Review: JANE EYRE at Austin Shakespeare
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 12, 2024
Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements, this production breathes new life into the well-known narrative.
JANE EYRE Comes to Austin Shakespeare Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
Austin Shakespeare will be the first American theater company to stage a new version of Jane Eyre, recently developed by the National Theatre of Great Britain and The Bristol Old Vic Theatre. It will run Nov. 9-24 at the Long Center’s Rollins Theatre with a low-priced preview Nov. 8. Regular tickets start at $28.
Young Shakespeare Presents RICHARD III
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024
Austin Shakespeare’s teen company Young Shakespeare will present the exciting historical tragedy RICHARD III at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 to June 30, at the Curtain Theater, which is a unique outdoor replica of Shakespeare’s stage.
ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to Austin Shakespeare in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024
Austin Shakespeare, in conjunction with the University of Austin, presents Shakespeare’s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 23 to June 9, at the Curtain Theater.
Review: O. HENRY STORIES
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 18, 2024
Written by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter 1862-1910) and adapted for stage by Ann Ciccolella, Austin Shakespeare’s O. HENRY STORIES is an evening of delight, laughter, and surprise.
Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Austin Shakespeare
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 17, 2023
Austin Shakespeare presents 'An Enemy of the People' as a staged reading. With an exceptional cast that includes actors from Austin and Hollywood, the play delivers thought-provoking theatre, that touches on themes that resonate in the context of contemporary America: the moral dilemma between self-interest and the greater good.
Review: EL CID at The Rollins Theatre At The Long Center
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 14, 2023
Presented as a bilingual play, 'El Cid' captivates the audience with moments of theatrical brilliance, courtesy of the outstanding and diverse ensemble cast. They adeptly navigate the moral dilemmas surrounding honor, love, and justice, contributing to the play's overall impact.
Austin Shakespeare Reveals 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023
Austin Shakespeare will re-vision some delightful music, comedy and sweeping drama in its upcoming 23-24 season, including a musical revue, the classics El Cid and a staged reading of An Enemy of The People, an homage to a classic American storyteller with O. Henry Stories, and Shakespeare’s Richard III and Romeo and Juliet. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Review: MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at Austin Shakespeare
by Joni Lorraine - Jan 14, 2023
When you go (and you should!) keep in mind that 'MASTER HAROLD ... AND THE BOYS' is a stirring and relevant piece of theatre, even as a staged reading. Oh, that it's relevance could someday be a thing of our past.