Two comedy icons are coming to Austin this fall. Following the success of their first live sold-out tour this spring, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced their Restless Leg Tour will continue, with Austin and Bass Concert Hall being their only Texas stop on Oct. 12

See how the stars celebrated Juneteenth including the legendary Patti LaBelle at Bass Concert Hall

Texas Performing Arts' Broadway in Austin to premiere Six, Tina, and Beetlejuice in 2023-24 season

The hit Broadway show Hairspray is now playing in Austin and, let me tell you, this is a fun one!

Broadway in Austin is bringing the musical comedy Hairspray to Bass Concert Hall. Actor Billy Dawson who plays Corny Collins talks to Fox 7 News about being part of the national tour.

From expert panels to live performances to parades, this list has something for everyone. Featuring Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight on June 19.

Featuring Hairspray and Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle on Juneteenth

Hairspray is still easy to love for those who desire something lightweight, colorful, and candy coated.

You can't stop the beat and you won't want to because Tracy Turnblad and the nicest kids in town are all headed to Cap City for Texas Performing Arts Presents Broadway in Austin's Tony award-winning musical Hairspray.

Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is part of Texas Performing Arts' Broadway in Austin series and comes to the Bass Concert Hall stage starting this week.

Hairspray is coming to Bass Concert Hall and we can't wait. Shows will run June 13-18.

Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will play at Bass Concert Hall June 13-18 to round out Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin 22/23 season. KXAN talks with Niki Metcalf, who plays the role of Tracy Turnblad in the touring production. 

TPA's new performing arts season includes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Yo-Yo Ma, and more. And the Broadway in Austin season brings eight Broadway shows including Wicked, Book of Mormon, and Beetlejuice.

A roundup of 2023 summer music in Austin including Texas Performing Arts' summer concerts: Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight, Barenaked Ladies, and TLC & Shaggy.

Comedian Dane Cook is back touring on stage with all new material and making a stop in Austin. Dane Cook: The Perfectly Shattered Tour is coming to Bass Concert Hall on Oct. 29.

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.

Comedian and host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver is bringing his new "John Oliver Live" stand-up tour to Bass Concert Hall at 8 p.m. on Aug. 20.

CultureMap highlights Austin's arts organizations and their offerings for summer, including Texas Performing Arts with Hairspray, Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle, Summer Stock, and the new 23/24 Season in Sept. 

It has long been the goal of Texas Performing Arts to help “keep Austin weird” onstage, but the 2023/24 season promises to be especially experimental along with some of our returning favorite performers. 

If there remains any question about the power of live theatre to impact lives, To Kill A Mockingbird answers it with a resounding yes.