James Ijames’s Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham  offers a fresh look at Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, reconceptualizing Hamlet  at a...

Music Director Lyn Koenning is interviewed by Austin Playhouse Artistic Director, Lara Toner Haddock.

On December 14, 2023 Austin City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)...

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

On March 6, 2020 SXSW announced the cancellation of their annual festival and other events quickly followed. All other events. Austin...

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

Previews of Departing Attractions is a witty, poignant, and deeply human short play collection that contains pieces that span playwright...

Austin Playhouse will now call 405 West 22nd home while continuing to pursue the vital project of establishing its permanent venue in...

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

After a 60+ year career Toner will step down this Summer Dear Austin Playhouse family, After 60+ years of producing theatre in Austin and...

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

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

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...

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...