Productions in May 2024

Feb. 20 - May. 10
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Austin
A Year with Frog and Toad by Zach Theatre

A Year with Frog and Toad
by Zach Theatre

Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved book, the Tony-nominated musical A Year with Frog and Toad celebrates enduring friendship and life’s lesson as Frog and Toad …

Mar. 29 - May. 05
F-Sun
Corpus Christi
Laundry & Bourbon AND Lone Star by Aurora Arts Theatre

Laundry & Bourbon AND Lone Star
by Aurora Arts Theatre

“Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star”, two one-act comedies, offer the audience two sides of the same coin. Through two very different sets of characters, …

Apr. 03 - May. 12
W-Sun
Austin
The Prom by Zach Theatre

The Prom
by Zach Theatre

In desperate search of a new stage, four washed-up Broadway stars rally behind a small-town prom facing controversy. As they aim to shine a light …

Apr. 09 - Aug. 03
 
Austin
Homegrown: New Plays by Local Playwrights by Penfold Theatre Company

Homegrown: New Plays by Local Playwrights
by Penfold Theatre Company

Penfold Theatre is thrilled to unveil "Homegrown: New Plays by Local Playwrights"! Mark your calendars for April 9th, 12th, and August 3rd for some captivating readings …

Apr. 12 - May. 04
 
Austin
The Black Feminist Guide to the Female Body by The Vortex

The Black Feminist Guide to the Female Body
by The Vortex

The VORTEX and Fusebox Present The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body World Premiere Choreopoem by Lisa B. Thompson April 12-May 4, 2024  In …

Apr. 19 - May. 05
F-Sun
Navasota
Laundry & Bourbon AND Lone Star by Navasota Theatre Alliance

Laundry & Bourbon AND Lone Star
by Navasota Theatre Alliance

 The setting of Laundry & Bourbon is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth's home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend …

Apr. 20 - May. 12
Sat-Sun
Austin
The Rainbow Fish Musical by Scottish Rite Theater

The Rainbow Fish Musical
by Scottish Rite Theater

  With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!)  …

Apr. 26 - May. 12
Th-Sat
Ingram
The Explorers' Club by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

The Explorers' Club
by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

Set in 19th-century London, the farce The Explorers’ Club by Nell Benjamin depicts the chaos that ensues when a woman tries to gain entry to the fictional …

Apr. 26 - May. 19
Th-Sun
Austin
Every Brilliant Thing by Austin Playhouse

Every Brilliant Thing
by Austin Playhouse

A heart-wrenching and hilarious one-man play told with the help of the audience. Together, they achieve hope by focusing on the smallesst miracles of life. …

Apr. 26 - May. 19
F-Sun
Wimberley
Doubt by Wimberley Players

Doubt
by Wimberley Players

Doubt: A Parable is a powerful and intimate drama in which a Bronx Catholic School teacher suspects a recently appointed school principal of inappropriate behavior …

Apr. 26 - May. 05
F-Sun
Temple
The Grapes of Wrath by Temple Civic Theatre

The Grapes of Wrath
by Temple Civic Theatre

  Experience the resilience of the Joad family as they chase hope in the face of adversity.    

May. 02 - May. 19
F-Sun
Bulverde
Seven Nuns in Las Vegas by S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde

Seven Nuns in Las Vegas
by S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde

When Sister Columba asks St. Joseph to take her where the weather is warm, he takes her and six other nuns to the warm sands …

May. 02 - May. 05
Th, Sat-Sun
Austin
Carmen by Austin Opera

Carmen
by Austin Opera

Arguably the sexiest role in opera, Carmen is a beautiful, free-spirited woman all too aware of her carnal allure, and yet, she despises any man …

May. 02 - May. 11
Th-Sat
Austin
Out of Ink 2024: NOT IN THE CARDS by ScriptWorks

Out of Ink 2024: NOT IN THE CARDS
by ScriptWorks

We all make mistakes, misinterpretations, and questionable moves. This year those things are in the spotlight in ScriptWorks’ OUT OF INK 2024: Not In the …

May. 03 - May. 25
F-Sat
San Antonio
Schrödinger’s Catfish by Overtime Theater

Schrödinger’s Catfish
by Overtime Theater

In a formless online space, two virtual avatars meet cute on a first date, and debate the probability that either one of them could be …

May. 03 - Jun. 02
F-Sun
Georgetown
Doubt by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Doubt
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn …

May. 03 - May. 19
F-Sat
Bastrop
The Drowsy Chaperone by Bastrop Opera House

The Drowsy Chaperone
by Bastrop Opera House

  The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the house …

May. 03
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Kerrville
Bombshells by Playhouse 2000

Bombshells
by Playhouse 2000

Playhouse 2000 and Schreiner Theatre - Flag Is Up present a reading of local playwright Mitch Mitchell's hilarious new comedy BOMBSHELLS. Come support this new work read by some …

May. 03 - May. 19
 
Austin
The Comedy of Errors by City Theatre Company

The Comedy of Errors
by City Theatre Company

  One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. The farcical misadventures of two sets of identical twins and a hilarious romp with a family fractured and …

May. 03 - May. 05
F-Sun
Lagrange
Clue Onstage by Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT)

Clue Onstage
by Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT)

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins …

May. 03
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Austin
The Seer of Troy by Austin Community College

The Seer of Troy
by Austin Community College

We will be having a staged reading of The Seer of Troy, a new play written by ACC Drama Major Chloe Nichols and directed by …

May. 04 - Jun. 02
 
San Antonio
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) by Magik Theatre

The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
by Magik Theatre

Little orphan Sophie can't sleep. When she peeks out the window, she is surprised to see a giant. He's surprised to see her too and …

May. 09 - May. 11
Th-Sat
Lakeway
A Fox on the Fairway by Lakeway Players

A Fox on the Fairway
by Lakeway Players

A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious …

May. 09 - May. 11
Th-Sat
New Braunfels
Frankenstein, the musical by Circle Arts Theatre

Frankenstein, the musical
by Circle Arts Theatre

This compelling musical brings the suspense, tragedy and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary …

May. 09
Th
Austin
Curtain Call by Austin Community College

Curtain Call
by Austin Community College

An evening of theatre performance, design, and technology. Refreshments will be served. 

May. 10 - May. 19
F-Sun
Brownsville
Bye Bye Birdie by Camille Lightner Playhouse

Bye Bye Birdie
by Camille Lightner Playhouse

The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol -- Conrad Birdie -- has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, …

May. 10 - May. 26
F-Sun
Austin
Tiny Beautiful Things by Deaf Austin Theatre

Tiny Beautiful Things
by Deaf Austin Theatre

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that …

May. 10 - Jun. 02
 
San Antonio
West Side Story by San Pedro Playhouse

West Side Story
by San Pedro Playhouse

Experience the timeless magic of “West Side Story” in this electrifying production that pays homage to the genius collaboration of Stephen Sondheim’s poignant lyrics and …

May. 10 - May. 25
F-Sat
Austin
Charlie's Golden Girls by La Fenice

Charlie's Golden Girls
by La Fenice

Some may say they've aged out of the business, but they've got a few more tricks up their sleeves.      This project has been …

May. 10 - May. 19
F-Sun
San Antonio
Adventure by Crystal Sea Drama Company

Adventure
by Crystal Sea Drama Company

Welcome aboard the Starship Adventure! For one hundred missions, Captain Adrian Key and the Galactic Voyagers have ventured into deep space on missions of science …

May. 10 - May. 19
F-Sun
Austin
Aurora by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

Aurora
by Bottle Alley Theatre Company

Aurora is a starseed who yearns for a celestial voyage back to her home planet. On the eve of her thirtieth birthday she treks out …

May. 10 - May. 26
F-Sun
Waco
The Sound of Music by Waco Civic Theatre

The Sound of Music
by Waco Civic Theatre

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry …

May. 10 - May. 12
F-Sun
Bryan
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] [again] by The Theatre Company (TTC)

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] [again]
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] [again] premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. It’s one of the …

May. 10 - May. 19
F-Sun
San Angelo
The Tempest by BE Theatre

The Tempest
by BE Theatre

We are pleased to invite you to the 10th annual Shakespeare on the Concho and the last production of Be Theatre’s final season: The Tempest. …

May. 10 - May. 12
F-Sun
Bryan
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised) by The Theatre Company (TTC)

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised)
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

Three women. 97 minutes. 37 plays by one of the greatest (and hated-by-most-students) playwrights of all time. You've never seen Shakespeare like this before! Join …

May. 10 - May. 19
F-Sun
San Antonio
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by The Harlequin

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
by The Harlequin

Get ready to meet the unforgettable cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”! Join us at the historic Ft. Sam Houston Harlequin Theatre …

May. 10 - May. 26
F-Sun
Boerne
After the Fantasy by Boerne Community Theatre

After the Fantasy
by Boerne Community Theatre

Weeks after the suspicious and rather sordid deaths of Dr. Moira Haas, her husband Elbert Haas and his lover Shiela Rourke, SHERIFF MILLAR and DEPUTY …

May. 16
Th
San Antonio
La Flaca Calaca by Georgette María Messa

La Flaca Calaca
by Georgette María Messa

A one woman show by Georgette María Messa: A story about of a secret artist, bilingual education, and the ripple effects of trauma between mothers …

May. 16 - Jun. 01
Th-Sun
Austin
Clyde's by Ground Floor Theatre

Clyde's
by Ground Floor Theatre

At Clyde’s, the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff are on a quest to create the perfect sandwich while navigating their new lives on the outside and …

May. 16 - May. 19
Th-Sun
Austin
False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes by The Vortex

False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes
by The Vortex

 The Violet Crown Players and Diverse Space Dance Youth Theatre present False Starts, Falls, Fouls, or The Art of Making Mistakes, a new dance piece exploring …

May. 17 - May. 18
F-Sat
Austin
The Decades Tour by River City Pops

The Decades Tour
by River City Pops

River City Pops: The Decades Tour Popular music with spirited choreography appropriate for families River City Pops is celebrating 40 years in Austin! Join us for …

May. 17 - Jun. 09
F-Sun
Corpus Christi
9 to 5, the Musical by Harbor Playhouse

9 to 5, the Musical
by Harbor Playhouse

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. …

May. 17 - May. 26
 
Buda
Ordinary Days by Chambers Theatre Company

Ordinary Days
by Chambers Theatre Company

From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city …

May. 18
Sat
Leander
Ten-minute play festival by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Ten-minute play festival
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Staged readings of ten-minute plays from first annual competition

May. 23 - May. 26
Th-Sun
Austin
Kaleidoscope (2024) by Ventana Ballet

Kaleidoscope (2024)
by Ventana Ballet

Presenters: Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata @ventanaballet @austin_camerata Producers:⁠ AJ Garcia-Rameau & Daniel Kopp @ajdances @dkoppcello Choreographers:⁠ AJ Garcia-Rameau, Navaji David Nava, Tikiri Shapiro, Ty …

May. 23 - Jun. 09
Th-Sun
Austin
Romeo and Juliet by Austin Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet
by Austin Shakespeare

Two star-crossed lovers — and the stars do seem to conspire against them.Romeo (a Montague) and Juliet (a Capulet). Their families are enmeshed in a …

May. 23 - May. 26
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Rock of Ages by San Antonio Broadway Theatre

Rock of Ages
by San Antonio Broadway Theatre

Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages transports you to the 80s, where dreamers chase rock-n-roll fantasies. In Hollywood's Sunset Strip, …

May. 24 - Jun. 02
F-Sun
Killeen
Silent Sky by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

Silent Sky
by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

  When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original …

May. 24 - May. 25
F-Sat
Austin
Every Creeping Thing AND the when & how by Speedrun Studios

Every Creeping Thing AND the when & how
by Speedrun Studios

 Speedrun Studios will be premiering two original plays by Anya Nagle - Every Creeping Thing, a 10-minute, one-man show inside the mind of a rockstar, and The When …

May. 25 - Jun. 08
Th-Sun
Austin
Cabarex: Futurx by Proyecto Teatro

Cabarex: Futurx
by Proyecto Teatro

 SOBRE EL ESPECTÁCULO ProyectoTEATRO, en colaboración con The Vortex, presenta el 3er y último capítulo de CABAREX, una trilogía escénica que toma las características de crítica …

May. 26
Sun
Austin
Troilus and Cressida by Walking Shadow Shakespeare

Troilus and Cressida
by Walking Shadow Shakespeare

Troilus & Cressida! Set with a backdrop of the Trojan War, this underrated Shakespeare play brings all those classic heroes to the stage. Cast in …

May. 30 - Jun. 15
Th-Sun
Bryan
The Rainmaker by StageCenter Community Theatre

The Rainmaker
by StageCenter Community Theatre

At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her …

May. 30 - Jun. 02
Th-Sun
Austin
Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind GIrl by Deaf Austin Theatre

Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind GIrl
by Deaf Austin Theatre

Ghari is a 30-something year old woman whose life has just begun. Everything is new. She’s moved to a new city, learned a new language, …

May. 30 - Jun. 22
Th-Sat
Austin
My H.E.B. by Hyde Park Theatre

My H.E.B.
by Hyde Park Theatre

"Wait for help. Item not recognized? . . . Yeah. Welcome to my world."  "Self-checkout lane? As God is my witness, I never thought I’d …

May. 31 - Jun. 16
W-Sun
Austin
KING OF HEARTS by Alchemy Theatre Company

KING OF HEARTS
by Alchemy Theatre Company

KING OF HEARTS is a musical love story based on the popular film directed by Philippe de Broca.  The story is set in the fictional French …

May. 31 - Jun. 30
Th-Sun
Austin
Emma (adapted by Kate Hamill) by Austin Playhouse

Emma (adapted by Kate Hamill)
by Austin Playhouse

Emma Woodhouse prides herself on being a matchmaker with an impeccable track record, much to the chagrin of her dear friend Mr. Knightley. Her latest …

May. 31 - Jun. 30
F-Sun
Georgetown
Bright Star by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Bright Star
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

 When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. …

May. 31 - Jun. 16
 
Austin
The Tavern by Different Stages

The Tavern
by Different Stages

Different Stages revives our hit production of this rollicking melodrama set in a tavern on a dark and lonely road in the middle of the …

May. 31 - Jun. 01
F-Sat
Kerrville
The Comedy of Errors by Playhouse 2000

The Comedy of Errors
by Playhouse 2000

  The Comedy of Errors recounts the farcical misadventures of two sets of identical twins, with all the slapstick and mistaken identities you’d expect from …

May. 31 - Jun. 16
F-Sun
Bryan
The Prom by The Theatre Company (TTC)

The Prom
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

TTC IS GOING TO THE PROM! Four eccentric, slightly above middle age Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage, and a little …

May. 31 - Jun. 08
F-Sun
Wimberley
Into The Woods by Emily Ann Theatre

Into The Woods
by Emily Ann Theatre

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who …

May. 31 - Jun. 01
F-Sat
Bastrop
Tracks by Bastrop Opera House

Tracks
by Bastrop Opera House

A group of strangers meet in a dirty subway station. They have arrived with limited personal belongings, their watches have stopped and they all claim …