The Magic Flute

Twenty-first century tech doesn't serve Mozart's 18th century opera, but the human artists make magic

"...to the imagination. For this production, UT's Butler Opera Center brought together artists, designers, and technicians from Costa Rica,..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Disney's High School Musical

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center's peppy staging of Disney's High School Musical proves the live version can beat out what's in the box

"...During the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of Disney's High School Musical, I watched a..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

The Santaland Diaries

An infusion of Lee Eddy into 'The Santaland Diaries' makes Zach's holiday classic even more delightful

"...The Zachary Scott Theatre Center's version of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries – which..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Match and Solo Adaptations

Strange, funny, obvious, and obscure, Deborah Hay and company's The Match' gave me, in more ways than one, the time of my life

"...The Off Center, Jan. 14..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Arts and Culture Events for the Week Ahead

Get up to something good

"...this sung-through musical is one of the most popular stage productions ever, and for good reason: It’s wildly entertaining..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Arts Give Harvey Relief

Comedy and classical music benefits raise $280K for Houston

"...scene's superstars – the Miró Quartet, Austin Chamber Music Center Artistic Director Michelle Schumann, Austin Classical Guitar Executive Director..."

Sept. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Turandot

ALO's production puts the 'grand' in grand opera

"...TurandotDell Hall at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 472-5992 www.austinlyricopera.org Through April 22 Running..."

April 20, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Cuento Navideño: Bah Humbug in the Barrio

A Latina Scrooge has a change of heart in this sweet adaptation of A Christmas Carol

"...Humbug in the BarrioRollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, www.teatrovivo.org Through Dec. 18 Running time:..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

A Year With Frog and Toad

Arnold Lobel's amphibian friends are brought to life with verve and heart

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

July 29, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

I've Never Been So Happy

The Rude Mechs' musical tall tale leads to a song that leaves your jaw on the floor

"...The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, 476-7833, www.rudemechs.com..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

La Sylphide

Ballet Austin's first brush with Bournonville showed his style suiting the dancers

"...Dell Hall at the Long Center..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Circle Mirror Transformation

Hyde Park Theatre brings Annie Baker’s Obie-winning comedy to well-acted, entertaining life

"...bothers me. My first glance at Circle Mirror Transformation's stage – a windowless classroom with cubbyholes and wooden floor..."

July 23, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Dionysus in 69

The Rude Mechs' re-creation lets us experience a tragedy in a rare and personal way

"...The Off Center, through Dec. 20..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The E Word

Sharon Sparlin's new play about evolution is dynamic, but who is its true audience?

"...The Off Center, through May 23..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Circumstantial Playground

The debut of ReleaseMotion Dance Project was flawed conceptually but showed promise

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

April 10, 2009 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Rigoletto

ALO's straightforward staging of the Verdi classic offers the thrill of a tale told well

"...Dell Hall at the Long Center, through Feb. 8..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Arts Review 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 2008

"...and movements and music vividly embodying Hancock's trippy vision onstage and providing a glimpse into a weird world beyond..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

When Something Wonderful Ends

Sherry Kramer's play is heavy-handed when discussing America and oil but funny and moving when discussing her late mother

"...The Off Center, through June 1..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Revenge of the Space Pandas

Il Teatro Nostro's production of this play for youth by David Mamet outshines its shoestring budget

"...Mamet, which now are preserved at the Harry Ransom Center, are best known for their gritty, street-smart style and..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

The 2007 Arthouse Texas Prize Exhibition

This year's five prize finalists all question what civilized society is, in Texas and elsewhere

"...Arthouse at the Jones Center, through Nov. 11..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Principally Precocious

The Austin Chamber Music Festival's Principally Precocious was a concert with glorious personality: thoroughly welcoming, energetic, and mischievous

"...During the third ovation, Austin Chamber Music Center students, armed with roses, took the stage to award..."

July 20, 2007 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

My Favorite Year

The Zilker Summer Musical production of My Favorite Year triumphed over the recent storms and occasionally over the show's weak material

"...done better. Credit goes to director Scott Schroeder and stage manager Susan Threadgill, and kudos to Colin Lowry, Justin..."

July 13, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

La Víctima

The passionate revival of the 30-year-old Chicano Movement classic La Víctima has to be Teatro Vivo's strongest production to date

"...The Off Center, through March 31..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

A Beautiful View

For much of Daniel MacIvor's A Beautiful View, its two characters keep finding and losing each another, but in the end, though something is lost, something beautiful is found again

"...The Off Center, through Feb. 3..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

'Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero: East Meats West'

Art Palace's 'East Meats West' shows how Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero may have different styles, but they share an enjoyment in contemplating the body that's palpable

"...an in-the-moment clarity of purpose. And both use the center of the rectangle as a focal point. This could..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Kenneth J. Hale: New Works on Paper

With his new series of collages, Austin printmaker Ken Hale trades in his flatbed press for a flatbed scanner with intriguing and sometimes luscious results

"...In the latest stage of a career that spans more than 30 years,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Arts Review by Amanda Douberley

I Love My Dead Gay Son: The Musical!

With 'I Love My Dead Gay Son: The Musical!', the energy-to-burn Yellow Tape Construction Company turn this cult film 'Heathers' into a loud, amped-up send-up of everything Eighties

"...The Off Center, through July 1..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

4:48 Psychosis

One really gets the full abysmal experience of being clinically depressed in the 48 minutes of Vortex Repertory Company and Renaissance Austin Theatre's 4:48 Psychosis

"...mention of character names or a set or even stage directions. Since it's unprompted, there can be countless versions..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!

The Jewish Community Association of Austin production of 'Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!' is that rare revue where you actually care about the characters and what happens to them

"...Dell Jewish Community Center, through Feb. 26..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

FronteraFest Short Fringe Best of the Week, Week 4

The Best of the Week for week four of the 2006 FronteraFest Short Fringe lived up to the high expectations for 'the fringe theatre event of the Southwest'

"...manhood from the nattily dressed Henri. Director Rocky Hopson staged the play briskly and got polished, entertaining performances from..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

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