End of an Arts Era

The most prosperous period in Austin's cultural history came to a painful close in 2003.

"...If a history of the Austin arts scene is ever written, 2003 will be remembered..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Theatre in the Round (Rock)

Penfold Theatre makes its entrance up north – where it's always wanted to be

"...The past decade has seen more than 50 theatre companies spring from the fertile soil of our creative..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Oliver!

Despite some fine performances, consistently lush and well-executed chorus numbers, and stunning sets and costumes, the Austin Musical Theatre production of Oliver! leaves one wanting more.

"...Paramount Theatre,..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Guys and Dolls

In Broadway Texas Academy's production of Guys and Dolls, the cast of youthful actors look to be joyfully immersed in Damon Runyon's picturesque world, reveling in the extravagant personalities of its gamblers, gangsters, and nightclub dancers with knockout gams.

"...Helm Fine Arts Center at St. Stephen's School, through Aug. 10..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

Oklahoma!, A Macbeth, and Art were the big winners at the 27th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...On Monday, Sept. 24, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 27th annual B...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The folks in Tuna offer support to Austin Musical Theatre students, Austin's Santa finds his Mrs. Claus, and the city seeks Art in Public Places panelists.

"...very own Vera Carp making a pitch for the Austin Musical Theatre Performing Arts Academy?!? Well, as Thurston Wheelis..."

March 29, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The winners are in for the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Austin theatre from August 2001 through July 2002.

"...On Monday, September 30, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 28th annual B...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

But You Can Win Her Yet

TexARTS revives a classic musical and a big musical theatre dream

"...Yes, these are some of the young charges in TexARTS' Summer Intensive Musical Theater Academy, and as the sweat-stained..."

June 23, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

An Angel for AMT

The recent fiscal crisis for Austin Musical Theatre threatened to keep the company from mounting any future productions, but producer Charles Duggan has come to AMT's rescue, offering to produce a week-long retrospective of musical numbers from the company's first 15 productions.

"...They don't call 'em angels for nothing. When theatre backers provide an infusion of cash for a show..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Stage of Their Own

TexARTS has yet to find its audience in Austin, but outside it is another story

"...Carol – a local version of the same extravagant musical that was a yuletide tradition at Madison Square Garden..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Growing Pains

Austin Theatre for Youth Builds on First Season

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Dec. 6, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne the Town Red

What might be considered the theatrical fringe in other cities is more and more the theatrical mainstream in Austin, an idea that was reinforced with the announcement of the nominations for the 2001-02 B. Iden Payne Theatre Awards.

"...who built his reputation on the phrase "I hate theatre." At least, that's the feeling on first hearing that..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gotta Dance!

Kevin Archambault came late to dance, but his love of it and commitment to it have brought the young dancer and choreographer a long way in a short time.

"...and scientists, Kevin was not exactly surrounded by the arts. He discovered, on his own, the happiness and fulfillment..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature by Lindsey Schwartz

Try To Remember

How two kids from UT changed the course of the American musical

"...portends a career of earthshaking import in the fine arts. But what can you do, Posterity? That was the..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Central Texas writer Tom Grimes has a play date in L.A., Deborah Hay duets with Baryshnikov in Brooklyn, and Jouét flies off to Louisville, plus legislative applause for Austin musicals Jouét and Oliver!

"...he is more or less stumbling into. The MET Theatre, where Grimes directs the company's "Great Writers Series," is..."

June 1, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...As noted elsewhere on this site, Austinites are wasting no time in taking their art online,..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...of the season to be in a classroom at Austin High, polishing their skills at making music...."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...see it on Dec. 31. That's when First Night Austin unleashes dozens of area artists on the heart of..."

Dec. 28, 2007 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..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Kids Summer Fun Guide

The Dramatic Summer

"...close-up, or just discovering the lure of the stage, Austin has plenty of camps for the aspiring thespian.Our town..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

2002 Summer Camps

"...to places like Discovery Zone, Zilker Park, and the Austin Zoo. Themes include but are not limited to camping,..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

A new performance space in South Austin: the Bad Dog Comedy Theater

"...Yet another rhapsody about the Long Center for the Performing Arts? Naaaahh, try the Bad Dog Comedy Theater. This..."

June 30, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

A meeting on the Long Center; a profitable gala for Austin Musical Theatre; a new season for Salvage Vanguard Theater.

"...If you're an arts maven who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest..."

March 3, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Long Center supporters do a funding turnaround by asking the city for $25 million in bond money, and Austin Musical Theatre finds new life as Broadway Texas.

"...Musical Moves!..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Long Center: Who's playing

Austin's new performing-arts center releases the performance schedule for its first few months

"...The countdown to the grand opening of Austin's new performing-arts center has passed the 80-day mark, and..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

"...I know that as an arbiter of culture for Austin and the Greater Central Texas area, I should be..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin Musical Theatre survives, the Center for American Music is born at UT, and the Texas Fine Arts Association is renamed Arthouse.

"...the time the clock struck midnight on Nov. 18, Austin Musical Theatre had failed to raise the $500,000 it..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Make Your Mama Proud

The Gospel According to Bill "The Mailman" Martin and Chester Baldwin

"...music has twice the burden to bear as its musical cousins who sleep in on Sunday mornings. It must..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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