The Hidden Room Theatre Is Working With a Presidential Assassin

Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, we reckon you’ll really enjoy the show

"...Austin’s Hidden Room theatre company is officially in cahoots with John..."

June 12, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hidden Room Theatre Resurrects King Lear

The once-popular but now obscure revision of Shakespeare's play by Nahum Tate is revived, complete with happy ending

"...In a secret room in Downtown Austin, Beth Burns and company are resuscitating..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Stephanie Carll

The Hidden Room Theatre's The Duchess of Malfi

In staging John Webster's revenge tragedy, the company strikes a delightful balance between historical authenticity and genuine emotion

"...myself needing this sort of versatility when discussing the Hidden Room Theatre's production of The Duchess of Malfi...."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

The Hidden Room Theatre's Henry IV

Beth Burns' latest foray into Shakespeare will school you on how to present plays penned by the Bard

"...to page one. This evening's lesson, provided by the Hidden Room Theatre, is on how to produce, direct, and..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Hidden Room Theatre's Houdini Speaks to the Living

In Houdini Speaks to the Living, Hidden Room Theatre resurrects two dead celebrities for a spirited battle

"...Terry and Robert Matney and the crafty crew of Hidden Room Theatre. And the speaking that's done, with Terry..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booth's Richard III by the Hidden Room Theatre

Beth Burns and company unearths a fascinating theatrical time capsule with this version of Shakespeare's tragedy

"...The Hidden Room Theatre, in conjunction with the Harry Ransom Center..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Hidden Room Theatre's Houdini Speaks to the Living

In this drama featuring Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, a debate on the talking dead springs to dramatic life

"...you favor in this latest theatrical adventure from the Hidden Room Theatre. An original creation by Artistic Director Beth..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Hidden Figures

True story of NASA's black women mathematicians

"...pocket of history it uncovers. Based on the book Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Panic Room

"...last century, Fincher has delivered another attention-getter in Panic Room, a chilly, squirmy suspense thriller, a self-proclaimed “popcorn” flick...."

March 29, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Downtown's Garage Is a Hidden Gem

Craft cocktails, local history, and parking all-in-one

"...your average Joe. Austin has its fair share of hidden bars, but Garage, a newcomer on the craft cocktail..."

June 27, 2014 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Hidden Capitol Kitchens

Living life on the Lege is difficult enough without having to figure out what's for lunch

"...on Mondays; two, self-serve soft-serve sundaes on Thursday afternoons. Hidden under the stairs in the underground extension, the Capitol..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...the excellent Jennymarie Jemison design identity! They’re opening a taproom at their warehouse (2010 Hwy 290 #180) on Saturday,..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Hidden Epidemic

Finding Jenn's Voice illuminates a disturbing trend

"...By the time the film arrived in the editing room, Schott had over 100 hours of footage, including interviews..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Review: The Green Room

"...What's it like in Room 19A (or is it 19B), the extremely well-hidden lair..."

March 11, 2007 SXSW Post by Marrit Ingman

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...Eyeballing and eavesdropping the room presents me with an uncomfortable realization: There is no..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Hidden Pleasures

"...seen one of these dinners in a restaurant's back room or off in one of its cozy little corners...."

June 18, 1999 Food Column by Anthony King

'Rose Rage'

Hidden Room Theatre leads us forward into the past

"...from the classical canon, and with her company the Hidden Room, Burns introduced Austin to Shakespeare staged in Original..."

July 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Edinburgh Festivals

If it's August, this must be Scotland, say three Austin arts groups

"...taking the plunge this year – Palindrome Theatre, the Hidden Room Theatre, and improvisational foursome Parallelogramophonograph – are all..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Merry Devil of Edmonton

Hidden Room Theatre resurrects an odd comedy of Shakespeare's day

"...premiered – with the entertainment factor enhanced in the Hidden Room Theatre's staged reading by Ryan Crowder's suavity as..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The History of King Lear

A long-reviled revision of Shakespeare's tragedy proves fascinating as revived by the Hidden Room Theatre

"...today. And therein lies the initial fascination of the Hidden Room Theatre's latest deep-dive into theatrical arcana: Artistic Director..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Der Bestrafte Brudermord

As realized by the Hidden Room, this German puppet version of 'Hamlet' is as much Monty Python as Shakespeare

"...York Rite Masonic Hall, 311 W. Seventh www.hiddenroomtheatre.com Through Feb. 8 Running time: 1 hr., 15 min...."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

'The Girl With Time in Her Eyes'

Hidden Room Theatre lets SXSW Interactive play with time travel

"...and by "play," I mean literally a play. The Hidden Room Theatre, which took part in a panel talking..."

March 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

DVDanger: I Hear Voices

Horror elevated aurally by Henry Rollins and Jeffrey Combs

"...The sealed-room drama is a conundrum. A single location is appealing..."

March 7, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...Receiving the most attention on the list was the Hidden Room Theatre's marathon production of Rose Rage; its five-hour..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Another distorted salvo from Dinesh D’Souza

"...to detail and counter the distortions, there simply isn’t room. Although in his last film, America: Imagine the World..."

July 22, 2016 Movie Review by Louis Black

Rose Rage

The Bard is rampant and rules this Hidden Room.

"...Rose RageA Hidden Room within 311 W. Seventh, 310/243-6426 www.hiddenroomtheatre.com Through August..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Uncovering the Mysteries of Austin’s Speakeasies and Secret Bars

A guide to some of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) bars around town

"...the Firehouse Lounge provides a casual take on the hidden bar. When you enter the Downtown Firehouse Hostel and..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Five shows share top honors with four awards each

"...The top comedy was Hidden Room Theatre's The Rover, for which Beth Burns' direction..."

Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Wayne Alan Brenner’s Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2018

Representational and digital art, plus theatre rooted in history proved especially mind-blowing this year

"...7) BOOTH'S RICHARD III (The Hidden Room Theatre) The Hidden Room's Beth Burns and the..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wayne Alan Brenner's Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2017

Bold takes on history and art that moved around the city spoke to a growing, changing Austin this year

"...1) PANCHO VILLA FROM A SAFE DISTANCE (Ballroom Marfa/Golden Hornet Project/Fusebox Festival) Órale, amigos! The multimedia sum..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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