Austin Theatre Newsroom

Tapestry Dance, established in 1989 and existing as the only full-time, professional repertory tap dance company worldwide until 2021, will honor the history and legacy of jazz tap dance at its annual festival of rhythm - The Soul 2 Sole International Tap Festival, June 19-23, 2024.

Ballet Austin will conclude the 2023/24 Season Mother’s Day weekend with one of the most memorable classical ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty.

Join Handsome Dick Manitoba, former lead singer of The Dictators, as he brings his punk rock legacy to Texas. Expect electrifying performances in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.

AKA, the dynamic vocal show group based in Lakeway, Texas, has announced an upcoming tribute concert honoring music legends Neil Sedaka and Carole King at the Hill Country Community Theatre.

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.

Julie Zaffarano’s ABOVE THE FOLD, set in 1935, is a play about three investigative reporters and a photographer who are staying in the same hotel as they cover a grand jury. The work of this particular grand jury is to determine if there is sufficient evidence to conduct a trial for the murder of singer Evelyn Hoey by her lover, Henry Huddleston Rogers III, the son of one of the richest men in the world.

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.

ZACH Theatre has revealed two of the 2024-25 Season titles. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Zilker Theatre Productions has revealed the cast for Legally Blonde the Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast for “Leading Ladies: Live in Concert,” the third in the new cabaret series: Playhouse Cabarets. Learn how how to purchase.

The City Theatre Company will present the 2024 spring production of The Comedy of Errors, a glorious, bawdy, and way-out “shake your groove thing” theatre event you do not want to miss. Guest director Beau Pual leads the production with show dates May 3 - 19 at Genesis Creative Collective.

Texas Theatre and Dance will present Reimagined Shakespearean Classic in Bilingual ROMEO Y JULIET, Apr. 10-21

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM A NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.

Texas State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present Urinetown April 16-21 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.

The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.

Ground Floor Theatre has announced casting for Lynn Nottage’s critically acclaimed comedy Clyde’s directed by Lacey Cannon Gonzales and Carl Gonzales.

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!

Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF will present a May 2024 screening of A BIG GAY HAIRY HIT! WHERE THE BEARS ARE: THE DOCUMENTARY by Eduardo Aquino. Learn more about the film and see how to purchase tickets.

Texas Theatre and Dance presents Reimagined Shakespearean Classic in Bilingual ROMEO Y JULIET, Apr. 10-21

Deaf Austin Theatre stages TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, a heartwarming play that explores love, loss, and the human connection.

I recently had a fascinating conversation with Abby Z, director and choreographer of RADIOACTIVE PRACTICE, about her work with the New Utility and this unique show opening Friday as part of the Fusebox Festival here in Austin.

What did our critic think of PRELUDE TO A KISS at The Bastrop Opera House? PRELUDE TO A KISS is the story of Peter and Rita, a couple who meet at a party at one of Rita’s neighbors and later, fall in love. Although there are some personal differences, they decide to get married after a few weeks.

Broadway in Austin has added the iconic musical ANNIE to its 24-25 season lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience Heather Kravas's unique performance in OVERLY MERRY at The Chocolate Factory Theater. This innovative show promises to captivate audiences with its creative approach to theater.

Texas Theatre and Dance presents Genre-Bending New Choreography in POINTS OF INTERSECTION, Apr. 4-7