Frostbites in Austin
Frostbites, a cabaret-style homage to the Christmas holidays, is better than tonic water with orange juice. Maybe even better than eggnog. The performance by Alchemy Theatre is preceded by numerous…
A Holiday Delight in Georgetown
The classic 1942 film Holiday Inn can now be seen live in its musical theatre version at Georgetown Palace Theatre. There is no better treat to usher in the Christmas…
Faith Healer: a psychodrama
Well, what to say? I just saw a play that has, over the years since it debuted in 1979, showcased some of the finest actors of our times. After 2…
The Farce of Wrestling
If you have any faith in the ‘sport’ of wrestling, you probably don’t want to see this play. It will shatter any illusions you might have. It’s not really a…
The Inheritance, Part 2
Many people in Texas will remember the halcyon days when Ann Richards, a Democrat, was Governor. The actress Libby Villari, from North Carolina, moved to Texas where she graduated from…
Murders and Moontowers
A slice of Austin history is on display now at the Dougherty Arts Centre. It is in the form of a musical play, and while it is just an hour…
The Virgin Trial
In the year Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, Elizabeth I is making a comeback. In the play The Virgin Trial, we see Elizabeth I before she became Queen. Mostly…
‘Anna in the Tropics’ Sizzles in Austin
Florida 1929. Who wouldn’t want to be there? It’s been nearly a century but the era of the 1920s still holds a special allure. To quote from historyonthenet.com, it was…
The Inheritance Part 1
The Inheritance can best be understood by reading the book it was based on, Howard’s End by E. M. Forster. But this is Howard’s End viewed through the glass darkly.…
Gilligan’s Ghetto Island
The music here is a heady mix of Latin rhythms, hip-hop, pop and rap. The latter is what one would expect from Lin Miranda, creator of the play Hamilton. Fortunately…