Luv Doc Recommends: 50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical – Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, Thursday, July 10, 2008

"...you are going to get laid by attending the Zilker Hillside Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. In..."

July 11, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...attended was chock-full of families, sprawled blanket-to-blanket across the Zilker hillside, ready for the antics of that lovable ogre..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Behind the Scenes of Legally Blonde the Musical at Zilker Park

The cast and crew gear up for the 65th annual free summer musical at Zilker’s Hillside Theater

"...hill, turn the corner, and find the company of Zilker Park’s 65th annual summer musical, Legally Blonde the Musical,..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Aaron Sullivan

Zilker Theatre Productions' All Shook Up

Take Elvis at his silliest, mix in Twelfth Night, stir playfully, and you have the latest Zilker Summer Musical

"...one up-tempo, and one break blues boogie"). Hit the Hillside for the 60th annual Zilker Summer Musical and you,..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Wizard of Oz

The 59th Zilker Summer Musical embraces all the joy in the familiar tale, making for a family-friendly show

"...Zilker Theatre Productions presents The Wizard of Oz this summer,..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Little Mermaid

Dynamite vocals and grand visuals overcome the musical’s narrative weaknesses to satisfy audiences nostalgic for Disney’s classic

"...called upon to give as objective a review of Zilker Theatre Productions' 2019 summer musical as possible. You're welcome...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Luv Doc Recommends: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, Saturday, July 22, 2006

"...hot enough in the winter, but flannel on the Zilker Hillside Stage in the dead of summer is suicidal..."

July 21, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Into the Woods

Although several performers are excellent, the orchestra is good, and the Austin summer-night atmosphere is as laid-back and fun-loving as ever, Zilker Theatre Productions' staging of Into the Woods is fraught with problems, from technical glitches to set-design issues to actors' difficulties handling the musical demands of the show.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater,..."

July 26, 2002 Arts Review by M.B. Rice

Fame -- the Musical

The SilverStar Theater Group production of Fame -- the Musical can't rise above the triteness of the script, but its rewards are multitudinous, with some energetic, and truly talented, young people as well.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, through May 4..."

April 25, 2003 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Naked City

Beverly Sheffield, the longtime director of the Parks and Recreation Dept. and a local visionary and civic leader, has died.

"...that matched the beauty of Barton Springs, it was Beverly Sheffield. Sheffield spent a lifetime caring for our wondrous..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Marshall Frech

Culture Flash!

October is Art in Public Places Month, and the Austin Shakespeare Festival invites you onstage

"...The following Friday, Oct. 22, 4-7pm, Beverly Penn and Steve Wiman discuss the Community Core Sample..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Three highly amusing and personable comic actors skewer, pun, and cook their way through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), a show that launches the Austin Shakespeare Festival's 20th anniversary season with a bang, a few whacks, and a lot of laughs.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, through Oct. 5..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Hamlet: Words, Words, Words

Despite the presence of a talented ensemble, the Austin Shakespeare Festival production of what most of the English-speaking world considers the greatest play ever written is a thin Hamlet of watered-down performances and even more diluted directorial choices.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Austin Shakespeare Festival's second bout with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in four years offers much by way of manic disposition, but not much by way of substance

"...A Midsummer Night's DreamBeverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, through Oct. 30, running time:..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

The Secret Garden

Despite its seemingly morose story, Zilker Theater Productions' The Secret Garden is most assuredly uplifting, even moving

"...The Secret GardenBeverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, through Aug. 7, Running time..."

July 16, 2004 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Disaster Relief

In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., Austin theatre artists are doing their part to help out: raising funds for disaster relief from audiences attending their shows.

"...Not surprisingly, Austin theatre artists have been just as eager to help out..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Will Rogers Follies

More than the life of Will Rogers, The Will Rogers Follies is about production values, singing, dancing -- entertainment with a capital "E" -- but with its poorly executed set, distracting costumes, problematic lighting and sound, the 43rd annual Zilker Summer Musical production is unable to deliver.

"...The Will Rogers Follies: Entertainment, Small 'E'Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

July 20, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Julius Caesar

Though it shows evidence of higher aspirations, the Austin Shakespeare Festival production of Julius Caesar, directed by Ev Lunning Jr. is a one-dimensional melodrama, lacking the rhetorical firepower and guiding vision that gives this drama its political punch.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Holy conceptual contortions, Batman!

In his Austin Shakespeare Festival staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream, director Robert Tolaro creates a fantasy world of superheroes with a strong hint of modern Chicago 'burb, that pulls up a bit short conceptually, but is still a fun, rambunctious evening.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...be a musical you can see for free in Zilker Park. The latter qualifies as a sure bet by..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Annie

This year's Zilker Summer Musical doesn't yet reach the bar set by past shows

"...Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2206 William Barton Dr.,..."

July 23, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

West Side Story: Brave, New, Whirled

According to Chronicle writer Wayne Alan Brenner, West Side Story survives just fine in a "post-apocalyptic future," thanks to an amazing production at Zilker Hillside Theatre.

"...Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre,..."

July 21, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

'A Lie of the Mind'/'Love's Labour's Lost'

Seeing two plays she did 23 years ago prompts flashbacks for a local actor

"...that binds them. The first production of our Subterranean Theatre Company, it was a sellout hit and a watershed..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...This past Friday, I was talking with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural Center about how that..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Mr. Show Busy

Michael McKelvey's just a guy who cain't say no (to musicals)

"...Episcopal School, St. Edward's University, Austin Playhouse, Austin Shakespeare, Zilker Theatre Productions, TexARTS, Penfold Theatre Company, his own Doctuh..."

July 22, 2011 Arts Feature 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

If You Can Stand the Heat, Here Are Some Outdoor Activities to Enjoy This Summer in Austin

Watersports, zip lines, and the many delights of Zilker Park

"...This crown jewel of Austin is part of Zilker Park, Austin’s 351-acre public park located in the middle..."

July 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Camila Llorente

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...A completely free experience, Fusebox Festival explores the idea..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

The Stats

"...that contextualize and drive the decision-making process for the theatre's season. AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature

The Great Artdoors

Summer's here, and the time is right for outdoor performances all over Central Texas

"...sweat with their culture, and there's a wealth of theatre, dance, and classical music being offered under the sun..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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