Guy Clark, Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, & John Hiatt

Paramount Theatre, May 5 & 6

"...Guy Clark, Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, & John HiattParamount Theatre, May 5 & 6..."

May 9, 2008 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Down We Go

Revisiting Renaissance man Robert Thom's prolific and hellish Hollywood visions

"...songs with Cris Williamson, Mercedes Sosa, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Rhiannon, Brian Green, Inti-Illimani, and Ronnie Gilbert (of the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Dan Dietz: The exit interview

As local playwright Dan Dietz prepares to leave Austin for a teaching gig at Florida State, he talks about his experience here and what he sees happening down the road

"...12 years ago to pursue an advanced degree in theatre history/criticism at UT, but he soon discovered that he'd..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Hightower Report

Why Media Companies Get No Respect; NYPD's 'Intelligence'

"...the bulk of the squad's surveillance was on churches, theatre groups, environmentalists, and others with no intentions of breaking..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

They Hear America Singing!

Grammy-nominated Conspirare brings together 600 voices in search of our national sound

"...folks such as Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Woody Guthrie, Scott Joplin...."

Jan. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam

Jason Ansara Brooks, who directed, choreographed, and was performing in Pro Arts Collective's production of 'Black Nativity,' died Tuesday, Dec. 13, days before the show's closing performances

"...the company in its mission to establish a black theatre company for Central Texas. Brooks was an Austin native..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The Border Radio Show': Blast From the Past

In The Border Radio Show, a stellar cast of Lone Star artists revive the days when radio towers south of the Rio Grande filled the airwaves with revival meetings, wild product pitches, and all kinds of music.

"...Wolfman Jack got his start on border radio. Woody Guthrie and Lydia Mendoza were heard there, too. Because of..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Changing of the Bard

Austin Script Works director Dan Dietz passes the pen to Colin Denby Swanson

"...Advancement Grant, and had two plays commissioned by the Guthrie Theatre (The Atomic Adventures of Nikolai Nikolaevich and Governing..."

May 21, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...as one of the foremost upcoming artists in hip-hop theatre. His autobiographical spoken word/hip-hop production, The Evidence of Silence..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Articulations

A trip to Minnesota, where the state Legislature recently approved major support for two theatre construction projects, inspires a new way of looking at arts funding in Texas.

"...the Twin Cities for a conference of the American Theatre Critics Association and being treated to a show by..."

June 20, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Big in Yemen

Bob and Tucker Livingston conquer the Middle East through songs not arms.

"...nightlife, let alone live music. Peaking from behind the theatre curtain, the Livingstons, dressed in cowboy hats, boots, and..."

May 2, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Spotlight: Johnny Irion & Sarah Lee Guthrie

Woody Guthrie's granddaughter joins the family business.

"...romance and folk music. Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie met in L.A. through a mutual friendship with Chris..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...to form, Love Me Like a Song. (Texas Union Theatre, 7:45pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Postmarks

"...Woody Guthrie put it best: The role of art is to..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Homecoming Queen

Many actors leave Austin seeking a career on the stage and are never heard from by the folks in their old hometown. But Austin native Starla Benford has come home as the star of a national tour. She talks about starting out at Harvard, making her mark as a professional, and nine months on the road with The Vagina Monologues.

"...the small professional companies in New York and resident theatres scattered about the country, and theatre's generally low profile..."

June 8, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Bella Union at SXSW 2000, Cocteau Twins/label heads Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde being wowed into approval. A whirling..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Articulations

Austin native Starla Benford brings The Vagina Monologues to town, Kerthy Fix takes Heaving Shadows at the Skin Show to Chicago, and where does rm 120 theatre go?

"...spent the time since acting professionally in such regional theatres as the Guthrie, the Shakespeare Theatre, and Long Wharf..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Critics Poll 2000

"...Christopher Hess: Texas Tribute to Woody Guthrie, Paramount Theatre..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature

Never Give Up

Don Toner's 13 years as producing artistic director of the State Theater Company have been full of struggles, but in Toner's world, struggles are good. They bring understanding, richness, beauty, and in his case, a new theatre and a loyal company.

"...of a 60-year-old movie house. "That's one thing about theatre," Toner will tell you, "I've always liked having my..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Overlapping Fireworks

It’s been six long years since Frontera artists Vicky Boone, Margery Segal, and Annie Suite have all worked with each other on a play, but the threesome still send off fireworks together, as C. Denby Swanson

"...Vicky Boone. Margery Segal. Annie Suite. These three theatre artists know each other so well that their overlapping..."

April 7, 2000 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...as the citywide singalongs held at the Zilker Hillside Theatre every Thursday night. Local performers included Dr. Dan Grieder,..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Son of the Circus

Twistin' in the Wind

"...I admired -- who inspired me. People like Woody Guthrie, the ol' blues guys on Highway 61. I just..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

A Crumb and a Spank

"...the road plugging his new album of lost Woody Guthrie songs. Bragg guested on Mac's yet-unscheduled-for-release new album and..."

June 5, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Road Shows

"...FRI 23 Red Steagall, LBJ Library Theatre (UT)..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a stronger advocate of workers' rights, says AFSME's Carol Guthrie, who coordinated the endorsement meeting. Biscoe and Bristol both..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

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

Theatre Critics Table Awards 1997

"...On Monday, May 12, the Austin Theatre Critics' Table presented their fifth annual awards for achievement..."

May 16, 1997 Arts Feature

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced nominations for their fifth annual..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

The Dog Show: Our Bowsers, Ourselves

"...its members and the antagonism of the whites through theatre owner Stephen Price, played by Marco Noyola with cold,..."

April 25, 1997 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Woody Guthrie's American Song: Up with the People

"...State Theatre through April 20 Running time: 1 hr, 45 min..."

April 11, 1997 Arts Feature

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