Year of the Booster

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...state of our city, the 24th edition of the Austin Critics Table Awards would have been a tonic. Even..."

May 25, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Spectrum Theatre's Tribute to Boyd

African-American company's gala salutes the great Boyd Vance

"...African-American theatre in Austin is getting a major boost these days, and one..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...will run Aug. 6-23, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 5pm, at Austin Playhouse, 3601 S. Congress. Jade Walker..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...big way. On the streets and at the polls, Austinites demonstrated their interest in the arts in numbers beyond..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...On Monday, June 7, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...Frank Kelly, receiving its local premiere from the Naughty Austin theatre company. The show sends up old-school beauty ......"

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...On Monday, June 2, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

Played Out

After 14 Years, Capitol City Playhouse Is Evicted

"...Get ready to say goodbye to another of Austin's cultural landmarks. It may not have defined an era..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Man of the Theatre

Memories of Capitol City Playhouse's Michel Jaroschy

"...touched the lives of just about everyone in the Austin theatre community. If you lived here during the past..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature

Bright Lights, Inner City

When Austin's Eastside music scene was lit up like Broadway

"...was a band student at L.C. Anderson High School, Austin's black high school of the day, which was named..."

July 4, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Other Desert Cities

A talented, fiercely committed cast makes this drama of a family homecoming arresting

"...Other Desert CitiesAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd., 476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Boeing-Boeing

Austin Playhouse succeeds in booking a funny flight to Madcap Farce City

"...Boeing-BoeingAustin Playhouse, Mueller temporary facility, 1800 Simond www.austinplayhouse.com Through Feb...."

Feb. 17, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Lion in Winter

Even fading lights couldn't dim the glow of Austin Playhouse's lovely staging

"...Austin Playhouse temporary facility, 18001⁄2 Simond www.austinplayhouse.com Through Dec. 18..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Juke Joint Blues

Blues Boy Hubbard strolls down Eastside Austin's Chitlin' Circuit memory lane

"...view remains one of the most potent landmarks of Austin's long-faded "Chitlin' Circuit."..."

July 13, 2007 Music Feature by Jonny Meyers

Damn Yankees

Austin Playhouse's production of Damn Yankees doesn't always serve up the vocal prowess to make his tender moments sweet, but the overall production is a true-blue treat: a traditional home-cooked musical, well done.

"...Austin Playhouse, through April 6..."

March 14, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

The Liar

Austin Playhouse's colorful production gives heightened dimension to an already heightened farce

"...The LiarAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport, 512/476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through..."

March 7, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Lady Windermere's Fan

Austin Playhouse's take on this Oscar Wilde treat is straightforward and buoyed by terrific performances

"...Lady Windermere's FanAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport, 476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Chess

'Chess' is a mess, as musicals go, but this local staging achieves some success with it

"...Through July 22: Austin Playhouse temporary facility at Mueller, 1800 1/2 Simond, www.austinplayhouse.com..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

The Odd Couple

Director Don Toner serves his Austin Playhouse revival of The Odd Couple well by turning its wonderful characters over to wonderful character actors

"...Austin Playhouse, through May 7..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater: The List

These Central Texas theatre companies are offering free tickets as part of the national Free Night of Theater campaign

"...Unless otherwise noted, starting time is 8pm.Thursday, Oct. 20Austin Playhouse: A Man for All Seasons, by Robert Bolt;..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature

Culture Flash!

Actors' Equity honors Dirk van Allen, and the 2005 B. Iden Payne Awards go to ...

"...• On Monday, Sept. 26, the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its annual B. Iden..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Foreigner

Austin Playhouse does right by this popular American comedy, mining all the laughs and also making its point

"...The ForeignerAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport, 512/476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through..."

June 6, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Triumph of Love

Austin Playhouse's take on this chamber musical features a wealth of talent, but the staging is static

"...Triumph of LoveAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport, 512/476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through..."

July 5, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Game's Afoot

This whodunit is all in fun, but Austin Playhouse isn't having as much fun with it as it could

"...The Game's AfootAustin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport, 476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Born Yesterday

Austin Playhouse's tight revival of the 65-year-old political comedy never shows its age

"...Born YesterdayAustin Playhouse temporary facility, 18001/2 Simond, 476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through June..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

A Room With a View

A lack of scenery distracts from an otherwise fine adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel

"...A Room With a ViewAustin Playhouse at Mueller, 1800 Simond, 476-0084 www.austinplayhouse.com Through April..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

A Christmas Carol

Performing Dickens' tale solo asks a lot of a storyteller, but Bernadette Nason delivers

"...Larry L. King Theatre at the Austin Playhouse, through Dec. 20..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

A Flea in Her Ear

This Feydeau farce is like an apple pie: familiar, and it tastes good going down

"...Austin Playhouse..."

April 10, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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