Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"...sums up what this director, Scott Thompson, his partner Richard Byron, and their company Austin Musical Theatre (AMT) deliver..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Dreaming ART

This year in Austin, autumn brings a Spring Storm, and with it Actors Repertory of Texas, the realization of the city's long-cherished dream of a locally based professional theatre company.

"...of Resident Theatres (LORT) theatre," says theatre department chair Richard Isackes. "Austin is perhaps the last city of its..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...Founded by Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, artists with years of experience performing, directing, and..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Superstar Search

Three decades after its debut, Jesus Christ Superstar may not seem a radical piece of musical theatre, but Austin Musical Theatre's new production just may return the rock opera to its revolutionary roots.

"...the fluid melodies and lush orchestrations of George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Leonard Bernstein, Alan Jay Lerner, and Frank Loesser...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

The Soldier Dreams: Misreading Clues Around a Deathbed

"...Judy, his sisters, Tish's husband Sam, and David's lover Richard hover about the dying man, trying to make sense..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Review

Articulations

The threat to Austin Musical Theatre and the passing of Austin storyteller and artist Helen Handley

"...Broadway or touring companies. Then, enter Scott Thompson and Richard Byron with their Mickey-and-Judy dream of starting a professional..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Let Them Entertain You

The story of Austin Musical Theatre is itself a musical, complete with kids-with-a-dream beginnings, against-all-odds successes, and nail-chewing jams. Well, now comes the big-belting, high-kicking, pull-out-the-stops showstopper: a revue revisiting AMT's greatest song-and-dance numbers, Celebrate Austin Musical Theatre.

"...nail-chewing jams. Act I started with Scott Thompson and Richard Byron peddling their vision of an Austin company staging..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Richard Byron & Scott Thompson, Annie/West Side Story Bonnie Cullum,..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, My Fair Lady/Sweet Charity..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

But You Can Win Her Yet

TexARTS revives a classic musical and a big musical theatre dream

"...it was 10 years ago that Scott Thompson and Richard Byron showed up in our own River City to..."

June 23, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

An era of Austin theatre ends as Austin Musical Theatre files for bankruptcy.

"...to the local arts scene. Founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron delivered old-school American musicals on a scale and..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Long Center supporters do a funding turnaround by asking the city for $25 million in bond money, and Austin Musical Theatre finds new life as Broadway Texas.

"...raising honest-to-gosh goosebumps, and AMT founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron damn near stole the show with a comical..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

My Fair Lady

Austin Musical Theatre's production of My Fair Lady serves up the tale of a Cockney flower girl's transformation at the hands of an egotistical phonetics professor with a lavish look and a playful spirit, creating a delightful dance of elegance and frivolity.

"...dance of elegance and frivolity. Directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron stage Eliza Doolittle's transformation at the hands of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

Ships coming in for Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, who get to stage Dames at Sea at the Goodspeed Opera House, and for Lynn C. Miller and Laura Furman, who will have their play Passenger on the Ship of Fools performed by legendary actress Irene Worth.

"...voyage to Austin Musical Theatre co-founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, who are off to "sea" again. The director/choreographer..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Awards 1998

"...Director, Musical Richard Byron & Scott Thompson, Annie/West Side Story..."

June 5, 1998 Arts Feature

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

"...Sarah Richardson, How Late It Was, How Late..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Richard Jones, The Chairs..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Sound of Music: The Sweetest Sounds

In its production of The Sound of Music, Austin Musical Theatre delivers Rodgers & Hammerstein's familiar songs with an ear for not just their beguiling tunefulness but their dramatic impact, so that the redemptive power of music makes itself heard again and again and again.

"...Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II paid tribute to this..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...Time Again in Oz, Suzan Zeder and Richard Gray..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, My Fair Lady/ Sweet Charity..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...Ryan Maresca are three such artists. Thompson, with partner Richard Byron, founded Austin Musical Theatre, which produced Peter Pan..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Mother Courage

Melba Martinez's legacy at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...Michael Costello, Annie Suite, Babs George, Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, J. Ed Araiza, the various guest actors. They..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Amadeus

For all its luscious designs and fine actors who work exceptionally hard, Mary Moody Northen Theatre's production of Amadeus winds up more dull than daring

"...emperor and his courtiers, and Paul Norton's Joseph II, Richard Byron's Van Swieten, Huck Huckaby's Von Strack, and Ev..."

March 5, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...Musical Theatre): Dressed up by directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, this grande dame of musical theatre was more..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

An Angel for AMT

The recent fiscal crisis for Austin Musical Theatre threatened to keep the company from mounting any future productions, but producer Charles Duggan has come to AMT's rescue, offering to produce a week-long retrospective of musical numbers from the company's first 15 productions.

"...fully restaged by AMT artistic directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, with full orchestra (conducted by AMT perennial Fred..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The former bakery turned arts center on Tillery gets another tenant, Austin Musical Theatre gets an executive director, and Zachary Scott Theatre Center alums get plum acting gigs on opposite coasts.

"...crowds that its powerhouse production deserved -- AMT founders Richard Byron and Scott Thompson are, needless to say, very..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Oklahoma!, A Macbeth, and Art were the big winners at the 27th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...Director, Comedy: Sarah Richardson, Art..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column 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.

"...Sarah Richardson, ArtDirector, MusicalKevin Archambault, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Oliver!

Despite some fine performances, consistently lush and well-executed chorus numbers, and stunning sets and costumes, the Austin Musical Theatre production of Oliver! leaves one wanting more.

"...some instances, the cast that co-directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron have assembled matches the design. Young Alex Rollins..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Oklahoma!

Austin Musical Theatre's Oklahoma! pulses with a rousing liveliness that makes it delightfully fresh, a territory that a joy to visit.

"...the continually amazing leaders of AMT, Scott Thompson and Richard Byron. Their direction and choreography, their skill in uniting..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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