Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Speaking Methodic Lee, David Strasberg brings his father's Method to Zach Theatre

"...called him "one of the few artists among American theatre directors." The man upon whom such fervent praise has..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Theatre -- ALL CAPS, All the Time

There's nothing lower-case or lethargic about theatre director, actor, and producer Sharon Sparlin. She's bold, animated, even electric, and channeling all that high-voltage energy into creating equally energetic theatre all the time.

"...the scene herself. She saw that the Public Domain theatre company was doing her favorite play, Bertolt Brecht's The..."

April 13, 2001 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...the B. Iden Payne Awards Council Monday. When the theatre group announced the nominees for the 2016-17 season, Doctuh..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

What Kind of Theatre Do You Go For?

Our sassy quiz will match you up with the Austin theatre company of your dreams.

"...which you aren't well-suited. Where, oh where, is the theatre company for you? Life without a theatre company to..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...When we last heard from Penfold Theatre Company, it was bringing the future into the present,..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...1. On average, how many productions does the Austin theatre community mount or present in Austin during a year?..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...country, particularly if one has an ear to the theatre grapevine. My college advisor, when I asked her about..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Summer Stock Goes to the Movies With How to Musical Theatre

The youth theatre troupe's new film How to Musical Theatre brings back that MGM song-and-dance style

"..."Broadway" or "MGM." Since its founding in 2005, youth theatre group Summer Stock Austin has given hundreds of young..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Review: King of Hearts

Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

"...But this unknown entity is here, revived by Alchemy Theatre...."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards Goes Digital

The Long Center’s annual celebration of excellence in high school musical theatre moves center stage to center screen

"...The Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Award show is like a mash-up of the Tony..."

May 29, 2020 Arts Feature by Nataleah Small

The Government Inspector at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

The St. Edward's University Theatre Department delivers Gogol's Russian satire with gigagags at top speed

"...Jeffrey Hatcher's 2008 adaptation begins slowly enough as a group of corrupt government officials, led by a wacky, wily..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Cinema Heavy Hitter Joining Austin-Based EEG Theatre Chain

Cinemark exec, Top Chef star hint at big plans

"...Elevate Entertainment Group, the parent company of Austin-based cinema brands EVO Entertainment..."

Jan. 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lisa Scheps' Ground Floor Theatre

The tireless advocate for the underserved has built a home for their stories

"...Classy and a bit sassy, this woman of the theatre stands at center and begins her melody, a symbolic..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Arts Feature by Jenn Lewis

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"..."The Farmboys" in Austin Musical Theatre's Gypsy. photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Top 9 Theatre Productions of 2009 That Did Ascend the Brightest Heaven of Invention

A year of failed romances, Greek myths, and more that were staged so ingeniously

"...1) 'BOBRAUSCHENBERGAMERICA' (MARY MOODY NORTHEN THEATRE) Modern art's master of collage celebrated in a theatrical..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hyde Park Theatre's The Wolves

This fun, honest, real production of Sarah DeLappe’s play zeroes in on the best part of playing a sport: being on a team

"...Traditionally, athletes and theatre geeks are oil and water, but I have a..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

As Theatre for Children Matures

In 40 years of nurturing young people's love for the stage, Coleman Jennings has helped a profession develop, too

"...has been studying, creating, and teaching others to create theatre for children and youth. It's a field that has..."

April 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Penfold Theatre's Interactive Show The Control Group Lets You Fix the Future

The sci-fi drama by phone calls on you to correct a crisis in the time stream

"...That bulletin comes courtesy of our pals at Penfold Theatre, who have had plenty of their own excellent adventures..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Penfold Theatre Co.'s A War of the Worlds

All's Wells that ends Welles in this uneven but innovative reenvisioning of a radio sci-fi landmark

"...could always indulge our not-quite-understood urge to see live theatre with some lesser production and not give a damn..."

June 10, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...decades of recognizing Austin’s arts scene. Last year, local theatre advocate and founding director of theatre hub ATX Theatre,..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Thinker

In the online dialogue about the art of the stage, Travis Bedard is a star

"...He's probably poring over a vast assortment of theatre blogs from around the world, but he might be..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Austin Theatre: Free for All (At Least for a Night)

A national audience development campaign that's offering a free night of theatre on Oct. 20 has cast Austin in a starring role for its national premiere

"...products, but this month it's getting play with plays. Theatre Communications Group, a national service organization for nonprofit theatres,..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...getting that razzle-dazzle rush that stage musicals provide. The theatre scene is bustling with Broadway-brand beltin' and steppin', with..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre’s Tiny Beautiful Things

Fostering connection through Cheryl Strayed’s advice columns

"...to go see Tiny Beautiful Things at Deaf Austin Theatre. If it doesn’t break through your thorny exterior, then..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Review: UT Department of Theatre & Dance's The Way of the World

Despite the script's dizzying mishmash of complications, student production transports you to another time and place

"...you be interested in attending this UT Department of Theatre & Dance production? The reasons are myriad. From Mirabell..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Theatre Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

ZACH creates a tapestry of Sixties poppy fun in this jukebox musical

"...snippets from other songwriters, performances from guy and girl groups aplenty, but the strong thread of King’s style weaves..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

TILT Performance Group's Pandora: Life Outside the Box

This world premiere of Allen Robertson's musical releases kindness and joy into the world

"...than that, as can be learned from TILT Performance Group, which has just unleashed upon the world a new..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

City Theatre's The Seafarer

Karen Sneed’s staging is shot through with compassion for the play’s hard-luck, hard-drinking Irishmen

"...supernatural twist to the holiday happenings onstage at City Theatre...."

Nov. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

City Theatre Company

A pro-Catholic organization threatens City's staging of a biblical comedy – sort of

"...a fabulous story? Back in early May, Austin's City Theatre Company began receiving postcards and e-mails protesting its upcoming..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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