The Bass Concert Hall will ring with music, resonate with stories, and echo with the sound of dance as Texas Performing Arts has announced its 2024-25 season.
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Texas Performing Arts raises the curtain on 2024-2025 season with David Byrne, Twyla Tharp, and more
It’s an exciting time of year for Austinites of all artistic tastes: While last week saw the always-highly-anticipated ACL lineup drop, this week’s big entertainment news is the 2024-25 Texas Performing Arts (TPA) season — and the list is as impressive as ever.
Darden Smith Wraps Inaugural Year of UT Songwriter Residency
The prolific musician and UT alumnus will cap his year with multimedia event Western Skies on May 4 at TPA's McCullough Theatre.
'Girl From the North Country' Exemplifies Life Like a Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan’s songs re-imagined in this dark, yet funny musical will leave you contemplating the challenges of life while singing Forever Young.
Review: 'Girl from the North Country' at Bass Concert Hall
Written by Conor McPherson with music by Bob Dylan, Broadway in Austin’s production of Girl from the North Country offers both tragedy and grace through nuanced story telling and stunning music.
Theatre Review: The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
Texas Performing Arts resident artist Lisa B. Thompson creates a community space with her “choreopoem.” The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body is art theatre, a complete glory of words and movement as a journey. At the Vortex Theatre through May 4.
Texas Performing Arts and Broadway in Austin welcome "Girl from the North Country"
Girl from the North Country cast member Jeremy Webb, who plays Reverend Marlowe in the show, joined We Are Austin to share more about this special show on stage now at Bass Concert Hall.
"Girl From The North Country" Comes To Austin
Girl From the North Country comes to Austin and you have 8 performances to catch it. The Tony Award-winning new musical re-imagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they've never been heard before.
Austin's finest young talent celebrated at 11th annual Heller Awards for Young Artists
The 11th Annual Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYAs) took place Wednesday night at the Long Center, in collaboration with Texas Performing Arts and Impact Arts. Jamias Hughes from Lockhart High School and Ava Moak from Round Rock High School won the top prizes and will go on to the Jimmys in NYC in June.
KUT interviews TPA resident artist Lisa B. Thompson about her newest project
Lisa B. Thompson has been working on The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body as a 2023-2024 Texas Performing Arts Artist in Residence. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Thompson ahead of the premiere at the Vortex Theatre this month about the themes of the work.
Interview: Abby Z of 'Radioactive Practice' at B Iden Payne Theatre
BroadwayWorld Austin talks with Abby Z, director and choreographer of Radioactive Practice, about her work with the New Utility and this unique show opening Friday as part of the Fusebox Festival here in Austin. "It's not your typical sit and be quiet in the audience dance show," -- Abby Z.
Artist Tania El Khoury shares powerful family memoirs in ‘Cultural Exchange Rate’
After making its way through various countries, including Germany, France, and the United Arab Emirates, Cultural Exchange Rate is now trekking across the U.S. In a partnership with Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox, El Khoury’s work is visiting Austin and campus from April 10-14, as part of the 2024 Fusebox Festival.
Celebrate 20 Years of Fusebox Festival
Fusebox is celebrating 20 years this month! The Fusebox + Texas Performing Arts partnership that began last year continues with a constellation of remarkable artists as part of the festival this April, including: Tania El Khoury's interactive live art installation Cultural Exchange Rate, award-winning choreographerAbby Z's Radioactive Practice, Sam Green's new film, 32 Sounds, and Lisa B. Thompson’s latest project The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body.
Cirque du Soleil goes country on new tour coming to Austin in August
Cirque du Soleil, in partnership with Universal Music Group Nashville, will unveil a new country-themed show called Songblazers, which is coming to Bass Concert Hall in Austin from August 14-18.
Black Feminism Finds a Niche in Austin’s Alt Theatre Scene
In Lisa B. Thompson’s new play, Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, the playwright and professor seeks a softer life for Black women as they age. Thompson is a 23/24 Texas Performing Arts resident artist, and the play will premiere during the Fusebox Festival at Austin's Vortex Theatre on April 12.
You may see the Wizard now! "Wicked" actor Tom McGowan chats with Trevor Scott
Actor, Tom McGowan, who plays the Wizard himself, joined CBS Austin to share why audiences love this story about what happened in the land of Oz before Dorothy dropped in.
'Wicked The Musical' Will Have You Flying High In Austin
While most Broadway in Austin shows last just under a week, Wicked is playing in Austin through March 31. Filled with the most uplifting songs and superb actors and singers, Wicked is a show you shouldn’t miss.
'Wicked' The Hit Musical Flies Into Austin March 13-31
Currently the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, Wicked celebrated its 20th Anniversary in October. The international Broadway sensation will be at Bass Concert Hall through March 31.
Review: WICKED - Musical Magic at Bass Concert Hall
There’s a reason why Wicked has become one of the most beloved musicals in the history of theatre, it is quite simply fantastic in every aspect. At Bass Concert Hall through March 31.
Wicked: The Origin Story of The Witches of Oz Makes Its Austin Comeback!
Whether it’s your first or fourth time seeing Wicked, get ready to be ‘changed for good’ by this Austin favorite! Wicked opened on March 13 and is playing at Bass Concert Hall through March 31.