One of the largest and most active live arts organizations in the U.S., TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theatre, Bass Concert Hall.
Our presenting programs include Broadway in Austin, the Texas Welcomes series of national touring artists, and a curated Performing Arts Season of international theatre, music, dance, and more. TPA is also a leading producer of new performance, offering creative opportunities to both local artists and national productions.
TPA is part of UT’s College of Fine Arts and fulfills the university’s public service, research, and educational missions. More than twenty thousand students throughout Central Texas and across the university experience the arts through TPA’s extensive educational programs.
Texas Performing Arts transforms lives by creating, presenting, and connecting people through live performance.
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