Upcoming Performances in Austin

Aug. 30 - Oct. 18
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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. 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. 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 …

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

  For their final production at The Curtain Theatre, The Baron’s Men present William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lindsay M. Palinsky. In this …

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
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. 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. 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
Th-Sat
Austin
Fracturados by Borrego Red

Fracturados
by Borrego Red

El regreso de Mario al pueblo parece una visita inocente, pero su presencia desata un huracán de recuerdos, pasiones ocultas y verdades que Eva y …

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. 09 - Oct. 18
Th-Sat
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

Three sisters are left in the forest by their woodcutter father. From this fairytale beginning, three resolutions are made – one sister will walk one …

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 - 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 - Oct. 26
Th-Sun
Austin
'Night, Mother by Alchemy Theatre Company

'Night, Mother
by Alchemy Theatre Company

  Unfolding over the course of a single evening, ’night, Mother tells the story of a daughter who makes a life-altering confession to her mother. What …

Oct. 16 - Oct. 31
Th-F
Austin
Rocky Horror - A Live Drag Musical by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

Rocky Horror - A Live Drag Musical
by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

"I'd like, if I may, to take you on a STRANGE journey..." Local Drag Icon's Cupcake and RiotGirl present ROCKY HORROR, live at Oilcan Harrys! …

Oct. 16 - Nov. 02
Th-Sun
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 - Nov. 01
Th-Sun
Austin
Sagittarius Ponderosa by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

Sagittarius Ponderosa
by Austin Rainbow Theatre (ART)

Tender, magical, and deeply human, Sagittarius Ponderosa follows Archer, a trans man returning home to the forests of Eastern Oregon. To his family, he is …

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 - Oct. 26
F, Sun
Austin
Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Butler School of Music

Cendrillon (Cinderella)
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
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. 23 - Nov. 01
Th-Sat
Austin
Frankenstein against Humanity by Communication by Captivation

Frankenstein against Humanity
by Communication by Captivation

Step into Austin’s most unique and inviting kava bar—SquareRut Kava Bar—transformed into a gothic playground of mad science, misunderstood monsters, and laugh-out-loud absurdity! Communication By …

Oct. 23 - Oct. 26
Th-Sun
Austin
The Blasphemy of a Good Bath, a Choreopoem by The Vortex

The Blasphemy of a Good Bath, a Choreopoem
by The Vortex

The Blasphemy of a Good Bath, written and performed by Michael Hatcher (@mikekpz_poetry) - October 23–26, 2025 Featuring live music, poetry, and two late-night afterparties: …

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 …

Oct. 30 - Nov. 09
Th-Sun
Austin
Cabaret by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Cabaret
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

This October, join a garish Master of Ceremonies as he invites audiences to forget their troubles at the CABARET. Set in a nightclub in the …

Nov. 06 - Nov. 22
Th-Sat
Austin
A Doctor's Visit by Broad Theatre

A Doctor's Visit
by Broad Theatre

A woman tells you about her OBGYN appointment. A nurse doubts her daughter’s story. Why do we choose who we believe? Featuring performances by J. …

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, …

Nov. 07 - Dec. 29
Sat-Sun
Austin
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Zach Theatre

A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Zach Theatre

The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage! A Charlie Brown Christmas follows Charlie Brown as he searches for the true meaning of Christmas, …

Nov. 13 - Nov. 23
 
Austin
Walking Shadow Shakespeare

Caesar & Antony & Cleopatra
by Walking Shadow Shakespeare

Combining Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra in a single timeline with sixteen actors. We are so excited to take y'all to Rome and Egypt …

Nov. 13 - Nov. 23
Th-Sun
Austin
Dora's Gently Used Dreams Store by The Vortex

Dora's Gently Used Dreams Store
by The Vortex

Dora’s Gently Used Dreams Store is an immersive, one-woman performance that transforms the simple act of dreaming into a shared, tangible experience. Originally created and …

Nov. 14 - Dec. 06
 
Austin
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Different Stages

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
by Different Stages

  Cast Dr. James Sheppard------Rick Felkins Caroline Sheppard------Bernadette Nason Hercule Piorot----Gabriel Maldonado Ralph Paton-----Reed Syzdek Helen Russell------Alexandra Russo Roger Ackroyd------Frank Rivera Flora Ackroyd------Shanaya Dixon Major Hector …

Nov. 14 - Nov. 22
Th-Sun
Austin
Ghari Moves without Permission by Deaf Austin Theatre

Ghari Moves without Permission
by Deaf Austin Theatre

  An evolution of the 2024 workshop production, Chronicles of a Black DeafBlind Girl In this bold, full-length reimagining, Ghari steps beyond survival and into self-definition. …

Nov. 19 - Nov. 23
W-Sun
Austin
Nora by Trinity Street Players

Nora
by Trinity Street Players

A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen is one of the most widely produced plays in the world. Its feminist themes feel more and more resonant …

Nov. 19 - Nov. 23
W-Sun
Austin
A Doll's House by Trinity Street Players

A Doll's House
by Trinity Street Players

  A Doll’s House is one of the most produced plays in the world. And its feminist themes feel more and more resonant each day. In …

Nov. 19
W-Sun
Austin
A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre) by Zach Theatre

A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre)
by Zach Theatre

Back for its eleventh dazzling year, Zach’s A Christmas Carol is Austin’s favorite way to sing in the season. Join us for a high-octane sleigh …

Nov. 21 - Dec. 28
 
Austin
Peril in the Alps by Austin Playhouse

Peril in the Alps
by Austin Playhouse

Hercule Poirot is back in this sequel to the hit comedy Murder on the Links! This diabolically funny romp travels to the snow-capped Alps, where …

Nov. 29 - Dec. 21
Th-Sun
Austin
Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie by The Butlers Doing

Once Upon A Christmas Card Movie
by The Butlers Doing

When big-city movie producer Reagan Steele is tasked with landing half a million subscribers for the Emblem Channel’s new streaming platform, she hatches a wild …

Dec. 04 - Dec. 20
 
Austin
Parade by Ground Floor Theatre

Parade
by Ground Floor Theatre

Parade tells the real-life story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager falsely accused of the murder of a young girl in 1913 Georgia. Exploring …

Dec. 04 - Dec. 21
Th-Sun
Austin
Lara Stone and the Lost Relics of St. Nick by Crown Theatre

Lara Stone and the Lost Relics of St. Nick
by Crown Theatre

When long-lost clues to the relics of St. Nicholas surface, legendary adventurer and reluctant professor Dr. Lara Stone is thrust back into a world of …

Dec. 06 - Dec. 21
 
Austin
Lara Stone and the Lost Relics of St. Nick by Crown Theatre

Lara Stone and the Lost Relics of St. Nick
by Crown Theatre

When long-lost clues to the relics of St. Nicholas surface, legendary adventurer and reluctant professor Dr. Lara Stone is thrust back into a world of …