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1999 Critics' Table Nominations
"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table has released the nominations for its seventh..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Postscripts
Thinning the Herd
"...An ardent theatre artist and activist has passed on. Bill Jay died..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

Hang the DJ
The new political theatre invites you into its messy, sexy conversation
"..."Theatre gets to create a topic of conversation for a..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Applause! Applause!
The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.
"...the community in the areas of dance, classical music, theatre, visual art, and comedy...."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table
The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.
"...van Ryzin (arts), and freelance writers Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and Moira Muldoon..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Land of 1,000 Dramas
Venues
"...Planet Theatre: Tomorrowland..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Growth Spurt
Nine Shows That Transported Me
"...journey begun 17 years before in a modest little theatre on Sixth Street, Red, White, and Tuna was the..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pleasure of the Paynes 2015
Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards
"...affair. Indeed, so much love poured down on local theatre companies and artists, it seemed like Aphrodite was running..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Nothing Less Than Magical
Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside
"...hotter than Beelzebub's armpit, and there will be a musical you can see for free in Zilker Park. The..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Age of Aquarius
With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.
"...Yes, this is Hair, the infamous "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" from 1968. You know that, even if you've never..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
Oklahoma!, A Macbeth, and Art were the big winners at the 27th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards.
"...On Monday, Sept. 24, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 27th annual B. Iden Payne Awards..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations
In Memoriam
"...An ardent theatre artist and activist has passed on. Bill Jay died..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations
The winners are in for the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Austin theatre from August 2001 through July 2002.
"...On Monday, September 30, the Austin Circle of Theatres (ACoT) hosted the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Peerless
All About Joe (York)
"...by one of the leading lights in the city's theatre community. And make no mistake, this is a special..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Playwright’s Final Play Might Have Died With Him, but a Community Joined Together to Ensure Its Survival
Saving Jason Tremblay’s Gretel! The Musical
"...playwright had begun work on a new project for Theatre Heroes, a company he'd founded with Noel Gaulin to..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Not Just Another Pretty Face
With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.
"...That's how it works in Pageant, the widely produced musical comedy by Bill Russell and Frank Kelly, receiving its..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
The Austin Circle of Theatres has released the nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden Payne Awards.
"...shows from 42 companies in the 27 categories covering musicals, dramas, comedies, and productions for youth. Leading the way..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Winners 2000-01
"...along with the usual acknowledgments for outstanding work in theatre. Participating critics for the 2000-01 season included writers Rob..."

June 15, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Triumph in River City
With The Music Man, Austin Musical Theatre creates a River City that's bigger than some by-god real Texas towns. But it's a show whose heart may be the biggest thing of all.
"...smaller than the theatrical one in the current Austin Musical Theatre production of The Music Man. When the citizens..."

May 19, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
The year's best work on Austin stages.
"...On Monday, September 13, the Austin Circle of Theatres gave out its 25th Annual B. Iden Payne Awards..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Songs for a New World
For fans of the contemporary musical, City Theatre Company's production of the Jason Robert Brown revue Songs for a New World is a welcome opportunity for fresh, engaging entertainment
"...City Theatre, through May 27..."

May 25, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Invasion of the Kiddie-Lit Plays
Characters from children's literature storm Austin-area stages in July.
"...for, but anyone venturing into Central Texas' thicket of theatre this month will want to keep their eyes peeled..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Richard Rodgers: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things
Three artists from Austin Musical Theatre's production of The Sound of Music share some of their personal observations about Richard Rodgers and his musical legacy.
"...years and a body of work that covered 40 musicals and 900 songs, there's no way an article such..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations
Nominations for the 2000-01 B. Iden Payne Awards for theatre excellence
"...On Monday, April 13, the Austin Circle of Theatres announced its nominations for the 2000-2001 B. Iden Payne..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Jazzin' Up Catfish Row
After 70 years, Zach creates a Porgy and Bess for Austin
"...the 2000s, Porgy and Bess meets the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, with Artistic Director Dave Steakley reinventing the work..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Graham Reynolds

Articulations
The threat to Austin Musical Theatre and the passing of Austin storyteller and artist Helen Handley
"...Time is running out for Austin Musical Theatre. As noted in last week's Chronicle, the company..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Oliver!
Despite some fine performances, consistently lush and well-executed chorus numbers, and stunning sets and costumes, the Austin Musical Theatre production of Oliver! leaves one wanting more.
"...Paramount Theatre,..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Articulations
Payne Pleasures 1999
"...The Austin Circle of Theatres has just announced its nominations for the 1998-99 B...."

Aug. 13, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

1999 Critics' Table Winners
"...On Monday, June 14, the Austin Theatre Critics' Table presented its seventh annual awards for achievement..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Top Ten Stage
Top Ten Theatrical Experiences of 1997
"...1. Ruthless! The Musical (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) This bastard love child of..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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