Review: SUNNY DAYS at The VORTEX Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - September 13, 2024
The VORTEX Theatre, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Save Our Springs Alliance, Six Square-Austin’s Black Cultural District, the City of Austin Economic Development Department, and the Texas Commission on the Arts, presents the world premier of Reina Hardy’s SUNNY DAYS on their...
Review: BAR(D) at Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project
by Sabrina Wallace - September 09, 2024
For Shakespeare enthusiasts seeking a fresh and original take on his works, the Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project delivers unique experiences that make classic literature accessible without feeling overwhelming. I eagerly anticipate the company’s next unconventional interpretation of Shakespeare’s ...
Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Austin Rainbow Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - September 09, 2024
ART’s production of 'The Normal Heart' delivers the play’s message and invites audiences to consider our role in the ongoing fight for justice and compassion. Kramer’s timeless work remains a vital and moving testament to the enduring power of activism, community, and the importance of solidarity in...
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Cold Frame Collective
by Sabrina Wallace - September 09, 2024
Cyrano de Bergerac is a monumental play, often challenging for theatrical companies to execute effectively. Cold Frame Collective honors the work of Edmund Rostand with Kathleen Fletcher's riveting performance and a production approach focused on the rich text of the play! A captivating classic wort...
Review: CALENDAR GIRLS at City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - September 02, 2024
City Theatre’s production of Calendar Girls was outrageously funny. The outstanding cast bared it all with wit, sarcasm, and a lot of heart. While the show has closed, do not to miss the upcoming staging of Into the Woods starting September 13th, 2024. #austintheatre #broadwayworld...
Review: PASS OVER at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - August 20, 2024
Playwright Antoinette Nwandu wrote PASS OVER as a response to the ongoing racial violence and systemic oppression experienced by Black people in the United States. The play was heavily influenced by the numerous incidents of police brutality and the killing of unarmed Black men, which have been wide...
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Summer Stock Austin
by Joni Lorraine - August 07, 2024
It’s Summer! It’s HOT! It’s that usual time of the year when, in other parts of the country, people are enjoying walks on the beach or picnicking. Here in Texas, it’s too hot even for that, so do what any sane person would do and go see a play in a freezing cold theatre! Impact Arts has just the cur...
Review: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at The City Theatre Austin
by Sabrina Wallace - July 31, 2024
City Theatre’s rendition of 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' is a compelling and masterfully executed production. It is a must-see for anyone interested in American theatre and the timeless themes of family, memory, and forgiveness. Through its stellar performances and thoughtful direction, it honors...