Productions from 1/20 to 1/27

Jan. 08 - Jan. 30, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Fallen Angels by Different Stages

Fallen Angels
by Different Stages

Different Stages continues its 2015 - 2016 season with Noel Coward's Fallen Angels.  When a pair of stylish London socialites learns that a mutual long-ago …

Jan. 08 - Jan. 30, 2016
F-Sun
Leander
Pillow Talk (Sergel) by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Pillow Talk (Sergel)
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Way Off Broadway Community Players presents the Third show of our 19thth season, the memorably funny comedy Pillow Talk by Christopher Sergel.  The show is being directed by Gary Hamilton,  assisted by Lora Plaster.  Opening …

Jan. 15 - Jan. 31, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Disgraced by Austin Playhouse

Disgraced
by Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse is  excited to present the Texas premiere of Ayad Akhtar’s 2013 Pulitzer Prize award-winning play and Theatre Communication Group’s most-produced play this year!  …

Jan. 15 - Feb. 14, 2016
Sat-Sun
Austin
Tomás and the Library Lady by Zach Theatre

Tomás and the Library Lady
by Zach Theatre

Tomás, the young son of migrant farm workers, spends the summer with his family following the crops north from Texas to Iowa, passing long days …

Jan. 15 - Feb. 06, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Terminus by The Vortex

Terminus
by The Vortex

The VORTEX presents the world premiere of Terminus by Gabriel Jason Dean, directed by Rudy Ramirez. An intimate family drama haunted by the traumas of race and …

Jan. 15 - Jan. 30, 2016
F-Sat
Smithville
Glengarry Glen Ross by Playhouse Smithville

Glengarry Glen Ross
by Playhouse Smithville

When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at …

Jan. 15 - Feb. 07, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Boys Next Door by City Theatre Company

The Boys Next Door
by City Theatre Company

The hilarious, yet heartwarming play focuses on the lives of four mentally handicapped men who live together under the watchful eye of their sincere, yet despairing, …

Jan. 15 - Feb. 14, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
Xanadu by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Xanadu
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

The TONY Award-nominated hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure called XANADU opens live at Georgetown’s Historic Palace Theatre on Friday, January 15, for a 5-weekend run!  Closing on Sunday, …

Jan. 18 - Jan. 30, 2016
M, Th, Sat
Austin
Free Patterns by TILT Performance Group

Free Patterns
by TILT Performance Group

This show is about schedules. We love them and we hate them. Making time, losing time. More of this type of time, less of that …

Jan. 19 - Jan. 29, 2016
T, Sat-Sun
Austin
Liberté Egalité Adoptée by FronteraFest

Liberté Egalité Adoptée
by FronteraFest

IN SEARCH OF ‘FRENCH PAPA’ AT FRONTERAFEST LONG FRINGE 2016 Liberté Egalité Adoptée is a new solo show by British-born writer and performer Maggie Gallant. …

Jan. 19 - Jan. 30, 2016
Sat
Austin
And Still the Dead One Lay Moaning by FronteraFest

And Still the Dead One Lay Moaning
by FronteraFest

Please join us in celebrating the world premiere of a beautiful new play...A terrorist turkey bomb attack on an Austin Thanksgiving Day parade violently disrupts …

Jan. 20, 2016
W
Austin
Mother Enough? by FronteraFest

Mother Enough?
by FronteraFest

From "doing it all" to "leaning in," Mother Enough? takes a bold, funny, and occasionally absurd look at the expectations, clichés, and practices surrounding motherhood in contemporary …

Jan. 20, 2016
W
Austin
Angela Returns by FronteraFest

Angela Returns
by FronteraFest

 Michael tries to comfort Dennis as he grieves for his wife Angela, who died during a horrific fire. The ghost of Angela dances, listens, speaks …

Jan. 20, 2016
W
Austin
The Handsome Stranger Who Came to Town by FronteraFest

The Handsome Stranger Who Came to Town
by FronteraFest

The story of a handsome young actor on his way to Hollywood who makes an unexpected stop in a rural town.

Jan. 20, 2016
W
Austin
Expecting by FronteraFest

Expecting
by FronteraFest

 A short play about three people who go crazy because of a baby on the way. This joyous moment becomes a twisted affair when two …

Jan. 20, 2016
W
Austin
Gender Love Tsunami by FronteraFest

Gender Love Tsunami
by FronteraFest

 A couple tackles complex gender identity issues first thing in the morning. Secrets are revealed. A tsunami may or may not be coming . . …

Jan. 21, 2016
Th
Austin
Deathrattledotcom by FronteraFest

Deathrattledotcom
by FronteraFest

Deathrattledotcom takes place in the near future when social security, Medicare, and Medicaid have been effectively eliminated in America. Corporations attempt to take their place with …

Jan. 21, 2016
Th
Austin
On the Other Side by FronteraFest

On the Other Side
by FronteraFest

On the Other Side is about a woman learning to love and open her heart again after a tragedy ends her last relationship. Life is all …

Jan. 21 - Jan. 30, 2016
T, Sat
Austin
Unshackled by Punchkin Repertory Theatre

Unshackled
by Punchkin Repertory Theatre

Our next show: “Unshackled” by Anthony Ellison and Neal Adelman, a new original dark comedy being produced as part of Frontera Fest BYOV 2016! A popular …

Jan. 21 - Feb. 13, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Denim Doves  by Salvage Vanguard Theater

Denim Doves
by Salvage Vanguard Theater

“You are safe here, Sister.” Inside the compound walls, five fertile sister-wives enjoy many freedoms.  Free sleep. Free Welches grape. Free laughter. Free denims of …

Jan. 21, 2016
Th
Austin
Monkey Off Back Circus Still in Town by FronteraFest

Monkey Off Back Circus Still in Town
by FronteraFest

Written and performed by Dick Satori. A high-larious yet cautionary tale of a recovering yogi crackhead clown who ran away to join the circus only …

Jan. 21, 2016
Th
Austin
Above & Below by FronteraFest

Above & Below
by FronteraFest

A  collaborative experience in words, image, and sounds by W. A. Brenner, Roy Moore, Content Love Knowles, and Emily Breedlove. This round robin of inspiration began …

Jan. 21, 2016
Th
Austin
Cascade by FronteraFest

Cascade
by FronteraFest

Cascade presents a poignant examination of the bond between two unique and complex characters, exploring their relationship with a flood of emotional moments in an improvised …

Jan. 22, 2016
F
Austin
Shanghai Rose by FronteraFest

Shanghai Rose
by FronteraFest

A one-person short play about three women in the exotic, glamorous, and tragic world of 1930s Shanghai. Presented with no dialogue and and live songs …

Jan. 22 - Feb. 20, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Zane to Gate 69 by Overtime Theater

Zane to Gate 69
by Overtime Theater

Kate Welles, a handler from the future, is sent back to 1972 by a shadowy brain trust, to brief a bumbling secret agent on what …

Jan. 22, 2016
F
Austin
60 Like Myra by FronteraFest

60 Like Myra
by FronteraFest

 Three women share about life after 50 and their girlfriend Myra's upcoming wedding in Malaysia.

Jan. 22 - Jun. 25, 2016
W-Sat
Austin
Shit-Faced Shakespeare by Magnificent Bastard Productions

Shit-Faced Shakespeare
by Magnificent Bastard Productions

Shit-faced Shakespeare Continues Its Austin Bard Takeover   Shit-faced Shakespeare, presented by UK-based Magnificent Bastard Productions, will be keeping the party going through the end …

Jan. 22 - Jan. 31, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Coma by FronteraFest

Coma
by FronteraFest

Julieta, a woman in her mid-thirties, drives all the way from Austin to Dallas every two weeks to visit her husband, who has been lying …

Jan. 22 - Feb. 06, 2016
Th-Sun
Boerne
The Crazy Quilt Club by Boerne Community Theatre

The Crazy Quilt Club
by Boerne Community Theatre

Veronica Blather is a sweet little old lady who spends most of her time knitting and solving murders, most of which occur whenever she shows …

Jan. 22 - Feb. 14, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Stage Kiss by Playhouse San Antonio

Stage Kiss
by Playhouse San Antonio

Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly …

Jan. 22, 2016
F
Austin
Two Fathers: The Vietnam Vet and the Vietnamese Refugee by FronteraFest

Two Fathers: The Vietnam Vet and the Vietnamese Refugee
by FronteraFest

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 8pm, Christine Hoang & James Hughes (Color Arc Productions) will be performing an original work they wrote entitled "Two …

Jan. 22, 2016
F
Austin
How to Stay Afloat by FronteraFest

How to Stay Afloat
by FronteraFest

A whimsical piece using movement, music, and a sprinkle of magic. The fourth entry into FronteraFest for the group and the newest work in a …

Jan. 22 - Feb. 28, 2016
W-Sun
San Antonio
James and the Giant Peach, musical by Magik Theatre

James and the Giant Peach, musical
by Magik Theatre

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion which results in a tremendous …

Jan. 22 - Jan. 31, 2016
F-Sun
Killeen
Boeing Boeing by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

Boeing Boeing
by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

This 1960's French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancees, each beautiful airline hostesses …

Jan. 22 - Jan. 29, 2016
T, F, Sun
Austin
Any Night by FronteraFest

Any Night
by FronteraFest

EVN Productions Presents: ANY NIGHTA Play Written by: Daniel Arnold & Medina HahnDirected by Elizabeth V. NewmanAny Night is a romantic mystery about privacy, trust, and …

Jan. 22 - Jan. 31, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Exit 27 by Southwest Theatre Productions

Exit 27
by Southwest Theatre Productions

EXIT 27: A Story Based on True Life Events. Over a ten-year period 1,400 teenage boys, the "Lost Boys of Utah," have been dropped off …

Jan. 22, 2016
F
Austin
Cunctipotence by FronteraFest

Cunctipotence
by FronteraFest

All-powerful deriving from a female source, or in other words . . . cunt magic. Three badass Austin women use poetry, storytelling, and spoken word …

Jan. 23, 2016
 
Austin
Best of Week, FronteraFest Short Fringe by FronteraFest

Best of Week, FronteraFest Short Fringe
by FronteraFest

Tonight we will present five shows from earlier in the week--four chosen by our panel, and the fifth by audience vote, as the shows they …

Jan. 23 - Jan. 31, 2016
Sat-Sun
Austin
Pattern People by Pollyanna Theatre Company

Pattern People
by Pollyanna Theatre Company

This play is a theatrical exploration of many of the preliteracy skills needed to succeed in kindergarten. It is also a fun-filled 45 minutes when …

Jan. 23, 2016
Sat
Austin
Groundswell Playwrights' Conference by groundswell

Groundswell Playwrights' Conference
by groundswell

Effective Magicby Kirk LynnReading directed by Courtney Sale A group of teens grow up suffering under the dark magic of being born poor in a small town …

Jan. 24 - Jan. 31, 2016
W, Sat-Sun
Austin
Love/Sick by Diane Irwin and friends

Love/Sick
by Diane Irwin and friends

Love/Sick is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp …

Jan. 24, 2016
Sun
Austin
Project Runway by Alpha Psi Omega at University of Texas in Austin

Project Runway
by Alpha Psi Omega at University of Texas in Austin

APO New Theatre presents Project RunawayA staged reading, by Austin DowlingDirected by Abby VelaProject Runaway is a play that follows two eighteen year olds that meet …

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
The Silencers by FronteraFest

The Silencers
by FronteraFest

 A comedic thriller of love and relationships in the digital age. Two friends explore questions of who people really are to each other. Can they …

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
The Day The Coloreds Integrated by FronteraFest

The Day The Coloreds Integrated
by FronteraFest

The cheerleading try outs coincide with the first day of integration in a small East Texas High School in 1966 in this dark comedy. Directed …

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
A Good Run by FronteraFest

A Good Run
by FronteraFest

A bittersweet comedy celebrating friendship, love and Austin hippies.

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
A Good Run by FronteraFest

A Good Run
by FronteraFest

A bittersweet comedy celebrating friendship, love and Austin hippies.

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
Great Stories Do 3 Horrible Things by FronteraFest

Great Stories Do 3 Horrible Things
by FronteraFest

Steve Moore of Physical Plant Theater claims to offer some insight into how stories work.

Jan. 26, 2016
T
Austin
The Youthenizers by FronteraFest

The Youthenizers
by FronteraFest

 The high school improv class from Skybridge Academy showcase their skills with their first public performance. They hope to Youthenize you!

Jan. 27, 2016
W
Austin
Tied Up by FronteraFest

Tied Up
by FronteraFest

 Excerpts from a new full length play by Aimée Gonzalez, directed by Ellie McBride. 

Jan. 27 - Feb. 28, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Tribes by Zach Theatre

Tribes
by Zach Theatre

ZACH Theatre is pleased to produce the Texas premiere of NINA RAINE’s family drama, Tribes, January 27 – February 28, 2016 on stage in the Topfer Theatre featuring MITCH PILEGGI (The X-Files), STEPHEN DRABICKI (Tribes Canadian Premiere), AARON JOHNSON, BABS …

Jan. 27, 2016
W
Austin
The Way of All Flesh by FronteraFest

The Way of All Flesh
by FronteraFest

 (Maggie Bell and Corrie Baker-Puscas). The first of the three hit comedies produced Off Broadway under the title Power Plays, this is a ping pong …

Jan. 27, 2016
W
Austin
Yellow Bike by FronteraFest

Yellow Bike
by FronteraFest

Two women wait outside the ER and discover a surprising connection. A look at entanglement in the Tinder era. Directed by Cara Phipps with performers …

Jan. 27, 2016
W
Austin
The Knuckleball Now by FronteraFest

The Knuckleball Now
by FronteraFest

Craig Kotfas, Michael Joplin, Ace Manning and Lee Eddy are The Knuckleball Now, an Austin improv troupe dedicated to high speed, high risk comedy. With …

Jan. 27, 2016
W
Austin
Church of the Century Kid by FronteraFest

Church of the Century Kid
by FronteraFest

A religious revival combined with a philosophical, scientific, and humorist approach to imagine yourself living for 100 years and realizing your dreams through transcendent experimentation …