Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Wizard of Oz

The 59th Zilker Summer Musical embraces all the joy in the familiar tale, making for a family-friendly show

"...Zilker Theatre Productions presents The Wizard of Oz this summer,..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Zilker Theatre Productions' All Shook Up

Take Elvis at his silliest, mix in Twelfth Night, stir playfully, and you have the latest Zilker Summer Musical

"...blues boogie"). Hit the Hillside for the 60th annual Zilker Summer Musical and you, too, can see this least-respected..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Little Mermaid

Dynamite vocals and grand visuals overcome the musical’s narrative weaknesses to satisfy audiences nostalgic for Disney’s classic

"...called upon to give as objective a review of Zilker Theatre Productions' 2019 summer musical as possible. You're welcome...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...attended was chock-full of families, sprawled blanket-to-blanket across the Zilker hillside, ready for the antics of that lovable ogre..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage

Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

"...The Zilker Park Vision Plan has cleared its last hurdle before..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bring the Zilker Summer Musical Home This Year

You can dance, you can jive to the Summer Musical and Mamma Mia! even if you can't get to the Zilker Hillside

"...you could still plan on seeing the 62nd annual Zilker Summer Musical starting July 10. But if 2020 has..."

May 29, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zilker Revisited

"...Lina Fisher’s article “Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan” (Dec. 16), opposing group Rewilding Zilker..."

Dec. 20, 2022 Postmarks

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

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

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...were to die for. 2) Refugia (UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...getting that razzle-dazzle rush that stage musicals provide. The theatre scene is bustling with Broadway-brand beltin' and steppin', with..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Refuses to Fade in 1995 And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

The past 12 months saw some of Austin's

"...which moved from its longtime home at 607 Trinity; theatre artists Norman Miller and TJ Gaudette, who passed away..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Hairspray

The musical delights again, thanks to Zilker Theatre Productions' stellar cast and quality staging

"...a long-overdue discussion on acceptance and equality. One of theatre's many jobs is to help facilitate such crucial discussions..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...be a musical you can see for free in Zilker Park. The latter qualifies as a sure bet by..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Of Thee I Sing (and Dance)

The musical is America's gift to theatre, and here's the local state of the union

"...in which our nation was founded? After all, musical theatre, like jazz, is one of America's contributions to world..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Disney’s Newsies

The Broadway strike musical occupies Zilker Hillside Theatre spectacularly

"...Broadway in 2012 and is currently being staged by Zilker Theatre Productions. It tells the tale of charismatic Jack..."

July 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1,..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Getting to Oz Through Austin Arts

Area arts events make a Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz in Zilker Park

"...to the Land of Oz. Well, this year, the Zilker Summer Musical will transport audiences to the Emerald City,..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...and events in the worlds of art, yoga, and theatre have something for everyone...."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1,..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Ashes, Ashes (UT Department of Theatre & Dance)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Ashes, Ashes (UT Department of Theatre & Dance)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'

The Georgetown Palace Theatre tours its hit musical to the State Theatre

"...Austin, since you've yet to visit the Georgetown Palace Theatre, the Georgetown Palace Theatre is coming to you. Not..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...While Austin's theatre community has seen a return to full stages and..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Show Busy

Michael McKelvey's just a guy who cain't say no (to musicals)

"...Episcopal School, St. Edward's University, Austin Playhouse, Austin Shakespeare, Zilker Theatre Productions, TexARTS, Penfold Theatre Company, his own Doctuh..."

July 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam

Bil Pfuderer, an actor, director, and designer in Austin theatre for 20 years and producer of the Zilker Summer Musical from 1980-1995, died in Canton, Ohio, on June 4

"...who produced and directed the annual free production in Zilker Park throughout the Eighties and into the mid-Nineties, died..."

June 16, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Access Arts Summer Events

"...Zilker Theatre Productions' Big River (AD): July 17 & 31,..."

June 11, 1999 Arts Feature

Little Shop of Horrors

This year's Zilker Summer Musical swaps the Swiss Alps for Skid Row, but it's as hugely entertaining as ever

"...Little Shop of HorrorsSheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr., 512/479-9491 www.zilker.org Through..."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theatres has released the nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...in the 27 categories covering musicals, dramas, comedies, and productions for youth. Leading the way this year was the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

The 50th Zilker Summer Musical not only brings the animated musical to charming life, it deepens our appreciation of home

"...Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, through Aug. 9..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Music Man

Even in the record heat, Zilker Theatre Productions' revival delivers a good time

"...Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, through Aug. 15..."

July 24, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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