Rolling Stone Wraps, billy woods Plays a Red River Patio, and More Music Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Fest winds down with a lot of hip-hop

"...before her set), and more, while Armand Hammer rapper billy woods performed down at the 13th Floor...."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Spectrum Theatre Company's Juneteenth Chronicles

With this play, Crystal Bird Caviel honors ancestors who were slaves and her colleague, the late Dr. Billy F. Harden

"...and mentor – even a "cousin." He was Dr. Billy F. Harden, a beloved educator and fixture in the..."

June 15, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...the world played out with grace and power." Dr. Billy F. Harden..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Mist

There's "something in the mist," and it's not only the beasts that bite but also the dark things that reside within.

"...Directed by: Frank Darabont. Starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Frances..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mahalia!

In the Austin Playhouse production of Mahalia!, director Don Toner has staged a neat chamber piece with a trio of talented actor / singers, allowing the singing to be spectacular and the rest of the play to operate simply.

"...receives just as amazing backing from Janis Stinson and Billy Harden. During brief scenes, Stinson and Harden play the..."

April 6, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Parkland

The events surrounding the assasination of JFK are witnessed through the eyes of those who were there in this made-in-Austin film.

"...Peter Landesman. Starring: Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, Marcia Gay Harden, Billy Bob Thornton, James Badge Dale, Ron Livingston, Jacki..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Exhibitionism

"...on a Big Apple park bench, Tom Parker and Billy Harden banter with the crisp give-and-take and precise timing..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Review

Spectrum Theatre Company's Spunk

This Austin company weaves three classic tales by Zora Neale Hurston into a spirited service full of sass and grit

"...a church service. There's that raise-the-roof music (with Dr. Billy Harden's piano and Saul Paul's guitar supporting Stinson's rafter-ringing..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing

The script for this baseball play is a bit wobbly, but Austin Playhouse fields a strong production for the win

"...Realism seems dominant, but an ever-present Jazzman (the delightful Billy Harden) occasionally offers insight and wisdom from a piano..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Spectrum Theatre Company

'Illumination Celebration' brings African-American theatre one step closer to the spotlight

"...referenced above are working to change that. Jacqui Cross, Billy Harden, Carla Nickerson, and Janis Stinson – all familiar..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bad News Bears

This genial remake is Billy Bob Thornton’s game all the way.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Sammi Kane..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spectrum Theatre's Tribute to Boyd

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

"...stellar talents: Janis Stinson, Jacqui Cross, Carla Nickerson, and Billy Harden. Billy Brooks of Esther’s Follies will emcee...."

Jan. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Film Hall of Fame Slate Finalized

Billy Bob Thornton, John Cusack, and Dennis Quaid join the lineup for the ninth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...are now locked for the March 12th ceremony. Actor Billy Bob Thornton joins previously announced inductees Larry Hagman, Powers..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Billy Harden, Robert Johnson: Trick the Devil..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Grand Tales

The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...This year's inductees were: Toni Bravo (dance), the late Billy Harden (theatre), Girard Kinney (architecture), and Margo Sawyer (visual..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...the Austin Arts Hall of Fame: Toni Bravo (dance), Billy Harden (theatre), Girard Kinney (architecture), and Margo Sawyer (visual..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2019 Arts Hall of Famers Announced

Bravo, Harden, Kinney, and Sawyer to be inducted this year

"...• Billy Harden (Spectrum Theatre Company, Austin Playhouse, Zach Theatre, Pro..."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...(Jelly's Last Jam, Smokey Joe's Cafe) as Theseus, and Billy Harden (Our Town, The Piano Lesson) as Creon. And..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre

The theatre is giving away a free wedding to some homegrown George and Emily

"...local actors, including Janelle Buchanan, Lana Dieterich, Harvey Guion, Billy Harden, Marco Perella, Scotty Roberts, and, as the Stage..."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ProArts/ACC: A legendary deal where roads cross

The community college and community organization team again to tell the tale of bluesman Robert Johnson

"...College students Michelle Flanagan and Feliz McDonald, Austin veteran Billy Harden (Porgy and Bess, Crowns), and B. Iden Payne..."

April 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Martin Burke, Fur Billy Harden, I'm Not Rappoport Joey Hood, Arcadia Thomas C...."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Chronicle Art Reviews

"...from the performances of Jacqui Cross, Timothy Curry, and Billy Harden, this production gives us a family that is..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Arts Review

A Man of the Theatre

Memories of Capitol City Playhouse's Michel Jaroschy

"...tour. My first experiences with Starla Benford, Julius Tennon, Billy Harden, Judy Edwards-Shabibi, Robert Whyburn. My second B. Iden..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature

Girl Crazy

Austin Women Taking Center Stage

"...seducing. The other dancers succeed as well: Maggie Bridges' hardened professional, Aimee McCormick's living pelvic thrust, and Amy Lee..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Okay, SXSW has officially begun and your Style Avatar is deep in it. Watch where you step.

"...me – this woman has it all. I knew Billy Bob Thornton thought so – he raved about her..."

March 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Miranda Richardson, Todd Allen, John Beasley, June Carter Cash, Billy Joe Shaver, Billy Bob Thornton...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...Sea (United States, Bulgaria) Director: Crystal Moselle, Derrick B. Harden Producers: Izabella Tzenkova, Crystal Moselle Khalid, from Brooklyn, gets..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam

Party with Kitsch and Kristofferson, 'Man From Orlando,' and more

"...that we're only just now rousing from. Marcia Gay Harden and Zac Efron join previously announced cast Paul Giamatti,..."

Dec. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Page Two

It has never been a secret that the magic ingredient that makes SXSW work is Austin

"...Marcia Gay Harden, inducted by Ellen Burstyn..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Louis Black

After a Fashion

Get ready for SXSW! Stephen is!

"...be honored; Ellen Burstyn will be inducting Marcia Gay Harden; the Coen brothers Ethan and Joel will be inducting..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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