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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
Shanon Weaver
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Doctuh Mistuh’s Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical
This send-up of the 1978 blue movie serves up the cheese and camp for a load of giddy fun
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Austin Playhouse’s The Philadelphia Story
Don Toner’s direction and a top-drawer cast make for a riotous evening in this version of Philip Barry’s crisp comedy
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Different Stages’ Dracula
Despite atmospheric design work and some strong acting, the production never quite realizes the sensuality and lyrical ferocity in Steven Dietz’s script
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Austin Shakespeare’s A Streetcar Named Desire
This thoughtful take on Tennessee Williams’ classic subtly pits the Old South against the New North
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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
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Capital T Theatre’s The Dumb Waiter
In this simple, elegant staging of the Harold Pinter classic, it’s what isn’t said that matters
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Austin Playhouse’s The Norwegians
Playwright C. Denby Swanson and director Lara Toner Haddock serve some well-made absurdism in this dark comedy featuring Minnesota’s nicest hit men
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The Diary of Anne Frank
Every element of this UT Department of Theatre & Dance production demands attention and respect
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Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
Anne Washburn’s inventive play shows how, after the apocalypse, we still cling to Springfield
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Austin Playhouse’s The Real Thing
Tom Stoppard’s play receives a remarkable revival with a seasoned cast
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Veronica’s Room
Hang on for the second act of this Oh Dragon Theatre thriller – then hang on!