Dramatic Turn

Actress Meredith McCall is about much more than musicals

"...That's how we like to think of Meredith McCall ... not the drinking part, that is, but..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Method to Their Madness

Two leading ladies reflect on their psychotic characters' unique relationships with the score

"...of actions. This isn't to say that Austin actress Meredith McCall and Russian soprano Lyubov Petrova haven't given careful..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Meredith McCall..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Articulations

Executive Director Elizabeth Ferrer resigns from the Austin Museum of Art, and Allen Robertson's Jouét flies again at Louisville.

"...Actors Theatre of Louisville with Robertson at the keyboards, Meredith McCall reprising her performance as the global pop star,..."

July 20, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Down the Drain

The leads put so much of themselves in this new play that it transcends fiction

"...other show. The leading performers are Martin Burke and Meredith McCall, who have performed together in Austin countless times..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Santaland Diaries

The Santaland Diaries, which recounts writer David Sedaris' experience as a Macy's elf, is funny, irreverent, and sneakily heartwarming, and with Martin Burke in the driver's seat as Krumpet the elf, the Zachary Scott Theatre Center production is a nonstop, exhilarating ride.

"...of The Santaland Diaries, with help from the ever-lovely Meredith McCall and pianist Jason Connor. For those of you..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

Articulations

Photojournalist David Douglas Duncan returns to Austin to inaugurate a new lecture series named in his honor, homegrown musical Jouét touches down in the pages of Show Music magazine, and Gerard Lebeda lands a European tour of Evita.

"...homegrown musical Jouét. Alongside a photo of native daughter Meredith McCall as the globetrotting diva is this evaluation: "Initially..."

April 5, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Search Through the Skies

The new musical Jouét represents a journey not only for the title character, a pop star in search of a home, but one for Austin composer Allen Robertson and for the city's Zachary Scott Theatre Center, which is producing its first original musical.

"...then. The act would be built around his then-wife Meredith (they have since divorced), who would play a cabaret..."

April 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Next to Normal

Strong performances make this musical about mental illness worth seeing

"...her teenage son to return home. The mother, Diana (Meredith McCall), seems a bit high-strung, but nothing appears too..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Santaland Diaries

"...Espie Randolph as the Macy's Little Elf (aka "Crumpet"). Meredith McCall reprises her role as songstress and performs her..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

The Santaland Diaries

The Santaland Diaries, as staged by the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, lets you laugh at the ridiculousness of American Christmas customs and yet leaves you feeling a bit more merry

"...effort sincere and new. His partners in crime are Meredith McCall, who can deliver a song like it's her..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

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

"...to exploit the town's befuddled elite. Fantastic turns by Meredith McCall as the mayor's wife and Cheyenne Barton as..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Gypsy

Though slow going, Southwestern University's staging delivered old-fashioned splendor and passion

"...shows often require a huge star, and Austin favorite Meredith McCall delivered in a big way. McCall's vocal placement..."

April 4, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Irving Berlin's White Christmas the Musical

Zach Theatre delivers a sentimental stroll through a winter wonderland, with exceptionally strong dancing

"...enough charisma and charm to win the heart of Meredith McCall, who plays Judy's stubborn older sister, Betty. In..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Lucia di Lammermoor

Lyubov Petrova powers this Lucia with vocal fireworks and nuanced acting

"...week's Arts section, I spoke with Next to Normal's Meredith McCall and Lucia di Lammermoor's Lyubov Petrova about how..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Cabaret

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of Cabaret embraces the play's sexuality and hedonism but doesn't always convey its debauched defiance

"...Despite its dynamism, the production isn't perfect. Although Meredith McCall is a fine actor, I found her Sally..."

June 18, 2004 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

Jouét

This Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of Allen Robertson's original musical Jouét is a slick theatrical product, with enough gadgetry and opulent design work to fill the space with a rich, powerful sound and imagery, but it's difficult to sympathize with its diva-ish heroine and her mixed messages about compassion.

"...Bonnell's costumes are opulent and fit like second skins. Meredith McCall's title character is a mix of the experienced..."

April 20, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Santaland Diaries

In the Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of The Santaland Diaries, actor Martin Burke takes the writings of David Sedaris and uses them to run the gamut from high hilarity to absolute panic to striking observation to calm elucidation. And the audience follows him everywhere he goes, laughing all the way.

"...two of these, "Santa Baby" and "Making Love Alone." Meredith McCall nails each, adroitly accompanied by John Howrey, while..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

New Elf in Town

Flaming Idiot Rob Williams trades his torches for the pointy little slippers of David Sedaris' department-store elf in 'The Santaland Diaries'

"...the support of a veteran production team, including performers Meredith McCall and Jason Connor and director Dave Steakley. The..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

This dazzling production takes us inside the mind of a crime-solving teen on the spectrum

"...top-notch English-accented ensemble comprised of Katie Kohler, Nick Stevenson, Meredith McCall, André Martin, Dave Yakubik, Lara Wright, and Elise..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

The Robber Bridegroom

With its fairy-tale trappings and bluegrass score, this is the chicken and waffles of musicals

"...ideally, but a runaway marriage will suffice). Guest artist Meredith McCall joins the lineup for this role and is..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Top 10 Theatre Duos & Trios of 2014

Remembering a year in theatre in which performers distinguished themselves in twos and threes

"...4) MEREDITH MCCALL & CARLI VINCI­GUER­RA IN GYPSY (Southwestern Univer­sity) Mother..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Hamlet

The melancholy Dane gets fierce in this most professional staging by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...no exception. While guest artists Kenneth Wayne Bradley (Claudius), Meredith McCall (Gertrude), and David Stahl (Polonius) contribute polished performances,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Ragtime

Zach Theatre renders the musical with a sweep befitting its grand scale

"...Andrew Cannata strikes sparks as an ardent Younger Brother, Meredith McCall stokes fires of revolution as an unshakable Emma..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Fiction

Steven Dietz's thoughtful, language-loving play may leave you not liking writers much

"...Fiction is a play about writers. Linda (Meredith McCall) and Michael (Robert Gomes) are two writers who..."

March 18, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

That Obscure Object of Delight

Zach's dreamy Chaperone speaks to the enthusiast in us all

"...riotous showboat in Zach's revival of Present Laughter. Likewise, Meredith McCall's chaperone, who belts an anthem to tippling your..."

July 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Caroline, or Change

Zach Theatre's fine staging should be required viewing at this historic moment

"...with ferocity. Shavana Calder is captivating as Caroline's daughter. Meredith McCall injects a great deal of heart into Noah's..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

I'd Like to Thank ...

The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Get Your GunActor, MusicalTyler Rhodes, Batboy: The MusicalSupporting Actress, MusicalMeredith McCall, Urinetown: The Musical..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Urinetown: The Musical

'Urinetown: The Musical' may wallow in a sordid premise and have an awful title, but Zach's production is always making you happy, if not downright giddy

"...McGehee (whose Officer Barrel is a genial galoot) and Meredith McCall (Penny Pennywise, soft as a rusty nail) land..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Santaland Diaries

An infusion of Lee Eddy into 'The Santaland Diaries' makes Zach's holiday classic even more delightful

"...a medley of naughty-but-nice seasonal songs (wonderfully performed by Meredith McCall, with Jason Connor tickling the 88s), into the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

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