Aida

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Aida' delivers some memorable moments, but not all sides of the musical's romantic triangle are in balance

"...and voices shaped in thrilling ways by musical director Allen Robertson – Fulton's Aida becomes a radiant beacon of..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

To Infinity and Beyond!

The year 2001 saw a host of local cultural types taking journeys beyond their homes, traveling to other communities to share their art and finding new venues locally in which to produce their work and expand their creative sensibilities.

"...White Oak dancers. Louisville caught the second run of Allen Robertson's Jouét. Los Angeles was treated to productions of..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Terry Galloway keeps the Olympic flame alive.

Dec. 14, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Nominations for the 2000-01 B. Iden Payne Awards for theatre excellence

"...New Shows, Graham Reynolds for Requiem for Tesla, and Allen Robertson for Jouét...."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The World Goes 'Round

With The World Goes 'Round, director Dave Steakley has crafted a gem of a show, one that celebrates the musical team of John Kander and Fred Ebb with the panache and rich feeling of a beautifully crafted, sublimely entertaining musical of old, that makes us want us to come to the cabaret.

"...Hendricks, & Ross (more vocal magic from musical director Allen Robertson). The show is stuffed with show-biz delights. It's..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Robert Faires: Tie: Jouet -- a new musical by Allen Robertson given a major production by Zach -- and..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature

Evita: Over the (Big) Top

Director Dave Steakley, in daring to formulate an answer to the question "What if Fellini had directed Evita?" has pulled off a brazen, vast-scaled circus of a production, a completely over-the-(big)-top sensation of a theatre experience.

"...Musical Director Allen Robertson keeps pace with a big-bigger-biggest sound scale, which..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Tapestry: The Music of Carole King

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's original production Tapestry: The Music of Carole King celebrates King's landmark album with both deeply felt renditions of its songs by an ensemble of singers who can rattle your soul and the testimony of women who heard those songs speak to them in profound ways.

"...around an onstage piano (commanded by an appealingly lively Allen Robertson) and deliver King's music with a wealth of..."

July 14, 2000 Arts Review by Robert Faires

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

The year's best work on Austin stages.

"...Outstanding Music DirectorFred Barton & Allen Robertson (Fiddler on the Roof)..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Winners

"...Musical Direction Allen Robertson, Schoolhouse Rock/The Who's Tommy..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Articulations

Less Payne, More Pleasure

"...Musical Direction: Allen Robertson, The Who's Tommy..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Arts Column

Exhibitionism

Altamont Now: Maybe Later

"...the helm are the same — longtime Zach artist Allen Robertson — and he proves himself again a wizard..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

One Night Only!: in Uncharted Waters with an Über-diva

"...Duo Meredith and Allen Robertson opened the show with an engaging mix of..."

July 31, 1998 Arts Review

Articulations

Lawdy, What a Payne!

"...Allen Robertson, Ruthless! The Musical..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Theatre Critics Table Awards 1997

"...Musical Direction Allen Robertson, Das Barebcü/Gospel at Colonus/ Ruthless!/Sweeney Todd/Woody Guthrie's......"

May 16, 1997 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Woody Guthrie's American Song: Up with the People

"...wings of hope until it positively soars. Musical director/director Allen Robertson has ensured that Guthrie's legacy is served here..."

April 11, 1997 Arts Feature

Peerless

All About Joe (York)

"...for the evening, his musical theatre colleague and friend Allen Robertson, strikes up the intro to a song and..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Payne Nominees

"...Center, 10 nominations). It was a good year for Allen Robertson -- he scored four nominations for Outstanding Musical..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Worthy Causes

"...sing show music and standards, accompanied by the classy Allen Robertson on piano and Brad Shelton on bass. It..."

June 21, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Girl Crazy

Austin Women Taking Center Stage

"...- more tribute to the wizardry of musical director Allen Robertson - and they seem a real unit. And..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...crash involving a sexually charged boy who epitomises life, challenges him to face his truth. Cast List: Cosmo Jarvis,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

A tangled web of work relationships roils the Kaplan/Mejia-Dietche contest

"...supporters of Ana Mejia-Dietche in her race against incumbent Allen Kaplan have raised concerns about reports in 1996 and..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

ACC Race

A tangled web of work relationships roils the Kaplan / Mejia-Dietche contest

"...supporters of Ana Mejia-Dietche in her race against incumbent Allen Kaplan have raised concerns about reports in 1996 and..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...taken in 11th grade. "We have welcomed the TAKS challenge because it sets higher expectations for student performance, based..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Band, Little Feat

Reissues

"...song, spearheaded by lead guitarist and primary songwriter Robbie Robertson. For seminal West Coast ensemble Little Feat, 1977's Waiting..."

June 21, 2002 Music Review by Scott Jordan

SXSW Film Reviews

"...Emerging Visions D: Jeffrey Fine; with Kyle Gallner, Laura Allen, Britt Robertson, Esai Morales, Matt Walsh..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

November Previews

"...Catholic League. Affleck and Damon play a couple of fallen angels, Alanis Morissette plays God, and Jesus has a..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Reflections

"...but for anyone approaching this filmaware of the technical challenges of shooting over one hour of activity -- in..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...only member without a criminal justice background is Ed Robertson, a career bureaucrat who has worked alongside Abbott for..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson Director: Steve James Steve James returns to his..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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