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We’re hard at work building our new home, but that hasn't stopped us from bringing you the best theatre in Austin. Our season opened to critical success with The Lion in Winter, Boeing Boeing, and A Room with a View in our comfortable, air-conditioned temporary facility, within view of our new home's site at Mueller. Tickets are on sale now for the classic comedy, Born Yesterday. So be sure get your tickets today.

Up coming and yet still to see…

 

Born Yesterday

Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin
May 4 - June 3, 2012; Mueller Temporary Facility
The classic comedy tells the timely story of a not-so-dumb blonde, her brute of a boyfriend, and the no-nonsense reporter who helps her uncover some of Washington's dirtiest little secrets.

Chess

Chess by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice
co-produced by Austin Playhouse & SummerStock Austin
July 6-22 (Austin Playhouse) & August 2-12 (Rollins Theater, Long Center)
A love story set amid a world champion chess match, the tensions of the Cold War, and a media circus. “One of the best rock scores ever produced for the theatre... A difficult, demanding and rewarding show, one that pushes the boundaries of the form”     – William A. Henry III, Time


...and the perfect show to christen our new home once it is completed in Season 13...


Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh
Inagural show in our new space in 2012-2013 Season - TBA
We still believe that Man of La Mancha is the perfect production to open our new theatre. We are moving it from the closing production of our 2011-2012 Season to the opening production of our 2012-2013 Season. Come dream ‘The Impossible Dream’ with us as we celebrate our amazing journey into our new home! This musical masterpiece was the most requested play in our subscriber poll.


Be sure to call our box office at (512) 476-0084, email us, or visit our ticketing options to ensure that you do not miss any of this exciting season. Also, be sure to friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our blog and newsletter and stay up on all of the details on this amazing journey.

*Titles are subject to change pending rights availability.

Austin Playhouse: External Final Rendering

After eleven successful seasons, Austin Playhouse is poised to join the ranks of the nation's leading regional theatres. These theatres thrive by offering a wide variety of high caliber productions and programs that challenge and inspire their communities. The first step in realizing our dream is building a permanent home that will support and encourage artist and audience growth and enrichment. We've found the perfect location at Mueller. Our new home will ensure our future as a leading arts institution in Austin and in the nation. Please lend your support to bring the dream to life. Our new downloadable brochure provides a quick overview of some of the finer points.

 

 

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