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The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck. I haven’t cried in public as much as I did this past season!

Austin Playhouse’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, is a fast, witty farce about Monty Navarro and his murderous path to inheritance. The humor lands through timing and structure rather than weight or message. I’d almost forgotten how funny it is, and it’s simply built to keep you laughing.

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Seared, a comedy by Theresa Rebeck. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock, Seared plays June 5–28, 2026 at Austin Playhouse.

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder with music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and lyrics and book by Robert L. Freedman.

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s thriller, Describe the Night. Directed by Ben Wolfe this play explores how history becomes fiction and vice versa.

In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance. A powerful call to arms for autonomy, queer love, and personal freedom. We, too, are larks, and we will break free.

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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.

Austin Playhouse has announced the lineup for its annual Festival of New Texas Plays, returning June 21–22, 2025. The festival showcases new works-in-progress by Texas-based playwrights and continues the company’s commitment to nurturing original voices through readings, commissions, and world premieres.

We're celebrating the 2024–2025 live theatre season AND the return of the Austin Theatre Critics Awards! For a complete list of nominations, read our article in BroadwayWorld! #ATXTheatre #BWW Get your free tickets for the event on June 9th, 2025!

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!

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

A remarkable celebration of 20 seasons at Impact Arts, honoring Ginger Morris and her dedicated team. With illustrious alumni and a vibrant young company of over 100 members, it showcased Austin's talent and the close-knit bonds of our theatre community. #impactarts #summerstockaustin

Broadway star Vincent Jamal Hooper will host Impact Arts' 20 Seasons Spectacular, celebrating two decades of artistic excellence and community engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

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.

The Norwegians, a comedy play written by C. Denby Swanson, is an 80-minute, one-act play that enchants audiences with a burst of dark humor and unexpected twists. Set in the gritty backdrop of Minneapolis, this quirky production brings together a motley crew of characters, each with their own idiosyncrasies, in a story that keeps the audience laughing from start to finish.

Discover the talented cast of 'The Norwegians' at Austin Playhouse and get ready to laugh out loud. Find out when and where you can catch this hilarious comedy on stage. Don't miss out on the uproarious performances and witty dialogue of 'The Norwegians' – a must-see production at Austin Playhouse.

Big Fish at Austin Playhouse is a beautiful production that should not be missed. It explores themes of family, love, and the power of storytelling, all brought to life by a talented cast and creative team. Catch this enchanting show before it closes on July 2nd, 2023.

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast for the Austin premiere of a new, intimate version of the heartwarming musical, Big Fish by Andrew Lippa and directed by Lara Toner Haddock. Learn how to purchase tickets!