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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


DETAILS SUMMARY In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – ...

Falsettos
Falsettos
12/5 - 12/21/2024


Falsettos explores the complexity of love, family, and identity with humor and heart. Set against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s New York, the story ...

Holiday Heroes
Holiday Heroes
12/7 - 12/21/2024


  December 7 - 21, 2024 | Saturdays at 11am By overwhelming demand, the beloved, ORIGINAL Holiday Heroes, is back, with even more festive fun ...

Stargaze Theater Festival
12/12 - 12/21/2024


The Stargaze Theater Festival returns to Austin, showcasing five original short plays by local playwrights at the Dougherty Arts Center from December 12 to December ...


Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, is a comedic adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic tale. Featuring actors Aaron D. Alexander ...

Bastrop's Rockin' Holiday Revue


“Bastrop’s Rockin’ Holiday Revue” is set to be the highlight of the holiday season in town. Imagine this: the historic Bastrop Opera House main stage ...

Bastrop’s Rockin’ Holiday Revue


Bastrop’s Rockin’ Holiday Revue Directed by:  Aline Forastieri & Lisa Holcomb “Bastrop’s Rockin’ Holiday Revue” is set to be the highlight of the holiday season ...

RECKLESS
RECKLESS
12/6 - 12/22/2024


The Craig Lucas holiday comedy has been called the modern Christmas fable of our time. It's Christmas Eve, and Rachel Fitzsimmons' euphoric existence is shattered ...

Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Radiocast


Penfold Theatre Company presents the 1988 film Die Hard, reimagined as an irreverent, Prairie Home Companion-style radio Christmas special performed live onstage. The show brings together a ...

Ballet Austin's 62nd Annual Production of The Nutcracker


Step into a world of holiday magic with Ballet Austin’s 62nd Annual Production of The Nutcracker, Dec. 6-23 at The Long Center for Performing Arts.  ...

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
12/13 - 12/28/2024


Penfold Theatre Company presents It’s a Wonderful Life, a full-scale, live production of the beloved holiday classic. Adapted from the film by Penfold co-founder Nathan ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/20 - 12/29/2024


Back by popular demand for the tenth year running , Austin’s ultimate holiday tradition is here! Experience a musical journey through Dickens’ timeless tale, reimagined ...

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery


  The game’s afoot! Austin Playhouse is delighted to once again present a famous Sherlockian tale, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. This inventive ...

Come from Away
Come from Away
1/4 - 1/5/2025


Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of ...

Come From Away (Non-Equity)


Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of ...

THE BOOK OF MORMON
1/7 - 1/12/2025


THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to the Hobby Center for a limited engagement from January 7 to January 12, 2025. Created by Trey Parker, Robert ...


Over the Moon: Broadway Reimagined features Teresa Zimmerman in a unique presentation that brings fresh perspectives to beloved Broadway classics. The show runs for two ...

Clue
Clue
1/14 - 1/19/2025


A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll ...

& Juliet
1/21 - 1/26/2025


Set to run from January 21 to 26, 2025, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, & Juliet is a contemporary musical that reimagines ...


Adrienne Warren will take the stage for a special concert at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on February 1, 2025. Known for her ...

Shakespeare In Love
Shakespeare In Love
1/24 - 2/2/2025


Shakespeare In Love Directed by:  Gretchen Westbrook Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare’s creative process – ...

LES MISÉRABLES
2/4 - 2/9/2025


Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES returns to Austin's Bass Concert Hall from February 4 to 9, 2025. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, the musical ...

Orígenes
2/9


Orígenes is a unique performance that promises an engaging blend of narrative and artistry, highlighting themes of identity and cultural heritage. Set to take place ...

Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
2/4 - 2/9/2025


An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young ...

She Was Here
1/17 - 2/9/2025


She Was Here is a world premiere play by Raul Garza, exploring the untold stories of Latinas who have shaped the culture of central Austin. ...

She Was Here
She Was Here
1/17 - 2/9/2025


She Was Here is a new play that reflects inherited joys, losses, and longings. Inspired by conversations with Austin Latina elders, the play spans multiple ...


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Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at McCullough Theatre


by Joni Lorraine - December 16, 2024

Need a break from the deluge of holiday performance fare? Ready for something bold and spicy and adult-y? Need a new take on a classic, timeless comedy that goes in a perfectly campy direction? Done with innumerable versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, ELF, NUTCRACKER, IT’S A ...

Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall


by Sabrina Wallace - December 12, 2024

Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences....

Review: RECKLESS at City Theatre Austin


by Sabrina Wallace - December 12, 2024

City Theatre’s Reckless explores absurdity and loss but falters with sluggish pacing and a script full of gaps. Stellar performances by Eric Kessler and Tracy Hurd shine, yet the dark humor doesn’t fully connect on a cold winter night....

Review: FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - December 12, 2024

GroundFloor’s production of Falsettos masterfully walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, presenting William Finn and James Lapine’s poignant musical with a bold, albeit occasionally polarizing, emphasis on its absurd humor....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - December 03, 2024

ZACH’s A Christmas Carol is a joyful celebration of the classic tale of redemption, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday season alongside the entire family. #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld...

Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED: A MISS MARPLE MYSTERY at Different Stages


by Sabrina Wallace - November 29, 2024

Settling into the cozy intimacy of The Vortex, Different Stages' A Murder is Announced: A Miss Marple Mystery offers an evening brimming with suspense, charm, and delightful surprises. Perfect show for a chilly evening in the ATX!...

Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University


by Sabrina Wallace - November 27, 2024

Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit....

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Austin Playhouse


by Sabrina Wallace - November 26, 2024

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, now delighting audiences at Austin Playhouse, is a theatrical romp that blends the logic of a classic whodunnit with the absurdity of over-the-top comedy. It is a good laugh!...

Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin


by Sabrina Wallace - November 19, 2024

At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Wimberley Players


by Sabrina Wallace - November 18, 2024

Valentine Davies' 'Miracle on 34th Street' has charmed audiences since its debut as a 1947 film. The Wimberley Players production captures the nostalgia of the era providing a heartfelt exploration of themes that resonate deeply, even today....



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