Austin Shakespeare's As You Like It

An Austin-infused Arden is more poetic license than artistic alchemy

"...of theatre traditionalists who think that the works of Shakespeare need protection rather than reinvention, as if their playhouses..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Austin Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors

Austin Shakespeare's new take on Shakespeare's farce takes some time figuring out its own identity

"...the human condition, and yet that upstart crow William Shakespeare – when he wasn't yet old enough to have..."

May 12, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s rom-com gets a light staging with fine performances and lots of genuine laughs

"...Of all of Shakespeare's comedies, Much Ado About Nothing may be the one..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Shakespeare’s Bollywood Twelfth Night

The Bard's classic comedy was just itching for a Mumbai makeover

"...a mock review of a community theatre production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and director Kevin Hiles' bold..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Austin Shakespeare Festival: Changing of the Bard

Guy Roberts has resigned as artistic director of the Austin Shakespeare Festival, and Ann Ciccolella has been named his successor

"...Sometimes the Austin arts scene changes so fast that it can make..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin Shakespeare Festival: Playing in a theatrical mecca

A dream comes true for the Austin Shakespeare Festival when it gets to perform the Bard's As You Like It in Richard Garriott's replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

"...London and Stratford-upon-Avon. I'd visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare and see his Globe Theatre, the wooden "O" on..."

April 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Review: Austin Shakespeare's Sense and Sensibility

Putting the pedal to the metal bolsters Jane Austen's classic work

"...Tom Stoppard wrote 15-Minute Hamlet, an abridged version of Shakespeare's longest work and most complex tragedy. It was actually..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Review: Austin Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Less-than-magical production salvaged by a night of unexpected spontaneity

"...Shakespeare wrote many of his greatest and most tragic plays..."

May 13, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Austin Shakespeare's The Seagull

This new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's beloved classic takes wing well enough but doesn't quite soar

"...not simply a microcosm of the theatre scene in Austin...."

Feb. 23, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Shakespeare's Macbeth

This military-themed staging of the tragedy gets lost in a haze of design and technical issues

"...In her program note for Macbeth, Austin Shakespeare Artistic Director Ann Ciccolella talks about the Bard's..."

May 13, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Shakespeare's A Streetcar Named Desire

This thoughtful take on Tennessee Williams' classic subtly pits the Old South against the New North

"...Austin stages are flush this fall with productions of Pulitzer..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Austin Shakespeare Festival: Raising the Curtain for ASF

The Austin Shakespeare Festival has been invited by gaming guru Richard Garriott to perform regularly at the Curtain, his scaled-down replica of the Globe Theatre

"...The Austin Shakespeare Festival called its recent performance on a scaled-down..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Shakespeare’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

This production is everything but sultry, which is the very thing the Tennessee Williams drama needs most

"...Hot Tin Roof, which is currently in production by Austin Shakespeare...."

Nov. 23, 2018 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Austin Shakespeare’s Present Laughter

Lifted by wonderful performances, Austin Shakespeare's take on the Noël Coward backstage comedy is a delight to watch

"...Austin Shakespeare's take on this comedy classic features some truly..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Austin Shakespeare's Medea

This production of the Greek tragedy asks the audience to consider the whole story before passing judgment

"...under the rug because of a conveniently explanative idiom? Austin Shakespeare's Medea asks us to consider the whole story..."

March 4, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Fair Youth Make Fairer Shakespeare

Two fine chances to see young people make the Bard come alive

"...saying people over the age of 18 can't do Shakespeare well – that Judy Dench sure speaks his speech..."

June 21, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Review: 2018 Austin Chamber Music Festival

How the Attacca Quartet, Emerson Quartet, and invoke played

"...This year’s Austin Chamber Music Festival features three weeks of what Artistic..."

July 17, 2018 Arts Post by Robi Polgar

Spring Things to Do in (or Around) Austin

How and where to take the most advantage of this weather.

"...warmer, and wildflowers are popping up everywhere. Spring in Austin is what most summer dreams are made of...."

March 29, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Chargaux at the 2017 Austin Chamber Music Festival

This dynamic Brooklyn-based string duo proves that the Austin Chamber Music Festival has many more colors than its name suggests

"...that Chargaux is a featured act at this year's Austin Chamber Music Festival should also indicate that there's more..."

July 7, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Refuses to Fade in 1995 And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

The past 12 months saw some of Austin's

"...wanted everyone else in theatre to go, too. But Austin theatre is nothing if not persistent. Like the character..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Unraveling Shakespeare's Life

Dr. James Shapiro tackles the Bard one slice at a time

"...Whether or not you believe William Shakespeare really wrote all those plays, you can probably concede..."

March 23, 2012 Books Post by Robert Faires

Shakespeare's First Folio

Why the first collection of the Bard's plays is such a big deal and cause to celebrate on his 400th death anniversary

"...that otherwise would have vanished. How about that, Will Shakespeare?..."

March 18, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

If It's Summer, It Must Be Shakespeare

Summer is the time for Shakespeare, so naturally here are a couple of the Bard's plays being staged in the Austin area -- Julius Caesar from the Austin Shakespeare Festival and Two Gentlemen of Verona from Different Stages -- and directors Paul Norton and Norman Blumensaadt to explain how they came to produce them this season.

"...Summer is the time for Shakespeare. Dozens upon dozens of companies throughout the country spend..."

June 27, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Throwing a Few Back With Shit-faced Shakespeare

When it's time to perform Shit-faced Shakespeare, here's how an actor prepares

"...play seems odd, then it's time you met Shit-faced Shakespeare, a theatrical enterprise in which an actual work of..."

July 21, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...art. On Saturday, May 1, nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 11th time, Austin Critics Table has found a whole lot to like..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Three more events at the 2017 Austin Chamber Music Festival that are “Outside the Bachs”

"...For the 2016 festival, ACMF partnered with Austin Shakespeare for a program in which scenes from the..."

July 7, 2017 Arts Feature

Austin Chamber Music Festival 2016 Schedule

"...Dedman, University of Texas campus. For more information, visit www.austinchambermusic.org...."

July 8, 2016 Arts Feature

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

"...– both fantastic and unfortunate – taking place on Austin-area stages. 1) Peter Frechette in the House..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...and widespread vaccination among the populace – more of Austin's performing artists began to welcome audiences back indoors to..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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