The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, …

Step aboard the S.S. American in May for a delightful voyage filled with laughter, romance, and toe-tapping tunes in this hilarious and high-energy musical comedy! …

Tony-Award-winning musicalJersey Boys tells the remarkable story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From their humble beginnings to international stardom, experience the unforgettable journey …

This season marks the triumphant return of the new Playhouse family tradition – A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit …

In a titillating place where conventions dissolve, and eccentricity reigns supreme, venture alongside an unsuspecting couple as they embark on a “strange journey.” As their …

Step into the enchanting world of The Wizard of Oz musical, where dreams come to life! Follow the iconic journey of young Dorothy Gale, who embarks on …

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 …

Welcome home to the historic streets of a South Texas city for a Latinx adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, told in English, Spanish, and …

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Experience Charles Dickens’s timeless story A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, in a truly unique and enchanting way with American Sign Language (ASL) …

Merrily We Roll Along is a cautionary tale of creatives pursuing their dreams in show business. It spotlights three friends and how the success of one …

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high …

Set in 1953, The Pajama Game is a musical with favorite songs including "Hernando's Hideaway" and "Steam Heat.”  The production focuses on a garment workers' …

  Nina Simone: Four Women is set on September 16, 1963, The day after the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This …

A Christmas Carol The Musical is back by popular demand at The Public Theater of San Antonio, the longest running theatre company in Texas. This …

ATAC Globe Awards are presented annually for categories including excellence in production, direction, lead and supporting actors and actresses, musical direction, choreography, and artistic design …

The Public Theater of San Antonio, the city’s professional theater, announces the cast for the state premiere of American Mariachi by José Cruz González. This …

Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to …

Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both …

A picture is worth 1,000 words — what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35mm, each photo creates a …

Ten-year-old Carmencita dreams of being a mariachi singer and one day joining in performance with her father. However, her father clings to a long-held family …

Article by Jasmina Wellinghoff, editor of ArtsAlive San Antonio (click to go to web posting) The Public’s Holiday Show is a Made-in-San Antonio Original November …

Tick, Tick...BOOM! Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Musical The Russell Hill Rogers Theater Sept 10 - Oct 17, 2021 His girlfriend wants to …

    A fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a real-life German transvestite who managed to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the repressive East …

  A dramatic look at idealism, power, and the strength it takes to shape the destiny of a nation. This tight-knit story of war and …

The story of a Lesbiana en probaditas. A sometimes-hilarious comedy, other times dramatic and emotional story of the difficult challenges a Mexican-American is faced with …

    A distant heir to a family fortune, Monty sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of …

Buddy embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and is determined to win over his new family. This modern day holiday classic reminds …

Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, this is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and breathtaking dance …

A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to …

This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony …

DID YOU KNOW? Sam Phillips was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio, in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Jerry …

Set in the East Village of New York City, this is an inspiring musical about friends and artists struggling with addiction, poverty, and most of …

Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true experience, told …

  When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and …

Adapted from the Disney film and based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, New York City's newsboys seize the day when they strike against …

  A mother, a daughter, and three possible dads contribute to a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless …

Based on the best-selling novel, this show captures the lyrical expanse of America's heartland. Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, …

  When her carefully designed plans collide at the intersection of chance and choice, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. As we follow both …

Sordid Lives creator Del Shores new one-man show directed by Emerson Collins proves once again that he is not a writer, he’s a self-proclaimed thief! …

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love. A complete theatrical experience, …

Where Did We Sit on the Bus? is an electric one-man show pulsing with Latin rhythms, rap, hip-hop, spoken word, and live looping. During a …

By Peter RothsteinMusical Arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. TakachPresented in collaboration with The Marcsmen Out of the violence comes a silence, then a …

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Peter Parnell From the first moment that the bells of the cathedral start to ring, …

You can’t stop the beat when Tracy Turnblad shakes up her hometown of Baltimore in this fabulous 60s musical! Tracy’s innocent desire to dance on …

If you liked Evita, Big River, Les Miserables and West Side Story, then you're going to love Urinetown.It’s all those and more rolled into one. Don't get fooled by …

The story is based also on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical film 8½. It focuses on film director Guido Contini, who is dreading his imminent 40th birthday and facing a midlife crisis, which is …

When the sour young Mary is orphaned and sent to live with her tormented Uncle, she is surprised to find what a little kindness and …

  In 1914, at the Western Front, out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man's Land …

 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 …

Don't miss a delightfully rowdy romp on the infamous Chicken Farm - Miss Mona's sweet and sassy cathouse - as the stage faces off against …

5-6-7-8! Hopes are high and the future is on the line for a string of actors dying to get a part in an upcoming Broadway …

Jesus Christ Superstar Our artists, technicians, and staff have been hard at work to bring you one of the most challenging musicals of all time …

Join us for a brand new retelling of Dickens' classic story of redemption as local artists Tony Ciaravino and Tim Hedgepeth bring a bold voice …

The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses …

Grease is the word at Rydell High in 1959 as the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds take on senior year! Book, Music, and Lyrics by …

Join the players of the Music Hall Royale as they breathe fresh musical life into Dickens’ unfinished novel, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” allowing their …

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling …

Full of popular musical standards, Gypsy follows theatre’s favorite stage mother, Rose, as she raises her daughters in show business. Suggested by memoirs of Gypsy …

An intimate look into the birth and demise of a love…from both sides of the coin. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown   …

Watch one Jewish father’s struggle to preserve his family’s happiness and his religious traditions as 1905 Tsarist Russia transforms around them.

Kids4Kids is a benefit show that gives San Antonio children an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for unaccompanied children who are fleeing extreme violence …

A touching drama about the final months of the life of Judy Garland, and the price of fame.

After a successful Funny Girl closing, The Playhouse has turned their excitement towards The Who's TOMMY. Our 2013-2014 Season Closer is a high-energy rock opera featuring music from …

Ziegfeld Follies girl Fanny Brice reflects on her rise from being Henry Street’s beloved girl next door to an American vaudeville legend.   The talented …

Sarah Ruhl’s brilliance at magic realism is brought to life (or afterlife) in this touching journey of one woman’s attempt to reconcile a dead stranger’s …

Join The Playhouse San Antonio as we present our newest education partnership with Bihl Haus Arts in Golden Theatre! Students of Bihl Haus have been …

A single house becomes the backdrop for provocative clashes about race, community, and gentrification in 1959 and 2009, forcing audiences to consider just how far …

The stakes are high in this vibrant family classic as two gamblers bet their way toward the oldest established, permanent floating crap game in town… and love. …