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Everything Is Possible ... Again
Seemingly unadaptable, Greil Marcus' 1989 opus Lipstick Traces proved to be the foundation for the Rude Mechanicals' strongest theatre work to date. As they revive their hit adaptation, the Rude Mechs reflect on its creation, its success, working as a collective, and being told by Marcus, "You staged the book I wanted to write."
"...Director Shawn Sides is working at the now-defunct independent Austin bookstore Garner & Smith. She picks up a certain..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Exhibitionism
"...THREE CHEESY WOMEN: ACTING UP AT THE CABARET March 8, Later at Live Oak cabaret..."

March 14, 1997 Arts Review

Better All the Time
Cabaret and musical legend Barbara Cook is still learning
"...That's not to slight Cook's unparalleled achievements in musical theatre, especially once you add in her stand-out performances in..."

Sept. 19, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice
In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties
"...Are the Straights Okay? The Boyz of Austin tribute a community that never gets any attention during..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Sue's Turn
After years of thwarting the singing kids on Glee, Jane Lynch takes the stage to belt some tunes herself
"...these days is singing, and it's why she's in Austin this week. She's touring the country with a cabaret..."

March 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004
Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards
"...On Monday, Sept. 27, the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its annual B. Iden..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the World SA Stage
The Debut of the International Theater Festival at San Antonio
"...in Berlin or New York City or maybe even Austin, but San Antonio? Our neighbor to the south is..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Performances of 2004 That I Ruminate Over After the Dust Has Settled
Heather Barfield lists her favorite stage performances of 2004
"...Instead of shuffling through all the wonderful talent in Austin theatre and curmudgeonly nitpicking technique and degrees of thespian..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Heather Barfield Cole

Exhibitionism
"...KINDLING OUR SENSE OF BEAUTY AND GOODNESS Zachary Scott Theatre Center, through December 28 Running Time: 45 min..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Arts Review

Entranced
Remembering one who fascinated us all: Karen Kuykendall, 1937-2007
"...mother, Mary Faulk Koock, who turned the family's South Austin home into the restaurant Green Pastures, showed Karen the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Rainbow Month Rolls On
Waterloo Greenway goes ROYGBIV, the Paramount has a ball, and Cheer Ups looks camp in the eye
"...Continuing the weekend excitement is the Majestic Cabaret Ball on Saturday at 8pm. This is a collaborative..."

June 10, 2022 Column by James Scott

'CockTales with Astronauts'
The Seattle performer on making an astronaut love triangle into a solo musical
"...aren't pasty and depressed. VERY THERAPEUTIC!" The benefit for Austinites is that she brings her shows to our town..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Trouble Puppet Theater Company
A visiting puppeteer flies in with a show about a really wild duck
"...artist program, with which Trouble Puppet will bring to Austin puppet artists from around the world, giving them workspace,..."

March 19, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Year's Eve Events
"...freak on, or 6) all of the above, as Austin keeps itself just as weird as ever even though..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

Exhibitionism
Latino Comedy Festival: Ripeness Is All
"...entertainment world right now, Latino comedy is hotter than Austin asphalt in August. Headliners like Carlos Mencia and George..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Arts Review

Texan Catherine Cohen Brings New York Opulence to Moontower Comedy
Moontower star talks musicals, oversharing, and what she's reading now
"...in the pool ahead of her multiple appearances in Austin at Moontower Just for Laughs...."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Articulations
Playwright Dan Dietz gets his second play staged at the Humana Festival in Louisville, Johnson / Long Dance Company heads to Hamburg, and Zach shuffles its season
"...Plays. Last year, the playwright and artistic director of Austin Script Works had his play "Trash Anthem" staged at..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations
"...Well, there's at least one Austin art expatriate about whom you can spend a little..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

New Book Altars Looks Through a Camera Lens Darkly
Darla Teagarden brings ritual to art photography
"...in a strip club, the infamous Mitchell Brothers O'Farrell Theatre, "trying to make ends meet." This was when she..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Culture Flash!
City arts funding revisions get a thumbs-up from council, theatre artists sing for cancer charities, and local playwrights meet and greet
"...a big win for the Guidelines Committee and the Austin Arts Commission in the column for reforming the city's..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Stick Together
In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together
"...Boyz of Austin: Wrestling Show Get ready for a royal rumble worthy..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Paramount’s (Late) Summer Classic Film Series
Here's looking at you ... eventually
"...Casablanca – the traditional opening title for the historic theatre's Summer Classic Film Series. But it's not a normal..."

May 29, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity
FBC will make you blush brighter than the Trail of Lights
"...Fat Bottom Cabaret wants to unwrap your present. The plus-size cabaret troupe..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: HER-SUiT-ISM
Steel Magnolias, Drag Kings: The Musical, S&M Music, Spanksgiving, Turkey Queer Ride, and so much more
"...and greet the cast. Fri., Nov. 22, 7pm. City Theatre, 3823-D Airport. $12. www.citytheatreaustin.org...."

Nov. 22, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion
Where and with whom did Stephen sally forth this Fourth of July? And what else happened in town on this party weekend.
"...Estilo, next to DWR, is the only boutique in Austin with a built-in 25-foot runway. Owners Stephanie Coultress and..."

July 8, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

In Memoriam: Bill Fagan
"...with his wit and theatrical skills. He came to Austin in the Seventies to study drama at UT and..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
UT delays the closing of Bass Concert Hall for a year, Conspirare wants to sing an ode by a young Austin poet, and Zach decides whether it wants to go out with Sally Bowles or Roxie Hart
"...late spring slot in its season? That would be Cabaret, the one set in Nazi-era Berlin, and not Chicago,..."

April 2, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Public Notice
Things are gearing up in public service-land for Austin's sizzling summer. Here are a few things to do this weekend, plus a jump on next, to boot.
"...diva extraordinaire with her new all-star trio at the Cabaret Benefit for Rude Mechanicals Theatre Collective this Thursday, May..."

May 25, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Worthy Causes
"...The Last Resort, Sunday, June 23, 7pm, at the theatre, 214 W. Fourth. Hosted by Sarah Eckhardt, the event..."

June 21, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Guide to the Works
"...info, visit www.coopnwf.org. Descriptions provided by UT's Department of Theatre & Dance...."

March 27, 2009 Arts Feature

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