Home Events Arts Theatre
All Events Visual Arts Theatre Comedy Books Dance Classical Music also: Arts News
-
Arts
Theatre
The Jigglewatts: Violet Crown Follies
Here's another dazzling burlesque show from those scintillating ecdysiasts, with live music from Mr. Lewis and the Funeral 5.Thu., Jan. 18, 8pm. $15-120.
OPENING
-
Arts
Theatre
The Giver
"When eleven-year-old Jonas is selected as his society's next Receiver of Memory, it becomes his duty to relive distant moments from his community's past," in Lois Lowry's sci-fi novel. And here Tilt Performance Group presents the Eric Coble stage adaptation of the tale, directed by Adam Roberts.Jan. 26-28; Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $10-15.
CLOSING
-
Arts
Theatre
BedPost Confessions: Integration
Stories told here explore themes of sexuality, gender identity, dating, marriage, masturbation, break-ups, health, and more, and the performers can be funny, informative, fictional, thoughtful, embarrassing, raunchy, heart-warming, political, or completely personal. And this month features Micah Rodriguez, Adam Sultan, Holly Lorka, and Robert Pelton Arjet, emceed by Mia Martina and Sadie Smythe. Bonus: music by DJ Chorizo Funk and giveaways from Adult Video Megaplex and Package Menswear. Note: Interpreted for the deaf by SOULumination.Jan. 17-18. Wed.-Thu., 8pm. $12-20.
ONGOING
-
Arts
Theatre
FronteraFest 2018: The Short Fringe
What's on the schedule this final week? Brilliant monologues? Comedy improv? Cabaret singers? Avant-garde dance? Bizarre performance art? Multimedia? The 25th annual FronteraFest's "Best of the Fest" gathers the diverse goodness of this year's crop and forms it into the tastiest schedule of short theatre 2018 is likely to see. Check the website for details!Through Feb. 17. Tue.-Sat., 8pm. $18. -
Arts
Theatre
The Immigrant
Mark Harelik's heartwarming drama is based on the true story of a young Russian-Jewish couple who entered America through the port of Galveston, seeking refuge in the tiny town of Hamilton, Texas, in 1909. Starring Huck Huckaby, Cyndi Williams, Joseph Garlock, and Estrella Gonzales. Directed by Don Toner for Austin Playhouse. And here's what our reviewer thought of the show.Through Jan. 28. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $16-36. -
Arts
Theatre
The Way She Spoke: A Docu-Mythologia
This is Isaac Gomez's acclaimed drama about the survivors and ghosts, the women and men who have witnessed the murder and brutalization of thousands of women every year in Juarez, Mexico. Here starring Karen Rodriguez and directed by Rudy Ramirez for the Vortex Repertory Company. And here Rosalind Faires reports on the origin of the show.Through Jan. 20. Thu.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Sun., 8pm. $15-35. -
Arts
Theatre
Uncle Vanya
The tragicomic classic by Anton Chekhov is presented by City Theatre in a newly adapted interpretation written and staged by Rod Mechem.Through Feb. 4. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-25. -
Arts
Theatre
When We Are Married
"The Helliwells, the Parkers, and the Soppitts are highly respected pillars of their community … but not for much longer. Married on the same day in the same chapel, they gather to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The celebrations are short-lived when they discover the vicar wasn’t licensed and they're not actually married, that they've been living in sin for 25 years."J.B. Priestley’s comedy is directed by Norman Blumensaadt for Different Stages.Through Feb. 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-30.Black Box Theatre, 901 Trinity
Auditions
-
Arts
Theatre
Auditions: Yankee Tavern
In this new Steven Dietz drama, a young couple find themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Norman Blumensaadt will direct the show for Different Stages this spring. Right now they're casting men (ages 25-70) and women (ages 25-35). See website for appointment and more information.Jan. 22-23. Mon.-Tue., 7-9:30pm
