Women Who Steal
Austin Playhouse's revival takes this female comedy beyond Thelma-and-Louise territory
Iris Brooks
13 entries
Arts, Sept. 7, 2007
Babble For Your Soul
Babble for Your Soul is a rare opportunity to see live theatre with very minimal commitment and the pleasure of being entertained, engaged, perhaps edified
Arts, Aug. 31, 2007
One Flea Spare
Gobotrick Theatre Company's One Flea Spare is a worthwhile production of a play that's smart and crafted with a rare dexterity and elegance
Arts, Aug. 24, 2007
The King and I
Allison Orr's choreographic tribute to Elvis Presley, The King and I, is perceptive, inventive, and surprisingly engaging
Arts, Aug. 17, 2007
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The young musical thespians of Summerstock Austin's Thoroughly Modern Millie are determined to entertain you, and they succeed impeccably
Arts, July 27, 2007
The Constant Wife
Different Stages has put together a production of Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife, which makes for an elegant, enjoyable, urbane evening of theatre
Arts, July 6, 2007
The Threepenny Opera
The Threepenny Opera, the deliciously caustic musical by Brecht and Weill, has been reinterpreted by Austin Playhouse, with unfortunate results, as a kind of broad slapstick
Arts, June 29, 2007
Ruddigore, or The Witches Curse
With Ruddigore, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin has provided a welcome opportunity to experience one of the less seen works of the G&S canon performed with aplomb
Arts, June 15, 2007
Songs for a New World
For fans of the contemporary musical, City Theatre
Company's production of the Jason Robert Brown revue
Songs for a New World is a welcome opportunity
for fresh, engaging entertainment
Arts, May 25, 2007
Moonlight and Magnolias
With its quick tempo, rapid-fire jokes, and backstage look at Gone With the Wind, Austin Playhouse's Moonlight and Magnolias is accessible, short, and extremely entertaining theatre
Arts, May 4, 2007
Plump Jack
The cast of the UT opera theatre production of Plump Jack performs admirably, but the score and direction make the glorious rogue Falstaff just a drunken fat crook
Arts, April 27, 2007
Ah, Wilderness!
Ah, Wilderness!, Eugene O'Neill's only comedy, is given a lavish treatment at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre, resulting in a dream production full of bright, endearing charm
Arts, April 19, 2007
Lettice and Lovage
Different Stages' Lettice and Lovage is a treat for Peter Shaffer's excruciatingly witty script and the easy rapport between the two lead actresses
Arts, April 13, 2007
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