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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

Culture Cash
Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.
"...seriously starting to do -- then the health of Austin's actors, painters, musicians, dancers, sculptors, singers, directors, and designers..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tyler Mount's Broadway Success
Playbill vlog king hosts High School Musical Theatre Awards
"...When the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards begin tonight, Broadway will..."

April 18, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates
The Year in Austin Culture
"...10 Theatrical Wonders of 20001. Curb Appeal (Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre) The gifted, funny, and wise Steven Tomlinson again proved..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Connectors
The 2013 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame
"...On any given date, Austin's cultural calendar offers so many options that it's almost..."

May 31, 2013 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

Paul Beutel Retires
Arts leader who ran Paramount, Long Center wraps 42-year career
"...If anyone in the Austin arts deserves to put his feet up and chillax,..."

June 7, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Seen / Soon: May 4
Recapping the fifth Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards and anticipating the 33rd Funniest Person in Austin semi-finals
"...The 2018 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards proved for the fifth..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Column

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

One Extreme to the Other
For every creative triumph in the Austin arts community in 2002 -- and they were plentiful -- there seemed to be a corresponding defeat, usually tied to the economic downturn and its problems for the arts community.
"...an existence at extremes pretty well sums up the Austin arts scene in 2002. Austin Lyric Opera proved itself..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Entrances & Exits
Comings and Goings on the Theatre Scene
"...with the characters in the ongoing drama we call Austin theatre. Each season sees the arrival of actors, directors,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Arts Feature

Growing Pains
Austin Theatre for Youth Builds on First Season
"...Once upon a time, in the enchanted land of Austin, theatre companies believed that all they needed to do..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Plays in Our Stocking
A Few Dramas We Want St. Nick to Give Austin Theatre
"...year, as 1996 has been pretty good to the Austin theatre scene, gift-wise. What with getting a new theatre..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dawn Upshaw
The celebrated singer of opera and musical theatre knows how to use the tools for doing her job
"..."What More Do I Need?" from Stephen Sondheim's little-known musical Saturday Night – that was set to repeat on..."

April 5, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...MVP for: Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Positively Operatic
The Year in Austin Culture
"...that I told people who never go to the theatre to see. Loud, funny, and irreverent, this adaptation of..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...MVP for: Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...MVP for: Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...The Tempest, State Theater Co., 2001; Henry, The Fantasticks, Austin Playhouse, 2001; Hang Town Fry, Austin Theatre Co., 2001;..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...MVP for: Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players
A Guide to Austin Stage Actors
"...Recent Roles: Claudius, Hamlet, Austin Shakespeare Festival, 2001; Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig, Oliver!, Austin Musical..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Naked City
Austin Stories
"...The dogs of West Austin howled with happiness last week after neighbors of West..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Spells-bound
Seattle's 33 Fainting Spells, which enchanted local audiences with the dance drama The Uninvited in 1997, makes its long-awaited return to Austin.
"...long a wait, 33 Fainting Spells is back in Austin...."

Aug. 2, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards
The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony
"...Austin's award season starts in dramatic fashion on Monday night..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Mr. Show Busy
Michael McKelvey's just a guy who cain't say no (to musicals)
"...You gotta figure that in Austin's arts community there must be a quintet of McKelvey..."

July 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Try To Remember
How two kids from UT changed the course of the American musical
"...distinction in theatrical history: the creators of the longest-running musical anywhere ever, The Fantasticks...."

Oct. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Road to Urinetown
Composer Mark Hollmann on the show's creation and success
"...the script. But even calling their show Urinetown: The Musical couldn't keep audiences away or keep theatres all across..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Keeping Score
With a bumper crop of musicals onstage in August, musical directors give some notes on what they do
"...anniversary of its Broadway bow this year, and the Austin Jewish Repertory Theater (of which I am artistic director)..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em
David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'
"...in the original Broadway cast of Billy Elliot the Musical, the Austin song-and-dance phenom had a lot to say..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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