5 Can’t-Miss Theatre and Dance Productions to See in Austin This Season
When temperatures soar, we’re seeking refuge in the coolest place we know: the theater
The dog days of summer are here, and we’re happily trading the sweltering heat for the cool comfort of the theater. With wonderful theatre and dance productions heating up local stages, we’re especially excited about this season of live entertainment. Whether you’re seeking musicals, family-friendly fun, or something with a little drama, here are the can’t-miss shows for every type of theatergoer.
“42nd Street”
Now through August 30, Georgetown Palace Theater
“42nd Street” celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show, but just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle.
“Come From Away”
August 19 – September 27, Zach Theater
Tony Award®-winner “Come From Away” tells the extraordinary true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the Newfoundland town that welcomed them on 9/11. This deeply moving international sensation reminds us of the power of kindness, connection and community.
“Raas Leela: An East Side Story”
August 22, The Long Center
Set in the fictional city of Vrindapur, “Raas Leela: An East Side Story” follows Ram and Leela, two young lovers caught between the rival Kothari and Rathod families. The story draws on the emotional architecture of classic Western love stories, reimagined through a South Asian lens with Bollywood spectacle, vibrant costuming and cinematic staging.
Broadway in Austin presents “Mrs. Doubtfire”
September 22 – 27, Bass Concert Hall
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is comes to Austin in this Broadway musical. Based on the beloved film, “Mrs. Doubtfire” tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.
Ballet Austin presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
September 25- 27, The Long Center
Magic and mischief take center stage in Stephen Mills’ enchanting reimagining of Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Confused lovers, mischievous fairies and wayward spells collide beneath a moonlit forest in this tale of romantic mayhem set to Felix Mendelssohn’s score played live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.