My how this city has grown. Austin used to be the kind of town where the summertime theatre offerings were slim pickings. Not so...not anymore. The joints are jumping, and this week is no exception. It's darn near impossible to offer a Pick of the Week, so this week we're suggesting not one but two productions we think you'll enjoy. First, however, we need to report on some awards show shenanigans that went down earlier... more ›

Snapshot of Corey Jones and Fajer Al-Kaisi from UT Theatre & Dance's production of The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat As Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade. Set in the historical Charenton Asylum, Marat/Sade is a 'play within a play'. The main story takes place on July 13th, 1808 after the French Revolution; however, the play within the story takes place during... more ›

The UT Department of Theatre & Dance has cooked up a restoration comedy to cheer your winter evenings, and they want to send one lucky couple gratis! Crack your knuckles and cozy up to the harpsichord keyboard to enter below. First one in gets a pair of tickets to this Saturday's performance. [Congratulations Winner!] The production comes to you courtesy of the department's MFA candidates, and showcases the work of the class of 2007,... more ›