The Spitfire Grill
This musical play, adapted from a 1996 film, begins rather somberly but lifts the spirits in the end. Currently presented by Austin Playhouse, the music and book by James Valco…
Electropop Opera at the Zach
This electropop opera, which was first performed in 2012 (written by Dave Malloy) evoked distinctly divided opinions along the audience members. One told me he really wanted to leave at…
SXSW 2024 opener features Space Poetry
With SXSW 2024 just a month away, Austinites are preparing to once again host the foremost annual gathering of creative minds in the country. The Opening Session is entitled Explore…
Wonderettes is Marvelous!
The faux musical group who lend their name to this musical-comedy-drama is The Marvelous Wonderettes; it premiered in Milwaukee in 1999. Currently gracing the stage at the Hill Country Community…
The GIANTS of Sardinia
Standing beside the giant statues of Sardinia, some 7 feet tall, is an awe-inspiring experience. The photo shows the author in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia. I was in the…
A Marathon Evening with Wagner
“Consider a performance of Wagner’s Parsifal. As you settle into your seat, you look over the program notes, likely to address the Grail legend that inspired the composer. Now imagine…
Premiere Play PHOTOGRAPH 51
Did you know that Austin has a relatively new theater company? Five-year-old independent Filigree Theatre was conceived and nurtured by NYC-born and raised Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth V. Newman. Newman…
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
For its 23/24 Season, Texas Performing Arts outdid itself again for one glorious evening of camp ballet with the troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Founded in NYC 50…
Unveiling a Musical Extravaganza: Nagavalli’s Fusion Showcase
In an inspiring announcement, Nagavalli, an Indian-American artist based in Austin, unveils the stellar lineup for her upcoming show, “First and Foremost: Where East Meets West,” set to take place…
Challenges of the Baroque
Baroque was not a term used at the time we now think of as the Baroque era, but it is the classic term for that which is not classic, referring…