Forgotten Radical

Thornton's plays are Wilder than you might remember

"...too many productions – in high schools and community theatres, mostly – that skim the play's surface, but something..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five.Foot.One 2 'Five.Two.Ten'

Tiny dynamo Andrea Ariel works up short dances

"...the numerous full-length dance works that her Ariel Dance Theatre has produced since 1993 and the choreography she's done..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin's Artspace Crisis and Microvenues

Are home art galleries and mini-performance venues the answer to the space crunch?

"...such as the Vortex, the Off Center, Hyde Park Theatre, and Salvage averaged 75-100 seats. While modest arts spaces..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Seeds of Inspiration

The 2012 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...their pioneering efforts in nurturing the visual arts, dance, theatre, and classical music, and for helping them to flourish...."

June 1, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...kinds, art songs, operas, cantatas, scores for dance and theatre works, soundtracks for films – several hundred over the..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who Pays What

"...From my survey of 11 local theatre producers, here is a rough look at what they..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Pleasure With the Payne

38th annual local theatre awards ceremony tonight

"...full five nominees – Ragtime and White Christmas from Zach Theatre, The Secret Garden from Mary Moody Northen Theatre,..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Kickstart Your Weekend: 'Shark,' 'Red Winds,' and the Globe

Three personal projects need your help

"...From a theatre remembered from childhood to a mother's fear for her..."

June 7, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Top 10 Designer Contributions of 2012

Celebrating the year's most exquisite – and often surprising – stage designs

"...2) IA ENSTERÄ'S SET FOR 'THE TWELFTH LABOR' (Tutto Theatre Company) The roof of the family house seemed to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

All Over Creation: Follow What Leader?

It's a new era for Arthouse and AMOA, but who will guide them through it?

"...– slowly but steadily transformed the former dress shop/movie theatre into a decidedly contemporary showplace for contemporary art. In..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Elaborate Life

His love of theatre has led 'Aida' director Matt Lenz on an amazing journey

"...Some people have a tremendous passion for theatre. Talking with Matt Lenz, you get a clear sense..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's The Sound of Music

It may be paint-by-number, but this production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...audiences. In that staging of The Sound of Music, Zach Theatre director Dave Steakley went rogue by tweaking the..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

In Memoriam: Greg Easley

Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher

"...group of other dancers to found Texas National Dance Theatre, a company intended to give dancers and choreographers from..."

June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Jesus Christ Superstar 50 Years On

New North American tour of JCSS launches in Austin Oct. 9

"...a game-changer for music that was acceptable in the theatre.”..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

All Over Creation: Ode to Joy

In a week's worth of creative endeavors, delight proves illuminating

"...apparent with Megan Hilty in her concert appearance at Zach Theatre. This blonde dynamo from Broadway and the faux..."

June 28, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Review: Georgetown Palace’s The Sound of Music

Production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...In that staging of The Sound of Music, Zach Theatre director Dave Steakley went rogue by tweaking the..."

Sept. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Long Center CEO Resigns

After four years, Jamie Grant leaves Austin for St. Paul

"...with the Ordway presenting and producing a blend of theatre, dance, music, family events, and educational programming in two..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film 2013: The Janet Pierson Guide

Film fest chief talks themes, screens, and surprising changes

"...very important screens this year. Luckily, the new Topfer Theatre at the Zach Theatre on South Lamar is available...."

Jan. 31, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...Opera's Armstrong Community Music School, Texas Early Music Project, Zach Theatre, and the Austin Children's Museum. It's what you..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Are You Experienced?

Why art that actively engages audiences is quintessentially Austin

"...And there was, and still is, the musical at Zach Theatre, where at every performance four audience members are..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Belly Laughs of 2008

Chronicle Arts writer Elizabeth Cobbe remembers the sweetest comedic moments in 2008

"...potted plant over her head in The Clean House (Zach Theatre) You almost saw me get onstage and dump..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

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 top of Austin's cultural institutions continues. Two acclaimed theatre companies are adding managing directors for the first time..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gimme Them Biscuits

Austin theatre's barnyard brothers are ready to take over TV – and the world

"...Longtime musical theatre artists Jerome Schoolar (Esther's Follies, Buddy: The Buddy Holly..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Through May 12, the Zach Theatre..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ishida Dance Is Back at Last With Faraway, so close

Nineteen months after its debut, the company dances again

"...rehearse: different dance studios, the Nowlin Rehearsal Hall at Zach Theatre, even the Rollins Theatre at the Long Center...."

Aug. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster

"...reassess the performance situation after this weekend. • Penfold Theatre has postponed its production of the one-man show Vincent,..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

Austin's Hottest Winter Date Ideas

Seasonally appropriate suggestions for your next night out

"...instead at the Bah, Humbug! comedy show at Hideout Theatre. Dressed in Victorian-era attire, improvisers craft a Dickens-inspired performance..."

Dec. 3, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

ZM3 Live Productions' Echo of a Refugee ... Me?

Zell Miller III's latest was a state of the city address that called out Austin for gentrification and policies harmful to its black citizens

"...not hesitating to name names of offenders (Mayor Adler, Zach Theatre, the Chronicle). I've never known Miller not to..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Perfect Profile's Perfect Match

With Perfect Profile, old friends Jarrett King and Andrew Cannata try their hand at making a musical

"...and Heddatron, Cannata in a host of musicals, from Zach Theatre's Les Misérables to Zilker Productions' Little Shop of..."

May 15, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Comedy Out the Wazoo and In Your Weekend: Now!

Unless you'd rather just, what, twiddle your thumbs until Moontower?

"...You know the Moontower Comedy Festival's coming up fast...."

April 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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