Productions in September 2016

August | September | October

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 …

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 - 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 - 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. 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. 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. 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 - 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 - 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. 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. 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 …

Sep. 01 - Sep. 17, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Songs for a New World by Oh Dragon Theatre Company

Songs for a New World
by Oh Dragon Theatre Company

Do you remember the moment, before the moment, your life changed forever? It's about that one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make …

Sep. 02 - Sep. 24, 2016
F-Sun
Wimberley
Measure for Measure by Emily Ann Theatre

Measure for Measure
by Emily Ann Theatre

The EmilyAnn Theatre presents Shakespeare's dark comedy, Measure for Measure, set in 1970's New York City where virtue and vice collide. The timeless themes of power, hypocrisy …

Sep. 02 - Sep. 18, 2016
F-Sun
New Braunfels
Inherit the Wind by Circle Arts Theatre

Inherit the Wind
by Circle Arts Theatre

After Bert Cates teaches a class about evolution to his Sophomore class, he thrown in jail for breaking the law. This small town trial soon turns …

Sep. 02 - Sep. 25, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
The House on Mango Street by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

The House on Mango Street
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

The House on Mango Street adapted from Sandra Cisneros' book - Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, The House on Mango Street tells the story of Esperanza …

Sep. 03 - Sep. 24, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Atlantis, a puppet opera by Ethos

Atlantis, a puppet opera
by Ethos

The VORTEX is buzzing with excitement about Atlantis, Ethos’ world premiere Puppet Opera. Ethos Artistic Director Chad Salvata creates a mythic world of powerful warring religious zealots who …

Sep. 07 - Sep. 09, 2016
W-F
Austin
A Shadow Among Strangers by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

A Shadow Among Strangers
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

The romance, passion and fears of Edgar Allan Poe are brought to life by actor Lucien Douglas in this dramatic performance that includes The Tell-Tale Heart, …

Sep. 08 - Sep. 25, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
El by Teatro Vivo

El
by Teatro Vivo

Teatro Vivo is thrilled to present EL, a new play by Raul Garza, directed by Christina J. Moore.  Through humor, sadness, and strong allusions to Latino …

Sep. 08 - Sep. 25, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Totalitarians by Theatre en Bloc

The Totalitarians
by Theatre en Bloc

Think this presidential election year, 2016, is nutty? This play is a raucous dark comedy about the state of modern political discourse, modern relationships and …

Sep. 09 - Sep. 24, 2016
Th-M
Austin
Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade by Sky Candy

Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade
by Sky Candy

Sex-positive sci-fi circus show to feature aerial acrobats, burlesque artists, live music   Sky Candy and director Rudy Ramirez are thrilled to announce their collaboration …

Sep. 09 - Oct. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
Arsenic and Old Lace by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Arsenic and Old Lace
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

You don’t want to miss this classic black comedy live at the Palace Playhouse. The elderly, murderous Brewster sisters will invite you into their home …

Sep. 09 - Sep. 25, 2016
F-Sun
Boerne
The 39 Steps by Boerne Community Theatre

The 39 Steps
by Boerne Community Theatre

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 anyone …

Sep. 09 - Oct. 08, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Face by Overtime Theater

Face
by Overtime Theater

Josh and Valerie come together to explore and push the boundaries of their taboo relationship. Who they are to each other has serious implications that …

Sep. 09 - Oct. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Wimberley
Lost in Yonkers by Wimberley Players

Lost in Yonkers
by Wimberley Players

Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, a thoughtful family comedy, will delight audiences with its rich matzah ball soup of characters as it builds to a …

Sep. 09 - Sep. 11, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
In His Shoes: The Father/Son Project by Jason Phelps & Company

In His Shoes: The Father/Son Project
by Jason Phelps & Company

Jason Phelps, Zell Miller lll, Jeff "DaShade" Johnson will be performing live about their experiences of being a Father, a Son, and raising a son …

Sep. 09 - Sep. 18, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Cumbia Cruiser Chronicles, Vol. 1: The Rise of EloteMan by Aztlan Dance Company

Cumbia Cruiser Chronicles, Vol. 1: The Rise of EloteMan
by Aztlan Dance Company

Xicano Super Heroes is the AZTLAN Dance Companys latest contemporary expressive Xicano/Latino inspired choreography. Drawing from ancient pre-Columbian codices and contemporary 21st century comic books, …

Sep. 09 - Oct. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by Present Company Theatre

Twelfth Night, or What You Will
by Present Company Theatre

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, PLAY ON! Present Company proudly presents the 3rd annual Shakespeare at the Market: Twelfth Night.   Directed by Joseph …

Sep. 10, 2016
Sat
Austin
Silent Navajo by The Vortex

Silent Navajo
by The Vortex

Silent Navajo is a multigenerational tale about a Navajo woman who loses her hearing and embarks on a spiritual journey to get it back. As …

Sep. 10 - Sep. 11, 2016
Sat-Sun
San Marcos
Domain by ARCOS Dance

Domain
by ARCOS Dance

DOMAIN follows the life of Jonah, an unorthodox inventor who is diagnosed with a terminal illness at the height of her career, as she accepts …

Sep. 10 - Sep. 20, 2016
M-T
Round Rock
Jamie Doesn't Want to Take a Bath by Pollyanna Theatre Company

Jamie Doesn't Want to Take a Bath
by Pollyanna Theatre Company

Central Texas’ most well-known children’s theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre, is bringing Jamie Doesn’t Want to Take a Bath by playwright Bethany Lynn Corey to Round Rock, September …

Sep. 11, 2016
Sun
San Antonio
48 Hour Play Fest by Viva Theatre Company

48 Hour Play Fest
by Viva Theatre Company

VIVA is excited to announce that on September 11th they present their first 48 Hour Playfest.  Hosted at Frank, one of San Antonio's newest Southtown …

Sep. 15 - Sep. 25, 2016
Th-Sun
Horseshoe Bay
Don't Hug Me by Hill Country  Community Theatre (HCCT)

Don't Hug Me
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)

HCCT opens its 2016-17 season with the hilarious musical comedy Don’t Hug Me, book and lyrics by Phil Olson, music by Paul Olson.   Don’t Hug …

Sep. 15 - Sep. 26, 2016
M, Th-Sat
Austin
Pride and Prejudice by Alley Cat Players

Pride and Prejudice
by Alley Cat Players

The Alley Cat Players present an adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel "Pride and Prejudice". Our production will perform for 2 weekends at the the …

Sep. 16 - Oct. 09, 2016
Th-Sun
Round Rock
It's Only A Play by Sam Bass Theatre Association

It's Only A Play
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her lavish Manhattan …

Sep. 16 - Sep. 23, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play by TILT Performance Group

The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play
by TILT Performance Group

The comedic murder mystery tells the tale of The 39 Steps, best known for its cinematic adaptation by the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. …

Sep. 16, 2016
F
Killeen
A Family Matter by KZFrazier Drama Company

A Family Matter
by KZFrazier Drama Company

ENCORE PRESENTATION! This comedic drama explores the Montgomery sisters' journey through rediscovering the heart of the matter is LOVE. As they celebrate their father's birthday …

Sep. 16 - Sep. 24, 2016
F-Sat
San Antonio
The Treasure of Castle Siekfurst by Crystal Sea Drama Company

The Treasure of Castle Siekfurst
by Crystal Sea Drama Company

A rollicking mystery with all your favorite characters from the Clue board game. Detective Chloe Clue helps Colonel Muskrat, Miss Scarlip and all of their cohorts …

Sep. 17, 2016
Sat
Austin
The Manchurian Candidate by Austin Opera

The Manchurian Candidate
by Austin Opera

From Robert Faires' article in the Austin Chronicle of January 28, 2016:  Forgive the cliché, but how better to break the news about Austin Opera's 30th …

Sep. 21 - Sep. 23, 2016
W-F
Austin
Richard III by Actors From The London Stage

Richard III
by Actors From The London Stage

  War may be over but Richard, Duke of Gloucester, now plots to make himself king. First, over the corpse of King Henry VI, murdered …

Sep. 22 - Oct. 09, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Any Night by EVN Productions

Any Night
by EVN Productions

ANY NIGHT is a romantic mystery about privacy, trust, and the power of the subconscious. When a troubled young dancer moves into a new basement …

Sep. 22 - Oct. 09, 2016
Th-Sun
Brenham
Blithe Spirit by Unity Theatre

Blithe Spirit
by Unity Theatre

A Comedy by Noel Coward Directed by Paul Gaffney  A smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages, this classic from the playwright of Private Lives offers …

Sep. 22, 2016
Th
San Antonio
The Panza Monologues by Teatro Audaz

The Panza Monologues
by Teatro Audaz

Panzas! Women – even wise Latinas – are obsessed about it. Some make their peace with it, while others just suck it in. While nutritionists …

Sep. 22 - Oct. 22, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Lungs by Hyde Park Theatre

Lungs
by Hyde Park Theatre

I did some math. How many plane trips? London to New York?   I . . .   Two thousand five hundred and fifty.   …

Sep. 22, 2016
Th
San Antonio
The Panza Monologues by Teatro Audaz

The Panza Monologues
by Teatro Audaz

Panzas! Women – even wise Latinas – are obsessed about it. Some make their peace with it, while others just suck it in. While nutritionists …

Sep. 22 - Sep. 25, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Wolf Hall, Part 1 by Austin Shakespeare

Wolf Hall, Part 1
by Austin Shakespeare

Austin Shakespeare is proud to announce its 2016 – 2017 season, which will kick off with a staged reading of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall (Part I only).  Mantel’s best-selling …

Sep. 23 - Oct. 16, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Silent Sky by Austin Playhouse

Silent Sky
by Austin Playhouse

 At the dawn of modern astronomy, Henrietta Leavitt leaves her home and beloved sister to work in Harvard’s male-driven observatory and map the night sky. …

Sep. 23, 2016
F
Killeen
Dirty Laundry by Lucy's House Entertainment

Dirty Laundry
by Lucy's House Entertainment

Khia, a law school student, is engaged to be married to her college sweetheart. The couple come from completely different backgrounds and Khia's dad, a prominent …

Sep. 23, 2016
F
San Antonio
Requiem of the Oppressed by Teatro Audaz

Requiem of the Oppressed
by Teatro Audaz

Gangs clashing, leading to violence and chaos in the American prison system. Based on true events, Requiem of the Oppressed takes a hard look at …

Sep. 23 - Oct. 15, 2016
F-Sun
Leander
Sherlock Holmes: The Whitechapel Murders by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Sherlock Holmes: The Whitechapel Murders
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

MYSTERY/SUSPENSE: This WORLD PREMIER of an original stage play involves the intrepid Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the series of murders in …

Sep. 23 - Oct. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
Gabriel, A Polemic by Southwestern University

Gabriel, A Polemic
by Southwestern University

Gathered around the Sabbath dinner, four young women challenge the notions of what it is to be a woman of God in this day and …

Sep. 23 - Oct. 22, 2016
Th-Sat
San Antonio
The Lady SIngs the Blues by The Harlequin

The Lady SIngs the Blues
by The Harlequin

Travel through the roots of jazz, to the legends of soul from the 40's, 50's & 60's, and into today's blues divas featuring song from …

Sep. 23 - Oct. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
The Back Pack Presents by The Back Pack

The Back Pack Presents
by The Back Pack

The Back Pack is BACK with another installment of their quarterly series: The Back Pack Presents. These non-speaking sketch clowns who have been described as …

Sep. 24, 2016
Sat
San Antonio
Aye, No! by Teatro Audaz

Aye, No!
by Teatro Audaz

Aye, No! is sure to touch audiences of all ages. the action takes place in a small border town where young Alicia comes home from …

Sep. 24, 2016
Sat
Round Top
Richard III by Actors From The London Stage

Richard III
by Actors From The London Stage

  War may be over but Richard, Duke of Gloucester, now plots to make himself king. First, over the corpse of King Henry VI, murdered …

Sep. 25, 2016
Sun
Austin
Sadie Saturday Night: A Punk Rock Music Memoir by Jean Caffeine

Sadie Saturday Night: A Punk Rock Music Memoir
by Jean Caffeine

Sadie Saturday Nite is a one woman show with live music: stories and songs about growing up punk in San Francisco in the 70's. “Sadie..” …

Sep. 28 - Sep. 30, 2016
W, F-Sat
San Antonio
Richard III

Richard III

  Richard III, one of Shakespeare's most notoriously crooked villains, murders and marries his way to the English throne. Once he has achieved his dream, …

Sep. 28 - Oct. 30, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert by Zach Theatre

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
by Zach Theatre

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer …

Sep. 28 - Oct. 22, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Price by Jarrott Productions

The Price
by Jarrott Productions

Jarrott Productions has announced the cast of its season opening play The Price, by Pulitzer Prize winner Arthur Miller.  The Price played on Broadway in …

Sep. 29 - Oct. 16, 2016
Th-M
Austin
The Drowning Girls by Theatre en Bloc

The Drowning Girls
by Theatre en Bloc

Theatre en Bloc is proud to present the regional premiere of The Drowning Girls, a modern interpretation and poetic retelling of the “Brides in the …

Sep. 29 - Oct. 09, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, A Gangster Spectacle By Bertolt Brecht Adapted by George Tabori Directed by David Long Original Music by Peter Stopschinski  Welcome …

Sep. 29 - Oct. 15, 2016
Th-Sat
Bryan
Driving Miss Daisy by StageCenter Community Theatre

Driving Miss Daisy
by StageCenter Community Theatre

The place is the Deep South, the time 1948, just prior to the civil rights movement. Having recently demolished another car, Daisy Werthan, a rich, …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 30, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Beauty and the Beast by Playhouse San Antonio

Beauty and the Beast
by Playhouse San Antonio

 From Wikipedia : Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740 in …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 22, 2016
F-Sun
Lockhart
Incorruptible by Gaslight Baker Theatre

Incorruptible
by Gaslight Baker Theatre

Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D.: The river flooded again last week. The chandler’s shop just burned to the ground. Nobody’s heard of the …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 16, 2016
F-Sun
Bryan
The Little Mermaid, Disney by The Theatre Company (TTC)

The Little Mermaid, Disney
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

This story of a little mermaid named Ariel, who dreams of going on land is a delightful show for the whole family. Based on the …

Sep. 30 - Nov. 06, 2016
T-Sun
San Antonio
Duck for President by Magik Theatre

Duck for President
by Magik Theatre

A dapted from Doreen Cronin’s book about a duck who runs for ever-higher office after tiring of his chores on Farmer Brown’s farm. (His first campaign is …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 08, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
The Day Room by University of the Incarnate Word

The Day Room
by University of the Incarnate Word

The UIW Department of Theatre Arts invites you to The Day Room, a mind-bending look at the thin line between what's real and what's not. A man …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 22, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by The Baron's Men

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
by The Baron's Men

When does desire…desire for anything…become too deep, too overwhelming, too much to ignore?  The answers to humanity’s most nagging questions could be right at its fingertips, …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 08, 2016
W-Sun
San Antonio
Good Kids by Trinity University

Good Kids
by Trinity University

San Antonio Premiere! Something happened to Chloe after that party last Saturday night. Something she says she can't remember. Something everybody is talking about. Commissioned as …