Productions from 3/31 to 4/07

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 …

Feb. 02 - Apr. 10, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
James and the Giant Peach, musical by Zach Theatre

James and the Giant Peach, musical
by Zach 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 …

Mar. 04 - May. 15, 2016
Sat-Sun
Austin
Alice in Wonderland by Zach Theatre

Alice in Wonderland
by Zach Theatre

GO! Journey down the rabbit hole through theatres, inside and outside, from front entrances to back passages in this immersive and interactive campus-wide adventure of …

Mar. 08 - Apr. 02, 2016
T-Sat
Georgetown
The Cat in the Hat by Georgetown Palace Theatre

The Cat in the Hat
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

The National Theatre's adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat is a lively, engaging "play with sound effects" for performance by adults for young children. …

Mar. 11 - Apr. 03, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Bus Stop by City Theatre Company

Bus Stop
by City Theatre Company

William Inge’s American classic where eight snowbound strangers at a Midwest diner get a serving of longing and loneliness, with a warm side of love and laughter, …

Mar. 11 - Apr. 17, 2016
W-Sat
San Antonio
Fancy Nancy, the Musical by Magik Theatre

Fancy Nancy, the Musical
by Magik Theatre

Fancy Nancy and her friends are performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive that she and her friend Bree will …

Mar. 12 - Apr. 02, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
4000 Miles by Different Stages

4000 Miles
by Different Stages

After suffering a major loss while he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91 year-old grandmother Vera …

Mar. 18 - Apr. 02, 2016
F-Sun
Ingram
Foxfire by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

Foxfire
by Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF)

Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, lives on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened …

Mar. 18 - Apr. 10, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Reasons to Be Pretty by Playhouse San Antonio

Reasons to Be Pretty
by Playhouse San Antonio

Reasons to Be Pretty is a play by Neil LaBute, his first to be staged on Broadway. The plot centers on four young working class friends and lovers who become …

Mar. 24 - Apr. 02, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
The Last Five Years by Sherrod Curry Productions

The Last Five Years
by Sherrod Curry Productions

The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown is the musical journey of two people in a five year relationship. Cathy, an aspiring actress, experiences the …

Mar. 25 - Apr. 02, 2016
F-Sat
San Antonio
8 x 8 Cabaret du Jump by Jump-Start Performance Company

8 x 8 Cabaret du Jump
by Jump-Start Performance Company

8X8 is theatre for short attention spans!Jump-Start will present eight 8-minute performances in an 8-foot cube.  At 8 pm.  For 8 dollars.  Each evening brings a different …

Mar. 25 - Apr. 03, 2016
F-Sat
Smithville
Making Love in Public by Playhouse Smithville

Making Love in Public
by Playhouse Smithville

Playhouse Smithville presents MAKING LOVE IN PUBLIC, written and directed by john daniels, jr.   Making Love in Public is the perfect date show and the funniest …

Mar. 25 - Apr. 16, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Persephone by The Vortex

Persephone
by The Vortex

The VORTEX presents the world premiere musical Persephone by Mick D’arcy and Tyler Mabry. Opening Easter weekend at The VORTEX, this romantic comedy, directed by …

Mar. 29 - Apr. 03, 2016
T-Sun
Austin
Cabaret by touring company

Cabaret
by touring company

As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 09, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Oral Dad by Broccoli Project

Oral Dad
by Broccoli Project

The Broccoli Project Presents The World Premiere of   Oral Dad by Allen Ross   Directed by Connor Healy Assistant directed by Izzy Tunnell   …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 02, 2016
Th, Sat
San Antonio
Il Trovatore by Opera San Antonio

Il Trovatore
by Opera San Antonio

The power of the human voice to convey emotion reached an apotheosis in the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, particularly in Il trovatore. You'll recognize not …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 10, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Harvey by San Antonio College

Harvey
by San Antonio College

The Popular Pulitzer Prize Winning Comedy by Mary Chase; directed by Ronald Watson. Loveable old bachelor Elwood P. Dowd’s best friend is a Six Foot …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 16, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Richard III by The Baron's Men

Richard III
by The Baron's Men

"Now is the winter of our discontent..." William Shakespeare's classic history of Richard III in historically appropriate costuming, in a historically appropriate space, with live …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 09, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Bright Half Life by Theatre en Bloc

Bright Half Life
by Theatre en Bloc

Erica meets Vicki. Vicki marries Erica. Lives collide. Rewind. Pause. Fast forward.  Following on the heels of last year's award-winning COCK (BEST DRAMA, BEST DIRECTOR …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 03, 2016
Th-Sun
Georgetown
The Aliens by Southwestern University

The Aliens
by Southwestern University

Annie Baker’s Obie Award-winning play The Aliens takes place behind a small town coffee shop in Vermont, and it follows the tale of best friends, Jasper and …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 02, 2016
Th-Sat
Lakeway
Ghost of a Chance by Lakeway Players

Ghost of a Chance
by Lakeway Players

The Lakeway Players will perform the "dramedy" "Ghost of a Chance" by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, delightfully directed by Lakeway's own Linda Dobbs. Bethany …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 03, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Living on the Hyphen by Lucky Chaos Theatre Projects

Living on the Hyphen
by Lucky Chaos Theatre Projects

Meet the zany residents of Hyphen!  A devised multi-media narrative piece with a protagonist, a main ensemble and a secondary ensemble.  Imagine the child-like wonder of Alice …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 10, 2016
Th-Sun
Temple
Our Town by Temple Civic Theatre

Our Town
by Temple Civic Theatre

[image via www.stageagent.com] The cast includes: James Kline, Stage ManagerLeeAnn Bledsoe, Emily WebbClyde Ciupek, George GibbsDavid Howle, Dr. Frank GibbsJulia Smith, Mrs. Julia (Hersey) GibbsDaniel Bodhi …

Apr. 01, 2016
F
Bryan
Der Bestrafte Brudermord by Hidden Room Theatre

Der Bestrafte Brudermord
by Hidden Room Theatre

A humorous retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with puppets, the text of Der Bestrafte Brudermord (Fratricide Revenged) dates to an anonymous 1710 German manuscript. In collaboration with Dr. Tiffany Stern, Professor of …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 10, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
A Wolverine Walks into a Bar by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

A Wolverine Walks into a Bar
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio

A Wolverine Walks Into A Bar is a collection of monologues, each one having a different director. Among the directors are, Linda Donahue, Professor of the …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 30, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Center of the Universe by Overtime Theater

Center of the Universe
by Overtime Theater

What happens when you think the universe revolves around you?  Center of the Universe explores the results both comic and tragic when everything is about you – …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 03, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Marie Antoinette by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Marie Antoinette
by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Before Britney Spears and Justin Bieber, there was Marie Antoinette. In David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, Marie is a confection …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 03, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
The Rep: Student-directed One-Act Plays by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

The Rep: Student-directed One-Act Plays
by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

The annual Student Directed One Act Play Festival showcases the work of a select group of upperclassmen, who, with great independence, undertake all aspects of …

Apr. 01 - May. 01, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Explorers' Club by Austin Playhouse

The Explorers' Club
by Austin Playhouse

London, 1879. The prestigious Explorers Club is in crisis: their acting president wants to admit a woman, and they have the worst bartender in town. …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 02, 2016
F-Sat
Austin
My Seasons with the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos by Hyde Park Theatre

My Seasons with the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos
by Hyde Park Theatre

  My Seasons with the Houston Astros and the the Montreal Expos, written and performed by Ken Webster. Award-winning actor/director Ken Webster explains his strange obsession …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 17, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Make Me A Musical by Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA)

Make Me A Musical
by Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA)

"Make Me a Musical" is a modern backstage parody musical with a Faustian twist and a cynical view of showbiz. The show is set in …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 10, 2016
F-Sun
Waco
The Great Gatsby by Waco Civic Theatre

The Great Gatsby
by Waco Civic Theatre

Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of …

Apr. 01, 2016
F
Austin
Wanting Woman by Gale Theatre Company

Wanting Woman
by Gale Theatre Company

"I feel close to you, is that ok?"“Wanting Woman” is a development presentation from Generic Ensemble Company and Gale Theatre Company  Generic Ensemble Company and Gale Theatre Co. …

Apr. 01, 2016
F
San Antonio
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Company Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Company Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged!)The April FOOLS are back!  The DINNERBOX SERIES continues - presenting live theater in local restaurants - at the …

Apr. 01 - Apr. 03, 2016
F, Sun
San Antonio
The Tender Land by University of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA)

The Tender Land
by University of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA)

The isolated world of a rural family turns around the graduation of its elder daughter. Yet, she is unsure of her place in that world. …

Apr. 02, 2016
Sat
Austin
Unlived Lives by Salvage Vanguard Theater

Unlived Lives
by Salvage Vanguard Theater

SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER PRESENTS UNLIVED LIVES in collaboration with Bulgarian artists The Mighty Mighty Pressure Cooker April 2nd, 2 am - 5 am at the …

Apr. 02, 2016
Sat
Austin
Community Meeting on Performing Venues by Create Space Austin

Community Meeting on Performing Venues
by Create Space Austin

We are having a community meeting to discuss and develop short-term solutions to Austin's creative venue crisis. If you are in the Austin arts community …

Apr. 02, 2016
Sat
Bryan
Hamlet (7-person version based on First Folio) by Present Company Theatre

Hamlet (7-person version based on First Folio)
by Present Company Theatre

Austin’s award-winning Present Company will make their Brazos Valley debut with the premier of an innovative seven-person Hamlet, based on the First Folio text. Committed to breaking boundaries and …

Apr. 02 - May. 07, 2016
Sat
Austin
Gardenalia by Coldtowne Theatre

Gardenalia
by Coldtowne Theatre

Gardenalia is a Bachanalian garden party. A yearly ritual clandestinely celebrated by women for over 3000 years. Secrets revealed, powers unleashed, patterns observed. A garden party …

Apr. 02 - May. 01, 2016
Sat-Sun
Austin
The Four Musicians of Mumbai by Scottish Rite Theater

The Four Musicians of Mumbai
by Scottish Rite Theater

The Town Musicians of Mumbai is an original Bollywood-inspired version of Grimms' beloved Bremen Town Musicians. When four loyal beasts become old and discarded, they …

Apr. 02 - Apr. 09, 2016
F-Sun
Lakeway
The Addams Family by Tex-Arts Teen Musical Theatre Company

The Addams Family
by Tex-Arts Teen Musical Theatre Company

The TexARTS Teen Musical Theatre Academy for ages 13-18 presents “The Addams Family” April 2-3 and 9-10. Directed by Matthew C. Burnett, this new musical …

Apr. 02, 2016
Sat
San Antonio
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Company Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Company Theatre

SHAKESPEARE-ON-THE-RIVERWALK!The Apil FOOLS are back!  The Company Theatre celebrates The Bards 451st Birthday bash with this annual tradition: "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged!)" at …

Apr. 03, 2016
Sun
Austin
Prospect High: Brooklyn by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

Prospect High: Brooklyn
by McCallum Fine Arts Academy

 ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY & EDUCATION AT ROUNDABOUT Announce Austin High School to Present the Regional World Premiere of PROSPECT HIGH: BROOKLYN Written by DANIEL ROBERT …

Apr. 03 - Apr. 04, 2016
Sun-M
Austin
PostScript by Transit Theatre Troupe

PostScript
by Transit Theatre Troupe

One Man. One Woman. Both Serial Killers. An unusual connection in pugatory. Transit Theatre Troupe Presents an original play written by Maureen Fenninger. Co-Directed by Natalie …

Apr. 05 - Apr. 10, 2016
T-Sun
San Marcos
A Flea in Her Ear by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

A Flea in Her Ear
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proudly presenting A Flea in Her Ear, a new version of Georges Feydeau’s farce by David …

Apr. 06 - Apr. 07, 2016
W-Th
Austin
Notes on the Classification of Spectral Lines, the Art of Water Writing, and Other Important Ephemera by Catastrophe Theory Arts

Notes on the Classification of Spectral Lines, the Art of Water Writing, and Other Important Ephemera
by Catastrophe Theory Arts

Notes on the Classification of Spectral Lines, the Art of Water Writing, and Other Important Ephemera is the first production from Catastrophe Theory Arts - a …

Apr. 06 - May. 15, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
Ann by Zach Theatre

Ann
by Zach Theatre

one-woman show by Academy-award-winning and Tony-award-winning Taylor Holland.  Emmy-winning actress HOLLAND TAYLOR will reprise her role as Ann Richards in her hit Broadway play ANN …

Apr. 06 - Apr. 17, 2016
W-Sun
San Antonio
Secrets of a Soccer Mom by AtticRep

Secrets of a Soccer Mom
by AtticRep

Three engaging women reluctantly take the field in a mothers vs. sons soccer game, intending to let the children win. But as the game unfolds, …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 30, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Field Guide by Rude Mechs

Field Guide
by Rude Mechs

 Rude Mechs is thrilled to deliver to Austin the second installment of our original work-in-progress, Field Guide.  About The Play IT’S COUPLES’ SKATE! Let’s hold hands and …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 17, 2016
W-Sun
Austin
She Loves Me by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

She Loves Me
by Mary Moody Northen Theatre

 Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward’s University theatre training program, continues its 43rd annual season with the award-winning musical …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 17, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Durang Durang by Oh Dragon Theatre Company

Durang Durang
by Oh Dragon Theatre Company

An evening of one-act plays:   MRS. SORKEN, a middle-aged suburban matron is scheduled to give a lecture on the meaning of theatre, but has …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 17, 2016
Th-Sun
Brenham
Jerry Finnegan's Sister by Unity Theatre

Jerry Finnegan's Sister
by Unity Theatre

Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, who happens to live …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 17, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Water by the Spoonful by Austin Community College

Water by the Spoonful
by Austin Community College

The Austin Community College Drama Department presents WATER BY THE SPOONFUL by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Directed by Lisa Neely About Water By The Spoonful: This …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 16, 2016
Th-Sat
Universal City
An Evening of Short Plays by Bexar Naked Playwrights

An Evening of Short Plays
by Bexar Naked Playwrights

Bexar Naked Playwrights' evening of short plays opens Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Northeast Lakeview College. Here's a still from video of Mike Greenberg's play …

Apr. 07, 2016
Th
Austin
Antony and Cleopatra by Harry Ransom Center

Antony and Cleopatra
by Harry Ransom Center

Staged Reading of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra Nationally-renowned classical actors Franchelle Stewart Dorn and Robert Ramirez from the University's Department of Theatre and Dance perform in …

Apr. 07 - Apr. 17, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Witchcraft in their Lips (All Female Youth Production) by En Route Productions

Witchcraft in their Lips (All Female Youth Production)
by En Route Productions

WITCHCRAFT IN THEIR LIPS The Women of Shakespeare’s History Plays A Partnership of ImprovEd Shakespeare, En Route Productions and Untamed Shakespeare An All-Female Youth Production Adapted by …