The Government Inspector at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

The St. Edward's University Theatre Department delivers Gogol's Russian satire with gigagags at top speed

"...to the laughable state of politics today. The Government InspectorMary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University, 3001 S...."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Personnel Department: New Hires at Conspirare and the Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Personnel changes at local arts organizations continue, with the arrivals of a new executive director at Conspirare and a new business manager at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...notable arrivals have taken place at Conspirare and the Mary Moody Northen Theatre. The Grammy-nominated company of voices has..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

This moving, transformative show gives its autistic hero a deep and engaging humanity

"...The Mary Moody Northen Theatre, where St. Edward's University is currently..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Three Musketeers

A contemporary script, powerful acting, and fantastic swordplay combine to create a heroic journey that's fun and easy to get lost in

"...The Mary Moody Northen Theatre's latest production tells the familiar tale..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Men on Boats

With a diverse cast of women playing white men exploring the Grand Canyon, this show recasts history to show guys who just don't get it

"...the Rude Mechs captaining Backhaus' time-warping, identity-flipped script at Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the production dishes up that folly..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Spring Awakening

In this production at St. Edward's University, the use of movement adds emphasis to the musical's sex-positive moral

"...Audiences have never seen foreplay like this. In Mary Moody Northen Theatre's production of the Tony Award-winning musical..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Review by Lilli Hime

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Violet

In this moving production, a young woman learns the nature of true beauty and true love

"...Ugliest Pilgrim," Violet is a grand undertaking for the theatre department at St. Edward's University, and with director Nick..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's ANON(ymous)

At St. Edward's, this reworking of Homer's Odyssey gives names to the nameless in today's immigrant crisis

"...under the direction of Michelle Polgar, the St. Ed's theatre department does Iizuka's script all the justice it deserves...."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

This gangster spectacle based on Hitler's rise feels more than timely in the current election year

"...running below the surface of this production from the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University. There's no..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's She Loves Me

This production at St. Edward's University knows just how to bring forth this modest musical's many charms

"...McNutt, relentlessly chipper) pedals his beloved bike onto the Mary Moody Northen Theatre stage and the clerks arrive at..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #9: Mary Moody Northern Theatre's bobrauschenbergamerica

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...bobrauschenbergamerica Mary Moody Northen Theatre, through Sept. 27 Running time: 1..."

May 18, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2016

Works that struck a nerve with the political state of our city and our nation stood out in this year's outstanding theatre productions

"...tensions made America's political landscape a battleground, no local theatre artist took to the front lines as often or..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...were to die for. 2) Refugia (UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Reasons (+3) I Stayed in Love With Theatre in 2014

Valentines to theatre and comedic craft played a large part in making 2014 a memorable year in theatre

"...1) THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART (National Theatre of Scotland/Texas Performing Arts) On a Bass Concert Hall..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 9 Theatre Productions of 2009 That Did Ascend the Brightest Heaven of Invention

A year of failed romances, Greek myths, and more that were staged so ingeniously

"...1) 'BOBRAUSCHENBERGAMERICA' (MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE) Modern art's master of collage celebrated..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatre Performances of 2015

The Austin stage actors who gave the most impressive performances in 2015 just made it look so damned easy

"...Odysseus Rex in Year Of The Rooster (Capital T Theatre) Liebrecht killed as the drug-addled fighting cock. Also he..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2017

From monsters to mountains, wolves to wild horses, the year came alive with figures boldly created onstage

"...1) LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (National Theatre of Scotland/Texas Performing Arts)/THR3E ZISTERS (Salvage Vanguard Theater) In..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...getting that razzle-dazzle rush that stage musicals provide. The theatre scene is bustling with Broadway-brand beltin' and steppin', with..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"..."The Farmboys" in Austin Musical Theatre's Gypsy. photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced nominations for their fifth annual..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Theatre: Classic Comeback

Throughout November, Austinites have the chance to see four plays that have stood the test of time: 'Hamlet,' 'Macbeth,' 'The Way of the World,' and 'The Playboy of the Western World'

"...reasons for producing the classics. The UT Department of Theatre and Dance is producing Shakespeare's Macbeth, but not necessarily..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Saturday 13, Vortex Theatre..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Cabaret Theatre

For its ninth season, the cabaret company moves into a new home at the Long Center

"...In its eight seasons, Austin Cabaret Theatre has bunked down in more spots than a UT..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Cabaret Theatre

To break in its new home in the Mansion at Judges' Hill, Austin Cabaret Theatre has booked a class act of the musical theatre: Lee Roy Reams

"...Scottish Rite Theatre. Mary Moody Northen Theatre. The Driskill Hotel. Chez Zee...."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Memorable Theatre I Chanced to See in 2003 -- A SemiHierarchical List

"...1) The Flaming Idiots (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) The single most entertaining group of performers I've..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Mother Courage

Melba Martinez's legacy at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...from her 11-year tenure as artistic director of the Mary Moody Northen Theatre. Tackling epic works like the nine-hour..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Capital T Theatre had a reason to crow at the Austin Critics..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Spring Awakening a Bold Statement at St. Ed's

Themes of abstinence and teen sex rail against Catholic values

"...With shows like Cabaret in its back pocket, Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University is no..."

April 3, 2019 Arts Post by Lilli Hime

To Kill a Mockingbird at St. Edward's University

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre staging of Harper Lee's novel is a shining example of a classic tale told well

"...just needs to be told well. And at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre, it is told very well. It..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

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