San Antonio Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: DON'T TALK TO THE ACTORS at Boerne Community Theatre
by Jill Ripa - September 16, 2025

On Friday night I headed out to Boerne Community Theatre to watch their current production, Don’t Talk to the Actors, by Tom Dudzick. I’ve enjoyed directing scenes from his plays over the years, and I was delighted to discover another of his playful scripts full of fun characters, energetic comedic ...

Review: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Jill Ripa - September 12, 2025

What did our critic think of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio?...

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - May 29, 2025

The show truly left us wanting more, and I highly recommend seeing this touring show if you get the chance!...

Review: ANYTHING GOES at San Pedro Playhouse
by Jill Ripa - May 28, 2025

At the latest production at San Pedro Playhouse, we had the most joyous experience watching their flawlessly vibrant production of Anything Goes! ...

Review: LOTERIA: GAME ON! at Magik Theatre
by Jill Ripa - May 06, 2025

This is a show that all ages can enjoy, and I hope the San Antonio community will head out and enjoy playing Loteria with Magik Theatre!...

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at San Pedro Playhouse
by Jill Ripa - April 03, 2025

​​​​​​​What a glorious Sunday evening out at San Pedro Springs Park for Shakespeare in the Park with The Classic Theatre and San Pedro Playhouse! We had the unique opportunity this year to sit at one of the VIP tables with some friends, and we had a great evening of perfect weather and a wonderful p...

Review: LAS COMADRES DE MORALES STREET at Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
by Jill Ripa - April 01, 2025

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Review: FUNNY GIRL at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - February 27, 2025

What a precious and inspiring story, full of everything a musical should be! San Antonio, you have until March 2 to see this show, and I highly encourage you to get out and experience it! It is truly delightful!...

Review: JERSEY BOYS at San Pedro Playhouse
by Jill Ripa - February 12, 2025

The show overall was just a joy. The music was wonderful, and what a triumphant tribute to the 1960s music scene. This show is unmissable! If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and come out to see it. Your heart will appreciate the positive jolt!...

Review: HADESTOWN at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - January 15, 2025

Overall, we were glad we gave this show another chance. It will never be my favorite show, but it doesn’t have to be. It had some beautiful moments and some important messages about knowing what you are meant to offer the world and about not giving into doubt. Despite any negative opinions I have of...

Review: A XMAS CUENTO REMIX at Teatro Audaz
by Jill Ripa - December 19, 2024

This adaptation placed the story in Hispanic culture and heightened the themes of the sacredness of family and returning to your roots. Like the original, the production sought to remind audiences of the meaning behind the holiday madness....

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - November 12, 2024

The show’s depiction of high school life was completely accurate (just like the movie). And the lessons Tina Fey wrote into the script were as important as ever. The stage came to life with teenage energy and angst, along with some incredible dance numbers!...

Review: ANN at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Jill Ripa - November 11, 2024

I would highly encourage you to head out and see this timely production. As per usual, Classic gets it right and presents an excellent and thought-provoking experience. ...

Review: THREES at The Overtime Theatre
by Jill Ripa - October 07, 2024

San Antonio, you haven’t seen anything like this, so I encourage you not to miss it. It’ll rain a little (literally onstage) and you might get a drop on your shoe if you sit in the front row. Totally worth it! Get out next weekend and see the final show in The Overtime’s current location, Threes!...

Review: LYRIC AND THE KEYS at Magik Theatre
by Jill Ripa - October 01, 2024

This show is a must-see for elementary school age kids and their adults. Everyone will be able to relate to someone in the story just like I did, and what an important message to ponder....

Review: BERNARDA! at Teatro Audaz
by Jill Ripa - September 24, 2024

What a triumph. San Antonio, you have through September 29 to see this remarkable production. Do it. This one is truly special and something you will absolutely not want to miss....

Review: RIO BRAVO at The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
by Jill Ripa - September 23, 2024

In June, we were able to have an epic date night watching the Ballet Folklorico at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. We were simply amazed by the production and how the audience responded with such joy and pride to all the color, movement, and cultural storytelling. What a joy, then, on Sa...

Review: THE FANTASTIKOS at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Jill Ripa - September 16, 2024

San Antonio's Classic Theatre presents the world premiere of its new bilingual adaptation of The Fantasticks, The Fantastikos, which they have been granted special permission from Music Theatre International to produce. It runs through September 29, and you will not want to miss the unique opportuni...

Review: JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE at The Overtime Theatre
by Jill Ripa - August 27, 2024

Judgement of the Eye at The Overtime Theatre plays through Sept. 7. Director Blake Hamman and the entire company should feel wildly proud of this riveting and polished production! San Antonio, you should head on out to The Overtime Theatre and check it out!...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at San Pedro Playhouse
by Jill Ripa - July 24, 2024

What an amazing show that you need to get out and see! Your heart will need this journey to see the great Oz just like mine did. You have until August 4th to check it out!...

Review: CLUE at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - July 02, 2024

We could all use some moments with a little silliness and laughter. And that’s exactly what you’ll get watching Clue at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre. ...

Review: THE HOUSE THAT SEX BUILT at Teatro Audaz
by Jill Ripa - June 18, 2024

Teatro Audaz lived up to its name this last weekend in its production of The House That Sex Built by Rita Anderson. Only a bold, audacious group like Teatro could take on a script like this.Read the review. ...

Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio
by Jill Ripa - June 07, 2024

This play did the most powerful thing that a play can do. It showed us a picture of the truth. The joyous, horrific, wondrous, terrifying, painful truth....

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at San Pedro Playhouse
by Jill Ripa - June 05, 2024

Overall, this show was wildly enjoyable and masterfully done! I especially appreciated that Rick Sanchez kept his vision to the classic style of the musical and gave the audience the beautiful production they expected to see. ...

Review: THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT at Magik Theatre
by Jill Ripa - May 30, 2024

The collaborative nature of so many creative artists allowed this production to showcase fun new technology that helped this story come to life in such a playful way....