HD 46: Dukes Routs Thompson

Dawnna Dukes closes out a volatile contest

"...But on Tuesday, Rep. Dawnna Dukes saw off Brian Thompson after a race where everything from campaign finance reports..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...the last couple of years, everyone realized that Kenan Thompson has had a 27-year unmatchable career, including a record-setting..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

"Fair" Play

Director Scott Thompson doesn't want the audience for Austin Musical Theatre's production of My Fair Lady to get too comfy, and here's why.

"...That's Scott Thompson talking about the audience, and while you might..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Pacifier

Vin Diesel plays a Navy SEAL who draws diaper duty.

"...this Mouse mutt. Not even Kid in the Hall Scott Thompson, as a Birkenstocked drama coach making step-ball-change jokes,..."

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"...Dazzle. That pretty much sums up what this director, Scott Thompson, his partner Richard Byron, and their company Austin..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...by artists who moved to Austin to start theatres. Scott Thompson, Dan Bonfitto, and Marshall Ryan Maresca are three..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...for Peyton Hayslip, Lana Lesley, Sarah Richardson, Kirk Smith, Scott Thompson, and Joe York, all of whom received three..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Liam Neeson has taken to shooting at bad guys again in this slow-burning Matthew Scudder mystery.

"...Directed by: Scott Frank. Starring: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour, Boyd..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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.

"...Who Steal, Carter LewisProduction, DramaCircumference of a Squirrel, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 18, 2001 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

"...Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dead Again

"...Directed by: Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, Robin Williams, Andy Garcia, Hanna Schygulla and..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Articulations

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

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

Nov. 15, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Gotta Dance!

Kevin Archambault came late to dance, but his love of it and commitment to it have brought the young dancer and choreographer a long way in a short time.

"...a real high energy. I was extremely excited when Scott Thompson, who is one of the founders of Austin..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature by Lindsey Schwartz

Triumph in River City

With The Music Man, Austin Musical Theatre creates a River City that's bigger than some by-god real Texas towns. But it's a show whose heart may be the biggest thing of all.

"...Austin Musical Theatre director Scott Thompson proves himself sensitive to the importance of the..."

May 19, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...The Rocky Horror Show, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...of a life in the theatre made palpable. Director-choreographers Scott Thompson and Richard Byron brought all their backstage savvy..."

Jan. 8, 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..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Scenes From Day 6 of SXSW 2022

"...Bruce McCulloch and Scott Thompson attend the premiere of The Kids in the..."

March 16, 2022 Photo Gallery

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

"...The Pavilion, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature 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.

"...against-all-odds successes, and nail-chewing jams. Act I started with Scott Thompson and Richard Byron peddling their vision of an..."

Jan. 24, 2003 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.

"...The Laramie Project, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 24, 2002 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

"...playwright's tendency to wax oratorical at great length, director Scott Thompson appears to have approached the production as if..."

March 5, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

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.

"...as hype regarding Jesus as the Messiah. But directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron found in the words a..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...Schoolhouse Rock, Zachary Scott Theatre Center..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...Austin Theatre for Youth The Gospel at Colonus, Zachary Scott Theatre Grease, Mary Moody Northen Theatre Peter Pan, Austin..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Canadian comedy troupe hits the big screen with this movie about the humorous side effects of a new drug.

"...Starring: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson, Paul Bellini and Brendan Fraser. Eagerly awaited by..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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.

"...Marlow Moore's "NYC" raising honest-to-gosh goosebumps, and AMT founders Scott Thompson and Richard Byron damn near stole the show..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Column 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.

"...from AMT's past fully restaged by AMT artistic directors Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, with full orchestra (conducted by..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

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

"...after another, with poor Ann Ciccolella, representing the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, taking the stage seven times to accept..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Danner, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine McEwan, Julianne Nicholson, Tom Everett Scott, Tom Selleck, Gloria Stuart...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

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