Terrence McNally Knows About Lasting Impact

About to open a new play at Zach Theatre, the Tony Award-winning playwright talks about what endures

"...three artists being given a Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre honor at the 2019 Tonys. On June 14, Jeff..."

June 7, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Grand Tales

The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...special citations issued to creatives in the fields of theatre, dance, design, classical music, visual art, and improv this..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...since the Eighties. She's obtained a master's degree in theatre history and criticism from the University of Texas, worked with..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre's The Ballad of Klook and Vinette

In tracking one couple's affair, this production shows us how love is an imperfect art

"...snaps. The electricity between their locking eyes lights up Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage. "Because I know your every need..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...was outstanding in dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre in that span and announced the nominees for the..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2019 Arts Hall of Famers Announced

Bravo, Harden, Kinney, and Sawyer to be inducted this year

"...Austin Arts Hall of Fame, honoring leaders in dance, theatre, and arts philanthropy...."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post 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

Zach Theatre's Matilda the Musical

With its memorable characters and energetic performances, this production connects adults with their inner child

"...Like the book, Zach Theatre's Matilda the Musical invites its audience to step..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

This production of Anna Deavere Smith's provocative docudrama calls out America's criminal justice system

"...In this era of fake news, serious theatre artists are making sure there is an element of..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

SXSW Film Review: Apollo 11

Unseen footage takes us back to the first moon landing

"...13. Apollo 11 Festival Favorites Thursday, March 14, 2pm, Zach Theatre..."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: I'm Just F*cking With You

A race to the bottom in different flavors of toxic masculinity

"...You Narrative Spotlight, World Premiere Tuesday, March 12, 2:30pm, Zach Theatre Wednesday, March 13, 11:55pm, Stateside..."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Say Goodbye to Broad City at SXSW

If you’re here for spoilers, queen, we’ve got some news for you

"...On Sunday afternoon, SXSW attendees flooded the Zach Theatre to witness the last three episodes of the..."

March 11, 2019 SXSW Post by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Comedy: The Comedian’s Comedian Podcast Taping with Eugene Mirman

The interview gets to the heart of Mirman's "warm silliness"

"...It Started as a Joke, which premiered at the Zach Topfer Theatre following the podcast recording. Mirman stars in..."

March 11, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Neil Gaiman and Cast Tease Amazon Prime’s Good Omens

Fantasy legend talks collaboration & adaptation, and brings the stars

"...feature their work in both Ballroom D and the Zach Theatre on day two of SXSW. Cue Neil Gaiman,..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...with those of bandmates Taylor Browne, bass, and guitarist/vocalist Zach Wood. "Then I went to college and was hanging..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Street Corner Arts' Junk

Ayad Akhtar's drama about Eighties junk bond traders plays like a prequel to 21st century America and its financial crises

"...with an unusually long cast list for a semiprofessional theatre production. Street Corner Arts has gathered a strong ensemble,..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

An Unconventional Campaign History in Running With Beto

Hop in Beto O'Rourke's passenger seat

"...Saturday, March 9, 11:30am, Paramount Monday, March 11, 2:30pm, Zach Theatre Saturday, March 16, 3pm, Zach Theatre..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Michael King

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Preview Broad City's Finale at SXSW

The creators of the Comedy Central series also get back to their comedy roots with Upright Citizens Brigade

"...for the last 10 years?" (Sun., March 10, 2pm, Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar.)..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Innovating an End to Austin Street Life in Community First, A Home for the Homeless

Getting a second chance at a home

"...the Homeless DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT Saturday, March 9, 10:45am, Rollins Theatre Monday, March 11, 9pm, AFS Cinema Saturday, March 16,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Nina Hernandez

Bow Down and Pay Up for J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius

The power of slack compels you in this SXSW documentary

"...March 12, 9pm, AFS Cinema Wednesday, March 13, 8pm, Zach Theatre..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lynn Shelton and Marc Maron Wield a Sword of Trust

A question of trust in this new comedy

"...Sword of Trust NARRATIVE SPOTLIGHT Friday, March 8, 9:15pm, Zach Theatre Monday, March 11, 9pm, Atom Theater at ACC..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Shalavé Cawley

Eugene Mirman Gets Intimate in It Started as a Joke

Documenting the 10-year run of an underground comedy revolution

"...as a Joke DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT Sunday, March 10, 8:30pm, Zach Theatre Tuesday, March 12, 2:15pm, Alamo Ritz Thursday, March..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Elisabeth Moss Might Just Be Her Own Character

The actor headlines SXSW in opening night film Us, and probes the cost of fame in Her Smell

"...Paramount Her Smell FESTIVAL FAVORITES Saturday, March 9, 9pm, Zach Theatre Elisabeth Moss With Brandi Carlile FEATURED SESSION Sunday,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Danielle White

Zach Theatre Lands Terrence McNally World Premiere

Tony-winning playwright revises Fire and Air into new drama

"...Zach Theatre was happy enough to be presenting the second-ever..."

March 5, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...Becoming Leslie, 5:30pm, Rollins Theatre, Badge required..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have four local actors play..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have four local actors play..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Challenge of Playing Living People in Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

The cast discusses how hard it can be getting into the skin of living people in Anna Deavere Smith’s play

"...what she'd learned into another of her signature documentary theatre works (see also Fires in the Mirror; Twilight: Los..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Political

Guiding the city’s Queer Commission, plus cherry-picked events to queer your week

"...Inch Not to be missed! Wed.-Sun., through March 3. Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar. $30-165. www.zachtheatre.org...."

March 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Zach Theatre's Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This revival gives the trans singer's identity crisis a punk lullaby with rockin' style

"...to the way Daniel Rowan owns the role in Zach Theatre's revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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