2017 Season, Austin Theatre Project
OUR 2017 SEASON
February 3 - 18, 2017
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Mary on the eighty-eights. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration.
June 9 - 24, 2017
A group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school faces issues of sexuality and personal identity. As they struggle to come to terms with who they are, and who the world thinks they should be, they seek answers from their Church, their friends, and ultimately, from within themselves. Its rich, vibrant score draws on many styles of contemporary music.
August 25 - September 9, 2017
After landing in a mental institution, a farmer reflects on his journey to find his dancing wife and the unexpected companion he found on the way. Having received rave reviews as a one-man-show in the 1980's, One Man Band has been re-imagined as Perfect Life, a new musical about loss, denial, and moving on. ATP is thrilled to bring this wonderful musical to Austin as it begins its journey back to New York. Tony and Emmy award-winning composer Larry Hochman teams with Laurie Hochman and Marc Elliot for this haunting and romantic new musical.
November 17 - December 2, 2017
Enter the world of Broadway's celebrated writing team, Kander and Ebb. The World Goes 'Round is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team. Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, this show is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love, babies and coffee. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe This Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York," seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.
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