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The Heart Sellers and a landmark law that reshaped the country
Sarah Chong Dickey as Jane and Alexa Capareda as Luna. Photo by Steve Rogers Photography In 1965, the United States passed a...
Sarah Chong Dickey
1 day ago2 min read


September Building Update
We are so grateful for your interest in our new home. While things have been moving slowly, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes wheels...

Lara Toner Haddock
Sep 243 min read


Fat Ham and the Queer Renaissance of Shakespeare - Part 1
James Ijames’s Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham offers a fresh look at Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, reconceptualizing Hamlet at a...

Lara Toner Haddock
Jun 192 min read


Behind the Keys: an interview with Music Director, Lyn Koenning
Music Director Lyn Koenning is interviewed by Austin Playhouse Artistic Director, Lara Toner Haddock.

Lara Toner Haddock
Feb 6, 20244 min read


City Council Approves $4.5 million for new Austin Playhouse Arts Center!
On December 14, 2023 Austin City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)...

Austin Playhouse
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Welcome to the 2023-24 Season!
Season planning goes on year round as we read, research, and discover new plays and are re-introduced to beloved classics. Our artistic...

Lara, Ben, and Sarah
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Four Pandemic-Postponed Plays Return
On March 6, 2020 SXSW announced the cancellation of their annual festival and other events quickly followed. All other events. Austin...

Lara Toner Haddock
Apr 4, 20235 min read


Discovering Nightbird
This month, Austin Playhouse is producing the world premiere of Nightbird by R. Eric Thomas. We love new works and have produced many...

Lara Toner Haddock
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Almost 30 Years in the Making: The History of Lowell Bartholomee's Previews of Departing Attractions
Previews of Departing Attractions is a witty, poignant, and deeply human short play collection that contains pieces that span playwright...

Austin Playhouse
Aug 29, 20222 min read


AP Announces New Interim Venue in the Heart of West Campus!
Austin Playhouse will now call 405 West 22nd home while continuing to pursue the vital project of establishing its permanent venue in...

Austin Playhouse
Jun 22, 20223 min read


Notes from the Playwright
Lowell Bartholomee reveals the inspiration and development of his latest collection, premiering August 5 at Austin Playhouse's new West...

Lowell Bartholomee
Jun 22, 20224 min read


Don Toner, Austin Playhouse Founder & Co-Producing Artistic Director Will Retire
After a 60+ year career Toner will step down this Summer Dear Austin Playhouse family, After 60+ years of producing theatre in Austin and...

Lara Toner Haddock
Mar 25, 20224 min read


Cheers to 2022!
Thank you for keeping the stage lights shining bright in 2021. Here's to more stories, more laughter, and more moments of heartfelt...

Lara Toner Haddock
Jan 3, 20222 min read


AP Remembers Dr. Steven Weinberg
This summer, the world lost Nobel Prize-winning scientist, American physicist Dr. Steven Weinberg. Austin Playhouse lost our generous...

Cyndi Williams
Sep 7, 20212 min read


Austin Playhouse announes Ghostlight Season!
It’s been six months since the pandemic came to Austin. While some activities are resuming, theatre will be one of the last back to...

Lara Toner Haddock
Sep 16, 20202 min read


Today's Gratitude with Cyndi Williams
When I could be flip about it, I was. “My life has turned into a bad country song, and I hate country music!” “If I knew my husband was...

Lara Toner Haddock
Mar 24, 20203 min read
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