Nowhere to Play

The Cost of Art, Part I: Austin's growth and rising rent take out theatre venues, one by one

"...the show is slated to run at Trinity Street Theatre in summer 2014. "I'm hoping that's going to work..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Mr. Show Busy

Michael McKelvey's just a guy who cain't say no (to musicals)

"...School, St. Edward's University, Austin Playhouse, Austin Shakespeare, Zilker Theatre Productions, TexARTS, Penfold Theatre Company, his own Doctuh Mistuh..."

July 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Horton Foote Prize

Honoring one writer by taking care of others

"...she had an opportunity a decade ago when the State Theatre Company, then led by Don Toner, was planning..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On His Mark

Richard Linklater explores the rich contradictions of artifice and reality, theatre and film, love and desire in Me and Orson Welles

"...When entering a theatre to see any film by director Richard Linklater for..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Culture Flash!

The influential artwork of Micael Priest blesses the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture, and ACT wants State Theatre patrons to come to the cabaret – for free

"...• Austin Cabaret Theatre, which opens its 2006-2007 season this week, is extending..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Live and Let Live

Too Much Bitching Can Be Hazardous to Theatre's Health

"...season again. The nominations for the B. Iden Payne theatre awards are out, and once the local stage set..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

New Direction at the State

"...has yet to come from 719 Congress, but the State Theater Company is in the midst of its biggest..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Downton Abbey

The beloved Masterpiece series makes a royal return

"...– in America – the dignified imprimatur of Masterpiece Theatre. Fans of the show (of which I am one)..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...This past Friday, I was talking with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural Center about how that..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Capital T Theatre had a reason to crow at the Austin Critics..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Christopher Durang

Tony-winning playwright takes up residence at Texas State

"...book and lyrics, is being mounted by the Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance, and the author..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival

In Austin's newest festival, stand-up finally gets top billing

"...acts confirmed by the big rollout at the Paramount Theatre last week. Saturday Night Live head writer/Weekend Update anchor..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...by popular demand! That's the new mantra on the theatre scene, as more and more hit productions are making..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

American Fiesta

The revival of Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta arrives with such hype, one might think it would have difficulty living up to it; but with this uplifting, transcendent show, one would be wrong

"...McCullough Theatre, through Aug. 13..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

A Double Life

Napoleon Beazley was executed by the state of Texas, but he lives again in a new play

"...even necessary? Certainly not in the eyes of the state of Texas. Because he kills another human being in..."

July 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Beauty of the Beast

Austin's IMAX theatre opts not to screen the newly remastered Disney film.

"...Austin's Imax theatre opened in late spring 2001, alongside the much-storied Bob..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Not Just the Goofy Guy

The Actor Behind the Antics of Michael Stuart

"...more than 10 years, this mainstay of the Austin theatre scene has been dishing up delicious comic performances all..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Commission. A pivotal figure in the growth of the state's film industry, Copeland died this weekend...."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Terrence McNally on Art and Commerce

The Tony-winning playwright talks about the business of show

"...a half-century, Terrence McNally has had ample experience with theatre from both the artistic side and the business side,..."

June 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Road to Urinetown

Composer Mark Hollmann on the show's creation and success

"...Urinetown: The Musical couldn't keep audiences away or keep theatres all across the land – like Austin's City Theatre..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Raising Their Voices

An Austinite in Russia hears theatre's rising dissent

"...On Sept. 1, I left the States for a three-week trip to Moscow, to visit the..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Graham Schmidt

Rate of Exchange

Why the Russian connection matters to Austin theatre

"...stops in the U.S. for a small group of theatre managers and artists from Russia exploring American performance and..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Week

Your one-stop weekly source for capital city events and nightlife

"...All-Star Tournament, and a Grease Sing-Along at the Paramount Theatre. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter and get..."

July 18, 2012 Events Post by Chrontourage

Shout!

Annie Weisman's satiric drama Be Aggressive, receiving its area premiere from the State Theater Company, gives a shout out to cheerleading as an outlet for teenagers to make themselves heard.

"...in 2001, the show has been popping up in theatres across the country, from Dallas Theater Center to Chicago's..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"We'll Always Have 807 Congress"

The Raging of the Elements, or Indoor Theatre in Austin -- Al Fresco

"...and howling gusts of rain-laced wind roared into the theatre. Closing the doors by hand secured the closer a..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Exhibitionism

Chronicle Art Reviews

"...Paramount Theatre, through November 23 Running Time: 2 hrs, 15 min..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Arts Review

Five Marquee Movies at Austin Film Festival 2022

Headliners and Oscar contenders at this year's AFF

"...Thu., Oct. 27, 7:30pm, Paramount Theatre Armageddon Time..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jaston Williams

Before 'Tuna,' he rode with 'Maid Marian in a Stolen Car'

"...fourth. Maid Marian in a Stolen Car, at Zach Theatre...."

Aug. 28, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'Long Gone Lonesome'

A new play tells the true story of a Scottish fisherman who was also a great country singer

"...how bowled over local audiences were by the National Theatre of Scotland's touring production of Black Watch last spring,..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Uses of Joy

When Conspire Theatre helps incarcerated women, it's all in the game

"...– Conspire Theatre's mission statement..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

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