Productions in May 2014

Apr. 04 - May. 04, 2014
 
Austin
Roaring by Austin Playhouse

Roaring
by Austin Playhouse

When the ghosts of their past are unleashed, the residents of an exclusive retirement community must come to terms with lost love, triumphs, fears, and …

Apr. 04 - May. 10, 2014
 
San Antonio
The Most Important Night of Theater You Will Ever Attend by Aesthetic of Waste

The Most Important Night of Theater You Will Ever Attend
by Aesthetic of Waste

The newest full-length devised work by the madmen and women of the Aesthetic of Waste, "The Most Important Night of Theater You Will Ever Attend" …

Apr. 11 - May. 11, 2014
 
San Antonio
Catch Me If You Can, musical by Wonder Theatre

Catch Me If You Can, musical
by Wonder Theatre

The historic Woodlawn Theatre stages the San Antonio premiere of the cat-and-mouse musical, Catch Me If You Can.  The show opens April 11 and runs through May 11. Based on 2002 …

Apr. 11 - May. 04, 2014
 
Georgetown
Moon Over Buffalo by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Moon Over Buffalo
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Moon Over Buffalo, another of Ken Ludwig’s comedic masterpieces,plays at the Historic Palace Theatre in Georgetown from April 11 to May 4.  This popular stage comedy brought a …

Apr. 11 - May. 03, 2014
 
Leander
The Moving of Lila Barton by Way Off Broadway Community Players

The Moving of Lila Barton
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Lilla is an unforgettable Southern woman who defies small-town church politics and rediscovers the strength that’s waiting to be found in each of us. Lilla …

Apr. 11 - May. 08, 2014
 
Round Rock
The Chalk Garden by Sam Bass Theatre Association

The Chalk Garden
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

From the author of “National Velvet” comes “The Chalk Garden”, a play that is part comedy of manners and part murder mystery. It tells the …

Apr. 18 - Oct. 18, 2014
 
Austin
Computer Simulation of the Ocean by Physical Plant Theatre

Computer Simulation of the Ocean
by Physical Plant Theatre

A work-in-progress performance experienced through text messages. At first, Sarah is writing to apologize. What she did was thoughtless and so selfish and she doesn't …

Apr. 18 - May. 11, 2014
 
Austin
Much Ado About Nothing by Present Company Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing
by Present Company Theatre

Bring the littles! A very special Children's Matinee of Much Ado About Nothing this Thursday, May 1 at NOON! Followed by a meet & greet and Q …

Apr. 24 - May. 04, 2014
 
Horseshoe Bay
Drop Dead! by Hill Country  Community Theatre (HCCT)

Drop Dead!
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)

The comedy is a fast-paced ‘play within a play.’ A cast of has-been actors plan to revive their careers by starring in a potboiler murder …

Apr. 25 - May. 04, 2014
 
New Braunfels
The Fantasticks by New Braunfels Theatre Company

The Fantasticks
by New Braunfels Theatre Company

The poetic, moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned,   only to discover a more meaningful love, is punctuated by a bountiful series of …

Apr. 26 - May. 04, 2014
 
Lakeway
The Rockin' Tale of Snow White by Tex-Arts

The Rockin' Tale of Snow White
by Tex-Arts

Featuring the well-known cast of characters, this fresh and funny musicaladaptation introduces us to some fresh new faces such as rhyme-happy ladies-in-waiting and a stick-in-the-mud governmental representative out …

Apr. 27 - May. 18, 2014
 
San Antonio
Godspell by J. Pennington Productions (JP Studios)

Godspell
by J. Pennington Productions (JP Studios)

Godspell  is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED).  Based on the Gospel …

May. 01 - May. 25, 2014
 
Austin
As You Like It by Austin Shakespeare

As You Like It
by Austin Shakespeare

In celebration of its 30th Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park, The City of Austin, Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside …

May. 01 - May. 02, 2014
 
Austin
Objectivity, 2014 by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Objectivity, 2014
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

10 original solo performances by junior BFA Acting majors

May. 02 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin

Shrek The Musical
by KidsActing

kidsActing gets ogrefied this May with Shrek, the Musical! Shrek, a hermit of an ogre, finds himself with a bit of a squatter problem when …

May. 02 - May. 17, 2014
 
Austin
The Altruists by Street Corner Arts

The Altruists
by Street Corner Arts

THE ALTRUISTSStreet Corner Arts is back again! This time with the razor-sharp wit of Nicky Silver!The Altruists follows a group of chronic East Village protesters, …

May. 02 - May. 03, 2014
 
Austin
Ears, Eyes + Feet by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Ears, Eyes + Feet
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

This annual performance of collaborative invention and experimentation showcases the talents of students and faculty from the Butler School of Music and Department of Theatre …

May. 02 - Jun. 07, 2014
 
Austin
30 Loves in 60 Minutes by Lucky Chaos Theatre Projects

30 Loves in 60 Minutes
by Lucky Chaos Theatre Projects

30 Mini Plays about the people we love, the stuff we love and just L.O.V.E.!It's back! Fast-paced, audience interactive, funny and poignant, 30 mini-plays performed …

May. 02 - May. 04, 2014
 
Austin
(re)Collexiónes, 40 Years of Aztlan Dance by Aztlan Dance Company

(re)Collexiónes, 40 Years of Aztlan Dance
by Aztlan Dance Company

Aztlan Dance blends myth, tradition, and imagination into innovative choreography that provokes thought, comments on our contemporary moment, and celebrates the beauty of life at …

May. 02 - May. 25, 2014
 
Austin
A Delicate Balance by City Theatre Company

A Delicate Balance
by City Theatre Company

In 1966, when Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance had its Broadway premiere, just four years after his explosive hit Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, he …

May. 02 - May. 17, 2014
 
Austin
Dulcey and Roxy at City Hall by Breaking String Theater

Dulcey and Roxy at City Hall
by Breaking String Theater

In Kurochkin's satire, a corrupt and venal mayor presides over Austin's comically broken city council. When a Ukrainian arrives, invoking a looming catastrophe, will locals …

May. 02 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin
Antony and Cleopatra by Poor Shadows of Elysium

Antony and Cleopatra
by Poor Shadows of Elysium

Poor Shadows of Elysium is proud to invite you to attend their company's third production Antony and Cleopatra to be performed at the beautiful Garriott Curtain …

May. 02 - May. 10, 2014
 
San Antonio
The Little Republican by Rose Theatre Company

The Little Republican
by Rose Theatre Company

Come see this hilarious political comedy about the world's youngest conservative Republican. Other kids idolize Justin Bieber, he idolizes Ted Cruz and Dittos Rush. Don't …

May. 02 - May. 03, 2014
 
Austin
Hamlet by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Hamlet
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Andrew Carlson's Adapting and Performing Hamlet class will perform (what else?) HAMLET!

May. 02 - May. 10, 2014
 
Austin
RoBoVoX by Electronic Planet Ensemble

RoBoVoX
by Electronic Planet Ensemble

RoBoVoX is a new multi-media project by Electronic Planet Ensemble with electronic sounds and experimental video created through collaborative improvisation and synergistic Dada epiphanies. Featuring alien …

May. 03 - Jul. 12, 2014
 
San Antonio
Lorca by Matari Productions

Lorca
by Matari Productions

A one-person show about the life and works of Federico García Lorca. Named one of the Best Theatrical Productions of 2003 by the San Antonio Express-News“De …

May. 03 - May. 17, 2014
 
Austin
Kirdaar & Dilkash Ka Hero by Hyde Park Theatre

Kirdaar & Dilkash Ka Hero
by Hyde Park Theatre

"Kirdaar" (Written by Abhijit Kulkarni & Arrpieta Kulkarni, Based on a short story by Dr. Padmanabh Keskar, Directed by Rohan Joseph)Prathamesh Datar, a short-story writer …

May. 03 - May. 04, 2014
 
Bastrop

Who Killed Deputy Sheriff Isaac “Bose” Heffington?
by Bastrop Opera House

The shooting of Heffington ignited the infamous McDade Christmas Eve lynchings on December 24, 1883.  Jeff Fitzpatrick was indicted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff …

May. 03 - May. 05, 2014
 
Austin
Tales from Night Vale by Alpha Psi Omega at University of Texas in Austin

Tales from Night Vale
by Alpha Psi Omega at University of Texas in Austin

Caution: Mature Language and some Gun Violence is present in this production. Readers: the following is an official statement from the Sheriff's Secret Police. "Are …

May. 03 - Jun. 07, 2014
 
San Antonio
La Brújula Mágica by Matari Productions

La Brújula Mágica
by Matari Productions

La Brújula mágica narra la historia de Corwin un niño que, perdido en la Ciudad de las Sombras, busca el camino de regreso a casa.  …

May. 04 - May. 06, 2014
 
Austin
Impact by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Impact
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

IMPACT is a coming of age story about a classroom in Lloyd B. Jones High School and the difficulties that they all must face inside …

May. 05 - May. 14, 2014
 
Austin
Heroic by City Theatre Company

Heroic
by City Theatre Company

In a world overrun by greed and evil, one man stands between order and complete chaos. Did I say a man? Scratch that. He's more …

May. 08 - May. 10, 2014
 
Austin
Fourth Annual Austin Latino New Play Festival by Teatro Vivo

Fourth Annual Austin Latino New Play Festival
by Teatro Vivo

Teatro Vivo presents the fourth annual Austin Latino New Play Festival (ALNPF) in collaboration with ScriptWorks. Everyone is invited to enjoy these three evenings of …

May. 08 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin
Church of the Passionate Cat by Underbelly

Church of the Passionate Cat
by Underbelly

Underbelly and Rude Mechs invite you to join us for the world premiere of Church of the Passionate Cat, a new play created by Underbelly. Church of the Passionate Cat is …

May. 09 - May. 18, 2014
 
Killeen
Dora's Pirate Adventure by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

Dora's Pirate Adventure
by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

YO HO HO! Don't Forget Dora's Pirate Adventure Opens THIS FRIDAY!!! Get your tickets before we sell out! Dora, her best buddy boots the monkey, …

May. 09 - May. 25, 2014
 
San Antonio
Private Lives by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Private Lives
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Originally produced in 1930, PRIVATE LIVES is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated and entertaining comedies ever written. Elyot and Amanda–once married and …

May. 09 - May. 11, 2014
 
Austin
Play Ball by Forklift Dance Works

Play Ball
by Forklift Dance Works

Forklift Danceworks and Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District are proud to announce the premiere of “Play Ball,” the latest collaboration from Allison Orr and Forklift Danceworks. Play Ball will be presented …

May. 09 - May. 24, 2014
 
Boerne
Nunsense by Boerne Community Theatre

Nunsense
by Boerne Community Theatre

Five of the 19 surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook has accidentally killed the other fifty-two residents of the convent with her …

May. 10 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin
Plus Meets Minus by Pollyanna Theatre Company

Plus Meets Minus
by Pollyanna Theatre Company

Getting ready for the return of two of our favorite characters - PLUS and MINUS! Public performances of PLUS AND MINUS: THE VACATION ADVENTURE Opens …

May. 10 - Jun. 22, 2014
 
Austin
Motherhood Out Loud by City Theatre Company

Motherhood Out Loud
by City Theatre Company

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving collection of stories that is hilarious, uplifting, and …

May. 10 - May. 17, 2014
 
San Antonio
Mexico, Tierra De Soles by Hispanic Heritage Society

Mexico, Tierra De Soles
by Hispanic Heritage Society

Musical spectacular where sequences of images, music, songs and dances re-create the history of a people and their culture.

May. 10 - May. 18, 2014
 
Lakeway
Xanadu by Tex-Arts

Xanadu
by Tex-Arts

Based on the 1980 Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly cult classic film, Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from …

May. 13, 2014
 
Austin
Teen Dad by Heckle Her Productions

Teen Dad
by Heckle Her Productions

Join Heckle Her Productions for a FREE public reading of a new comedic play in development. Abby's parents were just teenagers when she was born, …

May. 15 - May. 31, 2014
 
Austin
The Suicide by Paper Chairs

The Suicide
by Paper Chairs

The Suicide follows an unemployed and dejected Semyon, living off his wife's meager income, without penny or purpose to his name. After Semyon fails at …

May. 15 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin
The 39 Steps by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

The 39 Steps
by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for …

May. 15 - Jun. 22, 2014
 
Georgetown
Guys and Dolls by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Guys and Dolls
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Guys and Dolls, that quintessential New York musical, is a sure-fired bet to win hearts and souls onstage at Georgetown’s Historic Palace Theatre this spring!   On …

May. 15 - Jun. 01, 2014
 
Austin
Chicago by Half & Half Productions

Chicago
by Half & Half Productions

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, this landmark and Tony Award winning musical (turned into the Oscar award winning film!) makes it way to Austin for the …

May. 16 - May. 31, 2014
 
Round Rock
Refried Flimflammery by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Refried Flimflammery
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

From the authors of Loaded Gun Theory comes “Refried Flimflammery”, an evening of short comedic adult plays that includes: “Best Served Cold… And Then a …

May. 16 - Jun. 01, 2014
 
San Antonio
Dead Man's Cell Phone by Playhouse San Antonio

Dead Man's Cell Phone
by Playhouse San Antonio

Sarah Ruhl’s brilliance at magic realism is brought to life (or afterlife) in this touching journey of one woman’s attempt to reconcile a dead stranger’s …

May. 17, 2014
 
San Antonio
The History of Texas! by Company Theatre

The History of Texas!
by Company Theatre

THE HISTORY OF TEXAS...in one darn easy lesson! The Company Theatre, San Antonio's award-winning touring comedy troupe, continues The Dinnerbox Series - presenting live theatre …

May. 17, 2014
 
Austin
Am I Invisible

Am I Invisible

Am I Invisible, a performance written and played by members of Austin's homeles community, is pleased to announce its second public performance, on the Plaza …

May. 21 - May. 24, 2014
 
Austin
Boomtown by Crank Collective

Boomtown
by Crank Collective

A rowdy musical comedy about how Borger, Texas became the most lawless town in America In the 1920s, wildcat oil strikes, sudden wealth and the …

May. 22 - Jun. 22, 2014
 
Austin
Burundanga  by ALTA Teatro

Burundanga
by ALTA Teatro

Is there someone who has not wanted to know the deepest and most intimate secrets of a love partner? The truth serum or burundanga as …

May. 22 - Jun. 07, 2014
 
Austin
Once There Were Six Seasons by Glass Half Full Theatre

Once There Were Six Seasons
by Glass Half Full Theatre

An exploration of the impacts people have on their environment, and environments on their people (and animals). Once There Were Six Seasons was first presented in …

May. 22 - Jun. 07, 2014
 
Austin
Hamlet by Rosedale Shakespeare

Hamlet
by Rosedale Shakespeare

Shake out your picnic blankets for a night of Shakespeare under the stars! Something for Nothing Theater (S4N) returns to Ramsey Park (4301 Rosedale Ave, …

May. 22 - May. 31, 2014
 
Austin
Turned Inside Out by Chaddick Dance Theater

Turned Inside Out
by Chaddick Dance Theater

Chaddick’s two performances that comprise “Turned Inside Out” compare and contrast inner character and outside appearances. Both look at how individuals develop their identities, which …

May. 22 - Jun. 22, 2014
 
Austin
The Foreigner by Austin Playhouse

The Foreigner
by Austin Playhouse

Everyone’s favorite fish-out-of-water comedy returns to Austin! Austin Playhouse is proud to present one of the funniest comedies ever written. Shy Englishman Charlie Baker has …

May. 22 - Jun. 08, 2014
 
Brenham
Deathtrap by Unity Theatre

Deathtrap
by Unity Theatre

This devilishly clever and funny story will have you on the edge of your seat, as the plot twists and turns right up until the …

May. 27, 2014
 
San Antonio

Pan Dulce for Breakfast
by SALTA

Energized by the success of San Antonio’s first ever World Theatre Day Festival, the San Antonio Latino/a Theatre Alliance (SALTA) looks to continue its support …

May. 28 - Jun. 22, 2014
 
Austin
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Zach Theatre

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
by Zach Theatre

Vanya and his sister Sonia live a quiet, country life in their childhood home with plenty of time for self-reflection, and humorous counsel from their …

May. 29, 2014
 
Austin
De-Fining Blackness: Volume 1 by Texas Empowerment Academy

De-Fining Blackness: Volume 1
by Texas Empowerment Academy

An examination of the stereotypical boxes we place on youth, and their use of music, lyrics & movement at the crowbars to break free. This …

May. 29 - Jun. 07, 2014
 
Austin
Bethany by Theatre en Bloc

Bethany
by Theatre en Bloc

In BETHANY, Crystal and Gary live in a nice home in the suburbs. Only it’s not theirs. In fact, they didn’t know each other before they …

May. 29 - Jun. 28, 2014
 
Austin
Punkplay by Capital T Theatre

Punkplay
by Capital T Theatre

Mickey, a disaffected high schooler, is befriended by a confused and angry runaway named Duck. Trapped in a suburban wasteland, the two boys come across …

May. 29 - Jun. 01, 2014
 
Austin
Gold Show/Rose Show by Galaxy Dance Studio

Gold Show/Rose Show
by Galaxy Dance Studio

Recognized last year by the Austin Chronicle as one of the Top Dance Performances of 2013, Gold Show|Rose Show, a co-production from Heloise Gold and Julie Nathanielsz, returns for …

May. 30 - Jun. 21, 2014
 
Leander
Mama Won’t Fly by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Mama Won’t Fly
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding.  Savannah’s problem: Mama …

May. 30 - Jun. 21, 2014
 
Austin
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by City Theatre Company

Twelfth Night, or What You Will
by City Theatre Company

Mistaken identity, unrequited love, gender bending, fools and bawdy revelry takes the stage in William Shakespeare's best – loved comedy.The City Theatre Company is thrilled …