The Spy Who Dumped Me

Kunis and McKinnon run to Europe, but forget to pack jokes

"...Directed by: Susanna Fogel. Starring: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, Sam Heughan,..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...and Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance's Kiss Me, Kate with three awards each. Nine projects took..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Playing of the Shrew

Ballerina Allysin Paino reveals more about taming Kate for Ballet Austin's 'Shrew'

"...four years ago, he bestowed the plum role of Kate on Allysin Paino, who tore into the role with..."

April 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...of Theatre & Dance's spirited revival of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate...."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 12th time, local critics have put their heads – and pens..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Everything Is Exemplary

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Most of the time, the art at the awards came in the form..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Shakespeare-ouette

Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills has a deft touch at getting the Bard to the barre.

"...Kate comes out swinging. She's not about to suffer the..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...for Michael Stuart's musical turn in its production of Kiss Me Kate, Austin Playhouse matched the five acting awards..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Michael Stuart, Kiss Me Kate..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Kiss Me, Kate

Cole Porter's 'Kiss Me Kate' is revived by the Austin Playhouse in such an atmosphere of fun (and ever-so-slightly wicked humor) that the production is rather endearing

"...Kiss Me, KateAustin Playhouse,through April 7..."

March 19, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Broadway Leading Lady Carolee Carmello on Taking Over Dolly!

Hello, Dolly prepares for run at Bass Concert Hall

"...never heard of. She may not be a household name, but the lady has had a very busy career...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

Four Eyes, Three Dimensions

Alamo brings in big technology for 'Little Expo'

"...Last week's 3-D screening of Kiss Me Kate was, according to Alamo owner Tim League,..."

June 18, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...a Man – No, Wait, I Can’t Remember – Kiss Me! The film’s cast universally praises Allen’s witty writing..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...from the connections made through those shows. About that time, Duggan also found a mentor in Arnold Saint Subber,..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Event Menu

April 5-13

"...present a screening of the lavish classic MGM musical Kiss Me Kate in 3-D to kick off the ballet's..."

April 6, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lot of Livin' to Do

For 15 years, Paul Beutel has managed Austin's Paramount Theatre, programming its popular film series and live shows and bringing it back from financial ruin, and he still puts in six to seven days a week there. Where do his passion and devotion spring from? Would you believe Bye Bye Birdie?

"...its original buzzer-in-the-seat gimmick or the movie version of Kiss Me Kate in 3-D, with everyone wearing glasses. Here's..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...be a home for theatre. (Johnson staged Carnival and Kiss Me Kate there in subsequent summers.)..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...that included a Soviet train depot, a Midwestern nursing home, and a magical library. Driven by the masterful performances..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Jill Blackwood, Kiss Me Kate..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Comin' at Ya!

3-D is back on the big screen -- again.

"...So was Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis' Money From Home, the lavish musical Kiss Me Kate, and the noir..."

July 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Ken Lieck

Articulations

The stage musical version of The Lion King finally lands in Texas, and even four years into its Broadway run, the show still truly creates a world of wonders.

"...a string of Broadway appearances in the revivals of Kiss Me Kate, The Music Man, and On the Town...."

July 19, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...17. Kiss Me, Kate, by Cole Porter, Sam Spewack, & Bella..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...– The Women in the Castle Karen Shepard – Kiss Me Someone Mia Sosa – Acting on Impulse Bradley..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Novel Bronwen Hruska, Accelerated: A Novel Lindsay Hunter, Don't Kiss Me: Stories Paulette Jiles, Lighthouse Island Stephen Graham Jones,..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...from Pink's "Just Like a Pill" to Lita Ford's "Kiss Me Deadly" in her 2006 off-Broadway show Everything Bad..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...trying on clothes. The actors are uninspired in the extreme, with Daly confusing a goofy smirk with a good..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...transform themselves into their characters Noxeema Jackson and Vida Boheme, contestants in the annual New York City Drag Queen..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood

"...Edited by Camille Peri and Kate Moses..."

May 7, 1999 Books Feature

The Gay Glass Ceiling

Does the straight-skewing American audience need its gaylebrities to keep at least one foot in that closet door?

"...Lambert can't find women attractive, or doesn't want to kiss them on occasion. However, the manner in which his..."

Nov. 19, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. You've heard things. Trust me, though, this is the one. Because when this decade..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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