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TPA Students Get Real World Experience at the 2023 APAP Conference in NYC
To help our students break into that wider world, we take a select group to New York each year to attend the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Conference and connect with our growing network of TPA alumni. With the conference returning to an in person format this year, we are excited to continue this tradition. We hope that their blog entries reflect their experiences and inspire them to become the next generation of arts leaders. Read on below! —Tim Rogers, Director of Education & Engagement
Rupi Kaur's World Tour Makes a Stop at Bass Concert Hall on Saturday, June 11th
Renowned poet, artist, and performer Rupi Kaur brings her world tour to Bass Concert Hall on Saturday, June 11th.
The Temptations and The Four Tops Co-Headline Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 9
Legendary groups The Temptations and The Four Tops will play Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.
Patti LaBelle to Play Austin for the First Time Since 2017 with a Stop at Bass Concert Hall on February 14th
Grammy Hall of Famer, acclaimed actress, and R&B icon Patti LaBelle returns for her first performance in Austin in five years with her show at Bass Concert Hall on Monday, February 14th, 2022.
Nate Bargatze to Bring His 'Raincheck Tour' to Bass Concert Hall on Friday, February 11th
Coming off the success of his 2020 One Night Only Drive-In Tour, comedian Nate Bargatze announced today his new The Raincheck Tour. In addition to his rescheduled shows from 2020 that were moved due to the pandemic, Bargatze has added a stop at Bass Concert Hall presented by Texas Performing Arts.
"The Masked Singer" National Tour Comes to Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, July 13th
THE MASKED SINGER National Tour 2022 comes to Bass Concert Hall presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of their
Texas Welcomes series on Wednesday, July 13th.
Russell Peters Brings His 'Act Your Age' World Tour to Bass Concert Hall on Sat, Feb 12
Russell Peters returns to the global stage with an all-new world tour. The first phase of The Russell Peters Act Your Age World Tour starts in January 2022 with shows across the US and the UK.
Diana Krall Returns to the Stage With New U.S. Tour Dates
GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced she will embark on a 34-city national tour which will stop in Austin at Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 8th, presented by Texas Performing Arts.
Hamilton Public On-Sale Thursday, September 9 at 10 am CT
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale to the public Thursday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. CT for performances December 7 – 19, 2021 at BroadwayinAustin.com or texasperformingarts.org.
Texas Performing Arts Confirms Date with Comedian Jo Koy. Funny Is Funny World Tour Stops at Bass Concert Hall Sunday, January 9, 2021.
Texas Performing Arts presents the Jo Koy: Funny Is Funny Tour at Bass Concert Hall on Sunday, January 9th at 7:30pm.
Texas Performing Arts Adds The Hip Hop Nutracker and The Capital City Takeover in Bass Concert Hall
The Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring MC Kurtis Blow and The Capital City Takeover hosted by Gary Owens featuring Lavell Crawford and Kountry Wayne go on sale this Friday, July 16.
Texas Performings Arts Adds #IMOMSOHARD and David Sedaris to Their 'Texas Welcomes' Series
#IMOMSOHARD: The Getaway Tour and An evening with David Sedaris go on sale this Fri, July 2.
Summer Stock Austin, in Partnership with Texas Performing Arts, Presaents Lin-Manuel Miranda's Bring It On! the Musical
The 2021 Summer Stock Austin company performs live July 15 - August 1 in the McCullough Theatre on UT campus.
Katie Couric Announces 2021 "Going There" Book Tour Hitting Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, November 3
Produced by Live Nation, Katie Couric will head out on an 11 city U.S. tour this fall in celebration of her forthcoming memoir, "Going There".
Texas Performing Arts Celebrates 40 Years on the 40 Acres with Texas Debuts, Long-Awaited Returns, and World Premieres
After spearheading a $3M renovation of Austin’s largest theater, Executive & Artistic Director Bob Bursey announces his first curated season of music, dance, theater, and performance for Texas Performing Arts.
Texas Performing Arts Announces Comedian Jim Jefferies and Bert Kreischer 2nd Show Added
Texas Performing Arts plans to fill Bass Concert Hall with laughs this fall when it hosts national tour stops from stand-up comedians Jim Jefferies and Bert Kreischer.
Texas Performing Arts Presents Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel Friday, June 15 to Sunday, August 1, 2021
Following an extended, sold-out exhibition of Texas Performing Arts' collection of mid-century MGM film backdrops this spring, Texas Performing Arts presents Behind the Scenes: Hollywood's Sistine Chapel.
Texas Performing Arts Announces Disney Princess - The Concert Tickets on Sale this Friday, May 7 at 10 AM and Additional Important Bass Concert Hall Event Updates
Texas Performing Arts announces tickets for Disney Princess -The Concert to go on sale this Friday, May 7 at 10 am at texasperformingarts.org. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Bass Concert Hall.
Texas Performing Arts Prepares Bass Concert Hall for Return to Performances with $3M Renovation
Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin (TPA) announces a privately funded $3 million renovation underway for Bass Concert Hall.
Texas Performing Arts Extends Behind the Scenes: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop Through Sunday, April 18 and Adds Guided Virtual Tour Option
Reservations for extended timed in-person admission tickets and virtual tour available March 10.