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The Paramount Theatre has a rich history, having been a home to vaudeville, silent movies, "talkies," music, dance, and Broadway shows for the last 90 years. This venue is one of the few theatres that still exist out of the 1,200 theatres that were designed by John Eberson of Chicago in the early 1900s. Today, the theatres offers theatrical performances of all kinds for viewers of all ages, including a Broadway series of plays and a children's series featuring works such as Charlotte's Web, The Wizard of Oz, and The Velveteen Rabbit.

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    Paramount Theatre

    713 Congress Avenue
    Austin, 78701

    Phone: (512)472-5470   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    10/01/11- 05/31/12

    Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season Paramount Theatre Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars): Are you ready for another star-filled season? The 2011/12 Season will be one to remember -- and here is a sneak preview of all the wonderful entertainment we have planned and we'll let you know how to be ready to get the best seats. Everyone will be talking about our 2011-12 season!

    01/19/11- Ongoing

    History, Ghosts, & Legends: Paramount Theatre Tour Paramount Theatre History, Ghosts, & Legends: Paramount Theatre Tour Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre January 19, 2011 - Ongoing HISTORY ISN'T ALWAYS FOUND IN BOOKS. SOMETIMES IT'S FOUND IN THE RAFTERS... That's exactly what was discovered in the empty theatre as the stage was being cleaned. One inadvertent pull on some rigging slowly lowered into view the original 1915, hand-painted, asbestos fire curtain. It had been hanging, forgotten for over 50 years. In near perfect condition, its pastoral scene painted by Toomey and Volland in St. Louis is just one more story behind the history of the Paramount...

  • Upcoming Events

    09/20/12

    Lewis Black - Running on Empty Paramount Theatre Lewis Black - Running on Empty Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre September 20, 2012 Prolific funny man, actor, author, and stand-up comedian/ranter Lewis Black returns to the Paramount with his Running on Empty tour. Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis yells so they don't have to! He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    10/01/11- 05/31/12

    Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season Paramount Theatre Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars): Are you ready for another star-filled season? The 2011/12 Season will be one to remember -- and here is a sneak preview of all the wonderful entertainment we have planned and we'll let you know how to be ready to get the best seats. Everyone will be talking about our 2011-12 season!

    01/19/11- Ongoing

    History, Ghosts, & Legends: Paramount Theatre Tour Paramount Theatre History, Ghosts, & Legends: Paramount Theatre Tour Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre January 19, 2011 - Ongoing HISTORY ISN'T ALWAYS FOUND IN BOOKS. SOMETIMES IT'S FOUND IN THE RAFTERS... That's exactly what was discovered in the empty theatre as the stage was being cleaned. One inadvertent pull on some rigging slowly lowered into view the original 1915, hand-painted, asbestos fire curtain. It had been hanging, forgotten for over 50 years. In near perfect condition, its pastoral scene painted by Toomey and Volland in St. Louis is just one more story behind the history of the Paramount...

  • Upcoming Events

    09/20/12

    Lewis Black - Running on Empty Paramount Theatre Lewis Black - Running on Empty Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre September 20, 2012 Prolific funny man, actor, author, and stand-up comedian/ranter Lewis Black returns to the Paramount with his Running on Empty tour. Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis yells so they don't have to! He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the...

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  • Past Events

    05/24/12	Summer Kick Off Film Series Party Paramount Theatre
    04/28/12	Wanda Sykes at The Paramount Paramount Theatre
    04/25/12- 04/28/12	Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival Paramount Theatre
    03/06/12	Doubt: A Parable by Montana's Repertory Theatre Paramount Theatre
    03/03/12	ScrapArts Music Paramount Theatre
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	PILOBOLUS Paramount Theatre
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	Pilobolus Paramount Theatre
    02/08/12	Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert Paramount Theatre
    02/04/12	Demetri Martin at the Paramount Paramount Theatre
    02/04/12	Demetri Martin at the Paramount Theatre Paramount Theatre
    02/02/12	Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Moulin Rouge Paramount Theatre
    01/31/12- 05/05/12	Paramount 2012 Season Paramount Theatre
    01/28/12	Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live Paramount Theatre
    01/13/12	Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett Paramount Theatre
    12/31/11	Bob Schneider New Year's Eve Paramount Theatre
    12/17/11	Asleep at the Wheel - "Santa Loves to Boogie" Paramount Theatre
    12/10/11	Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show Paramount Theatre
    12/10/11	Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show with The Gourds Paramount Theatre
    12/06/11	The Moth On the Road Paramount Theatre
    12/04/11	Treasured Stories by Eric Carle Paramount Theatre
    12/02/11	John Waters' Christmas Paramount Theatre
    12/01/11	Kenny Rogers Paramount Theatre
    11/29/11	Michael Martin Murphey Cowboy Christmas Show Paramount Theatre
    11/28/11- 12/19/11	Holiday films at the Paramount Paramount Theatre
    11/22/11- 11/27/11	A Tuna Christmas Paramount Theatre
    11/18/11	The Jayhawks with Jolie Holland Paramount Theatre
    11/10/11	The Cake Boss: Bakin' with the Boss Tour Paramount Theatre
    11/04/11- 11/05/11	Ron White - Moral Compass Tour Paramount Theatre
    11/03/11	Joan Rivers Paramount Theatre
    11/02/11	Sergio Mendes Paramount Theatre
    10/16/11	Don Williams Paramount Theatre
    10/14/11	Adam Carolla Paramount Theatre
    10/13/11	Béla Fleck & The Flecktones Paramount Theatre
    10/12/11	kd lang and The Siss Boom Bang Paramount Theatre
    10/07/11	Shaquille O'Neal Presents ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM Paramount Theatre
    10/01/11	Anjelah Johnson Paramount Theatre
    09/30/11	Eric Johnson and Sonny Landreth Paramount Theatre
    09/27/11	EPIX presents Kevin Smith Live Paramount Theatre
    09/14/11	A Night with Captain Sig & The Hillstrand Brothers from Deadliest Catch Paramount Theatre
    09/09/11	THE MAJESTIC PARTY Featuring MANGUS - aGLIFF 24's Centerpiece Film Paramount Theatre
    09/07/11	The Greenest Building Paramount Theatre
    08/28/11	The Go-Go's Paramount Theatre
    08/27/11	Batman (1966) + Adam West Live Paramount Theatre
    08/13/11	El Tren Fantasma Paramount Theatre
    07/31/11	Joanna Newsom Paramount Theatre
    07/29/11	Iron and Wine: Midwives Alliance of North America Benefit Concert Paramount Theatre
    07/07/11	Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses) Featuring Allison Moorer Paramount Theatre
    06/28/11	Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Paramount Theatre
    06/07/11	Trailer Park Boys Paramount Theatre
    06/06/11- 08/12/11	Paramount Performing Arts Camps Paramount Theatre
    05/19/11	A Night with Captain Sig & the Hillstrand Brothers from Deadliest Catch Paramount Theatre
    05/14/11	Paramount's 95th & State's 75th Anniversary Bash Paramount Theatre
    05/11/11- 09/04/11	Paramount Film Series Paramount Theatre
    05/04/11- 05/07/11	Ann: An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards Paramount Theatre
    04/30/11	Grupo Fantasma Paramount Theatre
    04/29/11	Craig Ferguson The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/25/11	David Sedaris at the Long Center The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/13/11	Bob Saget The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/12/11	Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps Paramount Theatre
    04/10/11	Knuffle Bunny Paramount Theatre
    04/09/11	Leo Kottke Paramount Theatre
    04/07/11- 04/08/11	Penn & Teller: 35 Years of Magic and B.S Paramount Theatre
    04/01/11	Chris Cornell Paramount Theatre
    03/28/11	Red State, USA Tour The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    03/26/11	Jerry Jeff Walker - Texas Bash Paramount Theatre
    03/25/11	Bernadette Peters Paramount Theatre
    03/09/11	Ed Asner as FDR Paramount Theatre
    03/05/11	Donell Jones Paramount Theatre
    03/04/11	Lisa Lampanelli Paramount Theatre
    03/02/11- 03/03/11	Garrison Keillor Paramount Theatre
    02/27/11	If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books Paramount Theatre
    02/20/11	Paramount Break-a-Leg 5k Paramount Theatre
    02/18/11	Gladys Knight Paramount Theatre
    02/16/11	Kodo Drummers Paramount Theatre
    02/13/11	Unplugged at the Paramount 4 Paramount Theatre
    02/11/11	Amos Lee Paramount Theatre
    02/10/11	An Evening with Nora Ephron Paramount Theatre
    02/04/11	Blues at the Crossroads Paramount Theatre
    02/03/11- 02/05/11	Lewis Black - In God We Rust Paramount Theatre
    02/01/11	"Run, Fat Boy, Run" Pub Run & Screening Paramount Theatre
    02/01/11- 02/05/11	Christopher Titus: Neverlution Stateside at the Paramount
    01/27/11	Cocktails with Larry Miller: Little League, Adultery & Other Bad Ideas? Paramount Theatre
    01/21/11- 01/22/11	Frankenstein/Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein Double Feature Paramount Theatre
    01/15/11	Patton Oswalt & Friends Paramount Theatre
    01/13/11- 01/16/11	Film Noir Double Feature Paramount Theatre
    12/31/10	Bob Schneider New Year's Eve 2010 Paramount Theatre
    12/16/10- 12/17/10	Money, Marbles, and Chalk: an Affectionate Sketch of Ann Richards Paramount Theatre
    12/11/10	Golden Dragon Acrobats Paramount Theatre
    12/10/10- 12/19/10	Holiday Classic Film Series at the Paramount Paramount Theatre
    12/09/10	Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show Paramount Theatre
    12/05/10	Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Paramount Theatre
    12/04/10	Ira Glass Paramount Theatre
    11/23/10- 11/28/10	A Tuna Christmas Paramount Theatre
    11/20/10	John Oliver Paramount Theatre
    11/19/10	Louis C.K. Paramount Theatre
    11/18/10	Ed Asner as FDR Paramount Theatre
    11/14/10	The Laurie Berkner Band Paramount Theatre
    11/11/10	Joanna Newsom Paramount Theatre
    11/10/10	Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Paramount Theatre
    11/09/10	Penn & Teller "35 Years of Magic and B.S." Paramount Theatre
    11/07/10	Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (and Other Pigeon Stories) Paramount Theatre
    11/02/10	w00tstock 2.9 Paramount Theatre
    10/19/10- 10/20/10	Garrison Keillor Paramount Theatre
    10/19/10	Guy Clark Paramount Theatre
    10/17/10	Aziz Ansari:Dangerously Delicious Tour Paramount Theatre
    10/13/10	Chris Isaak Paramount Theatre
    10/12/10	John Lithgow in "Stories by Heart" Paramount Theatre
    10/07/10	Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo Paramount Theatre
    10/02/10	Patton Oswalt Paramount Theatre
    09/26/10	There Is One in Every Family Paramount Theatre
    09/12/10	Margaret Cho 2010 Paramount Theatre
    08/20/10	Natalie Merchant Paramount Theatre
    08/14/10- 08/31/10	Paramount Summer Films: August Paramount Theatre
    08/10/10	Cyndi Lauper Paramount Theatre
    07/30/10	The Flatlanders Paramount Theatre
    07/29/10	Iron & Wine and Friends Paramount Theatre
    07/28/10	Badlands Paramount Theatre
    07/27/10	THE GO-GO'S Happily Ever After: The Farewell Tour! Paramount Theatre
    07/22/10	Blue October Paramount Theatre
    07/18/10	Showgirls ( With Striptease Aerobics) Paramount Theatre
    07/18/10	The Band Wagon Paramount Theatre
    06/28/10	Anthony Bourdain Paramount Theatre
    06/23/10	Wings :With original score by Graham Reynolds Paramount Theatre
    06/19/10	Martinis & Manicures Event + BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Paramount Theatre
    06/06/10	Batman Screening with Adam West Paramount Theatre
    06/05/10	Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas presents Fiesta 2010 Paramount Theatre
    06/03/10	The Majestic Party: To Wong Foo Screening Paramount Theatre
    05/15/10	Paramount and State Theatres' Gala Paramount Theatre
    05/04/10- 05/09/10	Stomp Paramount Theatre
    05/01/10	Immaculee Ilibagiza Paramount Theatre
    04/30/10	Leo Kottke Paramount Theatre
    04/27/10	David Sedaris The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    04/25/10	The Biscuit Brothers Live Paramount Theatre
    04/24/10	Roky Erickson with Okkervil River Paramount Theatre
    04/17/10	Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live! Paramount Theatre
    04/14/10	Pat Metheny Paramount Theatre
    04/10/10- 04/11/10	The Banff Mountain Film Festival Paramount Theatre
    04/09/10	Ani Difranco Paramount Theatre
    04/08/10	Russell Peters Paramount Theatre
    04/07/10	Kenny Loggins Paramount Theatre
    04/01/10	An Evening with Anthony Bourdain Paramount Theatre
    03/27/10	Jerry Jeff Walker Paramount Theatre
    03/26/10	What it is! Marvis Staples, Booker T. Jones, & J.J. Grey Paramount Theatre
    03/24/10	An Evening with Joe Bonamassa Paramount Theatre
    03/10/10	George Thorogood & The Destroyers Paramount Theatre
    03/07/10	Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association Hall of Fame Awards Show Paramount Theatre
    03/06/10	Zakir Hussain" Masters of Percussion Paramount Theatre
    03/04/10	Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Paramount Theatre
    03/03/10	The Last Cut: Nip/Tuck Season Finale Paramount Theatre
    03/02/10	In the Mood: A 1940's Big Band Swing Revue Paramount Theatre
    02/27/10	CRAIG FERGUSON Paramount Theatre
    02/26/10	Sarah Vowell Paramount Theatre
    02/25/10	Keb Mo Paramount Theatre
    02/21/10	The Beatles Classically with The Eggmen Paramount Theatre
    02/19/10- 02/20/10	An Evening With Tim Conway Paramount Theatre
    02/14/10	Paramount Break a leg 5k Paramount Theatre
    02/12/10	Unplugged at the Paramount 3 Paramount Theatre
    02/06/10	The Screwtape Letters Paramount Theatre
    02/02/10- 01/02/10	Music From the Heart: An 80th Birthday Tribute to Rod Kennedy Paramount Theatre
    01/30/10	Multi-Media Tribute to Michael Jackson Paramount Theatre
    01/29/10	Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Paramount Theatre
    01/24/10	Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny Paramount Theatre
    01/21/10	Patty Griffin & Friends featuring Jack Ingram Paramount Theatre
    01/21/10	Eddie Izzard: Dallas Tour Package Paramount Theatre
    01/20/10	Benefit Screening: One Peace at a Time Paramount Theatre
    01/15/10	Ralphie May Paramount Theatre
    12/31/09	Bob Schneider: New Year's Eve Live at the Paramount! Paramount Theatre
    12/28/09	Woody Allen & His New Orleans Jazz Band Paramount Theatre
    12/15/09	Jim Brickman – Beautiful World Christmas Paramount Theatre
    12/12/09	John Waters Paramount Theatre
    12/10/09- 12/11/09	Don Rickles - Mr. Warmth Paramount Theatre
    12/05/09	Paramount Theatre: FRESH Paramount Theatre
    12/04/09	Wynonna Paramount Theatre
    11/27/09- 11/29/09	Tuna Does Vegas Paramount Theatre
    11/17/09	Rufus Wainwright Paramount Theatre
    11/16/09	Rufus Wainwright Paramount Theatre
    11/15/09	The Swell Season Paramount Theatre
    11/14/09	Mike Birbiglia Paramount Theatre
    11/13/09	Rob Bell- Drops Like Stars Paramount Theatre
    11/11/09- 11/12/09	Cirque Shanghai: Bai XI Paramount Theatre
    11/06/09	Diane Keaton Paramount Theatre
    11/04/09	Rufus Wainwright Paramount Theatre
    10/18/09	Of Mice And Men Paramount Theatre
    10/11/09	Peter and the Wolf Paramount Theatre
    10/11/09- 04/25/10	Paramount Play-Time! Paramount Theatre
    10/10/09	Anjelah Johnson Paramount Theatre
    10/09/09	Elizabeth Gilbert- Eat, Pray, Love Paramount Theatre
    10/04/09	Bon Iver with special guest Megafun Paramount Theatre
    09/02/09- 09/12/09	Paramount Film Series-September Paramount Theatre
    08/16/09	Shorts- Film and Family Carnival Paramount Theatre
    08/15/09	Ben Hur Paramount Theatre
    08/13/09	Charity Bash Paramount Theatre
    08/06/09	The Wiggles Go Bananas! Paramount Theatre
    08/01/09- 08/30/09	Paramount Film Series-August Paramount Theatre
    07/27/09	Iron and Wine w/ Glen Hansard Paramount Theatre
    07/01/09- 07/31/09	Paramount Film Series-July Paramount Theatre
    06/24/09- 09/12/09	Paramount Theatre's 2009 Summer Film Series Package Paramount Theatre
    06/05/09	The Majestic Party Paramount Theatre
    06/02/09- 06/30/09	Paramount Film Series-June Paramount Theatre
    06/02/09	Brian Adams Paramount Theatre

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    • Event Name: Doubt: A Parable by Montana's Repertory Theatre
      "very welldone lesson"
      Review posted by: Stephen_Reynolds from 1, Mar 07, 2012
      

      I always enjoy my theatre trips that take me to the Paramount Theatre. There is no theatre in Austin or pretty much rest of the state that matches the history and beauty of theatre. In seeing the play... Expand

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      I always enjoy my theatre trips that take me to the Paramount Theatre. There is no theatre in Austin or pretty much rest of the state that matches the history and beauty of theatre. In seeing the play "Doubt" one is taken through the riggers of a Catholic School in 1964 and questions of morality that are even more needed today than I am sure they were discussed back then. The set was modest and the lighting was conventional. The cast was small, four people but they held their own in a story telling that had no intermission which did wear a bit as the second half of the play wore on. The plot is a simple one layered in questions. The catholic priest who has taken an interest in a boy that no one else likes may have done something but there is no proof, only suspicion and the acts of the people surrounding it. Suzy Hunt as Sister Aloysius and Brendan Shanahan as Father Flynn were spellbinding and I don't ever use that word. They carried the show as their characters are slated to do. Bravo. Collapse

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    • Event Name: ScrapArts Music
      "ScrapArts Music-anything but leftovers"
      Review posted by: davideo from 1, Mar 06, 2012
      

      Furious fortissimos from tympanic overlords resounded throughout the Paramount Saturday evening as ScrapArtsMusic ruled the stage. Their many intriguing instruments often looked to be a product of... Expand

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      Furious fortissimos from tympanic overlords resounded throughout the Paramount Saturday evening as ScrapArtsMusic ruled the stage. Their many intriguing instruments often looked to be a product of both Buck Rogers and Dr. Seuss. As I received the designer and composer’s autograph on my ScrapArtsMusic CD, Gregory Kozak admitted to being a junkyard junkie. “I like to reuse and recycle”, he claimed. The percussion instruments may be largely recycles but the compositions, rhythmic performance elements and sheer enthusiasm displayed are decidedly NOT! The nearly constant, pulse enforcing, foot stomping beats with overlayers of polyrhythms and instrument sharing was very well choreographed and executed. One exception was a small Sabian cymbal that, after being mercilessly and repeatedly pounded, could stand no more. With a building tension of surrender, it finally splashed onto the stage floor. Well, maybe they meant to do that because it worked. It all worked. Collapse

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    • Event Name: ScrapArts Music
      "Music, Muscles and a Mini-Skirt!"
      Review posted by: lassie from 1, Mar 04, 2012
      

      I admit it – I’m a closet-percussionist. I saw ScrapArtsMusic at the Paramount Theater Saturday night, and they rocked the house! The five-person, percussion group from Canada put on an amazing,... Expand

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      I admit it – I’m a closet-percussionist. I saw ScrapArtsMusic at the Paramount Theater Saturday night, and they rocked the house! The five-person, percussion group from Canada put on an amazing, high-energy show. Gregory Kozak (who founded the group in 1998 with Justine Murdy), not only wrote the music for the show – but he also designed and built all of the museum-quality instruments from scrap – hence the name: ScrapArtsMusic. The pieces are multi-functional: most of the drums could be played on the head and then flipped in their frames to play the shells and bottoms, while other pieces were made from artillery shells, wood planks, PVC pipes, flexible tubing and even balloons. An ethereal piece, Magnum Opus for Bowls and Plates, was played entirely on metal bowls and aluminum plates – so hauntingly beautiful. The fast-paced finale was such a blur of mallets, sticks, muscles and a twirling mini-skirt – it’s a wonder the five of them were able to stand during the applause! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Bob Schneider New Year's Eve
      "Weird night. Bob was good, Quiet Company suuuucked!"
      Review posted by: Slim from ATX, Jan 01, 2012
      

      The opener Quiet Company made the place uncomfortable with their emo-Christian music, and the singer was pitchy, having trouble hitting the notes. The guys jumped around on stage like Green Day. This... Expand

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      The opener Quiet Company made the place uncomfortable with their emo-Christian music, and the singer was pitchy, having trouble hitting the notes. The guys jumped around on stage like Green Day. This would be ok at a small venue or bar, playing for teens and early 20-somethings who will buy into it, but not at the Paramount on New Years Eve where Bob's listeners are mainly in their 30's, 40's, and 50's. After several songs, I simply couldn't take the same uber sensitive and repetitive songs about girls and Jesus, and made my way out to the lobby, where I met half of the audience with the same opinion. Bob came on at 10:30pm and played a lot of his new John Mayer copy stuff. There were some amazing songs that sounded like his old band The Scabs...hip hop infused and lyrically open and ballsy. His band is amazing and it was FINALLY great to see them let loose on New Years Eve. The musicians up there were top notch. The tickets should have been $20. Bob's good, but $80 was too much. Collapse

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    • Event Name: A Tuna Christmas
      "Come see a National Treasure"
      Review posted by: graber78 from 1, Nov 24, 2011
      

      That would be Joe Sears and Jaston Williams living in A Tuna Christmas. If you have not yet joined the Tuna Nation, it is time to do so. The clever and touching portrayal of the many citizens to Tuna... Expand

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      That would be Joe Sears and Jaston Williams living in A Tuna Christmas. If you have not yet joined the Tuna Nation, it is time to do so. The clever and touching portrayal of the many citizens to Tuna Texas is uproariously funny and a great value for your entertainment dollar. You can try to figure out how they change costumes so quickly. If you have seen it before, maybe you will be like my seatmate who was quoting along and laughing in anticipation of fondly remembered familiar gags. It is always a joy to see your favorite Tuna characters back on stage in Austin; it is, it is. Collapse

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    • Event Name: A Tuna Christmas
      "It's Time To Tuna!"
      Review posted by: lassie from 1, Nov 23, 2011
      

      What do I love about the holidays? It’s a time to re-connect with family and friends – especially the crazy members of a little town called Tuna, TX. Joe Sears and Jaston Williams bring the... Expand

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      What do I love about the holidays? It’s a time to re-connect with family and friends – especially the crazy members of a little town called Tuna, TX. Joe Sears and Jaston Williams bring the characters to life – all 22 of them – in this year’s run of A Tuna Christmas playing at the Paramount. It’s time to check in with all of our favorites: Vera, Petey, DiDi (God _ _….you know the rest), Helen and Inita, Pearl and Bertha. The Christmas Phantom is wrecking the yard displays of the community, and it’s up to you to guess who, as we drop by Radio Station OKKK, the Tastee Kreme, DiDi’s Used Weapons (If We Can’t Kill It – It’s Immortal), Bertha’s and Vera’s homes. Joe and Jaston throw one-liners and zingers so fast, we’re kept laughing and clapping with each scene. But the true magic is created as we become so involved in their performance – we soon forget that the simple set has only a few minor changes from scene to scene. They’re only here through the weekend, so get to Tuna, TX now! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Paramount Film Series
      "An Evening Dipped in Gold"
      Review posted by: anonymous from Austin TX, May 26, 2011
      

      The Paramount Theatre’s Classic Film Series opened last Friday night, with guest speaker Peter Bogdonovich offering a wealth of oral history about the golden age of American filmmaking. The evening... Expand

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      The Paramount Theatre’s Classic Film Series opened last Friday night, with guest speaker Peter Bogdonovich offering a wealth of oral history about the golden age of American filmmaking. The evening promised a double bill: Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, and To Have and Have Not, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The evening had the excitement and buzz of a major gala event, without the glitter. Bogdonovich, best known directorially for his films The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon, is also one of the most celebrated authors on the subject of American Cinema. Both films – Casablanca and To Have and Have Not were enhanced to Godlike status while viewing within the splendor of the Paramount Theatre. To see these amazing films within a beautiful, large, architecturally pleasing theatre is an incomparable experience. Do not miss out on seeing classic film at the Paramount this summer; once you go, you will wonder why you haven’t gone before! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season
      "Two Historic Theatres, One Great Location"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood, TX, May 07, 2011
      

      Those of you holding your breath that the State Theatre would not make a comeback after the devastating city water main break in 2006 can now breathe a sigh of relief. It served the recent SXSW film... Expand

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      Those of you holding your breath that the State Theatre would not make a comeback after the devastating city water main break in 2006 can now breathe a sigh of relief. It served the recent SXSW film fest well and attendees at the “P.S. Networking Bash” this past Thursday seemed to enjoy the look-see-explore-networking event. The music (mixed by Glitoris), the Alison Narro Photography, the thermos mug + coffee, free beer, wine and popcorn, and the blogger/social networker card with exclusive theatre benefits for the next year made it a “party-plus.” The 1935 Art Deco movie house, which got a $3.5 million refurb in ’98 to accommodate theatre productions, has undergone $300,000 in repairs with another $250,000 set by the end of summer. The stage and basement had been flooded, ruining equipment, seating, dressing rooms and the stage. Beyond cleaning, repair and replacement, fire-safety systems were upgraded and the stage and sound booth were rebuilt. (more) Collapse

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    • Event Name: Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season
      "P.S. Perplexity"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Spicewood, TX, May 07, 2011
      

      Perhaps my expectations were too high, and reviewing a party is a bit different from reviewing a performance. But I came away from this experience a bit perplexed. The party mood was there with... Expand

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      Perhaps my expectations were too high, and reviewing a party is a bit different from reviewing a performance. But I came away from this experience a bit perplexed. The party mood was there with several hundred excited people attending and networking. The first 500 received a Paramount travel mug with a bag of Kohana coffee inside. And those “partygoers” in attendance who were able to take photos and tweet had an opportunity to win tickets to see Craig Ferguson at the Paramount. Nice choices of wine and beer, but vino and popcorn? Vino and (for sale) Hey Cupcake? In my nearly two hours of wandering about the two historic and highly contrasting venues, I somehow missed hearing any announcements about the Summer Film Series and the reopening of the State Theatre – now Stateside at the Paramount. I did enjoy a brief talk by film projectionist John Stewart, on the job since 2000. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Grupo Fantasma
      "Consummate Musicians and Sassy Saucy Fun"
      Review posted by: Jennifer from Austin, Texas, May 03, 2011
      

      Grupo Fantasma has long been known as one of Austin's premiere live acts and has emerged into national and international acclaim. The historic Paramount was a classy, comfortable venue for their... Expand

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      Grupo Fantasma has long been known as one of Austin's premiere live acts and has emerged into national and international acclaim. The historic Paramount was a classy, comfortable venue for their show, and YES! they let the audience dance in the aisles! Grupo's successful touring schedule means that they only get to play in their home town infrequently, and the chance to experience their infectious music should not be missed. Collapse

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