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The Hidden Room Theatre’s The Duchess of Malfi
In staging John Webster’s revenge tragedy, the company strikes a delightful balance between historical authenticity and genuine emotion
Trey Gutierrez
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Alchemy Theatre’s The Waverly Gallery
This production of Kenneth Lonergan’s drama presents the human weight of disease and makes its pain tangible
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Ethos’ :Humpty
Melissa Vogt and Chad Salvata’s musical takes the childhood rhyme into adult territory, balancing lighthearted elements with macabre darkness
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Hyde Park Theatre’s Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower
Maggie Gallant relates her search for her birth parents with slow-burn storytelling that captivates with its blend of cheekiness and honesty
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Archive Theater Company’s Cyrano de Bergerac
Jennifer Rose Davis’ new staging immerses audiences in 19th-century France, taking them on an epic journey that’s equally humorous and heartfelt
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Liz Behan: One Woman at Dusk at ColdTowne
Laura de la Fuente’s solo show is a charged combination of clever writing, memorable characters, and spirited performance
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Zach Theatre’s Ann
This revival of Holland Taylor’s play replaces Ann Richards the Lone Star icon with the everyday Texan who faced challenges head-on
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That! Big! 80s! Musical! at the Hideout
This improvised take on Footloose-style musicals wasn’t exactly polished, but the cast’s catchy enthusiasm brought genuine laughs
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Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Little Mermaid
Dynamite vocals and grand visuals overcome the musical’s narrative weaknesses to satisfy audiences nostalgic for Disney’s classic
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Summer Stock Austin’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
This musical succeeds on the infectious energy of every member of its enthusiastic cast
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The Rose: Trouble in Paradise at ColdTowne Theatre
This improvised riff on The Bachelor captures the raw, trainwreck appeal of reality TV dating shows
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Austin Playhouse’s The Book of Will
Playwright Lauren Gunderson shows how the Bard’s works came to be collected in a story of devotion and loss