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Long Center: Opening was, in a word, grand
In artistry and style, the gala opening for the Long Center was an evening worthy of a facility 16 years in the making
"...attendees were greeted by actors garbed as figures from theatre and opera – Hamlet, the Phantom of the Opera,..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Cabaret Theatre: Toasting Tony
Russ Lorenson debuted his cabaret tribute to Tony Bennett in Austin, and now he's bringing it back
"...Most folks remember Austin Cabaret Theatre's 2006 gala for the electrifying presence of..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion
Is Stephen a closet furry? And what did Dr. Twink diagnose?
"...AUSTIN DRIPS I saw a private showing of writer, director,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Anything Goes
That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest
"...flight attendants. And artists. And actors who do children's theatre...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (plus one) Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2007
'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires recalls 2007, in the theatre
"...1) Present Laughter (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) "I've been to a marvelous party," sang Noël..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.
Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence
"...hearing, the comptroller's attorney produced University of Texas at Austin associate journalism professor Robert Jensen and trial attorney Kevin..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Karen Kuykendall: In Memoriam
When this performer and friend of the arts died on Oct. 31, the city lost the grandest of its grande dames
"...Her roots in Austin ran about as deep as anyone's could. She came..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blake Behind Bars
To write a parody of prison movies, Naughty Austin's Blake Yelavich sentenced himself to 27 films in the big house
"...year, the general manager of the Arts on Real theatre and artistic director of the Naughty Austin theatre company..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway
Enchanting chanteuse Ann returns with equally enchanting sister Liz
"...From her first visit here in 2001 to inaugurate Austin Cabaret Theatre, Ann Hampton Callaway has enchanted our city...."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Threepenny Opera
The Threepenny Opera, the deliciously caustic musical by Brecht and Weill, has been reinterpreted by Austin Playhouse, with unfortunate results, as a kind of broad slapstick
"...Austin Playhouse, through July 8..."

June 29, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Zachary Scott Theatre Center: Enter stage left, a new managing director
After a national search, the Zachary Scott Theatre Center found its new managing director, Elisbeth Challener, right in its own back yard
"...When the Zachary Scott Theatre Center went hunting for a new managing director to..."

June 22, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outstanding!
Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...see, these scribes initially focused their attention solely on theatre, and that's what they handed out awards for. By..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Moonlight and Magnolias
With its quick tempo, rapid-fire jokes, and backstage look at Gone With the Wind, Austin Playhouse's Moonlight and Magnolias is accessible, short, and extremely entertaining theatre
"...Larry L. King Theatre at Austin Playhouse, through May 13..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Zachary Scott Theatre Center: A stage for a diva
The new theatre being built by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center already has a name: the Karen Kuykendall Stage, in honor of the Austin native and award-winning performer
"...The new theatre being built by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center is..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?
Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'
"...We being Austin playwrights Amparo Garcia-Crow and C. Denby Swanson and Dreaming..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Zachary Scott Theatre Center: Ciccolella's curtain call
After a successful eight-year run as managing director, Ann Ciccolella is making her exit from the Zachary Scott Theatre Center
"...our exits and entrances. Over at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, there's a major player who's making her exit..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cheryl Bentyne: Transfer to the solo line
Cheryl Bentyne, the willowy soprano of the Manhattan Transfer who also has a solo career, talks about the difference between singing with a group and singing alone
"...recording, and is coming to town this week for Austin Cabaret Theatre's sixth season. The Chronicle caught up with..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion
Stephen has to go all the way to Seattle and Tijuana just to appreciate Austin style
"...for such nonprofits as Arthouse, the Heritage Society of Austin, Austin Film Society, and Texas Film Hall of Fame,..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown
"...Jan. 16 through Feb. 17, Tuesday-Saturday, at Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd. As always, the Saturday program will..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2006
"...1) Urinetown: The Musical (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) This unlikeliest of Broadway hits – a parody..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!
The influential artwork of Micael Priest blesses the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture, and ACT wants State Theatre patrons to come to the cabaret – for free
"...an artist whose work helped shape an era of Austin history, gets his due this week with a serious..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

After a Fashion
Is DIY design? Your Style Avatar weighs in ... like the 500-lb. gorilla in the middle of the room.
"...FAREWELL ROY'S As long as I've been in Austin there's been Roy's. In the mid-Seventies there were three..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Just an Old-Fashioned Cat
Eartha Kitt is one funny dame
"...spent time on a sitting president's enemies list. And Austin Cabaret Theatre is bringing her to town for a..."

July 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

I'd Like to Thank ...
The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...On Monday, June 5, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop
Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...together to recognize the year's most exceptional work in theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art. The nominations for..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!
Council candidates talk the arts, the people's choice from City Hall's art exhibit, musical theatre training from Broadway pros, and local playwrights get read on both coasts
"...The Arts Alliance, an organization representing Austin's film, performing arts, visual arts, and literary arts industries,..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers
Thursday
"...(Merge). Horror-machine Stephen King counts himself a fan, and Austinites are still rooting for Spoon – even if frontman..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Austin Art in NYC
Kirk Lynn's latest play, 'Major Bang, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Dirty Bomb,' wins a bang-up review from Ben Brantley in the 'New York Times'
"...of seven issues included favorable coverage of work by Austin artists. Kirk Lynn's latest play, Major Bang, or: How..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Karen Mason
'Sweetest of Nights' isn't just the title of Karen Mason's new CD, it's what you can expect from the musical sensation's Austin Cabaret Theatre appearance
"...the local debut of musical sensation Karen Mason via Austin Cabaret Theatre? Try the title of her new CD:..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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