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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 ...

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 – ...

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
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 ...

The River Bride
The River Bride
2/27 - 3/7/2025


Sisters entangled in the catch of love! Once upon a time, in a secluded Brazilian village, days before a young woman's wedding, a wedding her ...

Everybody
Everybody
4/1 - 4/6/2025


“Everybody,” is Jacobs-Jenkins' adaptation of the 15th century morality play, “Everyman,” and follows an archetypal person as they wrestle with Death who has recently called upon ...

Lend Me A Tenor
Lend Me A Tenor
3/28 - 4/6/2025


Lend Me A Tenor Directed by:  AJ Fuex Winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is set in ...

Peter and The Starcatcher
Peter and The Starcatcher
8/1 - 8/10/2025


Peter and The Starcatcher Directed by:  Jacob Layton Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be ...



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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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Guys & Dolls in Austin Guys & Dolls
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Fiddler on the Roof in Austin Fiddler on the Roof
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Texas State University (2/4 - 2/9)
The River Bride in Austin The River Bride
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