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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, TX 78701

    Phone: (512)472-5470   |   Fax: (512)472-5824   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      05/21/13- 05/22/13

      Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Paramount Theatre Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 21-May 22, 2013 Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. Keen has built a reputation as one of the nation's finest musical storytellers.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at...

      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

      05/21/13- 05/22/13	Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Paramount Theatre Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 21-May 22, 2013 Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. Keen has built a reputation as one of the nation's finest musical storytellers.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at...
      05/24/13	In Conversation: Oliver Stone Paramount Theatre In Conversation: Oliver Stone Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 24, 2013 Oscar and Golden Globe winner Oliver Stone will share tales from his varied career as a director, writer, & producer. With a resume including Nixon (‘95), JFK (‘91), The Doors (‘91), Born On The Fourth Of July (‘89), Wall Street (‘87), Platoon (‘86), & Scarface (‘83), this is a don’t-miss evening with a talented film icon. Followed by a screening hand-picked by Stone himself!   This project...
      05/30/13	Ross Mathews Paramount Theatre Ross Mathews Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 30, 2013 In 2013, Mathews will release his first book, Man Up: Tales of My Self Delusional Self-Confidence on May 7, 2013 [Grand Central Publishing]. With an introduction written by Gwyneth Paltrow, and afterword from Chelsea Handler, "Man Up" takes readers inside Mathews’ personal journey as a super fan, revealing the most embarrassing and hilarious moments of his small town life and big city adventures, and how he managed to turn an obsession with pop culture into one on one...
      06/01/13	Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French Paramount Theatre Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre June 1, 2013 As a stand-up comic best known for his work on NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Tracy Morgan was first introduced to television audiences in his role as “Hustleman” on the hit comedy series “Martin.” He went on to join SNL in 1996 where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as “Astronaut Jones” and “Brian Fellows.” After leaving SNL, Morgan went on to star in his own comedy...
      06/01/13	Tracy Morgan Paramount Theatre Tracy Morgan Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre June 1, 2013  As a stand-up comic best known for his work on NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Tracy Morgan was first introduced to television audiences in his role as Hustleman on the hit comedy series “Martin.” He went on to join SNL in 1996 for seven seasons before going on to star in his own comedy series “The Tracy Morgan Show.” Starring on NBC’s Emmy-winning “30 Rock,” Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec...
      07/03/13	The Long Goodbye Paramount Theatre The Long Goodbye Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre July 3, 2013 THE LONG GOODBYE 1973 | 112 min. | Color Paramount Theatre   Purchase Tickets Online Become a Film Fan to receive discounted admission, free popcorn & reserved seating for this show. Join today! Directed by Robert Altman. Starring Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, and Sterling Hayden. Altman brings Marlowe into 1970s Hollywood, and Gould redefines Marlowe as an eccentric, maintaining the tropes of traditions of an old-school...
      07/28/13	A Night At The Opera Paramount Theatre A Night At The Opera Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre July 28, 2013 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 1935 | 96 min. | B&W Paramount Theatre Directed by Sam Wood. Starring The Marx Brothers, Kitty Carlisle, and Margaret Dumont. While everyone has their favorite Marx Brothers, the two most beloved seem to be Duck Soup and this film. The brothers try to help an opera company sign the world’s greatest tenor, but will the opera house still be in one piece when they’re finished? This film is part of a double...
      09/07/13	Sax And The City featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Paul Taylor with Joe McBride and Will Brock Paramount Theatre Sax And The City featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Paul Taylor with Joe McBride and Will Brock Presented by Women in Jazz Association, inc. at Paramount Theatre September 7, 2013 Don’t miss the saxiest concert of the year as Women in Jazz presents SAX And The City, a smooth contemporary jazz concert featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J and Paul Taylor with special tuests Joe McBride and Will Brock plus Pamela Hart Saturday, September 7 at the Paramount Theatre. SAX And The City captures all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become a trademark! The Latin infusion of Jessy J and the awesome smooth of Paul Taylor, together...
      10/05/13	Richard Cheese Paramount Theatre Richard Cheese Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 5, 2013 America's loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese performs swingin' Vegas versions of rock and rap songs, "swankifying" popular Top40 hits into retro vocal standards. Imagine Sinatra singing Radiohead, and you've got Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/21/13- 05/22/13

    Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Paramount Theatre Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 21-May 22, 2013 Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. Keen has built a reputation as one of the nation's finest musical storytellers.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at...

    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

    05/21/13- 05/22/13	Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Paramount Theatre Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 21-May 22, 2013 Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. Keen has built a reputation as one of the nation's finest musical storytellers.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at...
    05/24/13	In Conversation: Oliver Stone Paramount Theatre In Conversation: Oliver Stone Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 24, 2013 Oscar and Golden Globe winner Oliver Stone will share tales from his varied career as a director, writer, & producer. With a resume including Nixon (‘95), JFK (‘91), The Doors (‘91), Born On The Fourth Of July (‘89), Wall Street (‘87), Platoon (‘86), & Scarface (‘83), this is a don’t-miss evening with a talented film icon. Followed by a screening hand-picked by Stone himself!   This project...
    05/30/13	Ross Mathews Paramount Theatre Ross Mathews Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 30, 2013 In 2013, Mathews will release his first book, Man Up: Tales of My Self Delusional Self-Confidence on May 7, 2013 [Grand Central Publishing]. With an introduction written by Gwyneth Paltrow, and afterword from Chelsea Handler, "Man Up" takes readers inside Mathews’ personal journey as a super fan, revealing the most embarrassing and hilarious moments of his small town life and big city adventures, and how he managed to turn an obsession with pop culture into one on one...
    06/01/13	Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French Paramount Theatre Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre June 1, 2013 As a stand-up comic best known for his work on NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Tracy Morgan was first introduced to television audiences in his role as “Hustleman” on the hit comedy series “Martin.” He went on to join SNL in 1996 where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as “Astronaut Jones” and “Brian Fellows.” After leaving SNL, Morgan went on to star in his own comedy...
    06/01/13	Tracy Morgan Paramount Theatre Tracy Morgan Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre June 1, 2013  As a stand-up comic best known for his work on NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Tracy Morgan was first introduced to television audiences in his role as Hustleman on the hit comedy series “Martin.” He went on to join SNL in 1996 for seven seasons before going on to star in his own comedy series “The Tracy Morgan Show.” Starring on NBC’s Emmy-winning “30 Rock,” Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec...
    07/03/13	The Long Goodbye Paramount Theatre The Long Goodbye Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre July 3, 2013 THE LONG GOODBYE 1973 | 112 min. | Color Paramount Theatre   Purchase Tickets Online Become a Film Fan to receive discounted admission, free popcorn & reserved seating for this show. Join today! Directed by Robert Altman. Starring Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, and Sterling Hayden. Altman brings Marlowe into 1970s Hollywood, and Gould redefines Marlowe as an eccentric, maintaining the tropes of traditions of an old-school...
    07/28/13	A Night At The Opera Paramount Theatre A Night At The Opera Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre July 28, 2013 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 1935 | 96 min. | B&W Paramount Theatre Directed by Sam Wood. Starring The Marx Brothers, Kitty Carlisle, and Margaret Dumont. While everyone has their favorite Marx Brothers, the two most beloved seem to be Duck Soup and this film. The brothers try to help an opera company sign the world’s greatest tenor, but will the opera house still be in one piece when they’re finished? This film is part of a double...
    09/07/13	Sax And The City featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Paul Taylor with Joe McBride and Will Brock Paramount Theatre Sax And The City featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J, Paul Taylor with Joe McBride and Will Brock Presented by Women in Jazz Association, inc. at Paramount Theatre September 7, 2013 Don’t miss the saxiest concert of the year as Women in Jazz presents SAX And The City, a smooth contemporary jazz concert featuring Marion Meadows, Jessy J and Paul Taylor with special tuests Joe McBride and Will Brock plus Pamela Hart Saturday, September 7 at the Paramount Theatre. SAX And The City captures all of the soulful grooves, dazzling melodies and seductive magic that have become a trademark! The Latin infusion of Jessy J and the awesome smooth of Paul Taylor, together...
    10/05/13	Richard Cheese Paramount Theatre Richard Cheese Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre October 5, 2013 America's loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese performs swingin' Vegas versions of rock and rap songs, "swankifying" popular Top40 hits into retro vocal standards. Imagine Sinatra singing Radiohead, and you've got Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine.   This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division...

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  • Past Events

    05/18/13	The Fab Four Paramount Theatre
    04/27/13	Jim Gaffigan Paramount Theatre
    04/27/13	Jim Norton Paramount Theatre
    04/26/13	Bill Burr Paramount Theatre
    04/26/13	Janeane Garofalo & Brian Posehn Paramount Theatre
    04/26/13	Michael Ian Black with Chelsea Peretti and Judah Friedlander Paramount Theatre
    04/25/13	Amy Schumer Paramount Theatre
    04/24/13	Anthony Jeselnik Paramount Theatre
    04/24/13- 04/27/13	Dana Carvey Paramount Theatre
    04/20/13	Chris Thille & Brad Mehldau Paramount Theatre
    04/19/13	Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October Paramount Theatre
    04/18/13	Austin Fly Fishing Film Tour 2013 Paramount Theatre
    04/17/13	Fusebox Festival Kickoff Concert Paramount Theatre
    04/06/13	Kat Edmonson Paramount Theatre
    04/03/13	Fuel Paramount Theatre
    03/28/13	Tomas Kubinek: Certified Lunatic Paramount Theatre
    03/23/13	Jerry Jeff Walker Paramount Theatre
    03/22/13	Samantha BEE Paramount Theatre
    03/06/13	Dance Brazil Paramount Theatre
    03/01/13	Jim Jeffries Paramount Theatre
    02/28/13	L.A. Theater Works: Pride & Prejudice Paramount Theatre
    02/24/13	The Little Prince Paramount Theatre
    02/23/13	Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) Paramount Theatre
    02/21/13	Don Williams Paramount Theatre
    02/13/13	Russell Peters Paramount Theatre
    02/06/13	Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Paramount Theatre
    01/31/13	Animal House - Pub Run Event + Screening Paramount Theatre
    01/27/13	Cesar Millan: The Dog Whisperer Paramount Theatre
    01/26/13	Lisa Lampanelli Paramount Theatre
    01/19/13	The Flatlanders Paramount Theatre
    01/17/13	Dr. Brian Greene: The Hidden Reality Paramount Theatre
    01/16/13	Lucinda Williams Paramount Theatre
    01/13/13	B.B. King Paramount Theatre
    01/11/13	Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend Paramount Theatre
    01/10/13	Shatner's World: We Just Live In It Paramount Theatre
    12/31/12	Bob Schneider's New Year's Eve at The Paramount Paramount Theatre
    12/20/12	Asleep at the Wheel Paramount Theatre
    12/15/12	Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show Paramount Theatre
    12/14/12	The Moth On the Road Paramount Theatre
    12/12/12	Holiday Inn Paramount Theatre
    12/10/12	Bad Santa Paramount Theatre
    12/10/12	National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Paramount Theatre
    12/09/12	Christmas Vacation Paramount Theatre
    12/07/12	Mike Epps Paramount Theatre
    12/06/12	An Evening with Glenn Close Paramount Theatre
    12/02/12	Guess How Much I Love You Paramount Theatre
    11/29/12	Allen Toussaint Paramount Theatre
    11/28/12	Last call at The Oasis Paramount Theatre
    09/20/12	Lewis Black - Running on Empty Paramount Theatre
    09/15/12- 09/16/12	Not Afraid of the Dark: The Show that Glows! Paramount Theatre
    08/30/12	EL MARIACHI 20th Anniversary Paramount Theatre
    08/25/12	Ralphie May Too Big to Ignore Paramount Theatre
    07/20/12	Iron & Wine Benefit Concert for Midwives Alliance of North America & Mercy in Action Paramount Theatre
    07/13/12	Indigo Girls & The Shadowboxers Paramount Theatre
    06/20/12- 06/30/12	The Paramount Theatre June Schedule Paramount Theatre
    06/09/12	Clueless Scavenger Hunt with Director Amy Heckerling Paramount Theatre
    05/29/12- 09/09/12	Paramount Film Series Paramount Theatre
    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
    03/30/12	Live Nation Presents: Kevin James Paramount Theatre
    03/10/12- 03/17/12	Trash Dance: Trash Project Documentary Screening at SXSW Paramount Theatre
    03/06/12	Doubt: A Parable by Montana's Repertory Theatre Paramount Theatre
    03/03/12	ScrapArts Music Paramount Theatre
    02/24/12- 02/25/12	Doin' It For Love Paramount Theatre
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	PILOBOLUS Paramount Theatre
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	Pilobolus Paramount Theatre
    02/09/12- 02/11/12	John Leguizamo Live 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- 05/31/12	Paramount & State's 2011/12 Season 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

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