A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...crowd-friendly show that lends itself to big sets, elaborate costumes, and lots of performers -- realized with a blockbuster..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...Starting at age 3, my parents took me to lots..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Starting Over

For Tuna creators Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, the fourth time is the charm

"...every year on the road portraying the assorted Lone Star lunatics of Texas' third-smallest town in either Greater Tuna..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and 13 Texas Premieres. Texas stars - especially native and honorary Austinites - plays a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rondo and Bob

An Austin film legend's obsession with a Hollywood monster

"...Directed by: Joe O'Connell. Starring: Ryan Williams, Kyle Hanson, Joseph Middleton, Kelsey Pribilski and..."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The King’s Daughter

Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity

"...Directed by: Sean McNamara. Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt, Benjamin Walker, Fan..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...composite of 21st century drag, glitter-glam rock, and space-age costumes, Chasca's eccentric rock voyages to the final frontier where..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The 'Tease That Binds

The Texas Burlesque Festival builds community among those who are hip to the strip

"...where they would just go crazy." Like Lectric, she started in ballet, attending the Ballet Austin Academy, and while..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bats Left, Sings Right

With help from Esther's Follies, Austin Lyric Opera turns Strauss' Viennese waltz into a Texas two-step

"...capital of Austria to the capital of the Lone Star State, where one may easily find a "flutter-mouse" (to..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Your Freak Flag Fly

Gonna let it all hang out at Dragon*Con, where 20,000 sci-fi enthusiasts meet up, make merry, and sometimes cop a feel.

"...sci-fi convention, Atlanta's annual four-day feast in August of costumes, gaming, panel discussions, and the occasional naked, drunken gropefest...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the audience guessing, and in doing so creates a startlingly effective rumination on the nature of sanity and madness..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Cinderella

ALO's version, set in 1930s Hollywood, is the definition of audience-friendly

"...in 2004. ALO has brought to Austin the sets, costumes, and Bruce himself to restage the show, and what..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Oblong Boys

Texas Platters

"...debut is a soundtrack to the zany, colorful, construction-paper costumes and silly hats they don onstage or if the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Review by Michael Chamy

From Scully to Spock

The Sights and Sounds of Worldcon

"...Antonio. Left of frame, an exhibit of lovingly detailed costumes and character sculptures from Disney's animated Beauty and the..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...remains for us to determine its future use. 4.5 stars (M.B.) Arbor, Lakehills, Riverside..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Performance Park Takes Over the Vortex

Bonnie Cullum’s dream wakes the Tarot into life in her company’s immersive theatrical experience

"...came up with the idea while she slept. "I started working on it a few years ago, when I..."

March 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Long may Zach Theatre's musical Queen reign!

"...Bassenger, a recently bereaved transgender woman and legendary drag star. Together, these three queen bees lip-synch their way across..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Konnichiwa, Austin!

Celebrating Japanese animation and pop culture at IkkiCon IV

"...Japan to Central Texas? Loredo recalls, "Everything for me started as a fan, like it does for most people."..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stompy Jones

"...squalling noise designed to drive employees and customers alike stark, raving insane. Typical Rasputin's manager. A contrarian...."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Y Ask X and Y?

"...your face. And if they're not, they're cloaked in costumes spun straight from a fever dream, awash in lasers..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Woman King

Historical epic of the legendary women warriors who inspired the Dora Milaje

"...Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood. Starring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega and..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Aline

Bizarre not-quite-a-biopic of Céline Dion

"...Directed by: Valérie Lemercier. Starring: Lemercier, Sylvain Marcel, Danielle Fichaud, Roc LaFortune and Antoine..."

April 22, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Harder They Fall

Jonathan Majors is a true star in this pretty but by-the-numbers Western

"...Directed by: Jeymes Samuel. Starring: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald‎

Fewer beasts, but a much better story, make this sequel magical

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Love Witch

Blood sugar sex magick

"...Directed by: Anna Biller. Starring: Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell, Jennifer Ingrum,..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Wrong

Quentin Dupieux, the director of Rubber, is back with another film brimming with encounters with the bizarre and surreal.

"...Directed by: Quentin Dupieux. Starring: Jack Plotnick, Eric Judor, Alexis Dziena, Steve Little, William..."

March 29, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Taking cues from Ray and Walk the Line, this comedy biopic spans 70 years in the life of its hero, the fictional music legend Dewey Cox.

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...Hall serves as the bridge to the evening celebration, starting at 7pm and ending at 12mid with fireworks on..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...empty, but that does not keep Matt Humphrey from staring at it. The Bowie High School senior is temporarily..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Too Dumb to Die

A profile of Austin's longest-running musical parody, the Uranium Savages.

"...lead to one conclusion: What hath parody wrought? It started as a joke in December 1974...."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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