Anton Nel

In the Dell Hall solo recital, the concert pianist proved to be a man for all seasons

"...Dell Hall at the Long Center for the Performing Arts..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Blue Rhapsody

The kickoff to the Austin Chamber Music Center's 12th festival was as much theatre as it was concert

"...Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, July 11..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Austin Goes Classical

This week of musical events expanded our sense of what classical guitar can be

"...Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts..."

July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

An Almost Holy Picture

Zachary Scott Theatre's Almost Holy Picture might work better with a thousand different words

"...Zachary Scott Theatre's Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through Aug. 26..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Texas Medal of Arts Awards: The stars at night are big and bright ...

Stars fall on Austin April 3 as the Texas Cultural Trust Council hands out its annual Texas Medal of Arts Awards to some of the Lone Star State's greatest cultural heroes

"...hand out its 2007 set of Texas Medal of Arts Awards, honoring a number of distinguished artists, patrons, and..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I Am My Own Wife

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's staging of I Am My Own Wife draws us intimately to its protagonist, German transvestite Charlotte van Mahlsdorf, and caught in this mystery man-woman's spell

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through Aug. 27..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Actor/director Norman Blumensaadt, dance artists Kathy Dunn Hamrick and Anuradha Naimpally, and philanthropists Jeanne and Michael Klein join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...When you look at the vitality of the arts and culture in Austin, it isn't just the current..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Favorite Arts Events Across The Disciplines (In No Particular Order)

Chronicle Arts writer Wayne Alan Brenner on his favorite arts events in 2007

"...3) A Thought in Three Parts (Rubber Repertory) Rubber Rep brought Wallace Shawn's previously "untouchable"..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jesus Christ Superstar/Jesucristo Superestrella

Zachary Scott Theatre's Jesus Christ Superstar/Jesuchristo Superestrella transcends the usual ascension into the heavens of rock & roll to become an anthem of Mexican tradition

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through July 15..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Present Laughter

You may think you know what a Noël Coward comedy is like, but the Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of Present Laughter is light years ahead of your expectations

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through March 11..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Rocky Horror Show

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show' provides Austin, and especially fans of all that is Rocky, with an experience worthy of the word classic

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through Nov. 12..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Urinetown: The Musical

'Urinetown: The Musical' may wallow in a sordid premise and have an awful title, but Zach's production is always making you happy, if not downright giddy

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through Feb. 12..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Blown Sideways Through Life

Tour de force describes what actress Barbara Chisholm's performance in 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' Claudia Shear's autobiographical journey through the workplace

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through March 6..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Rockin' Christmas Party

This year's 'Rockin' Christmas Party' is flashy fun with an onslaught of seasonal classics and popular rock songs that aim to tickle those humbugs away

"...Rockin' Christmas PartyZachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through Jan. 2..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Weird Science Takes the Stage

The strange but true tale of how a high school class turned a science textbook into a play

"...What do you see? Frogs. Formaldehyde. Dissection tools. The parts of a cell. Kingdom, something, something, family, genus, species...."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Arts Critics Poll BIGGEST ARTS STORY OF 1998

"...- The whimsical work of artist Jim Janknegt. FINE ARTS VENUE YOU ENJOYED THE MOST..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature

Red Cans

Rubber Repertory's 'Red Cans' is an experiment in new realms, one that puts you in another world, and so long as you bring your curiosity, you'll be surprised how engaging this world is

"...The Off Center, through Aug. 19..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Bad Dates

Theresa Rebeck's Bad Dates is a guilty pleasure, offering reflections on relationships, jobs, fashion, and dating through genuinely captivating monologues

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through May 7..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...In conjunction with an Austin History Center traveling exhibition of his hip-hop posters, Bobby Dixon sits..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Through February 25, H-E-B Center in Cedar Park..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...for contemporary audiences. Starting Sunday, Sept. 5, Penfold will stage readings of three radio adaptations of literary works first..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Could Austin Arts & Music Finally Get a Cultural Trust?

It's not here yet, but talks are intensifying. Also, bars and a few live music venues reopen.

"...development corporation (EDC) will help find speedy aid for arts and music spaces, with specific plans due by June..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Kodachrome Christmas

Sweet, funny family fare that proves you can't ever have enough Christmas shows

"...Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 474-5664 www.thelongcenter.org..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Susannah

The Butler Opera Center production achieves real magic, most notably a triumphant performance in the title role

"...In the opening moments of the Butler Opera Center production, a crowd gathers to anticipate the arrival of..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Keepin' It Weird

It is a rare piece of theatre that can be uplifting, enlightening, and disturbing all at once, and 'Keepin' It Weird' is such a piece

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Groten Stage, through Sept. 17..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Shear Madness

Zach's spirited revival of 'Shear Madness,' that audience-interactive murder mystery-comedy, just might be the kind of confection your dayjob-wearied mind could use

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Whisenhunt Arena Stage, through Sept. 25..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Aida

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

"...Zachary Scott Theatre Center Kleberg Stage, through April 3..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Parampara Part II

A celebration of Indian classical dance that was unfailingly interesting

"...Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Mary Stuart

Austin Shakespeare's staging of this historical drama is something special

"...Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 457-5100, www.austinshakespeare.org..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Jorge Caballero & Virtuosi

The classical guitarist and a few gifted friends created an engrossing evening of music

"...Mexican American Cultural Center..."

July 31, 2009 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

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