Productions from 4/20 to 4/27

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 …

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 …

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 - 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. 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. 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. 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. 08 - Apr. 23, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Bull by Street Corner Arts

Bull
by Street Corner Arts

On the heels of its acclaimed production of David Hare’s SKYLIGHT, Street Corner Arts stays across the pond with its upcoming spring show BULL by …

Apr. 08 - May. 08, 2016
F-Sun
San Antonio
Memphis, the musical by Wonder Theatre

Memphis, the musical
by Wonder Theatre

Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the …

Apr. 08 - Apr. 24, 2016
F-Sun
New Braunfels
Around the World in 80 Days by Circle Arts Theatre

Around the World in 80 Days
by Circle Arts Theatre

This fast-paced, energetic comedy/adventure follows Phileas Fogg as he travels the globe to win a bet. With only five actors playing more than 40 parts, …

Apr. 14 - Apr. 23, 2016
Th, Sat-Sun
Austin
381 Bleecker by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

381 Bleecker
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Ellen and Meg have kept their distance since their brother Henry’s death 25 years ago. When circumstances force Meg to leave her beloved New York …

Apr. 14 - May. 07, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Zach Theatre

J.J.'s Aracde
by Zach Theatre

 Inspired by the YouTube sensation Caine’s Arcade, this bilingual play celebrates culture, imagination, perseverance, and family.  jj’s arcade  will be co-produced with Teatro Vivo and presented at …

Apr. 14 - Apr. 24, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Heroes Must Die! by Northwest Vista Community College

Heroes Must Die!
by Northwest Vista Community College

A new stage play based on a new video game of the same name, Heroes Must Die! is a first-of-its-kind theatrical adventure!  Come watch as …

Apr. 15 - Apr. 24, 2016
Th-Sun
Georgetown
Dead Man Walking by Southwestern University

Dead Man Walking
by Southwestern University

By Tim Robbins, bBased on the book by Sister Helen Prejean. As death row inmate Matthew Poncelet nears his execution date, he calls upon Sister …

Apr. 15 - May. 01, 2016
 
Fredericksburg
The Nerd by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

The Nerd
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)

Kerry Goff directs the sidesplitting comedy about a young architect whose life was saved by a stranger during the Vietnam War. When his lifesaver comes …

Apr. 15 - May. 01, 2016
F-Sat
Smithville
Robin Hood, An Adventure by Playhouse Smithville

Robin Hood, An Adventure
by Playhouse Smithville

Playhouse Smithville opens Robin Hood, An Adventure.  Young Robin Hood takes on the evil Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham to save King Richard.  There …

Apr. 15 - May. 08, 2016
F-Sun
Wimberley
Good People by Wimberley Players

Good People
by Wimberley Players

Good People is a fast paced, hard-hitting story set in South Boston, locally known as Southie, where each paycheck barely covers the bills. Our protagonist …

Apr. 15 - Apr. 23, 2016
W, F, Sun
Austin
The Orange Garden  by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

The Orange Garden
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

A young American Peace Corps volunteer is sent to Iran in 1972 where he is swept up in the growing fire of the revolution. A …

Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
The Servant of Two Masters by Foot in the Door, University of Texas

The Servant of Two Masters
by Foot in the Door, University of Texas

Foot in the Door Theatre presents "Servant of Two Masters" written by Carlo Goldoni, translated by Edward J. Dent, directed by Brenna Larkin and Jessica …

Apr. 15 - May. 07, 2016
F-Sun
Leander
Getting Into The Habit by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Getting Into The Habit
by Way Off Broadway Community Players

Into the quiet convent of St Philomena in Maine, a famous middle-aged film star comes looking for sanctuary. The only way she can stay is by …

Apr. 15 - May. 01, 2016
F-Sun
Bryan
Bye Bye Birdie by The Theatre Company (TTC)

Bye Bye Birdie
by The Theatre Company (TTC)

Bye, Bye Birdie is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time! It is the Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, crafted with the fondest affection, that …

Apr. 16 - Apr. 24, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Girls in Cars Underwater by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Girls in Cars Underwater
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

When newbie Dusty is hired at the most difficult bar in the city, she forms an unexpected bond with one of the old-timers. But allegiances …

Apr. 16 - Apr. 23, 2016
Th-Sun
San Antonio
Blueberry Toast by University of the Incarnate Word

Blueberry Toast
by University of the Incarnate Word

Every family has a dark underbelly; especially the perfect ones. In Mary Laws' play, Blueberry Toast, we take a comic yet graphically truthful look at …

Apr. 16 - Apr. 24, 2016
Th, Sat-Sun
Austin
The Silent Woman by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

The Silent Woman
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

The strange, true tale of a painter living with an effigy of his ex-lover in 1919 Europe. Because the doll cannot dress herself, the painter …

Apr. 19 - Apr. 24, 2016
T-Sun
San Marcos
Romeo and Juliet by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Romeo and Juliet
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Fate, consequence, social forces and feuding families cannot keep two star-crossed lovers apart. A city goes up in flames in the midst of rage and …

Apr. 21 - Apr. 24, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Lumen by Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre

Lumen
by Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre

 Inspired by the work of minimalist artist Dan Flavin, LUMEN invites audiences into an exploration of perception through dynamic contrasts and changing perspectives between movement, …

Apr. 21 - Apr. 23, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Alice in Wonderland (Round About Players, UT) by Round-About Players

Alice in Wonderland (Round About Players, UT)
by Round-About Players

You are cordially invited to come and experience “Alice in Wonderland” like you have never seen it before. Through the union of the popular tales …

Apr. 21 - May. 01, 2016
Th-Sun
Horseshoe Bay
A Little Off The Top by Hill Country  Community Theatre (HCCT)

A Little Off The Top
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)

Steve and Jerry, two balding bachelors, find the perfect toupee to attract women, and decide to take turns wearing it.  The toupee gives them confidence, and …

Apr. 21 - May. 08, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
Stories of Us by Teatro Vivo

Stories of Us
by Teatro Vivo

Teatro Vivo is proud to present Stories of Us, a production that takes an in-depth look at Latino and Black relations. The play uses a variety …

Apr. 21 - May. 15, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Wars of Heaven: Smackdown! by Trouble Puppet Theatre Company

The Wars of Heaven: Smackdown!
by Trouble Puppet Theatre Company

Trouble Puppet Theater Co. presents a diabolically divine new show starring larger-than-life puppets sparring in the ring for our minds and souls! Funded in part …

Apr. 22 - May. 09, 2016
F-M
Austin
Hamlet (7-person version based on First Folio) by Present Company Theatre

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

Present Company proudly presents William Shakespeare’s HAMLET. THE READINESS IS ALL. And get ready, because this ain’t your momma’s Shakespeare:7 actors. 28 characters. 5 flashlights. Hundreds …

Apr. 22 - May. 22, 2016
F-Sun
Georgetown
Camelot by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Camelot
by Georgetown Palace Theatre

Camelot arrives at the Palace in Georgetown!  Yes, the legendary Lerner and Loewe musical Camelot is on stage at Georgetown’s Historic Palace Theatre on 5 weekends from April …

Apr. 22 - May. 01, 2016
F, Sun
Austin
Butler School of Music

Dialogues of the Carmelites
by Butler School of Music

Robert Desimone, director Kelly Kuo, conductor

Apr. 22 - May. 08, 2016
Th-Sun
Round Rock
The Importance of Being Earnest by Sam Bass Theatre Association

The Importance of Being Earnest
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Sam Bass Theatre is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Importance Of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy about manners and “good breeding” is rife …

Apr. 23 - May. 01, 2016
Th, Sat-Sun
Austin
The Barber of Seville by Austin Opera

The Barber of Seville
by Austin Opera

Austin Opera culminates its 2015-16 Season with one of Gioachino Rossini’s perennial favorite The Barber of Seville, foundational support provided by the Georgia B. Lucas Foundation. Rossini’s …

Apr. 23 - May. 01, 2016
Sat-Sun
Lakeway
Legally Blonde, Jr. by Tex-Arts Youth Musical Theatre Company

Legally Blonde, Jr.
by Tex-Arts Youth Musical Theatre Company

The TexARTS Youth Musical Theatre Academy for ages 7-12 presents “Legally Blonde Jr.” April 23-24 and April 30-May 1. Based on the MGM motion picture, …

Apr. 23, 2016
Sat
San Antonio
Listen to Your Mother by Listen to Your Mother, San Antonio

Listen to Your Mother
by Listen to Your Mother, San Antonio

Click for feature by Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, April 19, 2016   [Photo of Janet Boswell and Brooke Meabon, via Express-News]

Apr. 24, 2016
Sun
Austin
Caperucita Roja y El Lobo Feroz by Teatro Espacio

Caperucita Roja y El Lobo Feroz
by Teatro Espacio

In Spanish: Caperucita y el Lobo Feroz, a children's play. 

Apr. 24, 2016
Sun
San Antonio
The Real Thing by Playhouse San Antonio

The Real Thing
by Playhouse San Antonio

Henry is a playwright not so happily married to Charlotte, the lead actress in his play about a marriage on the verge of collapse. When …

Apr. 25 - Apr. 26, 2016
M-T
Austin
Teesri Dhun - The Third Tune by touring company

Teesri Dhun - The Third Tune
by touring company

Cultural Event: Teesri Dhun (The Third Tune) - a documentary performance on transgenders Teesri Dhun (The Third Tune) is documentary theatre play on transgenders in Pakistan. Khawaja …

Apr. 25 - Apr. 29, 2016
M, F
Austin
Book of Ishmael by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

Book of Ishmael
by University of Texas Theatre & Dance

co-conceived by Jared Leclaire, Natalie Novacik and Teena Sauvola

Apr. 26 - May. 01, 2016
T-Sun
Austin
Motown: the musical by touring company

Motown: the musical
by touring company

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts, are proud to announce  the premier of …