The Showstoppers

Zach Theatre's youth troupe applies its serious talent to premiering a new musical

"...year. In January 2008, composer/lyricist Beth Falcone was enjoying the off-Broadway premiere of Wanda's World, a musical for tweens..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Luv Doc Recommends: The Vagina Monologues

Topfer Theatre at Zach, Saturday, May 7, 2005

"...Be honest with yourself: Mother's Day weekend is a pretty abysmal time to be..."

May 6, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

The Good News at Rockdale

Theatre is helping to heal the community of Rockdale, and theatre artists with Austin ties are playing a part

"...Theatre is helping to heal the community of Rockdale, and..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...After theatres shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic and attempts..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

SXSW 2018: Elvis Presley: The Searcher Panel & Red Carpet

"...Elvis Presley: The Searcher featured session..."

March 15, 2018 Photo Gallery

The Strange Case of Beware the Slenderman

Irene Taylor Brodsky on the Internet's favorite boogeyman

"...York Times story about a bizarre crime in Wisconsin. "They sent me a link to the article, and nothing..."

March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Everything the Traffic Will Allow

"...Here's where you can get your musical theatre fixes in Central Texas in July...."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Scott Newton and Ginger Leigh go under the lens

"...All the Negatives Have Been Destroyed..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Five Ways to Spend the Holidays With Family Without Talking to Them

Have a Silent Night

"...that inevitably means at some point you'll be eyeing the door before another relative tries to bore you with..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

The Stats

"...Factors that contextualize and drive the decision-making process for the theatre's season. AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature

Top 10 Wonderful Things About Austin Theatre in 2008 (In No Particular Order)

Chronicle Arts writer Avimaan Syam recalls 2008, in the theatre

"...1) Ophelia (Tutto Theatre Company) Full of magic moments and dramatic direction, Ophelia..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Avimaan Syam

We Have an Issue: Find the Thing That Moves You

In this week’s issue, Derek Udensi profiles Austin hip-hop artist Blakchyl

"...out in a big way. Case in point, when they met for their interview, Blakchyl had recently found out..."

July 14, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...It was four for Thr3e at the Austin Critics Table Awards on Monday night, with Salvage..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Funding Front

Eleven area artists and cultural organizations earn support for 2011 projects

"...Two Austin visual-arts projects won grants this year from the Idea Fund, a program in which Houston arts organizations..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

UT Department of Theatre & Dance: Gotta sing! Gotta dance!

The new Musical Theatre Pilot Project aims to prepare UT undergrads for belting for Broadway

"...If you seek entertainment of the musical theatre variety in the Austin area, you probably..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Dan Dietz: The exit interview

As local playwright Dan Dietz prepares to leave Austin for a teaching gig at Florida State, he talks about his experience here and what he sees happening down the road

"...playwriting at Florida State University. Dietz originally came to the capital city 12 years ago to pursue an advanced..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Sheryl Crow Reflects Beyond the Music in New Documentary

No one said it would be easy

"...to make a documentary about her career. Even as the superstar announced in 2019 that her collaborative LP, Threads,..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...and taking part in South by Southwest Online – the comeback Black Fret Ball let musicians do what they..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback – Antone's New Booker: Zach Ernst

Did Clifford Antone know he was grooming his nightclub's future booker when he mentored Zach Ernst?

"...A decade ago, Zach Ernst sat quietly in the back of a classroom..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Theatre Duos & Trios of 2014

Remembering a year in theatre in which performers distinguished themselves in twos and threes

"...Top 10 Theatre Duos and Trios of 2014..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Great Critic Test

How Much Do You Really Know About These Freaks?

"...one likes a critic. Largely, critics are viewed as the killjoys, the tomato lobbers, the heartless shrews who dare..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Theatre Review: King of Hearts

Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

"...But this unknown entity is here, revived by Alchemy Theatre...."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Art

The first production by the new Penfold Theatre Company reveals a company of fine actors capable of very fine work

"...Art can be so subjective. Penfold Theatre Company, with producing partner City Theatre, is resurrecting the..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Personnel Department: New Hires at Conspirare and the Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Personnel changes at local arts organizations continue, with the arrivals of a new executive director at Conspirare and a new business manager at the Mary Moody Northen Theatre

"...The personnel changes at local arts organizations continue. In addition..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2006 B. Iden Payne Awards: Payne, Payne, who got the Payne?

When the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its B. Iden Payne Awards for 2005-2006, it was 'American Fiesta' that, well, bowled over the rest of the nominees

"...On Monday, Oct. 30, when the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its B. Iden..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2006: The nominees

Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for ACoT's 2005-2006 B. Iden Payne Awards, but the top nominees reveal that it sure didn't hurt

"...Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for this year's B. Iden..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Theatre Town Meeting

"...Austin this August? That's RATs as in Regional Alternative Theatres, or Raggedy Ass Theatres, or Raving Anarchic Thespians, or..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Arts Organization Staffs: Another round of changes at the top

Two theatre companies add managing directors, and a children's choir makes a switch in artistic leadership

"...The historic number of changes at the top of Austin's..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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