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Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards
by Sabrina Wallace - May 14, 2026

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!

Photos: Martin Short, Andrea Martin & More Attend MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Hollywood Screening
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2026

On Wednesday, May 6, Netflix hosted a special screening of Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Take a look at photos from the event.

WOYZECK from Adult Film To Be Inaugural Production at Modern Sweater
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Brooklyn-based collective Adult Film will present WOYZECK, directed by Seth Bockley, as the premiere production at Modern Sweater, a former factory in Ridgewood, Queens, featuring Blue Man Group veteran Randall Jaynes.

Video: MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Documentary Trailer Spotlights Martin Short
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

Martin Short is taking center stage in the first trailer for Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about the Tony Award-winning performer. Watch the trailer, featuring appearances from Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, and the late, great Catherine O'Hara.

Martin Short Documentary Coming to Netflix This Spring
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

This Spring, Netflix will release a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short. Described as the 'definitive documentary' about the comedian, Marty, Life Is Short will be available to stream beginning May 12. 

Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - Dec 10, 2025

While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a striking full-circle moment in the company’s decade-long evolution into Austin’s leading inclusive theatre.

Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton and More to be Honored With Broadway Marquee Dimming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

The Broadway in Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has determined that Broadway’s lights will dim in honor of Tom Stoppard and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2025- Jamie Lloyd Talks Broadway and More
by - Sep 19, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Broadway Actor John Christopher Jones Passes Away
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway actor John Christopher Jones. Jones died on Monday, September 15 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. 

Adult Film Will Bring THE CHERRY ORCHARD to Rutgers Presbyterian Church
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

After a year-long process of ensemble exploration and rehearsals, Adult Film, in association with BKE Productions, today announced that it will present a reimagined production of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard this fall at Rutgers Presbyterian Church.

21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

Discover the winners of the 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival. See the list here and learn more about the films.

Adult Film to Present World Premiere Translation Of SEA GULL By John Christopher Jones
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024

Experience the world premiere translation of Anton Chekhov's SEA GULL by John Christopher Jones, presented by Brooklyn-based theatre company, Adult Film.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; at Theatre of Gadsden Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Deaf Austin Theatre's THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Open This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

Deaf Austin Theatre's The Last Five Years is set to open at Ground Floor Theatre this weekend! The production runs from December 2nd - 18th.

THE LION IN WINTER Comes To Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

Merry Christmas, 1183! King Henry II has just released his estranged wife Eleanor from prison so that the entire back-stabbing royal family can spend the holiday together. He's getting on in years and a succession plan needs to be mapped out. But which of their three sons will end up on the throne? The stakes are high, the knives are out, and it looks like this will be one Christmas where nobody is going to get what they want.

Pacific Symphony Announces 2022-23 Classical Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

Music Director Carl St.Clair and President John Forsyte today announced programming for Pacific Symphony’s 2022-23 season.

BAM to Present Revival Run of Christopher St. John's TOP OF THE HEAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022

Top of the Heap (1972) is a majestic melding of genre thrills, sociological rage, and psychedelic experimentation merging Blaxploitation, Afrofuturism, and European avant-garde cinema. St. John was denied a long career behind the camera, making this fascinating, deeply personal film the only opportunity to experience his extraordinary vision.

Conductor Donato Cabrera Announces 2021-2022 Concert Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2021

As Music Director of both orchestras, Cabrera's programming showcases a personalized and integrated vision, highlighting diversity and celebrating the return to live performances. California Symphony's new season furthers its promise to present innovative programming, exciting guest artists, and music by living composers, women, and composers of color including Jessie Montgomery, Marianna Martines, Katherine Balch, George Walker, and Viet Cuong.