTS Professional Series begins the 2018/2019 season with Grease, the beloved rock n' roll musical celebrating friendships, fast cars, and first loves.

Photo Flash: Rehearsal Photos from GREASE Presented by TexARTS

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2018

TexARTS presents GREASE, July 13 - 29, 2018, Directed by Kasey RT Graham Choreographed by Christopher Shin, Band Leader Stacie Agnew

TexARTS Presents GREASE

by Julie Musbach — June 6, 2018

The TexARTS Professional Series begins the 2018/2019 season with Grease, the beloved rock n' roll musical celebrating friendships, fast cars, and first loves.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND & SEUSSICAL, JR. Presented By TexARTS Musical Theatre Academy

by A.A. Cristi — April 4, 2018

Join us for TexARTS' Teen Musical Theatre Academy's production of Once On This Island, Jr.

BWW Review: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE is Energetic, Must-See Fun at TexArts

by Lacey Cannon Gonzales — February 22, 2018

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE is a fun, energetic, must-see production with a powerhouse cast and performances.

TexARTS Announces SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by Julie Musbach — January 25, 2018

TexARTS closes its record-breaking box office season with the Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning musical Smokey Joe's Cafe.

TexARTS' Closes Record-Breaking Season with SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2018

TexARTS closes its record-breaking box office season with the Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning musical Smokey Joe's Cafe.

BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE A Delightfully Near Perfect Musical Treat

by Frank Benge — December 8, 2017

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is a parody of 20's musicals with a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison.

TexARTS Presents A COOL YULE

by Stephi Wild — December 7, 2017

It's that time of year again.

BWW Review: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at TexARTS is A Rip-Roaring Romp

by Scott Shipman — August 21, 2017

Director Sarah Gay has deftly manipulated this show so that it works very well in the intimate theater out in Lakeway, and she has crafted a bright, entertaining piece that is full of fun and embraces a sense of stubborn nostalgia for small town Texas.

Photo Flash: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Opens Tonight at TexArts

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2017

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a political satire full of flirty fun and gusto.

TexARTS Announces THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Cast and Creatives

by A.A. Cristi — August 2, 2017

The TexARTS Professional Series presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the spirited musical comedy that recounts the heyday and demise of the infamous "Chicken Ranch.