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A (Possibly Biased) Review of ZACH’s ‘Find Your Light’

by Kaitlin Street on May 21, 2018

ZACH’s Pre-Professional Company showcase 'Find Your Light' was breathtaking. ZACH’s Pre-Professional Company, also known as PPC, is an ensemble of young performers who are passionate about pursuing careers in musical theater. Now, perhaps the fact...

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Keeping Austin Laughing: The Moontower Comedy Festival

by Jennifer Simonson on May 2, 2018

In a town known for its live music festivals, the Moontower Comedy Festival mixes it up by bringing four days of nonstop comedy to the capitol city. Every April, the festival draws America’s funniest comics...

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Classic Children’s Tale, “Goodnight Moon,” Comes to Life on ZACH Stage

by Elaine Krackau on April 26, 2018

What parent hasn’t read Goodnight Moon to their child? Or grown up with the story themselves? Now you can step into Bunny’s Great Green Room as part of ZACH’s Theatre for Families Series production of...

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Samba at Zach: A Night in Rio, April 21

by Margaret Richards on April 17, 2018

60 drummers. 40 dancers. One night. The country’s largest samba performance group will be at Austin’s ZACH Theatre April 21 for two shows only. A Night in Rio is going to be electrifying, with more...

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Broadway’s Hamilton Hits Houston

by Bebe Brown on April 12, 2018

For those that have been inhabiting a planet other than Earth the last couple of years since “Hamilton” broke the definition of Broadway success, here’s a quick catch-up. (And be sure to scroll down for...

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Back by Popular Demand: Book of Mormon Encores in Austin, April 17-22

by Britni Rachal on April 11, 2018

Described as “Heaven on Broadway” by recent critics, The Book of Mormon is set to sweep Broadway Austin once more. A limited number of shows will be performed at Bass Concert Hall. Based on two young...

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Oscar-Winning “Shakespeare in Love” Moves to Austin Playhouse Stage

by Julie Tereshchuk on April 5, 2018

Forget the Shakespeare you knew in high school. “Shakespeare in Love” is date night material! A brand new adaptation of the beloved, Oscar-winning film, Shakespeare in Love, comes to life onstage in one of Austin...

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Love + Murder Brings Suspenseful Plot to Broadway Austin Stage

by Britni Rachal on March 16, 2018

Telling the scandalous story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder hits the Bass Concert Hall stage March 20 – 25. The production won 10...

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The Luck of the Irish! Riverdance Back in Houston for 20th Anniversary

by Bebe Brown on February 28, 2018

If you love an exciting, high energy evening of dance and music where your feet can’t stop tapping, then head to Houston’s Hobby Center March 9 - 11 for the Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour. Ahead...