Capital T Theatre's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?

This production of Edward Albee's play shows that hubris and catastrophe are as much a part of America now as in ancient Greece

"...On being informed by a friend that her husband Martin has been having an affair with a goat,..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Ismael's Ghosts

French drama follows the artist split between two women.

"...Directed by: Arnaud Desplechin. Starring: Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Louis Garrel,..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music Live: Robert Glasper

One limb in jazz, others in hip-hop and modern R&B

"...“We’re gonna start off on some jazz shit,” said Robert Glasper about..."

March 14, 2017 Music Post by Michael Toland

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Thankfully, the dark tone of the beloved childrens books is carried over to the screen, and the terrific performances and production design provide extra lift.

"...Directed by: Brad Silberling. Starring: Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Jude Law, Emily Browning,..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

B.A.P.S.

"...Directed by: Robert Townsend. Starring: Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Ian Richardson, Natalie..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zach Theatre's The Santaland Diaries

A new creative team energizes a Zach Theatre holiday tradition

"...When Martin Burke, longtime star of Zach Theatre's annual production of..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Disney’s Aladdin

Poster child for Broadway's Disneyfication still crazy entertaining

"...Like so many other animated screen-to-stage musicals created by Disney since..."

Feb. 16, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Zach Theatre's The Great Society

Robert Schenkkan's smart script and remarkable ensemble work make this a powerful look at LBJ's White House years

"...Theatre companies typically plan their seasons out well in advance, making decisions about their choice..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Robert Earl Keen

Inside REK's inner sanctum, the "Scriptorium"

"...Some 20 miles outside Kerrville, Robert Earl Keen's Rosetta Ranch..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...Time is a continuum that's sometimes hard to trace. Look too far back and things..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Being Robert McNamara

Through 'The Fog of War,' Errol Morris gets inside a mind full of hindsight, regret, and the lessons of Vietnam

"...Errol Morris' new documentary, The Fog of War, might just be..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...Our ability to experience art in person and with others is presently in lockdown, and we..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

City Theatre's Bus Stop

Director Tracy Arnold stages William Inge's drama with humor and charm, but seems to fight against the script's darkness

"...Keeping live theatre interesting sometimes means putting a different spin on a show..."

March 25, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Guess Who's Corman To Dinner?

Husband and wife duo Roger and Julie to get lifetime achievement award

"...There'd been a rumor that it wouldn't just be martial arts legend Yuen Woo-Ping getting recognition at..."

Sept. 7, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Maslow's Hierarchy

True NFL team needs

"...Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a well-known theory of human..."

July 20, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Au Revoir, Chez Nous; WB, Antonelli's; Howdy, Local Foods; Mmmmm, Pinthouse; and More

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

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s vast culinary scene, as..."

June 16, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Art's New Address

Uptown Is Home to Austin's Latest Cultural District

"...photograph by Jana Birchum Great cities have great arts districts. Great big cities (such as New York) often have..."

July 4, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts,..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Marjorie Baumgarten's Top 10 List

"...made marvelous by its near-perfect blend of directorial ingenuity, exquisite performances, and discerning camerawork, production design, and music...."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big. The..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion 2023

"...Postponed a day due to the Thursday storms that rolled..."

March 20, 2023 Photo Gallery

Golden’s Speak No More

This fully immersive, silent improvised drama is mysterious, creative, and a most worthwhile theatrical experience

"...There are no words...."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...Ronney Reynolds..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Review: Zach Theatre's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

Theatrical elements combine for a "perfect goddamn story"

"...The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity is dripping with nostalgia and masculinity. I can't find playwright Kristoffer Diaz's birthday..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Letters at 3AM: Stirling at Road's End

Stirling Silliphant had a marvelous gift for writing, but he sold it out

"..."Mike, I'm the biggest whore in Hollywood."..."

April 22, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

Public Funds Part of PromiseLand's Plan for Praise

The conservative Christian church seeks a federal loan for an amphitheatre at its 51st St. campus

"...Located on a sprawling campus just north of the old Robert Mueller Municipal..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...Austin filmmakers Bryan Poyser and Anish Savjani score 2011 Spirit..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Theatre en Bloc's The Totalitarians

This ridiculous but smart satire about a Nebraska political race may be the only political play that can deliver laughs this election season

"...In the lead-up to every presidential election, theatre listings seem to include the typical handful..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin's Chambermaid

"...The mayor is victorious. A week after a presentation by Mayor Bruce Todd..."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

A Closer Look at AISD's Ratings

Many schools improved over the last year – but not all

"...Austin Independent School District's campuses have seen big improvements under..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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