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Zilker Summer Musical

No matter how brilliant the script or talented the cast, the thought of watching theatre outdoors in the Texas summer – especially with hot, grouchy children – can seem daunting. Fortunately, the perfect foil for triple-digit weather is just across the parking lot – chill your chilluns’ cores in the icy waters of Barton Springs, then warm their souls with great song and dance from Broadway's most tuneful shows. It’s been an Austin tradition for 52 years now, and with family-friendly fare such as Annie, The Music Man, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast, there's a good chance your kids will be bringing their kids another 20 summers from now.

Zilker Theatre Productions
2201 Barton Springs Rd., 512/479-9491