Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Dolls, Summer Stock Austin Michael Morse, Jane Eyre, Austin Shakespeare Allen Robertson, A Christmas Carol, ZACH Theatre Lyn Koenning,..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Juliet & Romeo

Shakespeare's tragedy reimagined as a pop musical

"...Not reviewed at press time. This umpteenth retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy chucks out the Bard's iambic pentameter for..."

May 9, 2025 Movie Review

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...Tattoo and Occult Shop.   – Richard Whittaker Austin Shakespeare presents Julius Caesar..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...months,” said Ann Ciccolella, the artistic director of Austin Shakespeare, with clear annoyance, “and no one’s reached out to..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Book Review: Austin Author’s Play, With Knives Packs in the Drama

Jeanette Horn sharpens her pen for debut novel

"...recently left the troupe after finding success in a Shakespeare company, and he’s a nervous wreck throughout, especially when..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...You’ve heard “Tom Stoppard” and “Shakespeare” in the same breath before; he won a Best..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Beauties and Wizzes and Mammas, Oh My! Broadway in Austin Announces 2025-26 Season

Tony winners galore join the chorus as the musical season starts

"...their favorite familiar songs in a new context with Shakespeare spoof & Juliet (July 14-19, 2026) and the ABBA-tastic..."

March 4, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Some believe William Shakespeare helped translate Psalm 46 into the King James Bible:..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...currently on the road with Hamlet, one of William Shakespeare’s most popular (and lengthiest) plays. The Danish prince’s pensiveness..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...to be replicated.   – James Scott Walking Shadow Shakespeare Presents Hamlet..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Shakespeare in Love The local theater company brings to the..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Top 10 Works of Austin Art of 2024

The things that reignited my faith in the human capacity for creation

"...conceptions of medium and presentation in art. 2) Austin Shakespeare’s Jane Eyre..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...fifth studio drop Dauntless Manifesto boasts bars to rival Shakespeare. Take frenzied twerk track "Yawn" as a case in..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Theatre Review: Austin Shakespeare Presents Jane Eyre

Inventive production refreshes a classic tale of love and liberty

"...a fresh take on Charlotte Brontë’s seminal novel. Austin Shakespeare has the pleasure of hosting the U.S. debut of..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Austin Film Festival Review: Time Travel Is Dangerous!

Kooky British sci-fi comedy loves the Eighties

"...script, credited to director Chris Reading and sisters Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare and Hillary Shakespeare, wastes no time setting up the..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...to costumes that once tread the boards at Austin Shakespeare, the Archive Theater, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Zilker Theatre Productions,..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...over the years boasts vivacious retellings of opera and Shakespeare, ballets that include The Magic Flute, The Taming of..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...for a star.   – Carys Anderson Walking Shadow Shakespeare Presents: Bar(d)..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sing Sing

Colman Domingo gives a radiant performance in this drama about incarcerated men finding community and purpose in acting

"...Dream. But it was a line from a different Shakespeare play I kept circling back to: “Now is the..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...Shakespeare Festival The festival enters its 50th season with A..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...diligently worked on Thrive, or What You Will, a Shakespeare-inspired introspection on identity. Main character Jeanne changes actors throughout..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...visitors for 58 years. This year they have added Shakespeare in the Canyon on July 9, 16, 23, and..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...a backdrop. This year they have added performances of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 9, 16, 23..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...it’s so small.   – James Scott Walking Shadow Shakespeare Presents: Troilus and Cressida..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...delicious hope can be.   – Cat McCarrey Austin Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 17-23

"...the “To be or not to be” soliloquy from Shakespeare’s Hamlet for an audience of pigeons that aren’t even..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...Shakespeare in the Park May 31-June 1, Kerrville, www.caillouxperformingarts.com PANHANDLE..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Theatre Review: The Baron’s Men Presents Romeo and Juliet

The Curtain Theatre’s BYOB outdoor production is a magical night out

"...in class is perfection onstage. Your teacher was right: Shakespeare is meant to be seen, not read. And Romeo..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...be a fully paw-some time.   – Cat McCarrey Shakespeare’s Birthday Party..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Born With Teeth

Marlowe’s mad and Shakespeare’s sad in Austin Playhouse production

"...together, guaranteed they’ll fight about one question: Who wrote Shakespeare’s plays? Because it’s somehow unimaginable that a humble actor..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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