Productions in August 2016

Jun. 08 - Aug. 14, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Buyer & Cellar by Zach Theatre

Buyer & Cellar
by Zach Theatre

ZACH Theatre announces the addition of the riotous, one-man comedy Buyer & Cellar to the 2015-16 season June 8 – August 14, 2016 on the …

Jul. 02 - Aug. 06, 2016
W-Sun
San Antonio
La Cinderella by Magik Theatre

La Cinderella
by Magik Theatre

There may be as many versions of “Cinderella” as there are people telling the story; certainly similar tales are known in almost every culture around …

Jul. 07 - Aug. 06, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
The Flick by Hyde Park Theatre

The Flick
by Hyde Park Theatre

THE FLICK by Annie Baker opens July 7 at HPT, featuring Delanté G. Keys, Katie Kohler, and Shanon Weaver.   "THE FLICK" at Hyde Park …

Jul. 08 - Aug. 13, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Shrek The Musical by Zilker Theatre Productions

Shrek The Musical
by Zilker Theatre Productions

Meet The Cast!   Kyle Stephens Shrek Sara Burke Fiona Patrick King Donkey Andrew Cannata Lord Farquaad Celeste Castillo Dragon Bobby Tschoepe Pinnochio Samantha Bagdon …

Jul. 08 - Aug. 07, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by Playhouse San Antonio

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
by Playhouse San Antonio

Don't miss a delightfully rowdy romp on the infamous Chicken Farm - Miss Mona's sweet and sassy cathouse - as the stage faces off against …

Jul. 14 - Aug. 06, 2016
F-Sun
Round Top
Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare at Winedale

Much Ado About Nothing
by Shakespeare at Winedale

I do love nothing in the world so well as you: is not that strange? - IV.iIn this play of love and honor, many dissemble and …

Jul. 15 - Aug. 07, 2016
F-Sun
Round Top
Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare at Winedale

Romeo and Juliet
by Shakespeare at Winedale

My only love sprung from my only hate - I.vIn fair Verona, two households’ inexorable enmity is challenged by the unassailable love of their offspring. Romeo and …

Jul. 15 - Aug. 07, 2016
F-M
Austin
Hold Me Well by Shrewd Productions

Hold Me Well
by Shrewd Productions

Is desire the key to humanity’s survival or its destruction? What happens when the line desire and desperation disappears? When old mistakes inflict fresh wounds? …

Jul. 15 - Aug. 14, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
Smokey Joe's Cafe by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Smokey Joe's Cafe
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

The stage at Georgetown’s Historic Palace Theatre has been transformed into a café: Smokey Joe's Café, to be precise, where The Songs of Leiber and Stoller will be …

Jul. 16 - Aug. 07, 2016
F-Sun
Round Top
King John by Shakespeare at Winedale

King John
by Shakespeare at Winedale

Mad world! mad kings! mad composition! - II.iWhat makes a king fit to rule? His right? His cunning? His resolve to do whatever it takes? His …

Jul. 20 - Sep. 04, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Mary Poppins by Zach Theatre

Mary Poppins
by Zach Theatre

Everyone's favorite, practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, soars into the Topfer Theatre as ZACH's 2016 summer musical. Drawn from the ground breaking 1964 Disney film …

Jul. 22 - Aug. 13, 2016
Th-Sun
Round Rock
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Sam Bass Theatre Association

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

The Complete Works if William Shakespeare (Abridged)Rated PG-13Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Directed by Laura VohsThe cultural touchstone that is The Complete …

Jul. 22 - Aug. 13, 2016
Th-Sun
Round Rock
Sweeney Todd by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Sweeney Todd
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

A production of the Sam Bass summer youth guild. [image via mesaartscenter.com]

Jul. 22 - Aug. 13, 2016
W-M
Austin
The Addams Family by SummerStock Austin

The Addams Family
by SummerStock Austin

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” The Broadway Muscial sensation THE ADDAMS FAMILY brings the familiar and bizarre antics of …

Jul. 22 - Aug. 14, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Glass Menagerie by City Theatre Company

The Glass Menagerie
by City Theatre Company

The City Theatre continues its summer season with the Tennessee Williams American classic The Glass Menagerie, which revolutionized modern drama and is still an undisputed masterpiece …

Jul. 22 - Aug. 06, 2016
F-Sun
Leander
Stop the Presses, a melodrama by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Stop the Presses, a melodrama
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

  Way Off Broadway announces its 15th Annual Melodrama and Fundraiser, “Stop the Presses” by Tim Kelly.  The show is directed by Mel Szabo.  The show will be …

Jul. 23 - Aug. 13, 2016
F-Sun
Round Rock
Into The Woods by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Into The Woods
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

A presentation of the Sam Bass Community Theatre summer youth guild. Into the Woods, Jr.Rated GBook by James Lapine, Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimDirected …

Jul. 24 - Aug. 13, 2016
F-W
Austin
The Steadfast Tin Soldier, a musical by SummerStock Austin

The Steadfast Tin Soldier, a musical
by SummerStock Austin

From the creative minds of Allen Robertson and Damon Brown of the “Biscuit Brothers” comes a brand-new musical adventure full of family fun, thrills, musical …

Jul. 28 - Aug. 13, 2016
Th-Sat
Bryan
Blithe Spirit by StageCenter Community Theatre

Blithe Spirit
by StageCenter Community Theatre

Blithe Spirit is a comic play by Noël Coward. The play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house …

Jul. 29 - Aug. 14, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Postville by Last Act Theater Company

Postville
by Last Act Theater Company

Inspired by true events, Postville is the story of what happens when a group of Hasidic Jews purchase a defunct meatpacking plant in a struggling …

Jul. 29 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Two Sisters and a Piano by Playhouse San Antonio

Two Sisters and a Piano
by Playhouse San Antonio

The Cellar Theater of The Playhouse San Antonio presents its closing production of the 2015­16 Season, Nilo Cruz’s Two Sisters and a Piano. The play …

Jul. 29 - Aug. 27, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
One Down by Overtime Theater

One Down
by Overtime Theater

Owen, a professional dog food taster, is in a rut after losing his mother. His only friends are Beth, his mother’s ninety-two-year-old former nursing home roommate, and Herman, his …

Aug. 03 - Aug. 13, 2016
All week
Austin
Carnival, the musical by SummerStock Austin

Carnival, the musical
by SummerStock Austin

CARNIVAL is really two musicals: a heart-warming love story between two lonely souls and an exciting circus spectacular! A huge cast of talented singers, dancers …

Aug. 04 - Aug. 06, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Mexcentrics by Teatro Vivo

Mexcentrics
by Teatro Vivo

Teatro Vivo is proud to present Mexcentrics, a Latino Comedy Showcase that spans the first weekend in August. Mexcentrics brings together comedians of varying styles that are united through …

Aug. 05 - Aug. 20, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Salomé by Gale Theatre Company

Salomé
by Gale Theatre Company

    We're thrilled and honored to announce that Gabriela Pedraza will be playing the title role of Salomé. Gabriela is an actress, dancer, choreographer, and theatre …

Aug. 05 - Aug. 07, 2016
F-Sun
New Braunfels
The Jungle Book by Performing Arts Academy of New Braunfels

The Jungle Book
by Performing Arts Academy of New Braunfels

The jungle is jumpin' with jazz!! On the run from Shere Khan, a ferocious tiger who has banished him from the jungle, a human boy …

Aug. 05 - Aug. 27, 2016
F-Sun
Ingram
Pump Boys and Dinettes by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

Pump Boys and Dinettes
by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the ‘Dinettes’, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp …

Aug. 05 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
Bryan
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by The Theatre Company (TTC)

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

This happy-go-lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the …

Aug. 06 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
The Big Bad Musical by Austin Summer Musical for Children

The Big Bad Musical
by Austin Summer Musical for Children

A courtroom has never been more lively and fun than in The Big Bad Musical!  This smart and wickedly funny musical is great for actors and …

Aug. 11 - Aug. 14, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Little Mermaid, Disney by Austin Independent School District (AISD)

The Little Mermaid, Disney
by Austin Independent School District (AISD)

Austin ISD proudly presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID!Featuring students from over 20 AISD schools, ranging from 5th grade to class of 2016 graduates! Directed by:Christina Burbank & …

Aug. 12 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
Lakeway
All Shook Up, the Elvis Presley musical by Tex-Arts

All Shook Up, the Elvis Presley musical
by Tex-Arts

A whole lotta shakin' will be goin' on when the music of Elvis Presley takes center stage in this madcap Broadway musical comedy that blends …

Aug. 12 - Sep. 10, 2016
Th-Sat
San Antonio
The Birds by The Harlequin

The Birds
by The Harlequin

In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace; …

Aug. 12 - Sep. 11, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Evita by Wonder Theatre

Evita
by Wonder Theatre

 Just a little touch of “Star Quality”! EVITA opens August 12 at Woodlawn Theatre     EVITA, one of the most passionate and colorful musicals …

Aug. 12 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
Fredericksburg
A Grand Night for Singing by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

A Grand Night for Singing
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

 The box office opens on Monday, August 1st for the Fredericksburg Theater Company's (FTC's) production of A Grand Night for Singing. This Tony-nominated Best Musical showcases …

Aug. 12 - Sep. 10, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Ghostbears by Overtime Theater

Ghostbears
by Overtime Theater

Dumped by his boyfriend, Ted accidently buys the county’s most haunted house in an attempt to plug the hole left in his heart.  Instead of …

Aug. 12 - Aug. 14, 2016
F-Sat
Temple
The Rocky Horror Show by Temple Civic Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show
by Temple Civic Theatre

  The cast includes Clyde Ciupek, Brad Majors; Avery Ling, Janet Weiss; Brad Huckabay, Riff Raff; Megan Foutz, Magenta & Usherette; Emma Tolleson, Columbia; Rusty …

Aug. 15, 2016
M
Austin
Inappropriate by Generic Ensemble Company

Inappropriate
by Generic Ensemble Company

What is desire? How does it motivate us in the world? How can re-learn to want? "Inappropriate" explores race, desire, and ambiguity inspired by classical …

Aug. 17 - Aug. 27, 2016
Th, Sat-Sun
Austin
W. (Woyzeck) by Austin Jewish Repertory Theatre

W. (Woyzeck)
by Austin Jewish Repertory Theatre

Strikng multimedia, a haunting original score, and Joey Hood as single actdor portraying seven characters converge in this fresh adaptation by Zachary Christman of Büchner's …

Aug. 18 - Sep. 04, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Silence! by Doctuh Mistuh Productions

Silence!
by Doctuh Mistuh Productions

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND  Winner of B. Iden Payne Awards for Best Musical, Best Actress and Best DirectorDoctuh Mistuh Production is pleased to bring back …

Aug. 18 - Sep. 11, 2016
Th, Sat-Sun
San Antonio
The Foreigner by Vexler Theatre

The Foreigner
by Vexler Theatre

What happens when a shy, reluctant Englishman in search of complete solitude ends up at a fishing lodge in the middle of “Podunk” Georgia? In …

Aug. 18 - Sep. 17, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Hand to God by Capital T Theatre

Hand to God
by Capital T Theatre

In a church basement in Cypress, Texas, something evil is afoot. Well, okay — at hand. The church youth group has a monster in its …

Aug. 19 - Aug. 20, 2016
F-Sat
Georgetown
Krakatoa - a devised theatre piece by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Krakatoa - a devised theatre piece
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Creating Meaning: Devised Theatre Summer Intensive Finish off your summer with this exciting 3 week summer intensive introducing young actors to "Devised Theatre." Devised theatre (also called …

Aug. 19 - Sep. 03, 2016
F-Sun
Smithville
The Savannah Sipping Society by Hasty Retreat Productions

The Savannah Sipping Society
by Hasty Retreat Productions

In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate -- and …

Aug. 19 - Sep. 11, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Little Shop of Horrors by City Theatre Company

Little Shop of Horrors
by City Theatre Company

The out-of-this-world hit musical! August 19 – September 11 at City Theatre, Austin.Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by …

Aug. 19 - Sep. 03, 2016
M, Th-Sat
Austin
Orphans by Street Corner Arts

Orphans
by Street Corner Arts

Two brothers live alone in a North Philadelphia row house. Treat steals for a living while Phillip stays at home, eating tuna fish sandwhiches. One …

Aug. 19 - Aug. 21, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Again - Family, Friends and Lovers by Exchange Artists

Again - Family, Friends and Lovers
by Exchange Artists

The Exchange Artists announce their upcoming production Again- Family, Friends, and Lovers, a multi-media, partially improvised new show created from real moments of regret.    …

Aug. 20 - Sep. 18, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Treasure Island by Magik Theatre

Treasure Island
by Magik Theatre

Sail aboard the HMS Hispañola with Jamie Hawkins, Long John Silver and others for a daring adventure on Treasure Island. In a conflict between good and evil, …

Aug. 22 - Aug. 24, 2016
M-W
Austin
The One-Minute Play Festival 2016 by ScriptWorks

The One-Minute Play Festival 2016
by ScriptWorks

One-minute plays by 40 active Austin playwrights were commissioned for this special annual event, to examine community topics and conversations, made with #1MPF’s playmaking process.Featuring …

Aug. 25 - Sep. 10, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Merry Wives of Windsor by Scottish Rite Theater

The Merry Wives of Windsor
by Scottish Rite Theater

Directed by Susan Gayle Todd with Terry Galloway as Falstaff. Produced in collaboration with the Weird Sisters Theatre Collective. Austin Scottish Rite Theater teams up …

Aug. 26 - Sep. 25, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
42nd Street by Georgetown Palace Theatre

42nd Street
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Georgetown’s Historic Palace Theatre opens 42nd Street – an icon among American musicals – on Friday, August 26, for a 5-weekend run, closing on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  What …

Aug. 27 - Aug. 28, 2016
Sat-Sun
Fredericksburg
Blame It on Valentine, Texas by Jaston Williams

Blame It on Valentine, Texas
by Jaston Williams

The Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is thrilled to welcome Greater Tuna co-star and creator Jaston Williams for a special limited engagement. Mr. Williams will perform his celebrated …

Aug. 27, 2016
Sat
Austin
Casta by Salvage Vanguard Theater

Casta
by Salvage Vanguard Theater

CREATE! THEATER WORKS CREATED, PRODUCED, OR PRESENTED BY THE SALVAGE VANGUARD COMPANY AND COMPANY MEMBERS.  Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) announces the workshop performance of Casta (working title), a …

Aug. 27 - Aug. 28, 2016
Sat-Sun
New Braunfels
The Outsiders by Performing Arts Academy of New Braunfels

The Outsiders
by Performing Arts Academy of New Braunfels

The Outsiders tells the story of the greasers and Socs, two loosely-organized teen gangs in mid-1960s of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The greasers are "from the wrong …

Aug. 28, 2016
Sun
San Antonio
Community Hearts by Playhouse San Antonio

Community Hearts
by Playhouse San Antonio

  Regular volunteers at the community center food bank who have become friends, find their lives complicated when same­sex marriage suddenly becomes legal. Long­time lovers …

Aug. 31, 2016
W
Austin
You Are My Sunshine by Scottish Rite Theater

You Are My Sunshine
by Scottish Rite Theater

Terry Galloway spent years living in silence, until technology in the form of a cochlear implant caught up with her. “You Are My Sunshine” is …