Theatre & Performing Arts

Austin has a plethora of venues designed to appeal to and entertain all tastes. There’s always something happening in Austin that’s exciting, new, or classic. It’s a unique and fun experience to explore the diverse, regional and international performances.

Dance

AZTLAN Dance Company
 524.4278
Aztlan works to create dance that is
thought-provoking, artistic, culturally
relevant, and dynamically expressive.
www.aztlandance.com

Austin Babtist Women
 291.1563
The all-male, all-volunteer comedy troupe
performs throughout the nation and exists for
the sole purpose of raising money for
HIV/AIDS, breast cancer and other charitable causes.
www.babtistwomen.com

Ariel Dance Theatre
458.4258
 www.arieldance.org

Ballet Austin
3002 Guadalupe Street,
Box Office and Group Sales: 476-2163
Hailed as one of the nation’s fastest growing companies of its kind, Ballet Austin is a classically based company featuring professional dancers.
http://www.balletaustin.org

Ballet East Dance Theater
3111 Garwood Street, 385-2838
Presents Performances that highlight diverse national and local choreography
http://www.balleteast.org/

Dancers Workshop
11150 Research Blvd. Suite 107, 349-7197
A rich history of tradition is the legacy Dancers Workshop has offered to countless dancers in the Central Texas Area.
http://www.dancersworkshopaustin.com

Kids Corps At Ballet Austin
476-0951
Kids Corps is a club designed for children ages 3-12
http://www.balletaustin.org/education/kidscorps.php

Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklarico de Tejas
1928 Gaston Place Drive, 928-1111
This company presents unique performances accompanied by live music and Mexican Folk dances.
http://www.rlbft.org/

Tapestry Dance Company
507-B Pressler Street, 474-9846
This company features diverse dance styles that combine rhythm and motion.
http://www.tapestry.org/

Music

Austin Choral Artists
200 East 8th Street, 472-9600
A premier choir with roots in the University of Texas that is known for its presentation of challenging works.

Chorus Austin
P.O. Box 354, 719-3300
The Austin Civic Chorus presents lively, enthusiastic shows with catchy tunes.
http://www.chorusaustin.org/

Austin Civic Orchestra
3012 Rexford Drive, 990-8226
Performs classic works by such composers as Stravinsky and Schumann
http://www.austincivicorchestra.org/

Austin Symphonic Band
P.O. Box, 49731, 3454-7420
A Collection of amateur Musicians that are all about enthusiasm; they perform a wide variety of concerts for the community’s enjoyment
http://www.asband.org/

Austin Symphony Orchestra
1101 Red River, 476-6064
They Symphony features a schedule of classical performances as well as holiday concerts, pop concerts and youth programs. They also are the musical accompaniment annually for the Independence Day Fireworks presentation on Town Lake.
http://www.austinsymphony.org

Opera

Austin Lyric Opera
1111 West 6th Street, 472-5992 (1-800-31-OPERA)
This professional opera performance company features classic operas by the likes of Mozart and Puccini, as well as contemporary works.
http://www.austinlyricopera.org

Bastrop Opera House
771 Spring Street, Bastrop, 321-6283
A historic landmark that hosts a variety of events,
including theatrical production, musical productions,
festivals and fairs
http://www.bastropoperahouse.com/

University Theaters

Austin Community College
1212 Rio Grande, 223-3246
Featuring Student Performances

Concordia University
Peter Center, 452-0666, 452-7661

St. Edwards’s University
Mary Moody Northern Theatre, 448-8484
Guest artist join students in a diverse array of productions

Southwestern University
Jones Theatre, Georgetown, Tx, 512.863.1378

Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, 512.245.2147
The Texas State University Theatre Center

University Of Texas Performing Arts Complex (PAC)
23rd Street and East Campus Dr., 471-1444
This complex includes:
B. Iden Payne Theater
Bass Concert Hall
Jessen Auditorium
McCullough Theater
Hogg Auditorium
www.utpac.org

Theaters

Austin Circle of Theaters
823 Congress Ave., 454-9700
This organization coordinates upcoming performances and area plays
http://www.austincreativealliance.org/

Austin Shakespeare Festival
P.O. Box 683, 454-2273
This festival produces professional-quality productions of classical theater with an emphasis on the plays of William Shakespeare
http://austinshakespeare.org

Austin Theater for Youth
P.O. Box 26794, 459-7144
Fully mounted productions with a range from contemporary to classic to modern

Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd., 397-1458
This arts complex features an 1,800 square-foot gallery, a 150-seat theater and an arts school with specialized studio-lab spaces.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/

Esther’s Follies
525 East 6th Street, 320-0553
Austin’s most famous comedy troupe specializes in original topical satire and musical parody
http://www.esthersfollies.com/

Hyde Park Theatre
511 West 43rd Street, 479-7529
The Frontera Theatre at Hyde Park commissions, produces and presents mostly new works
http://www.hydeparktheatre.org/

John Henry Faulk Theatre
216 East 4th Street, 454-TIXS
Small theatre inside the American Institute for Learning

One World Theatre
7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500
An intimate 300-seat performing arts venue featuring world music, jazz and dance.
http://www.oneworldtheatre.org

Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave., 472-5470
The Paramount is a beautifully restored enjoyed by over 160,000 spectators annually. It presents performances that include Broadway shows, music, dance, nationally known comedic acts, films, and unique holiday experiences.
http://www.theparamount.org

Sam Bass Theatre
Round Rock, 244-0440
Features community performances

Santa Cruz Center For Culture
1805 East 7th St., 478-9311
Hosts performances by various theater companies.

State Theater Company
719 Congress Ave., 472-5143
State Theatre boasts a commitment to the development of new works as well as offering classic and contemporary plays.
http://www.austintheatre.org

Vortex Theater
2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282
Cutting-edge performances presented in diverse ways. For something truly different see a Vortex Theater performance.
http://www.vortexrep.org/

Zachary Scott Theatre Center
Arena Stage / 1510 Toomey Rd.
Kleberg Stage / 1421 West Riverside Dr., 476-0541, ext. 1
Five main-stage productions and an array of special performances are presented year-round.
http://www.zach-scott.com