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The University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center

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Since opening our doors to Austin and Central Texas in 1981, The University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center has evolved into one of the leading university arts presenters in the country. Comprised of six state-of-the-art theatres, the Performing Arts Center presents, produces and commissions stellar global culture experiences otherwise unavailable locally to the Central Texas community. And driven by a commitment to educate, enlighten and entertain, has helped established the University of Texas and Austin as a venue for international culture and performing arts.

Bass Concert Hall
McCullough Theatre
Bates Recital Hall
B. Iden Payne Theatre
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre

(Not hosting shows currently)
Hogg Memorial Auditorium

30 Years and Counting!

We are counting on YOU to help Texas Performing Arts continue offering world-class performances, campus and community engagement activities and $10 student tickets to all TPA performances. Make YOUR tax-deductible donation by December 31, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar!

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    The University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center

    2350 Robert Dedman
    Austin, TX 78712

    Phone: 512.471.2787   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    01/30/12- 07/31/13

    Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season Multiple Locations Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Multiple Locations January 30, 2012-July 31, 2013 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!   HEADLINERS: David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano, Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 pm, Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in...

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  • Current Events

    01/30/12- 07/31/13

    Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season Multiple Locations Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Multiple Locations January 30, 2012-July 31, 2013 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!   HEADLINERS: David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano, Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 pm, Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in...

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  • Past Events

    05/12/12	101X Presents: Jane's Addiction at Bass Concert Hall Bass Concert Hall
    05/04/12- 04/05/12	Joan Jonas Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre
    05/04/12- 05/05/12	Joan Jonas: The Shape, the Scent, the Feel of Things Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre
    04/17/12	Musicology Division Presents: Artists In Residence Jessen Auditorium in Homer Rainey Hall
    04/14/12	UT Jazz Orchestra w/ John Clayton Bates Recital Hall
    03/30/12	Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/30/12	Texas Performing Arts Presents: Roy Hanes and Fountain of Youth Band Bass Concert Hall
    03/24/12	Spokfrevo Orquestra Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/24/12	Texas Performing Arts Presents: Austin's Debut of Brazil's Spokfrezo Orquestra Bass Concert Hall
    03/20/12	So Percussion Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/20/12	Texas Performing Arts Presents: Israel's Batsheva Dance Company Bass Concert Hall
    03/08/12	Angélique Kidjo Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/08/12- 03/09/12	The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance Presents: 3 B. Iden Payne Theater
    03/06/12- 03/07/12	So Percussion Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/04/12	Chanticleer Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/02/12	Maura O'Connel & Solas Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/26/12	Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/23/12- 02/24/12	Diavolo Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/19/12	Angela Hewitt, Piano Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/18/12	Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/06/12	David Finckel & Wu Han Cello and Piano Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin - Bates Recital Hall
    01/25/12- 02/12/12	Wicked Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    01/22/12	Dawn Upshaw, Soprano Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    12/21/11	Tori Amos Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    12/19/11- 12/21/11	National Theatre of Scotland: Long Gone Lonesome Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/30/11	Border Music: David Hidalgo & Marc Ribot Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/18/11	Luna Negra Dance Theatre Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/15/11	Morrissey Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/03/11	Interpreti Veneziani Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/02/11	The Miles Davis Experience Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/28/11- 11/06/11	Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin - B. Iden Payne Theatre
    10/24/11- 10/25/11	The Infernal Comedy ft. John Malkovich Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/18/11	Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/14/11	Jonathan Franzen Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/13/11	An Da Union Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/11/11	Joe Walsh in Concert Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/30/11- 10/01/11	Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/28/11	Crisol Danza Teatro Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/24/11	Mike Epps & Friends Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/21/11- 09/22/11	Rappahannock County Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/20/11- 09/25/11	Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall
    09/13/11- 09/14/11	The Other Europeans Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/09/11	Jim Gaffigan Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/08/11	Michael Feinstein Big Band Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/12/11	Chelsea Handler Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/12/11	Chelsea Handler Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/29/11	Yosvany Terry: Ye-dé-gbé and the Afro-Caribbean Legacy Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    04/23/11	James Taylor & His Legendary Band
    04/16/11	2011 Longhorn Jazz Festival Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin - Bates Recital Hall
    04/16/11	UT Jazz Orchestra featuring Stefon Harris Bates Recital Hall
    04/12/11	An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash
    04/10/11	Festival of Children's Voices with Choir of St. John's, Cambridge Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/29/11- 04/03/11	West Side Story Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/28/11	The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/24/11	San Francisco Jazz Collective: The Music of Stevie Wonder Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/23/11	eighth blackbird: Slide with Rinde Eckert and Steve Mackey McCullough Theater
    03/09/11	Nathan Gunn, baritone Bates Recital Hall
    03/08/11	Merce Cunningham Dance Company Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/25/11	Jerry Seinfeld
    02/22/11- 02/27/11	Blue Man Group The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    02/22/11	Miró Quartet with Colin Currie, percussion Bates Recital Hall
    02/18/11- 02/27/11	The Threepenny Opera Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
    02/16/11- 02/20/11	National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/10/11	Emanuel Ax, piano Bates Recital Hall
    01/29/11	Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    01/26/11	Bang on a Can All-Stars with special guest Glenn Kotche Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    01/20/11	The Parker Quartet McCullough Theater
    12/17/10- 12/31/10	Radio City Christmas Spectacular Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    12/10/10	An Evening with Michael Pollan Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/30/10	The Klezmatics with special guest Richard Stoltzman Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/23/10- 11/28/10	Cirque Dreams Illumination The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    11/18/10	Ornette Coleman Quartet Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/12/10	The Levon Helm Band; Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/10/10	LA Theatre Works: The Real Dr. Strangelove Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    11/02/10- 11/07/10	Shrek the Musical Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/28/10- 10/29/10	MOMIX: Botanica Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/26/10	Cyro Baptista: Villa-Lobos/Vira-Loucos Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    10/25/10	Luciana Souza Trio Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    10/13/10	Atomic Cinema
    10/01/10	Daniel Tosh Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/26/10	UT Wind Ensemble with Joseph Alessi & the Jim Cullum Jazz Band Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/23/10	Delfos Danza Cantemporánea Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/21/10- 09/22/10	The Last Cargo Cult (Texas Premiere) Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre
    09/21/10- 09/22/10	Mike Daisey: The Last Cargo Cult McCullough Theater
    09/15/10- 09/16/10	Operación Clown Cállate (Shut Up!) Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre
    09/10/10	Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile; Loudon Wainwright III Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    09/09/10	Jean Piché, video music composer McCullough Theater
    08/18/10- 09/05/10	Jersey Boys Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    08/14/10	World Music Night One Year Celebration Momo's Club
    08/02/10	Melissa Etheridge Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    07/10/10	Canadian Brass Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/19/10	José Carreras Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/11/10- 06/13/10	The Wizard of Oz Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/05/10	Neil Young Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    05/31/10	Barenaked Ladies Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    05/11/10- 05/16/10	A Chorus Line Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    05/09/10	Miró Quartet with Lynn Harrell, cello Bates Recital Hall
    04/23/10	Esperanza Spalding with Special Guest André Mehmar Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    04/20/10- 04/25/10	In the Heights Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/16/10	Chelsea Handler: Bang Bang Tour Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/11/10	Soweto Gospel Choir Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/27/10	Abraham Inc. with Fred Wesley, David Krakauer & Socalled Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    03/24/10- 03/25/10	Gilberto Gil Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    03/17/10- 04/04/10	Phantom of the Opera Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/13/10- 03/14/10	David Gray Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    03/11/10	So Percussion McCullough Theater
    03/06/10	Brandi Carlile Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    03/06/10	UT Jazz Orchestra featuring Chris Potter Bates Recital Hall
    03/05/10- 03/07/10	Canción Del Cuerpo B. Iden Payne Theater
    03/02/10- 03/07/10	Fiddler on the Roof Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/27/10	John Prine Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/26/10	Kristjan Jarvi’s Absolute Ensemble Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    02/26/10	Tegan and Sara Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/20/10	Black Grace Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/09/10	Bruno Beltrão/Grupo de Rua Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    02/05/10	Anton Kuerti, piano McCullough Theater
    01/29/10	Yuri Yunakov Ensemble Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    01/29/10	Kalman Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Band Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    01/27/10	Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet McCullough Theater
    01/12/10- 01/17/10	The Color Purple Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    12/13/09	Daughtry Frank Erwin Center
    11/13/09	Robert Crumb & Art Spiegelman with Francoise Mouly Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/11/09	Trey McIntyre Project Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    11/06/09	AC/DC Frank Erwin Center
    10/27/09	So You Think You Can Dance Frank Erwin Center
    10/20/09- 10/25/09	Spring Awakening Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    10/16/09	Charles Lloyd New Quartet Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    10/09/09	Takacs String Quartet Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre
    10/09/09	Takacs String Quartet McCullough Theater
    09/25/09	Nortec Collective featuring Bostich and Fussible Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    09/23/09	Terence Blanchard Quintet Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    09/17/09	Cassatt String Quartet McCullough Theater
    09/10/09- 09/12/09	The Psyche Project Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin - Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
    09/01/09	Elvis Constello and the Sugarcanes Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    07/21/09- 07/22/09	Dora the Explorer LIVE! Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    07/10/09	Bill Maher Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    07/01/09	Maxwell at Bass Concert Hall Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/23/09- 06/28/09	Mamma Mia! Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    06/17/09	Goran Bregovic Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    05/10/09	Bonnie Raitt Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/28/09	Seal Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/24/09	George Lopez Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/23/09	James Taylor Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/15/09- 04/19/09	AVENUE Q Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/12/09	Morrisey Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/05/09	Itzhak Perlman Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/04/09	Madeleine Peyroux Hogg Memorial Auditorium
    04/03/09	Jerry Seinfeld Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/02/09	Chick Corea and John McLaughlin Five Peace Band Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    04/01/09	Paul Taylor Dance Company Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/11/09	Onix Ensemble Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/10/09- 03/15/09	Monty Python's SPAMALOT Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    03/06/09	Grupo Corpo (Dance Theater) Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/28/09	Bill Cosby Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/21/09	Philip Glass - Book of Longing Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/13/09- 02/14/09	Circus Oz Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    02/06/09	Jupiter String Quartet McCullough Theater
    02/03/09- 02/08/09	Legally Blonde Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    01/31/09	Broken Social Scene Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    01/30/09	World of Sound Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
    01/23/09	John Legend Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall

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    • Event Name: Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season
      "Out-standing line-up for 2011-2012 season revealed"
      Review posted by: Man in Glitter Coat from Austin TX, Apr 29, 2011
      

      This event was a fun, enjoyable occasion for all who attended. Entertainment in the lobby of Bass Concert Hall was provided by Gina Lee & the Brisket Boys. Outstanding! Delicious hors D’oeuvres... Expand

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      This event was a fun, enjoyable occasion for all who attended. Entertainment in the lobby of Bass Concert Hall was provided by Gina Lee & the Brisket Boys. Outstanding! Delicious hors D’oeuvres prepared by Chef Elmar Prambs, Four Seasons Hotel—mouth-watering. Announcement of the upcoming season by Kathy Panoff, TPA Director and Associate Dean—lively and delightful and held as we were seated ON the stage at Bass- a real delight. Perhaps the highlight of the evening was an award presented to Jim Ellerbrock who teaches at Bowie High School. Over the past 15 plus years Jim has taken 5000 students to theater performances. He was also presented by Kathy on behalf of TPA with a check for $5000 to enable even more students to enjoy the rich cultural offerings held at Bass and elsewhere in Austin. The 2011-2012 season can be seen at: http://texasperformingarts.org/season. See it now and order your season ticket ASAP. There are many “not to be missed” entertainment opportunities. Collapse

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    • Event Name: An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash
      "For a brief 3 hours"
      Review posted by: Rollyn Carlson from Austin, TX USA, Apr 13, 2011
      

      For 3 hours I was able to forget how frightening my country and state have become. The back-up band was phenominal. David Crosby's voice was strong and clear. The harmony of Crosby and Graham Nash... Expand

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      For 3 hours I was able to forget how frightening my country and state have become. The back-up band was phenominal. David Crosby's voice was strong and clear. The harmony of Crosby and Graham Nash was beyond beautiful. At times I felt as if I was listening to angels (trite but true). If you missed it, you missed a chance to catch your breath from the current ugliness, and have your breath taken away. A huge thank-you to Graham Nash, David Crosby and the band. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "Alive"
      Review posted by: Snappy from Austin, TX USA, Apr 06, 2011
      

      Seeing West Side Story on stage for the first time was truly an experience. Bernstein's score, Sondheim's lyrics, are so familiar, yet seeing it with dance makes it twice as powerful. And the dancing... Expand

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      Seeing West Side Story on stage for the first time was truly an experience. Bernstein's score, Sondheim's lyrics, are so familiar, yet seeing it with dance makes it twice as powerful. And the dancing in this production was superb. The cast was more than up to the task of making the Jerome Robbins' choregraphy sing with the music. And the singing was no disappointment either. The chemistry between Tony and Maria was superb and the fight scenes between the Sharks and the Jets were played to perfection. The sets were both elaborate and simple - evoking the proper parallels to Romeo and Juliette in a modern city aesthetic. Each actor and actress gave an amazing amount of energy to their performances lifting the show to a highly energized work of art. A wonderful performance indeed. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "Wonderful West Side Story!!!"
      Review posted by: Katherine Altobello from Austin, TX, Apr 06, 2011
      

      West Side Story is one of my favorite shows of all time. Not only did I love watching the movie as a kid, but I have seen the show live many times, and have seen many scenes from the show performed... Expand

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      West Side Story is one of my favorite shows of all time. Not only did I love watching the movie as a kid, but I have seen the show live many times, and have seen many scenes from the show performed as well. I was a bit skeptical, yet open-minded too. What a brilliant production I saw last Tuesday at Bass! The wonderful singing, and honest acting was quite impressive. I must say it was the jaw dropping dancing that really stole the show for me. I wanted to run myself on stage and dance with them, they made it so exciting! I couldn't get over how talented each performer was (triple threats among all). Every scene was a memorable one, and each number had wonderful energy, whether a simple and touching love ballad between Tony and Maria, a gripping high energy "Mambo" number, or dramatic fight scene. What a treat to see this show done so well....I can't imagine how difficult it is to not only cast, but then to produce over and over on a tour. Job well done!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "Spectacular performance"
      Review posted by: Liz from Austin, TX, Mar 30, 2011
      

      A round of applause for the cast and crew of West Side Story. What a job they did last night at the Bass Concert Hall. From the opening sceen with the Jets and the Sharks crossing paths through to the... Expand

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      A round of applause for the cast and crew of West Side Story. What a job they did last night at the Bass Concert Hall. From the opening sceen with the Jets and the Sharks crossing paths through to the finale, the audience is captured by the story through song and dance. The story is basically a Romeo and Juliet story, where families are replaced by gangs. The male characters, both the Caucasians and the latinos, are primarily a bunch of finger-snapping hoodlum punk types. The female characters, and the show only focuses on the latinas, are colorful, fun, and provide the few comic moments. Not being very familiar with the show, I still recognized several songs - Tonight, America, and I Feel Pretty. Ali Ewoldt as Maria, has a beautiful, strong voice. The dancing was great, ballet to jitterbug. Amazing. The sets were interesting, very clever. I particularly liked the school dance set and the scene change for the rumble. My interest was bound. And then suddenly it was over. Super show! Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "West Side Story Rocks with Riveting messages"
      Review posted by: Charla Hathaway from Austin, TX, Mar 30, 2011
      

      Timeless and treasured the story of gangs, hate, love and loss, West Side Story grips us today as it did the first time I saw it 35 years ago. Entertaining with a heartfelt message, the musical is... Expand

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      Timeless and treasured the story of gangs, hate, love and loss, West Side Story grips us today as it did the first time I saw it 35 years ago. Entertaining with a heartfelt message, the musical is eloquently enacted, danced and sung on the Bass Concert Hall stage. I leaned forward in my seat to hang on to every word of 'Tonight', 'Keep Cool', and 'I like to be in Amerika!' I loved the dream sequence added for 'Somewhere'--never saw that twist before. I stood up with the crowd on opening night to applaud these energetic, flawless actors for a performance well done. The pit orchestra except for a few traveling musicians is Austin made--great opportunity for our fine players! I didn't wear makeup so I wouldn't have it running down face upon leaving. Yes, we've much to think about in this story. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "What a night!"
      Review posted by: Dustin L. Struhall from Austin, TX, USA, Mar 30, 2011
      

      Arthur Laurents has outdone himself with this re-work of his 1957 classic. The integration of Spanish into the text truly transports you into the setting. This version is much more in your face... Expand

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      Arthur Laurents has outdone himself with this re-work of his 1957 classic. The integration of Spanish into the text truly transports you into the setting. This version is much more in your face with direct references whether or not they are deemed P.C. The "Officer Krupke" will stun you for a moment until you begin to laugh. If you are a fan of the dance, this show leaves nothing to be desired. Joey McKneely's reproduction of the choreo is visually enticing, drawing you in with each snap. I am thoroughly glad I chose to see this production. I truly would have missed something if I hadn't. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "STUNNING!!!"
      Review posted by: Jesse Griffith from Austin TX, Mar 30, 2011
      

      What many may not know about WSS is that Jerome Robbins' choreography did not merely "compliment" musical numbers, it was used as a vehicle to move along the story line. It begins from moment one and... Expand

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      What many may not know about WSS is that Jerome Robbins' choreography did not merely "compliment" musical numbers, it was used as a vehicle to move along the story line. It begins from moment one and propels the story forward like a freight train, carving out the characters, giving them each their own identity. They aren't mere chorus boys and girls, but unique individuals clearly defined and thoroughly gripping. The costumes and sets are like an MGM musical technicolor treat for the eye. This beloved musical was enhanced further using the bilingual technique. It works, and pulls us in closer to the Puerto Rican kids AND the NY kids caught in this web of how to deal with prejudice in one's formative years. They (and we) see "in your face" the consequences of hatred and intolerance. All kids should see WSS;this lesson is not to be learned the hard way. It is thrilling, intense, and thoroughly entertaining. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "Go see West Side Story!"
      Review posted by: Beth from deermoon11@gmail.com, Mar 30, 2011
      

      I had only ever seen the movie once so I don’t have a lot of the “comparison issue.” This show pretty much rocked my socks off. The story that flows from quiet romantic moments to exciting in... Expand

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      I had only ever seen the movie once so I don’t have a lot of the “comparison issue.” This show pretty much rocked my socks off. The story that flows from quiet romantic moments to exciting in your face brashness, that unique, disjointed score that sometimes demands operatic voices to sing, and oh…the dancing. The brilliant choreography by Jerome Robbins is something to behold. The dance sequences were considered long for the time but I could have watched them forever. All of this was done with aplomb by a completely committed and talented cast. I don’t recall so much Spanish being spoken before (almost entire scenes in Spanish!) but I love that it’s been embraced. I know enough that I could follow, but even if you don’t you get the gist. I appreciate how this show doesn’t shy away from social problems – you have violence, teen sexuality and references, discrimination, rape, murder. Then again, it’s based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, so these are issues from time immemorial. Collapse

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    • Event Name: West Side Story
      "Awesome Choreography"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, Texas, Mar 30, 2011
      

      "West Side Story" is a classic musical and it was a real treat to see it on the Bass stage. The costumes were done well, and the stage was rather simple yet effective. The dancing and choreography... Expand

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      "West Side Story" is a classic musical and it was a real treat to see it on the Bass stage. The costumes were done well, and the stage was rather simple yet effective. The dancing and choreography were as impressive as you could possibly imagine. Although I like to think I can speak Spanish, I lost quite a lot in this bilingual version. Luckily, I am familiar enough with the story to grasp what was happening onstage. Other than that, I noticed very few updates to the original material, since it is a timeless story that unfortunately remains as relevant today as it was in the 1960's. Come enjoy this roller coaster ride through the range of human emotions. Collapse

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