Jazzin' Up Catfish Row

After 70 years, Zach creates a Porgy and Bess for Austin

"...Now, in the 2000s, Porgy and Bess meets the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, with Artistic Director Dave Steakley reinventing..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

2019 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...Venues Overview Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave.)..."

Jan. 29, 2019 SXSW Post

2018 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...Venues Overview Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave.)..."

March 1, 2018 SXSW Post

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...Built in Downtown Austin in 1929, the Ritz Theatre has flirted with many identities over the years: music..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

South by Southwest Film Festival 2014

There are no wrong choices. Go forth and partake.

"...at the larger venues – which include the Paramount Theatre, the Vimeo Theater at the Austin Convention Center, and..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Irving Berlin's White Christmas the Musical

Zach Theatre delivers a sentimental stroll through a winter wonderland, with exceptionally strong dancing

"...Irving Berlin's White Christmas the MusicalZach's Topfer Theatre, 202 S. Lamar, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through Dec...."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...half-dozen arts writers are handing out honors to local theatre artists in the Continental Club, and the next, a..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Actors' Inequity

The Cost of Art IV: The artists onstage in Austin aren't just not paid what they're worth, many aren't paid at all

"...is all that is needed for an act of theatre to be engaged."..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

The Play's the Thing

Nine local directors on the secrets of season selection

"..."To every thing there is a season." In the theatre, the turning of these seasons can tell us a..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...Stoppard's Arcadia, winning four awards. The UT Department of Theatre & Dance's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hyde Park..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for these awards, covering the period from..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...achievements in the visual arts, dance, classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2012

History plays with contemporary urgency and giddy surprises made the year memorable in theatre

"...1) 'ROSE RAGE' (The Hidden Room Theatre) Shakespeare's left-for-dead histories of Henry VI charged to vital,..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: The Same but Different

Reruns on TV may be the same old thing, but onstage they show us something new

"...go catch some live drama, this past weekend Austin theatre looked to be taking its cue from the tube...."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2011

Remembering a theatrical year with superheroes, The Tempest, and a mash-up of the two

"...1) 'BLACK WATCH' (Texas Performing Arts) The National Theatre of Scotland used every weapon in theatre's arsenal –..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures and Pleasures of 2008

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recalls 2008, in the theatre

"...1) Porgy and Bess (Zach Theatre) George Gershwin's 1930s folk opera rescored for the..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff explores life in one's late 30s: troubles with unruly kids, ailing parents, and creative aspirations complicated by financial realities.

"...Directed by: Zach Braff. Starring: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Mandy Patinkin, Josh..."

July 25, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Setting the Stage

Austin's art scene spent 2012 prepping for the big things to come

"...... might be good; the shuttering of the Blue Theatre and Domy Books; the self-imposed termination of Palindrome Theatre;..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mad Beat Hip & Gone

Playwright Steven Dietz takes Austin on the road with Kerouac and Cassady – sort of

"...the road and persuaded to open a play here. Zach Theatre gave the country its first look at his..."

March 29, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ragtime

Zach Theatre renders the musical with a sweep befitting its grand scale

"...RagtimeTopfer Theatre at Zach, 202 S. Lamar, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through Nov...."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Fully Committed

The title may describe Martin Burke's performance, but is the play worthy of his talents?

"...Fully CommittedZach Theatre Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through Aug...."

July 13, 2012 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

'Metamorphoses'

Zach's take on Greek myths takes flight with help from Blue Lapis Light aerialists

"...intimately involved with the artistic workings of Austin's venerable Zach Theatre, but never in all those years has he..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Becky's New Car

Steven Dietz's fun comedy may have deeper meaning for viewers of a certain age

"...Zach Theatre Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey, 476-0541,..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

After a Fashion

The Swish Alps has added a gap-toothed fairy to its social olympics.

"...the house opens up before your eyes like a theatre. A beautiful new deck out the back door overlooks..."

March 5, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Five Shows to Light Up the Stage

As the new year's dark period lifts from theatres, it's time to get back in the stalls

"...Zach Theatre: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Dramatic Turn

Actress Meredith McCall is about much more than musicals

"...as one of the city's finest performers of musical theatre. In roles from the ridiculous (man-eating plant victim Audrey..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Caroline, or Change

Zach Theatre's fine staging should be required viewing at this historic moment

"...Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage, through Nov. 9..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...I am a writer for Theatre in Austin, TX. I have recently become concerned by..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Consummate Artistry

The 2013-14 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Zach Theatre's production of In the Next Room, or The..."

June 6, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Charles Dickens' Prolific Work Comes to Several Austin Stages

There's more than Scrooge on Austin stages this holiday season – which is just as his creator would want it

"...In addition to a familiar pair of Carols – Zach Theatre's original musical adaptation with contemporary pop songs threaded..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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