Upcoming Performances in Austin

Aug. 13 - Sep. 21
W-Sun
Austin
The Wizard of Oz - An Immersive Take on the Beloved Tale by Zach Theatre

The Wizard of Oz - An Immersive Take on the Beloved Tale
by Zach Theatre

  In an immersive Zach360 experience, yellow brick roads will wind through The Topfer guiding the audience’s journey to see the wonderful The Wizard of Oz. …

Aug. 29 - Sep. 14
Th-Sun
Austin
Little Shop of Horrors by City Theatre Company

Little Shop of Horrors
by City Theatre Company

  Feed the need for musical hilarity with this screamingly funny, gleefully twisted, deviously delicious hit musical. Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of …

Aug. 29 - Sep. 14
 
Austin
A  Strange Loop by Deaf Austin Theatre

A Strange Loop
by Deaf Austin Theatre

Meet Usher: a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer. Winner of the …

Aug. 30 - Oct. 18
Sat
Austin
Decease and Desist by Coldtowne Theatre

Decease and Desist
by Coldtowne Theatre

Decease and Desist is a sketch comedy show that digs into death, money, and the strange ways they keep showing up in our lives. The …

Sep. 04 - Sep. 13
Th-F
Austin
From A to Z and All Parts Inbetween by Zell Miller III

From A to Z and All Parts Inbetween
by Zell Miller III

In this rare and deeply personal evening, through a rich blend of storytelling and poetry, Zell will reflect on his 50+ years as an Austin …

Sep. 12 - Sep. 21
Th-Sun
Austin
Parfumerie by Stage Presence Players

Parfumerie
by Stage Presence Players

Parfumerie, a 1937 play by Hungarian playwright Miklós László popular in Europe, never quite made it to the United States in its original form. Instead, …

Sep. 18 - Sep. 28
Th-Sun
Austin
In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

“Everyone’s looking for someone. I was looking for you.” In the not-so-distant future everyone is running from the encroaching coastlines and searching for missing loved …

Sep. 18 - Oct. 04
Th-Sat
Austin
Learning to Human by touring company

Learning to Human
by touring company

Sims Holland fell apart before she came together in this hilarious, heart-felt rollercoaster telling of her journey towards learning to human. Through the chaotic trials …

Sep. 18 - Sep. 21
Th-Sun
Austin
Bluebonnet Road by Louise Richardson

Bluebonnet Road
by Louise Richardson

"Bluebonnet Road" is a one-hour (or less) musical set in the Austin, Texas area. The year is 1979. Olive Trundle's older son, Noah, a moderately …

Sep. 19 - Sep. 28
F-Sun
Austin
The Man from Earth by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

The Man from Earth
by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and …

Sep. 19 - Sep. 28
 
Austin
The Wizard of dOgZ by The Vortex

The Wizard of dOgZ
by The Vortex

We are off to meet the Wizard! When Dorothy finds herself in a strange land after a sudden storm, she has to gather her courage …

Sep. 19 - Oct. 19
Th-Sun
Austin
The Importance of Being Earnest by Austin Playhouse

The Importance of Being Earnest
by Austin Playhouse

  Fake names, real feelings, and plenty of tea to spill. Jack and Algernon invent alter egos to escape their duties, but get tangled in a …

Sep. 25 - Sep. 27
Th-Sat
Austin
TUBU Fest - Theatre by Us by TUBU Fest

TUBU Fest - Theatre by Us
by TUBU Fest

Theater for Us By Us – TUBU Fest, a disability short fringe play festival. Returning for its second year, TUBU Fest is back! TUBU Fest …

Sep. 26 - Sep. 28
F-Sun
Austin
Ballet Austin

Grimm Tales
by Ballet Austin

Back by popular demand, Stephen Mills’ Grimm Tales returns this fall. A hauntingly beautiful reimagining of the Brothers Grimm stories, this spellbinding ballet fuses surreal …

Sep. 26 - Oct. 12
Th-Sun
Austin
Summer and Smoke by Filigree Theatre

Summer and Smoke
by Filigree Theatre

The Filigree Theatre proudly presents Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams — a poetic journey into longing, repression, and the fragile dance between body and …

Sep. 28
Sun
Austin
La Maleta de Maebelle (Maebell's Suitcase) by Glass Half Full Theatre

La Maleta de Maebelle (Maebell's Suitcase)
by Glass Half Full Theatre

Maebelle lives in her treehouse and is an incredible hat maker. She’s been working hard ahead of the town’s annual hat contest when she befriends …

Oct. 02 - Oct. 25
Th-Sun
Austin
Much Ado About Nothing by The Baron's Men

Much Ado About Nothing
by The Baron's Men

  In this much-beloved comedy, Beatrice and Hero may not wield swords, but these witty heroines can hold their own in the "merry war" of love. …

Oct. 03 - Nov. 01
 
Austin
Los Frutos de la Muerte - The Breakdown Play by Glass Half Full Theatre

Los Frutos de la Muerte - The Breakdown Play
by Glass Half Full Theatre

Devised by Delena Bradley, Khristián Méndez Aguirre, Bárbara Mojica, Caroline Reck, Gricelda Silva and Minerva Villa Fungal Dramaturgy by Jesus Garcia Rehearsal Support by Ariane …

Oct. 03 - Oct. 19
 
Austin
To Kill a Mockingbird by City Theatre Company

To Kill a Mockingbird
by City Theatre Company

In sleepy Alabama, in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch, the …

Oct. 03 - Oct. 19
 
Austin
The Heart Sellers by Austin Playhouse

The Heart Sellers
by Austin Playhouse

This moving new comedy is set eight years after the Hart-Celler Act of 1965 overhauled the U.S. immigration system. The play illuminates the Asian immigrant …

Oct. 04 - Nov. 09
Sat-Sun
Austin
Dulce by Scottish Rite Theater

Dulce
by Scottish Rite Theater

  A 10-year-old boy named Memo learns that Abuelita, his beloved grandmother, has died. Unsure of how to feel, Memo tries to find Abuelita’s hidden stash …

Oct. 09 - Oct. 18
 
Austin
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

In this modern-day fairy tale, three young sisters are left in the forest by their woodcutter father and three resolutions are made: One sister takes …

Oct. 09 - Nov. 01
Th-Sat
Austin
Apprehension by Holi Shamoli Productions

Apprehension
by Holi Shamoli Productions

In Apprehension, Joe’s seemingly ordinary mid-life crisis gives way to a surreal unraveling of memory and reality. As he slips further into doubt and dread, …

Oct. 10 - Oct. 26
 
Austin
Salty Bananas by John Boulanger

Salty Bananas
by John Boulanger

 A surreal, hilarious, and heartfelt story about six people trapped on a tropical island where lies unravel, secrets surface, and reality bends (and yes, there’s …

Oct. 10 - Oct. 18
 
Austin
Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind GIrl by Deaf Austin Theatre

Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind GIrl
by Deaf Austin Theatre

Ghari is a 30-something year old woman whose life has just begun. Everything is new. She’s moved to a new city, learned a new language, …

Oct. 10 - Nov. 02
F-Sun
Austin
La Fenice

Speak No More: Contagion
by La Fenice

Drawing inspiration from classic films including Alien, The Thing, and The Abyss, this wordless performance follows a doomed research team during a catastrophic night when …

Oct. 14 - Nov. 16
T-Sun
Austin
Zapata by Zach Theatre

Zapata
by Zach Theatre

Sixteen-year-old Xochitl Fernandez dreams of becoming a folklórico dancer. Her mother, Ofelia, vehemently opposes the idea, urging Xochitl to focus on college, pursue a well-paying …

Oct. 16 - Nov. 02
 
Austin
Mirror Lake by Jarrott Productions

Mirror Lake
by Jarrott Productions

For years, Dinah and Phillip have marked their anniversary with a tradition all their own. But as old wounds rise to the surface, this year’s …

Oct. 17 - Oct. 26
 
Austin
Cinderella (Massinet) by Butler School of Music

Cinderella (Massinet)
by Butler School of Music

Massenet’s telling of the beloved fairytale has everything you’d hope for: luxurious love duets, a fairy godmother with atmospheric vocal acrobatics, a missing glass slipper, …

Oct. 17 - Oct. 26
 
Austin
The Importance of Being Earnest by Austin Community College

The Importance of Being Earnest
by Austin Community College

A time-honored comedy by Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the story of two friends who, in using the guise of a fictional …

Oct. 17 - Nov. 01
 
Austin
Sagittarius Ponderosa by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

Sagittarius Ponderosa
by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

Sagittarius Ponderosa is a lyrical, dreamlike tale where forests whisper secrets and transformation shimmers just beneath the surface. When Archer—still called Angela by his family—returns …

Oct. 27
M
Austin
Mr. Bonetangles by touring company

Mr. Bonetangles
by touring company

MR. BONETANGLES (Austin, TX)Mr. Bonetangles is a cute and disturbing punk rock puppet spectacle of marionettes, broken toys and home-recorded music that has entertained audiences …

Nov. 06 - Nov. 16
 
Austin
Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, …