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Review: PARADE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 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.
MAMMA MIA Returns To Austin In April; Tickets On Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Texas Performing Arts will present the international hit musical MAMMA MIA! as part of the Broadway in Austin season at Bass Concert Hall. The production brings the beloved ABBA score and Catherine Johnson’s book back to audiences in a new touring edition.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Georgetown Palace Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Zach Theater To Add Adult Acting Classes
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Zach Theater will present the return of Zach Adult Acting Classes to be offered at Zach Theater’s main campus and Zach North. The twelve-week semesters will be weekdays Monday through Thursday from 6-9pm.
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - December 08, 2025
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination. In the Pony Shed, a small outbuilding that seats roughly twenty audience members, the regional premiere of Morgan McKenzie Kauffman’s DORA’S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE unfolded like a dream itself; unusual, tender, and full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Giant Lantern Serpent Puppet 'Casssandra' to Appear at Pease Park for 1-Night-Only Sunset Encounter
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre announced a rare public appearance of Casssandra, a 26-foot flying lantern serpent and giant illuminated puppet, who will visit Pease Park at sundown on December 6, 2025.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - December 04, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.
Feature: Ground Floor Theatre Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
by Joni Lorraine - December 02, 2025
For ten years, Ground Floor Theatre has been one of Austin’s most intentional and boldly inclusive arts organizations, committed to producing theatre for everyone by centering stories and artists from underrepresented communities.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Interview: Cameron Monroe Thomas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour
by Sabrina Wallace - December 01, 2025
Stepping into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a Texas State rising star who’s bringing a fierce heart, fresh confidence, and pure joy to Babette. Touring life, Disney magic, and a whole lot of hard earned grit meet in one fabulous performance. Catch her on the road and let the spell take hold.
Georgetown Palace Theatre to Present DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will pen Dashing Through the Snow on the Playhouse stage. Another comedy from Jones Hope Wooten, Dashing Through the Snow, kicks off the holiday season in the Playhouse.
Review: DORA'S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE at The VORTEX Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - November 25, 2025
From November 13–23, The VORTEX offered a rare kind of theatrical experience: intimate, sensory-rich, and brimming with imagination. In the Pony Shed, a small outbuilding that seats roughly twenty audience members, the regional premiere of Morgan McKenzie Kauffman’s DORA’S GENTLY USED DREAMS STORE unfolded like a dream itself; unusual, tender, and full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at TexArts
by Sabrina Wallace - November 25, 2025
TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes, and pure holiday joy. A cozy, nostalgic treat for the season.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
by Sabrina Wallace - November 25, 2025
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family.
Penfold Theatre Company Unveils Updated Cast and Creatives for A TUNA CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Penfold Theatre Company has revealed updated cast and creatives for the comedy, A Tuna Christmas written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard.
Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street Players
by Sabrina Wallace - November 24, 2025
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.
Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - November 24, 2025
Peril in the Alps is a sharp, stylish blast of comic-mystery mayhem. Dietz toys with Christie’s legacy while the cast shapeshifts through suspects with fearless precision. Smart, funny, and colder than a stolen alibi. #ATXTheatre #BWW
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes To Austin In March 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical THE GREAT GATSBY will arrive in Austin for a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall from March 10–15, 2026. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin.
Review: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Different Stages
by Victoria Schwarz - November 17, 2025
From November 14 - December 6, Different Stages offers an evening of classic mystery and refined theatrical craft in poresnting Mark Shanahan’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at The VORTEX Theatre in Austin.
Review: CHRISTMAS BELLES at The Wimberley Playhouse
by Victoria Schwarz - November 16, 2025
From November 24 to December 7, The Wimberley Players present Jones Hope Wooten’s CHRISTMAS BELLES at The Wimberley Playhouse as part of their 2025 season.
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at City Theatre Austin
by Victoria Schwarz - November 16, 2025
From October 17-26, City Theatre Austin presents Jon Robin Baitz’s OTHER DESERT CITIES from November 7-23 as part of their 20th season.
Different Stages's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Runs Through December 6
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Different Stages opens its season with Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage by Mark Shanahan, with Performances at The Vortex Thursdays through Sundays until December 6.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS is Coming to City Theatre Austin
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
This December, keep your 2025 holiday season going strong with lots of fa – la – la – laughter as City Theatre Austin brings you the hit southern comedy A Tuna Christmas.

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White Christmas in Austin White Christmas
TexARTS (11/21 - 12/21) Tracker
SIX in Austin SIX
Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas in Austin (1/20 - 1/25)
A Christmas Carol in Austin A Christmas Carol
Zach Theater (11/19 - 1/3)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Austin The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Bastrop Opera House (2/6 - 2/22)
A Charlie Brown Christmas in Austin A Charlie Brown Christmas
Zach Theater (11/7 - 12/28)
The Nutcracker in Austin The Nutcracker
The Long Center for Performing Arts (12/5 - 12/23)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Austin Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Bass Concert Hall (2/20 - 2/22)
 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar’s 50th season this Dec. 13-21 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin Armadillo Christmas Bazaar’s 50th season this Dec. 13-21 at the Palmer Events Center
Palmer Events Center (12/13 - 12/21)
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