'The 101 Dalmatians Musical'

Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks describes going to the dogs

"...Disney ever put a spot on an acetate cel, there was a book by Dodie Smith that told of..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Showstoppers

Zach Theatre's youth troupe applies its serious talent to premiering a new musical

"...year. In January 2008, composer/lyricist Beth Falcone was enjoying the off-Broadway premiere of Wanda's World, a musical for tweens..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Journey Through the Past

Down the digital rabbit hole of the Neil Young Archives Vol. 1

"...Teeth determine the grin. Self-conscious hardware hides in pursed smiles...."

Aug. 7, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...When the Chronicle sat down with David Bologna to talk about..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Expressing Himself

How David Bologna made the leap to Broadway and a Tony nomination in Billy Elliot the Musical

"...By the time he was 14, David Bologna had logged a..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

He Will Go and He Will Shine

'Billy Elliot the Musical' reviewed

"...Crazy talented kids are dancing up a storm on the Bass Concert Hall stage with the arrival of the..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Center Stage Texas

Tony nominee David Bologna joins a musical benefit for his old school, kidsActing

"...nominee is back home. David Bologna, recently up for the Featured Actor in a Musical award for his show-stopping..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center/Texas Performing Arts

Austin's biggest concert halls team up to present touring Broadway musicals

"...In the run-up to the opening of the Long Center for..."

March 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Billy Elliot the Musical

The national tour of this uplifting musical featured some insanely talented kids

"...Billy Elliot the MusicalBass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr.,..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Tony Awards

Local song-and-dance wunderkind David Bologna is up for a top stage honor

"...The Critics Table just handed out its awards to local..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin on Broadway: More Shooting Stars Than Ever

There have never been as many Austinites in Broadway shows as there are now

"...Joe Sears and Jaston Williams celebrated A Tuna Christmas there in 1994. Julie White, who first crossed the boards..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Chicago

Teen actors show a good grasp of Kander & Ebb's jaded Jazz Age satire

"...that exactly leaps to mind when one thinks of musicals for young performers in their teens. John Kander and..."

March 4, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Rocketman

A biopic of Elton John be as spectacular and catty as the man himself

"...Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones, Bryce Dallas Howard, Matthew Illesley, Kit Connor, Tate Donovan, Charlie Rowe, Stephen Graham..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Reissues

"...The Complete Capitol/Black & White Recordings (Capitol)..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...7:25pm, Austin Music Hall; Fri., 12mid, Copa Gone are the days of Brownout being the musical stepchild of Grupo..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...Under the Influence..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...as a whole Long Walk Back is somewhat unsatisfying, there are some mighty special moments sprinkled throughout to make..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

Page Two: A Personal Journey, Part 1

Smelling the jasmine with Vince Martin and Fred Neil

"...If the jasmine don't get you..."

May 18, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Letters at 3AM

Even though 2002 was an exceptional year for American cinema, American art has never been more marginalized, ghettoized, and controlled, than it is today.

"...Our "best-of" lists in the last Chronicle concurred that 2002 was an exceptional year..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm down. So what if..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature