Austin Theatre Newsroom

Sondheim’s Company, a landmark musical theatre for its structural innovation and unflinching gaze into adult relationships, gets a dazzling new revival in Austin. It showcases the depth of talent we host in this city. And as we can’t take the subway there, RUN, don’t walk, to the Dell Performing Arts Center. It is so much fun!

RANKED, A New Musical will be presented on March 29 at 2 p.m. in Live Oak Hall as part of the musical theatre program's Musical Development Laboratory.

ZACH Theatre has revealed two of the 2025-26 Season titles in addition to the return of Austin’s hottest holiday tradition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Stage Austin presents the hysterical Christopher Durang comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE from March 21st through April 8th at Sterling Stage Austin.

In an in-depth interview, Roustabout Theatre Company co-founders Seth David Mitchell and Adam Roberts discuss their vision for the company, their appreciation for Austin's artistic talent, and their upcoming debut production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

Austin Playhouse has announced the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of the deliciously funny and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham by James ljames.

From March 28 to April 19, Georgetown Palace Theatre presents on their Springer Stage A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, sponsored by Joanne and Bill Harrah and the Assistance League, as part of their 2025 season.

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Tony-nominated musical Waitress, with a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Learn more!

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the world premiere of I Wanna Be a F*cking Princess written by local playwright Jenny Connell Davis. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

City Theatre Austin Season 2025 brings the Austin premiere play, THE COVER OF LIFE to the stage. The show enters its final two weeks, March 27 – April 6. Check out photos from the show.

Award-winning theater company Glass Half Full Theatre has unveiled the remainder of programming for 2025, in addition to its previously set run of La Maleta de Maebelle (Maebelle’s Suitcase). Learn more!

Tickets for The Heller Awards for Young Artists will go on sale Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00PM. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend here!

Impact Arts has revealed the Summer Stock Austin 2025 lineup for the 21st Season. The 2025 Season will feature the family musical Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Austin at Bass Concert Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Today I am thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Makoto Matsuda. Makoto is not only a giant in the anime genre but a producer with Appare Co., Ltd, the company responsible for bringing the first 2.5D musical to our continent. I’ve never seen this new type of theatre and I’m very curious about what PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON: THE SUPER LIVE TOUR has in store for us on Saturday, March 15th at Bass Concert Hall.

From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.

City Theatre Austin will continue the 2025 spring theatre season with R.T. Robinson's deeply moving play The Cover of Life. Check here for more details.

Austin Shakespeare will present a staged reading of Tom Stoppard’s award-winning play LEOPOLDSTADT. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre (MMNT) at St. Edward's University will present the regional premiere of Walden (remix) by KJ Sanchez, playing from April 3 - 13, 2025.

What did our critic think of LOCKSLEY: A TALE OF ROBIN HOOD at The Chambers Theatre?

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW

Ahead of its North American Tour, SXSW® Conference and Festivals will host a panel discussion about Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, which will be the first conference of this year’s event.

Fair warning: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW isn't your typical night at the theatre. The play starts out looking like a normal family comedy but quickly turns into something else entirely. Imagine sitting down for what seems like a standard TV sitcom about a Black family, and then suddenly everything you thought you knew gets turned upside down. It's funny, shocking, and confronting.

Texas Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 Broadway in Austin Season will include Tony Award–winning Best Musicals, five Austin premieres and the return of fan favorites. Learn more about the full season here!

Tick, Tick... Boom! at TexArts is a thrilling ride with great comedic timing, sharp choreography, NYC ‘90s vibes, & a killer live band. Loved the Latin rep!#ATXTheatre #BWW