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Political satirist John Oliver heads to Austin on stand-up tour

Jun 5   |  CultureMap

After the end of the regular legislative session, many Texans could use a dose of political satire, and John Oliver is on his way. The comedian and TV writer will perform live at Bass Concert Hall on Sunday, August 20 as part of the "John Oliver Live" tour.

7 Fun Things To Do in Austin This Weekend, May 12 -14

May 11   |  Austin Monthly

From the page to stage, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is now an American Broadway play. Emmy Award–winning actor Richard Thomas performs the coveted role of Atticus Finch and Tony Award–winning director, Bartlett Sher, helms what NPR is calling “one of the greatest plays in history.” 

Texas Performing Arts 23/24 Season Preview

May 10   |  KMFA

Texas Performing Arts' Executive & Artistic Director Bob Bursey talks with Dianne Donovan, host of KMFA's Classical Austin, about TPA's upcoming 23/24 Season.

Review: Broadway in Austin's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

May 10   |  Austin Chronicle

When I first heard, in early 2016, that an adaptation of Harper Lee’s benchmark novel To Kill a Mockingbird was heading for the Broadway stage, it did not take much convincing to know that the play would be brilliant. They had me at Sorkin.

"To Kill A Mockingbird" national tour lands in Austin at Bass Concert Hall

May 9   |  CBS Austin

Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, who penned films like A Few Good Men, Moneyball, and The Social Network also wrote the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee's iconic To Kill A Mockingbird. Texas Performing Arts welcomes the national tour of the play at Bass Concert Hall this week. 

"To Kill A Mockingbird" on Broadway in Austin

May 8   |  CBS Austin

To Kill A Mockingbird comes to Bass Concert Hall starting tomorrow. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece has been adapted by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin and directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. 

2023 Heller Awards for Young Artists Winners Announced

Apr 20   |  BroadwayWorld

Winners Kyra Carr from Hendrickson High School and Langston Lee from Rouse High School will go on to represent Austin, Texas at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (more commonly known as the Jimmy Awards) in NYC, thanks to Texas Performing Arts.

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