Twelfth Night

What the State Theatre Company's handsome but curiously reserved production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' lacks is that liberating light-headedness of intoxication

"...State Theatre, through March 5..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...made Austin the epicenter of discussion about the current state of culture on the continent. The annual gathering of..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Barefoot in the Park: In the Pleasure of Their Company

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre revival of Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon's early comedy about newlyweds in a nosebleed-high love nest, can't disguise the shortcomings of Simon's script, but with the vitality that Director Melba Martinez and an expressive, animated cast bring to the production it's always pleasant just being in the characters' company.

"...Mary Moody Northen Theatre,..."

July 7, 2000 Arts Review by Robert Faires

BS3 Picks & Sleepers

"...The cast of MTV's The State at BS2..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Feature

Articulations

ArtPlex Additions

"...organizations looking for a room of their own. A theatre company and a visual arts gallery are the latest..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"...State Theatre, through February 8 Running Time: 2 hrs, 10..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Review

Character Generator

Why Tom Parker Never Looks the Same Way Twice

"...masquerading as a feisty octogenarian in the Live Oak Theatre revival of Herb Gardner's comedy I'm Not Rappaport. The..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing about Architecture

We're Coming to Austin -- To Paint the Mother Pink!

"...no shortage of live music either, with both the State Theatre and Stubb's playing home to two fest-like musical..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Exhibitionism

Woody Guthrie's American Song: Up with the People

"...State Theatre through April 20 Running time: 1 hr, 45..."

April 11, 1997 Arts Feature

The Princess and the Goblin

"...as baby apple juice. The children sitting in the theatre at this film are likely victims, too, although of..."

June 10, 1994 Movie Review by Alvaro Rodriguez

Bullock IMAX Goes Digital

Say goodbye to 70mm on the biggest movie screen in Texas

"...becoming more and more common, the Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre announced they will be trading in their 70mm film..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

All Over Creation: Award Fever

Whenever you feel like throwing a pillow over the Payne Awards, consider this

"...carry pillows into the ceremony, they'd have covered the State Theatre stage by evening's end...."

Nov. 4, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Starting Over

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

"...needed to create some work for themselves after the theatre company that had brought them to Austin folded prematurely...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Showing the Way

The 2006 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

June 2, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

AMOA Director Named

"...around, she won't be doing it solely at Planet Theatre. Prior to her April 24-May 4 run at the..."

April 11, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Mommy

Canadian wunderkind Xavier Dolan creates a volatile drama about a violently hyperactive teen, his strong-willed mother, and the nice woman who lives across the street.

"...commit incorrigible children to the institutional care of the state. Die, however, is determined to keep Steve at home..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

To beat the heat, OOB offers improv and stand-up acts in the triple digits

"...as the improv duo WeirDass (Friday, Sept. 2, 10:45pm, State Theatre); improv and stand-up star Greg Proops (Saturday, Sept...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Man of Character

State and Main star William H. Macy talks about his iconic position as America's indie darling, the state of indie filmmaking today, and what on earth Gus Van Sant was thinking.

"...is becoming a pop-culture staple. His starring turn in State and Main, David Mamet's new acid-barbed take on Hollywood..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Triangle: Act III

The Theatre's Gone, but Drama Remains

"...off the stage. Speaking of Act III, the movie theatre by that name -- a flashpoint of community opposition..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...shaped his critically acclaimed novel. 3) “Review: Hyde Park Theatre's My Season With the Astros, Expos, and Phillies” by..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres

"...art pieces, the local cityscape (along with many homegrown theatres and restaurants) owes much of its charm to the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Seen / Soon: March 2

"...Western Region who shows a lifetime commitment to the theatre and to helping other theatre artists. The longtime director,..."

March 2, 2018 Arts Column

Color Arc Productions' People of Color Christmas

With her new holiday comedy, theatre artist Christine Hoang makes a safe place for everyone

"...she isn't just tossing off the phrase. This Vietnamese-American theatre artist watched her share of TV holiday specials as..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 22nd Annual Austin Film Festival

Here's three more recos for the fest

"...Oct. 30, 9:30pm, Galaxy Highland; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:45pm, State Theatre..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Gina Chavez Q&A

AMA winner raises funds for Conspire Theatre

"...production of their latest play, Mothers and Daughters, Conspire Theatre hosts the reigning Austin Music Awards’ Musician of the..."

Sept. 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Never Mind the Polar Kind, Austin Has Its Own Vortex

And that irrepressible powerhouse of theatre is about to turn 25

"...A quarter of a century of presenting more ritual-based theatre, more cyber-operas, more transgressive takes on stage classics, more..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Film Flam

News you can use from the local screens scene

"...• When you think of the Paramount Theatre, what comes to mind? The Houdini hole? The warm..."

Aug. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

For Greater Glory

This epic starring Andy Garcia about Mexico’s anticlerical Cristero War of the late 1920s is a plodding and poorly plotted tale.

"...young boy who sees his priest murdered by the state and then joins the rebellion is played for pure..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...the classic long-range plan – identification of stakeholders, vision statements, task forces, strategy development, and, of course, plenty of..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...to debut in 2006. Also coming online were City Theatre, ColdTowne Theater, Donkey Show, the Larry L. King Theatre..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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