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Another Round of Praise
Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Search Through the Skies
The new musical Jouét represents a journey not only for the title character, a pop star in search of a home, but one for Austin composer Allen Robertson and for the city's Zachary Scott Theatre Center, which is producing its first original musical.
"...with toolshed instrumentation and sound-effects commentary irreverently punctuating every musical phrase. It's goofy and fun and produced to a..."

April 6, 2001 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 he followed his instincts, which brought him to Austin and opened up an entirely new world. Within one..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature by Lindsey Schwartz

Postscripts
Thinning the Herd
"...Life of J.R. Parten, Liberal Texas Oil Man. The Austin Writers' League will be busy on Saturday, September 19:..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

1999 Critics' Table Nominations
"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table has released the nominations for its..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Growth Spurt
Nine Shows That Transported Me
"...journey begun 17 years before in a modest little theatre on Sixth Street, Red, White, and Tuna was the..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers
The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards,..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nothing Less Than Magical
Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside
"...When it's summer in Austin, you can count on at least two things: It'll..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

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

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
In Memoriam
"...An ardent theatre artist and activist has passed on. Bill Jay died..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Nativity
A new musical by the 'Urinetown' team is born on the 40 Acres, and the chorus line craves bra-a-ains
"...show they made a dozen years ago, Urinetown: The Musical. In the time since that satirical sensation snagged three..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Expressing Himself
How David Bologna made the leap to Broadway and a Tony nomination in Billy Elliot the Musical
"...bud to the titular hero of Billy Elliot the Musical, was a highlight of that show's first year on..."

Dec. 7, 2012 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

May I Have the Envelope, Please?
The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...On Monday, June 6, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!
Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005
"...together to recognize the year's most exceptional work in theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art. The nominations for..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Backward 'Spin'
Catherine Berry explains how to reverse engineer your very own musical
"...No matter how much you may love musicals – love hearing them, love singing them, love being..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
The Austin Circle of Theatres has released the nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden Payne Awards.
"...The Austin Circle of Theaters has announced its nominations for the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Triumph in River City
With The Music Man, Austin Musical Theatre creates a River City that's bigger than some by-god real Texas towns. But it's a show whose heart may be the biggest thing of all.
"...are smaller than the theatrical one in the current Austin Musical Theatre production of The Music Man. When the..."

May 19, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
The year's best work on Austin stages.
"...On Monday, September 13, the Austin Circle of Theatres gave out its 25th Annual B...."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus
"...would be the drama of the B. Iden Payne Theatre Awards. The 44th annual awards ceremony was held at..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Jazzin' Up Catfish Row
After 70 years, Zach creates a Porgy and Bess for Austin
"...the 2000s, Porgy and Bess meets the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, with Artistic Director Dave Steakley reinventing the work..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

Articulations
The threat to Austin Musical Theatre and the passing of Austin storyteller and artist Helen Handley
"...Time is running out for Austin Musical Theatre. As noted in last week's Chronicle, the..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Invasion of the Kiddie-Lit Plays
Characters from children's literature storm Austin-area stages in July.
"...for, but anyone venturing into Central Texas' thicket of theatre this month will want to keep their eyes peeled..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Richard Rodgers: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things
Three artists from Austin Musical Theatre's production of The Sound of Music share some of their personal observations about Richard Rodgers and his musical legacy.
"...years and a body of work that covered 40 musicals and 900 songs, there's no way an article such..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
Nominations for the 2000-01 B. Iden Payne Awards for theatre excellence
"...On Monday, April 13, the Austin Circle of Theatres announced its nominations for the 2000-2001..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Column 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

1999 Critics' Table Winners
"...On Monday, June 14, the Austin Theatre Critics' Table presented its seventh annual awards for..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Top Ten Stage
Top Ten Theatrical Experiences of 1997
"...1. Ruthless! The Musical (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) This bastard love child of..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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