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Broadway in Austin

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Backstage with Yunina Barbour-Payne of 'Fat Ham'

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Backstage with Yunina Barbour-Payne of 'Fat Ham'

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Backstage with A.D. Weaver from 'Hamilton'

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Backstage with A.D. Weaver from 'Hamilton'

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamJanuary 30, 2024broadway near me, Broadway Across America, Broadway in Austin, Bass Concert HallComment

Austin Premiere Coming to Bass Concert Hall

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamJanuary 30, 2024broadway near me, Broadway Across America, Broadway in Austin, Bass Concert HallComment

Austin Premiere Coming to Bass Concert Hall

Show Notes: Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man

Show Notes: Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man

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Backstage with Jasmine Rogers of 'Mean Girls'

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Backstage with Jasmine Rogers of 'Mean Girls'

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamMay 30, 2022are broadway shows open, are broadway shows open now, are broadway plays open, are broadway theaters open, are broadway shows open in texas, can broadway reopen, can broadway tickets be refunded, can broadway survive, can broadway recover, can broadway tickets be exchanged, can broadway come back, how broadway will reopen, what broadway shows will reopen, what broadway shows are touring in 2022, what broadway shows are reopening, what broadway shows are opening in 2022, when broadway reopen, when broadway shows reopen, when broadway open again, when broadway opens, when broadway shows open, will broadway ever reopen, when broadway will reopen, which broadway shows are coming back, which broadway shows are open, which broadway shows are reopening, which broadway character are you, which broadway musical are you, which broadway shows will return, who created broadway, why broadway is important, why broadway tickets are so expensive, why broadway musicals are popular, why broadway musicals became more popular, why broadway shows are closing, will broadway reopen, will broadway require vaccines, will broadway be open in july, will broadway be open in june, will broadway be open in august, will broadway be open in september, will broadway be open in october, will broadway be open in november, will broadway be open in december, will broadway be open this summer, will broadway open in september, will broadway ever come back, will broadway reopen this summer, broadway is coming back, broadway is open, broadway near me, broadway to reopen, broadway to open, Broadway in Austin, Broadway Across America, Broadway, Broadway news, broadway, LExus Broadway in Austin, Lexus BroadwayComment

Broadway in Austin 2022-2023 Season Announced

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamMay 30, 2022are broadway shows open, are broadway shows open now, are broadway plays open, are broadway theaters open, are broadway shows open in texas, can broadway reopen, can broadway tickets be refunded, can broadway survive, can broadway recover, can broadway tickets be exchanged, can broadway come back, how broadway will reopen, what broadway shows will reopen, what broadway shows are touring in 2022, what broadway shows are reopening, what broadway shows are opening in 2022, when broadway reopen, when broadway shows reopen, when broadway open again, when broadway opens, when broadway shows open, will broadway ever reopen, when broadway will reopen, which broadway shows are coming back, which broadway shows are open, which broadway shows are reopening, which broadway character are you, which broadway musical are you, which broadway shows will return, who created broadway, why broadway is important, why broadway tickets are so expensive, why broadway musicals are popular, why broadway musicals became more popular, why broadway shows are closing, will broadway reopen, will broadway require vaccines, will broadway be open in july, will broadway be open in june, will broadway be open in august, will broadway be open in september, will broadway be open in october, will broadway be open in november, will broadway be open in december, will broadway be open this summer, will broadway open in september, will broadway ever come back, will broadway reopen this summer, broadway is coming back, broadway is open, broadway near me, broadway to reopen, broadway to open, Broadway in Austin, Broadway Across America, Broadway, Broadway news, broadway, LExus Broadway in Austin, Lexus BroadwayComment

Broadway in Austin 2022-2023 Season Announced

Backstage with Brittny Smith of 'Summer'

This Texas native works hard for the money taking on the title of Queen of Disco.

Backstage with Brittny Smith of 'Summer'

Backstage with Martina Sykes of Disney's The Lion King

It’s not often that a show can give a sense of wonderment, but this show takes the cake. I was fortunate to catch up with Martina Sykes, who plays Shenzi, and pick her brain for a bit

Backstage with Martina Sykes of Disney's The Lion King

Backstage with Ashley Alexandra Seldon of 'Tootsie'

Backstage with Ashley Alexandra Seldon of 'Tootsie'

Entertainment, Black Life, TheatreNick BaileyNovember 25, 2021Hamilton, broadway near me, Broadway Across America, Broadway in Austin, broadway is open, broadway to reopen, broadway to open, Broadway news, Broadway, broadway is coming back, broadwayComment

Backstage with Stephanie Umoh of 'Hamilton'

Broadway is bring back some Texas talent that’s well overdue at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX.

Entertainment, Black Life, TheatreNick BaileyNovember 25, 2021Hamilton, broadway near me, Broadway Across America, Broadway in Austin, broadway is open, broadway to reopen, broadway to open, Broadway news, Broadway, broadway is coming back, broadwayComment

Backstage with Stephanie Umoh of 'Hamilton'

#Ham4Ham Lottery offers Amazing Prize in Austin

40 tickets for every performance, $10 each. Performances running December 7-19, 2021 at Bass Concert Hall

#Ham4Ham Lottery offers Amazing Prize in Austin

TPA Celebrates 40 Years On The Forty Acres

Texas Debuts, Long-awaited Returns, and World Premieres Coming to The Stage

TPA Celebrates 40 Years On The Forty Acres

EntertainmentNick BaileyApril 20, 2021Texas Performing Arts, TPA, tpa, Bob Bursey, University of Texas, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas Austin, broadway, Broadway, Lexus Broadway, LExus Broadway in Austin, Broadway in Austin, pandemicComment

The Show Goes On: How Texas Performing Arts Faced The Pandemic

Finding opportunities to continue to fulfill their mission amidst the devastation, Executive Director Bob Bursey reflects on the trials and tribulations of a year shut down.

EntertainmentNick BaileyApril 20, 2021Texas Performing Arts, TPA, tpa, Bob Bursey, University of Texas, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas Austin, broadway, Broadway, Lexus Broadway, LExus Broadway in Austin, Broadway in Austin, pandemicComment

The Show Goes On: How Texas Performing Arts Faced The Pandemic

EntertainmentThe Black Texas TeamFebruary 08, 2021MEAN GIRLS, Broadway in Austin, SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, Disney’s THE LION KING, ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, TOOTSIE, HADESTOWN, HAMILTON, THE LION KINGComment

Broadway in Austin Season Updates Include ‘Hamilton’

EntertainmentThe Black Texas TeamFebruary 08, 2021MEAN GIRLS, Broadway in Austin, SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL, Disney’s THE LION KING, ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, TOOTSIE, HADESTOWN, HAMILTON, THE LION KINGComment

Broadway in Austin Season Updates Include ‘Hamilton’

TPA Offers Virtual Benefit Concert ‘Christopher Jackson: Live From the West Side’

TPA Offers Virtual Benefit Concert ‘Christopher Jackson: Live From the West Side’

Black Life, Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileyFebruary 25, 2020Giveaway, Contest, Disney, Aladdin, Broadway news, broadway, Broadway, Broadway in Austin, what to see, what to see in Austin, what to do, what to do in Austin, Things to do in Austin, What to do in AustinComment

Win Tickets to See Aladdin on Stage

Black Life, Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileyFebruary 25, 2020Giveaway, Contest, Disney, Aladdin, Broadway news, broadway, Broadway, Broadway in Austin, what to see, what to see in Austin, what to do, what to do in Austin, Things to do in Austin, What to do in AustinComment

Win Tickets to See Aladdin on Stage

Backstage with Jerald Vincent of Disney's 'Aladdin'

Backstage with Jerald Vincent of Disney's 'Aladdin'

Broadway in Austin 2020-2021 Season Brings 6 Austin Premiers

Broadway in Austin 2020-2021 Season Brings 6 Austin Premiers

Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Brings the Magic to Austin

Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Brings the Magic to Austin

‘Come From Away’ is Coming to Austin

‘Come From Away’ is Coming to Austin

Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileyDecember 12, 2019Dear Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen review, Dear Evan Hansen Broadway Dead Evan Hansen Austin, Austin Theatre, Theatre, Theatres, Theaters, Theater, Theatre News, Bass Concert Hall, Broadway, Broadway in Austin, LexusComment

Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen'

Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileyDecember 12, 2019Dear Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen review, Dear Evan Hansen Broadway Dead Evan Hansen Austin, Austin Theatre, Theatre, Theatres, Theaters, Theater, Theatre News, Bass Concert Hall, Broadway, Broadway in Austin, LexusComment

Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen'

Backstage with Alvin Crawford of Jesus Christ Superstar

Backstage with Alvin Crawford of Jesus Christ Superstar

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamSeptember 16, 2019Broadway, Broadway in Austin, Austin, Austin Texas, Theatre, Theatres, Theaters, Theater, Bass Concert Hall, Jesus Christ SuperstarComment

‘Jesus’ Rises in Austin for 50th Anniversary

Entertainment, TheatreThe Black Texas TeamSeptember 16, 2019Broadway, Broadway in Austin, Austin, Austin Texas, Theatre, Theatres, Theaters, Theater, Bass Concert Hall, Jesus Christ SuperstarComment

‘Jesus’ Rises in Austin for 50th Anniversary

Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileySeptember 09, 2019Backstage, What to do in Austin, What to do, Things to do in Austin, Things to do, Stuff to do in Austin, Stuff to do, Theatre, Theater, Theatres, Theaters, Bass Concert Hall, Broadway in Austin, BroadwayComment

Backstage with Allison Guinn

Entertainment, TheatreNick BaileySeptember 09, 2019Backstage, What to do in Austin, What to do, Things to do in Austin, Things to do, Stuff to do in Austin, Stuff to do, Theatre, Theater, Theatres, Theaters, Bass Concert Hall, Broadway in Austin, BroadwayComment

Backstage with Allison Guinn