Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

San Antonio Youth Take The Stage In Broadway-Inspired Camp
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

This summer, the stage is set for creativity, connection, and community as youth across San Antonio are invited to participate in a range of engaging theatre and performance-based summer camps.

Agarita Performances, Loft Art Exhibition and Humble Hall Visits Come To Agarita This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

Agarita concludes its 2024-2025 season with a series of free events celebrating the transformative power of music, artistic collaboration, and cultural engagement.

Agarita to Celebrate 2025 with 7 Community Concerts, 3 Humble Hall Concerts & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

Agarita is celebrating the new year with an exciting lineup of concerts planned for 2025, including seven large-scale community concerts, and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Announced At San Antonio Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

San Antonio Broadway Theatre announced the cast for SCHOOL OF ROCK, featuring Tanner Berry as Dewey Finn and Alexis Semevolos-Velzquez as Rosalie. Performances run January 17-19, 2025.

The Majestic Empire Foundation and San Antonio Broadway Theatre to Launch New Partnership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

The Majestic Empire Foundation and San Antonio Broadway Theatre announced a partnership to bring professional-quality youth theatre productions to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Learn ore!

Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2024

Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl release for Marc Maron’s acclaimed HBO stand-up special, From Bleak to Dark. Available for pre-order and set to debut on July 26th, the legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster’s fifth stand-up special (and first for HBO), which premiered on HBO and is now streaming on MAX, found Maron getting more personal than ever.

Magik Theatre to Present DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Magik Theatre's popular production of DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL returns to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre this summer, offering families another chance to enjoy this zany show. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Joci Awards Set For This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The Joci Awards features 35 students from 21 different high schools who have been selected to compete in categories: Best Vocal Performance, Best Dance Performance, Best Acting Performance, Best Lead Actress in a Musical, and Best Lead Actor in a Musical to be awarded between $3,000 to $16,000 each to pursue higher education.

Majestic And Empire Theatres Unveil Festive December Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

This holiday season, the Majestic and Empire Theatres in San Antonio are hosting a winter wonderland of entertainment as part of Holidays on Houston Street. Don't miss out on the festive December lineup!

Bruce Hornsby Releases 25th Anniversary Edition of SPIRIT TRAIL Via Zappo Productions/Thirty Tigers
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 28, 2023

Legendary musician Bruce Hornsby has released the 25th Anniversary Edition of his iconic double album, Spirit Trail. The 25th Anniversary Edition is available digitally and in two physical formats, a 3-CD set and a 3-LP set.

Bruce Hornsby Shares Three More Unreleased Tracks From Forthcoming 25th Anniversary Edition Of 'SPIRIT TRAIL'
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2023

Bruce Hornsby shares three more unreleased tracks from the forthcoming 25th anniversary edition of 'SPIRIT TRAIL.' Get a sneak peek at these exclusive tracks now! You can hear a 2023 remaster of “Line in the Dust,” the newly-discovered and previously unreleased song, “Evening Sun” and a live version of “Shadow Hand.”

Margaret Cho Extends LIVE & LIVID Tour Through The End Of 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023

Margaret Cho continues to be the must-see comedian with her recent inclusion in VOGUE Magazine's “9 best female comedians of all-time' alongside other comedic icons Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner and Wanda Sykes. 

John Petrucci Announces More Dates To Solo Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022

The shows in Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th) were announced last month, and fans demanded more performances after learning that the tour would feature former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and legendary bassist Dave LaRue all on the same stage.

NALAC Programs Team Welcomes Mari Hernandez & Alyssa Pineda
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures announces the hiring of Mari Hernandez as the organization's new Program Manager, Leadership Institutes & Convenings, and Alyssa Pineda as the new Program Associate. In collaboration, Mari and Alyssa's work will bolster leadership development, grow networks and partnerships, and provide financial resources for those front-line artists and organizations involved in effecting change through arts and culture. 

The Show Must Go On! Annual Performing Arts Scholarship Competition Goes Virtual
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020

Dedicated to the development of performing arts through education and scholarships, Las Casas Foundation has announced its annual scholarship program historically held at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre will culminate in an online variety show on Sunday, May 17, 6:00 PM CST.

HEATHER LAND: I AIN'T DOIN IT is Heading to Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020

Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm and will perform in San Antonio, TX at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. Mary's St.) on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 21, at 10:00 AM.

HA FESTIVAL Celebrating the Art of Comedy is Coming to San Antonio for Three Days in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

WarnerMedia Entertainment and New Cadence Productions brings the HA Festival celebrating The Art of Comedy for three days, February 21-23, 2020, to San Antonio, Texas. A variety of live shows, culminating with a 'Best of Fest' TV special, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, will be held in iconic venues in the scenic Riverwalk area of San Antonio, including the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.). Tickets to the festival are on sale now.

ABBAFAB - The Premier Abba Experience is Coming to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring sensational talents of talented and loved artist and musicians! The multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen plus countless others and performs at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St) in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, February 1, 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday December 20 at 10:00 AM.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Will Play Empire Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched in December 2018 and has been playing several multi-week engagements, hip-hopping around the country. We're bringing the laughter to San Antonio, TX for performances at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) January 14 - 26, 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday December 6th 10:00 AM.

2019-2020 Magik At The Empire Series On Sale At Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019

The Magik Theatre will present two blockbuster productions at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in the 2019-2020 season. A Charlie Brown Christmas will return for its fifth annual production, December 12 a?" 15, 2019, followed by the San Antonio premier of Ella Enchanted: The Musical, June 25 a?" July 5, 2020. Tickets are on sale now.