Texas Performing Arts is where many a lifelong romance with the theater starts, whether that means being a fan who brings the family to Broadway in Austin touring shows or becoming a theatre professional. The Alcalde looks at how TPA, through its connection to Broadway Across America and the Broadway League, is making an impact on campus and in the community.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to carry the legacy of its Texas founder
Interview with Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director, on how Ailey’s Texas roots were central to his work. The company has several stops in the Lone Star State in 2024, starting with Bass Concert Hall on Mar 2 & 3.
KMFA interview with Ronnie Favors of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Rehearsal Director and long-time company member, Ronni Favors, shares some background on the AAADT and on Mr. Ailey, and gives us a preview of the upcoming performances in Austin.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Ailey’s Home State to Celebrate the Company’s 65th Anniversary
The celebrated dance company will perform contemporary and classic pieces in Austin for two nights only at Bass Concert Hall on March 2 & 3.
'A cultural treasure': Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater graces Austin with 'Revelations'
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is headed back to Austin after an unconscionable 15-year absence. The company will bring Revelations, one of the most beloved stage dances in American history, as well as other movement pieces, old and new, to Bass Concert Hall Mar 2 & 3.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns to Bass Concert Hall to perform iconic dance ‘Revelations’
In 1981, the curtains of Bass Concert Hall rose for the first time on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, opening for an unforgettable night of stunning and emotional performance. The company returns to Bass on March 2 & 3 on its 2024 National Tour.
Arts and the eclipse collide in Austin at Fusebox's stellar 20th anniversary
The famous fringe performing arts event Fusebox Festival is returning to Austin from April 7-14 for a monumental celebration, including three not-to-miss projects part of the TPA x Fusebox partnership.
Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend
Ready your spells and wands for a concert experience worthy of any Hogwarts student’s appreciation--Texas Performing Arts presents Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert on Sat, Feb 24.
Black History Honors: Texas Performing Arts artist residency supports Lisa B. Thompson
Celebrating Black History Month and exploring aging and health disparities for black women, The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, a new play from TPA resident artist Lisa B. Thompson will have its rolling world premiere at The Vortex in April.
'Beetlejuice: The Musical' Is A Show About Death That Will Have You Dying Laughing
As expected, Beetlejuice is packed with timely jokes and lots of laughter. We highly recommend you jump in the line and get tickets if you still can.
Review: 'Beetlejuice: The Musical' at Bass Concert Hall
A bawdy, irreverent and uproarious homage to an iconic and timeless story that entertains across generations.
Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend
Director Tim Burton’s beloved and cult classic film Beetlejuice gets the Broadway musical treatment at Bass Concert Hall, through Feb 11.
Review: Broadway in Austin’s Beetlejuice
This is still the Beetlejuice that you have always pressed to your dark little heart like a dying rose. You better believe it: it’s still showtime.
Embrace the culture at these 8 Black History Month celebrations in Austin
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Bass Concert Hall for two special and unique performances on March 2 & 3.
Megan McGinnis Is Dead and Loving It in 'Beetlejuice'
The Austin Chronicle talks with Broadway start Megan McGinnis, who plays Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice. At Bass Concert Hall through Feb 11.
'Beetlejuice: The Musical' in Austin this week
Fox 7 talks with Justin Collette who plays Beetlejuice in the nationally touring Broadway production.
Manic, macabre Broadway hit Beetlejuice summoned to Austin
Beetlejuice, the Broadway musical based on Tim Burton's classic 1988 film, will make its Austin debut at Bass Concert Hall from February 6-11.
Review: GEOFF SOBELLE'S FOOD Texas Performing Arts at The McCullough Theatre
The program description of FOOD by Geoff Sobelle only cracks the surface of this deep performance piece that nudges us toward contemplation of the evolution of food and mankind. At TPA's McCullough Theatre through Feb 4.
Here are the top 8 things to do in Austin this weekend
Kick off February with concerts, comedy, music, and theatre including these TPA events — FOOD by Geoff Sobelle Feb 1-4, and Brett Goldstein Feb 2-3.
Absurdist performer sets the table in Austin for chaotic, immersive dinner party
Geoff Sobelle brings his critically acclaimed immersive performance FOOD to the McCullough Theatre, February 1-4.