Performance Park Takes Over the Vortex

Bonnie Cullum’s dream wakes the Tarot into life in her company’s immersive theatrical experience

"...The Vortex Repertory Company, that provocative and often ritual-inspired theatre group helmed by..."

March 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

... And the 'West' is History

How Big State Productions' little monologue show changed Austin theatre

"...The Chronicle theatre listings for Nov. 1, 1985, give no real indication..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ZM3 Live Productions' Echo of a Refugee ... Me?

Zell Miller III's latest was a state of the city address that called out Austin for gentrification and policies harmful to its black citizens

"...this native son let you know that, delivering a state-of-the-city address from the perspective of the Eastside, from the..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Instances in 2010 in Which I Hit My Word Count

Toasting 2010's most memorable performances, set designs, and directors

"...DOUGLAS AS WALTER FLOOD IN 'BECKY'S NEW CAR' (ZACH THEATRE)..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Glengarry Glen Ross

Watching Mamet's salesmen self-destruct may help you understand what happened to your IRA

"...City Theatre..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

Big love for UT in this year's nominations for the annual ACoT theatre honors

"...a burnt-orange hue. The University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance received 23 nominations for the Austin Circle..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Songs for a New World

For fans of the contemporary musical, City Theatre Company's production of the Jason Robert Brown revue Songs for a New World is a welcome opportunity for fresh, engaging entertainment

"...City Theatre, through May 27..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

2019 Arts Hall of Famers Announced

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

"...Austin Arts Hall of Fame, honoring leaders in dance, theatre, and arts philanthropy...."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Crimes of the Heart

City Theatre's production is so enjoyable that you'll be inclined to overlook its flaws

"...City Theatre, through March 16..."

March 14, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

The City Theatre Company's production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is not scintillating, but it is sufficient

"...The City Theatre, through Aug. 5..."

July 20, 2007 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

The Odd Couple

City Theatre's revival suffers from being neither a replica of the original nor a fresh interpretation

"...Odd Couple may be disappointed to learn that this City Theatre Company production is firmly rooted in the previous..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Stages of Inebriation

To drink or not to drink – for local thespians, no question

"...Want to hear some good drinking stories? Ask theatre people. Between their research for playing soused characters, work..."

July 3, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Of Mice and Men

A relaxed tempo can't obscure the lyricism and dark beauty of Steinbeck's tale

"...City Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Rude Mechs on the Move

Having left the Off Center, the theatre company is now planning to #crushAustin in all 10 council districts and opening new studios Downtown

"...on May 15, and just six weeks later the company is opening a new 5,000-square-foot space and plotting a..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Women's Alliance for Leadership empowers LGBTQ women to succeed in education and their careers

"...Miss Glamouresse. Through June 19. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. City Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 512/524-2870. $15-35. www.ctxlivetheatre.com/productions/pageant-the-musical-by-city-theatre-company...."

June 10, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Wit

This Pulitzer Prize-winner is a terminal-disease drama that still has the power to move us

"...WitCity Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870 www.citytheatreaustin.org Through April 8 Running..."

March 23, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Imaginary Invalid

City Theatre's satire can't decide what – or when – it wants to be

"...City Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

How the Other Half Loves

City Theatre turns out a high-energy, quick-tempoed sex farce that entertains

"...City Theatre, 3823 Airport, 524-2870, www.citytheatreaustin.org..."

April 2, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Buried Child

Despite rough edges, City Theatre's staging stays centered on the play's ideas

"...City Theatre, 3823 Airport, 524-2870, www.citytheatreaustin.org..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

In this battle for Narnia, Aslan is taken down by a lack of vision and weak direction

"...City Theatre, through Sept. 13..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

A Revolution of Spirit

Ritual jazz theatre pioneer Sharon Bridgforth premieres a new work, her last in Austin

"...place. This new work from writer and ritual jazz theatre artist Sharon Bridgforth opens with the main character of..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

Death of a Salesman

Strange choices and weak acting cripple City Theatre's take on Arthur Miller's magnum opus

"...City Theatre, through Nov. 4..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Whose House

Making a Place for Black Theatre in Austin

"...killing time, thumbing through the September issue of American Theatre that I had had in my bag for several..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Othello

With a gripping turn by Andrew Bosworth, this City Theatre production of Shakespeare's tragedy belongs to Iago

"...OthelloCity Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870 www.citytheatreaustin.org Through March 17 Running..."

March 8, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

This Spring of Love

Treating Shakespeare as a high school musical comedy leads to much fun at City Theatre

"...City Theatre, 3803-D Airport, 524-2870..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Rabbit Hole

A fine cast moves briskly and precisely through this wise and touching tale of loss

"...City Theatre, through Oct. 4..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Belly Laughs of 2008

Chronicle Arts writer Elizabeth Cobbe remembers the sweetest comedic moments in 2008

"...plant over her head in The Clean House (Zach Theatre) You almost saw me get onstage and dump one..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Gay Place

Saturday marks Austin's seventh annual Queerbomb, a free, all ages, all inclusive queer celebration

"...Miss Glamouresse. Through June 19. Thu.-Sat., 8pm, Sun., 3pm. City Theatre, 3823-D Airport. $15-35. www.ctxlivetheatre.com/productions/pageant-the-musical-by-city-theatre-company...."

June 3, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Five Nights With Monsters

ATX Halloween week: Witches, werewolves, and haints, oh my!

"...as the alternately creepy and campy Loren. Well, Weird City Theatre Company has brought that little chiller from screen..."

Oct. 22, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Romeo and Juliet

City Theatre's choices give this very familiar tale a welcome, fresh twist

"...Romeo and JulietCity Theatre, 3823-D Airport, 524-2870 www.citytheatreaustin.org Through March 11 Running..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

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