There are few more iconic plays in the American canon than “Streetcar Named Desire”. Stanley Kuwolski has become an American icon, and his yelling of “Stella” has become one of the most parodied lines in history. Taking on such a beloved work is always a difficult endeavor, as people come to it with their own … Continue reading Austin Shakespeare presents a raw, emotional ‘Streetcar Named Desire’
Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
“King Lear” is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, but during the Restoration, it had fallen out of fashion, so writer Nahum Tate took the piece and turned it into something audiences would find more palatable. Along the way, he eliminates characters, combines parts, and even gives the piece a happy ending, creating what would … Continue reading Hidden Room gives us a new look at a Shakespeare staple in Tate’s ‘Lear’
‘The Quarry’ is a unique, textured play with a powerful lead performance
Hyde Park has always gone to great lengths to bring Austin new, original works, introducing Austin to artists like Will Eno and Annie Baker, and this tradition continues with latest, a unique little piece following a woman whose suicide attempts are sidetracked by strange goings-on at a nearby quarry. This is only the beginning to … Continue reading ‘The Quarry’ is a unique, textured play with a powerful lead performance
‘The Little Mermaid’: First act flounders, but talent bubbles to the surface
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is one of the most celebrated and loved animated films in history, so it was only a matter of time before it made its way to the Broadway Stage. Now, Broadway Across America has brought the Broadway hit to Austin, along with everyone's favorite characters, scenes, and song. It also brings … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: First act flounders, but talent bubbles to the surface
Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
Ballet, by its very nature, is dramatic. It's pure emotion given form through movement, light, and music. This makes "Hamlet", perhaps the most dramatic of Shakespeare's plays, a perfect choice for a ballet, as Stephen Mills has proven through his world-renowned production. Ballet Austin's "Hamlet" is a dark, sumptuous journey through Shakespeare's tale, bending and … Continue reading Ballet Austin’s ‘Hamlet’ is a dark, surreal wonder
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