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 Shakespeare under the stars |
2200 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 454 2273 http://www.austinshakespeare.org |
Performing in the Austin Playhouse Theater during spring and at the outdoor amphitheater at Zilker Park during fall this non-profit organization has been thrilling audiences with the great plays of Shakespeare for decades. Four plays are performed each season. Productions range from "Henry V" to "The Tempest". Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Drama group for kids |
PO Box 26794 Austin, TX 78731 United States +1 512 459 7144 http://www.onr.com/user/aty/ |
This theatrical production company's mission is both to entertain and to provide enriching experiences for area youth and families. Housed at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, it puts on performances for specific age groups and runs an academy. With an eye towards helping children and teenagers develop their creative talents, the instruction focuses on bringing diverse groups together through the power of theater. Past productions have included Treasure Island, Bambi, The Velveteen Rabbit, and (for older audiences) Ordinary People. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic sounds of Austin |
23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712 United States +1 512 471 0627 / +1 512 471 1444 http://www.utpac.org/ |
Seating nearly 3,000 people, the largest auditorium on the University of Texas campus is host to a myriad of performances. Opera, symphony, ballet and even traveling Broadway shows use this venue. A computerized lighting board and orchestra pit that can be raised or lowered provides a wealth of options for performing organizations. Perfect for an aria or a symphony, Bass Concert Hall is likely to have a show to fit everyone's taste. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Performing arts center |
1110 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 397 1468 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dou... |
This combination gallery, theater and school presents a variety of visual and performing arts programs. 1,800 square feet is devoted to organization and group meetings as well as hosting a rotating schedule of exhibitions in artworks of all media. The 150-seat theater shows performances by noted Austin artists including Flamenco Austin and Ballet East. The Arts School provides classes for children and adults in photography, painting, drawing, silk-screen, pottery, acting, dance and art appreciation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Festival of Poetry, Dance, Music and More |
511 West 43rd Street (Hyde Park Theater) Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 479 7530 http://hydeparktheatre.org/ |
Trail-blazing artists working in film, theater, dance and music have created this five-week festival, featuring over 50 cutting-edge productions. One of the best of its kind in the Southwest, Frontera showcases fresh ideas and new forms of expression. Hyde Park Theatre is home to the Short Fringe festival each year, offering a small intimate environment and limited seating. Ticket prices vary according to show, with weekend shows usually costing a few dollars more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Performing Arts Venue |
510 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712 United States +1 512 471 1444 http://www.utpac.org/index.php |
Built in 1933, the Hogg Memorial Auditorium, part of the theater complex of the University of Texas, Austin, was the primary space for the performing arts in Austin. It features classical concerts and operas, as well as popular theater events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diverse theater company |
511 W 43rd St Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 479 7529 / +1 512 479 7530 http://www.hydeparktheatre.org |
As the home of the Frontera Theater company, this stage is the perfect place to catch a performance. Whether you like plays, dance, interpretive readings or even experimental projects, this theater has a show for you. The intimate environment (seats up to 80) is also often used for performances appropriate for children. Located in the middle of Hyde Park, one of Austin's more bohemian neighborhoods, the theater is a wonderful extension of eclectic Austin lifestyle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate student and professional theater |
3001 S Congress Ave St. Edward's University Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 448 8484 http://www.stedwards.edu/hum/t... |
This is a casual, intimate 180-seat arena-style theater produce an average of six plays every year (from Bertolt Brecht to Neil Simon), uniquely mixing students and professional actors. Attached to the St. Edward's University theater department, serious student actors from around the country come here for the opportunity to earn credits and work next to professional Equity Guest Artist actors, who spend semesters teaching and acting here. Bright-eyed youth and wise experience performing together ;the results are often exciting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy venue |
7701 Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 330 9500 http://www.oneworldtheatre.org |
This auditorium has a 300-seat capacity and fills a gap in the local arts scene for a smaller, elegant venue for music, dance and theatre performances. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, a mezzanine and a raised stage mean that every seat is a good one. It's part of the Barton Creek Arts Center, an entire complex dedicated to the arts, education and environment. Located on a hillside overlooking picturesque tree canopies and streams, it's about ten minutes from downtown. The theater is the brainchild of One World, a local non-profit arts organization. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Broadway |
713 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 472 5470 http://www.austintheatre.org |
A little bit of the Great White Way can be found deep in the heart of Texas. Like the movie studio which shares its name, this theater is grandiose and ambitious with 1,300 seats available to host an estimated 160,000 people a year. The calendar features both visiting and local stage productions of musicals and dramatic plays, one-person acts, orchestral performances, children's shows, revivals of great old movies and (because this is Austin) the occasional visiting live-music act. A horn of plenty for theater, music and entertainment fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Midnight movie madness! |
2700 W Anderson Lane Alamo Drafthouse Village Austin, TX 78757 United States +1 512 476 1320 http://www.rockyhorror.com/ |
Austin has a long-running history with this particular movie. As the second city to release the show in 1976, it has had a continuous run of over 25 years. At the Alamo Drathouse Cinema, every Saturday night brings a costumed cast to perform live with the film. This cult classic only gets better when the audience participation segments arise. Rice, toast, toilet paper and other sundries are sold as props for the patrons to throw at appropriate moments. If you forget to bring your bag of tricks, these props can be purchased in the lobby for USD2. Casual attire is fine, but a wild fashion statement is certainly encouraged. Admission is USD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ensemble-based theater company |
2211-A Hidalgo St The Off Center Austin, TX 78702 United States +1 512 476 7833 http://www.rudemechs.com |
This Austin theater ensemble only produces three or four shows in a year, but the performances are notable for inspiring local social and political debates. It is also hard to forget the gritty casualness of the warehouse space venue. The theater's marketing director says she does not want people to only observe art, but "to sit in it, drink it, smoke it, read it in the newspaper, check the weather report for it and turn around and tell the person behind them" about it. Ticket prices vary but are generally below $15; designated pay-what-you-wish nights are a more frugal alternative. Call for show times and ticket prices, and make reservations early as the limited seating (60-120 seats, depending on the seating configuration) fills fast with college students, high tech professionals and university professors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Acclaimed theater production company |
1705 Guadalupe St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 474 7886 http://www.salvagevanguard.org |
Part of what makes this theater company so appealing is its versatility. The company produces four to eight shows a year in various Austin theater spaces (they have even produced in a circus tent), expertly adapting to new environments and consistently winning the acclaim of local newspaper critics. Artistic Director Jason Neulander said theater must be more than an audience member's experience, it must also "squeeze from him a practical decision to intervene actively in life." Ticket prices are in the affordable range of $4.25 to $12. Call Austix at +1 512 454 8497 for ticket and show information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored `30s deco theater |
719 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 472 2901 http://www.statetheatercompany... |
Austin's first professional equity theater company brings a variety of performance to its stage. Past performances include "Dark of the Moon" written by Howard Richardson and William Berney, "Women Who Steal" by Carter Lewis, "How I Learned to Drive" by Paula Vogel. The State Theater Company School of Acting offers classes for beginning and advanced students covering all age ranges. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Downtown Austin Improv |
617 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 443 3688 http://www.hideouttheatre.com/ |
The Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse is a perfect mix of Austin quirk and Texas charm. With two tiny stages and an accompanying coffee shop, Hideout offers patrons a fun-filled evening of improvisational comedy, rich baked goods, aromatic coffee, and wine by the glass. This Congress Avenue locale sits in the heart of Austin and offers hour-long elimination-style improv comedy troupe performances and poetry slam events. Try their sugared cinnamon roll with a scoop of Amy's vanilla ice cream and a glass of Chardonnay. If you need some help in the humor department, Hideout offers weekly improv classes at moderate prices. Disabled access in coffeehouse and downstairs theater only. Check their website for weekly show times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top Performing Venue |
510 East 23rd Street University of Texas at Austin Campus Austin, TX 78712 United States +1 512 471 1444 / +1 800 687 6010 http://www.utpac.org//index.php |
Located on the campus of University of Texas, Austin, the Performing Arts Center is a complex with various venues: Bass Concert Hall, Bates Recital Hall, McCullough Theater, and Hogg Auditorium. Providing entertainment, comedy, and dance, the performing arts center is a magnet not just for students, but for the entire greater Austin area. See performers like Alicia Keys, BB King, and Bill Cosby, and performances such as 'The Producers' and 'Riverdance'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic theater |
2307 Manor Rd Austin, TX 78722 United States +1 512 478 5282 http://www.vortexrep.org |
Owned and operated by the artists, Vortex Theatre company brings an eclectic mix of cutting edge performances. Founded in 1998, this non-profit organization has moved around town several times before settling in its location on Manor Road. This fabulous facility allows the Vortex to provide Summer Youth Theatre and the Vortex Acting Workshops in a brand new setting. Having received numerous local awards including The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin Awards, the B. Iden Payne Awards, and Critics' Choice Awards, this is a theater company that can tickle your fancy for fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun for the whole family |
1510 Toomey Rd Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 476 0541 http://www.zachscott.com/ |
This theater organization goes back to 1933, when it was originally incorporated as the Austin Civic Theater. The name was changed in the 1970s to honor Zachary Scott, an Austin-reared actor who enjoyed a successful Hollywood film career. In 1993, the theater was recognized by its selection to participate in the National Endowment for the Arts Advancement Program. The theater has grown by building two stages, a costume shop, classroom and rehearsal studio and expanding the box office, and now hosts some of the best performances in Austin. Past productions include Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The Rocky Horror Show, The Flaming Idiots, and Tapestry: The Music of Carole King. The theater also offers children productions and a performing arts school for kids, teens and adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Great spot for a play or concert |
2200 Barton Springs Rd Zilker Park Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 479 9491 http://www.zilker.org |
Austin's largest park, Zilker Park, houses Zilker Hillside Theater, a beautiful outdoor theater. During the summer, catch free musicals, concerts and "Shakespeare in the Park". Large crowds often line the grassy hills with blankets. During the rest of the year, enjoy a variety of performances (call ahead for seasonal schedules). Bring a picnic lunch, or perhaps just some wine and cheese for a snack and watch the stars come out, in the sky and onstage. Admission is free for most events. Review © 2007, Wcities |