Upcoming Performances in Austin

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 - 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 - 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
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. 18 - Nov. 08
 
Austin
The Way of Water by Forklift Dance Works

The Way of Water
by Forklift Dance Works

The Way of Water—Colorado River: Oct 18 – Nov 8, Austin, TX A three-part, site-specific performance series celebrating the river, its stewards, and the communities …

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 - Nov. 02
Th-Sun
Austin
The Last Seance of Harry Houdini by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

The Last Seance of Harry Houdini
by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

Join Edward Saint and Bess Houdini to conduct the tenth and final séance to conjure the spirit of Harry Houdini. The night unfolds with drinks, …

Oct. 27 - Nov. 02
All week
Austin
Macbeth (Sunghyn Lim) by Reverie Theatre Company

Macbeth (Sunghyn Lim)
by Reverie Theatre Company

In the darkness, three witches whisper... “Hail Macbeth! He who shall be king!” Sweet yet bitter, thrilling yet agonizing—the witches’ prophecy sets Macbeth on a …

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

Cabaret
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Texas Theatre and Dance presents Cabaret, a bold and compelling musical about the dangers of complacency. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to …

Nov. 01 - Nov. 15
 
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

Austin audiences are invited to Frutos de la Muerte, a daring work-in-progress from Glass Half Full Theatre. Puppetry, movement, and vivid Guatemalan storytelling come together …

Nov. 02
Sun
Austin
The Grand Duke by Gilbert & Sullivan Austin

The Grand Duke
by Gilbert & Sullivan Austin

Comic mishaps put a wandering theatre troupe in charge of the government for a day. Their good intentions turn the duchy upside down, and the …

Nov. 06 - Nov. 16
Th-Sun
Austin
Papakō: The Journey by Teatro Vivo

Papakō: The Journey
by Teatro Vivo

From the acclaimed playwrights of Yana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet comes a powerful new Indigenous drama that blends mystery, mythology, and modern-day activism. Papakō: …

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
Th-Sun
Austin
Much Ado About Nothing by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Love, lies, and laughter collide in this swinging 1960s reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! After years of war, an Italian town …

Nov. 07 - Nov. 23
Th-Sun
Austin
Other Desert Cities  by City Theatre Company

Other Desert Cities
by City Theatre Company

  “Honey, news flash. You’re not a Texan, you’re a Jew!” - Silda After a six-year absence, Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s upscale Palm Springs …

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. 15 - Nov. 16
Sat-Sun
Austin
My Children, My Afica! by Austin Shakespeare

My Children, My Afica!
by Austin Shakespeare

Austin Shakespeare will stage Athol Fugard’s searing and thought-provoking drama My Children! My Africa! at the Long Center’s Rollins Theater. The production stars celebrated Austin …

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 - Jan. 03
W-Sun
Austin
A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre) by Zach Theatre

A Christmas Carol (Zach Theatre)
by Zach Theatre

A Christmas Carol, is conceived, adapted, and directed by Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley with musical direction by Allen Robertson and choreography by Associate Artistic …

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. 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 …

Dec. 11 - Dec. 21
 
Austin
A Christmas Memory by Alchemy Theatre Company

A Christmas Memory
by Alchemy Theatre Company

“It’s fruitcake weather!” The Alchemy Theatre once again brings their holiday presentation of Truman Capote’s beloved short story A CHRISTMAS MEMORY as a staged reading. …

Dec. 11 - Dec. 20
Th-Sat
Austin
The E(Xmas)ist by Grackle Jack

The E(Xmas)ist
by Grackle Jack

The E(XMAS)IST A campy queer Christmas parody of The Exorcist Don't miss the holiday season’s highly anticipated Christmas-Horror mashup, The E(XMAS)IST, running this December for …

Dec. 11 - Dec. 19
Th-F, Sun
Austin
A Christmas Carol against Humanity by Communication by Captivation

A Christmas Carol against Humanity
by Communication by Captivation

Holiday cheer, but not for the whole family. Hijack the plot! No two shows are the same!