Broadway in Austin is always a treat - seeing top tier professional actors delivering both new and…read moreiconic musicals. There is always a good variety and the staff at the Bass Concert Hall go out of their way to be helpful and ensure that you have a good experience. I've been very pleased when I've gone there and know that you'd enjoy it also!

What an amazing show! This Tony-award winning musical was filled with great comical timing,…read morebeautiful choreography, wonderful performances, and more Dad jokes than you can count. A feast for your eyes and ears, directed by Jack O'Brien, who directed Hairspray. I'm still thinking about the stage design, and how it blended with the choreography. Joe did they balance on the wooden slats?! Lulu (Miki Abraham) stole the show. "Independently Owned" was my favorite song, and she was great in every way. Broadway In Austin made ticket pickup easy. Also they've removed the clear bag policy. Bass Concert Hall now offers additional restrooms past the foyer on four floors in a separate building; there were two people in front of me in line and zero behind me. The pedestrian traffic was well organized by the ushers and helpful volunteers. Her your corns up Austin, and take my kernels of wisdom to motivate you to see the Broadway show of the year.

Today, I dropped in on a social gathering at The Vortex (love the name)! The Vortex is a fun and…read morefunky place - indoor and outdoor spaces. The interior and exterior areas are very much eclectic. This charming little community event is located on Manor Road. Plays and other productions including bands are featured at The Vortex. The group was very welcoming and friendly. The food was a combination of pot luck and prepared foods.

They get stars for having good parking and it seems to be run by volunteers so it won't be…read moreperfect/professional. The seats weren't too comfortable and the arm rest kept snagging my sweater. We watched the Mutt-Cracker. The kids enjoyed the show.

I took the beginner bungee class Cata (sp) and had the best time! Highly recommend! Lots of laughs,…read moresome sweat and time just flew by.

Wow this place is so cool! I loved how much freedom you have here. The instructor Erika was really…read moresweet and helpful. I was well guided and loved getting to hang upside down. The facility is clean and airy and light. Definitely going to come back!!!

We came to see the production of Hedwig here. It was intimate and the sound was great! The theater…read moreis situated in a building with a lot of restaurants. There's plenty of parking. I enjoyed this theater and will definitely return!!

The shows were great. I liked Tubi fest 2025z shows were great and educational. Seeing my friend…read moreLiz Ross in disability shirt fringe theater festival.

Wow...so many typos in my first review. Clearly I was excited to be here…read more It's one of my favorite places to be in Austin. In addition to stellar bands, singers, and deejays, the staff are incredible. Let's not forget the amazing owner, Eileen. Truly salt the earth. Best place to bust out your dance moves. Even better, they're on the right side of history. Social justice warriors at their finest! Along with dance nights, I've attended quite a few social justice events here. Power to the People!

On the third Friday of every month, Sahara Lounge features ladies night. You can enter the lounge…read morefor only $5 cash or $7 with card. Prepare for this lounge to rock your world. I met friends here for ladies night...first time this year. What happened? Arrived at Sahara lounge that was in a residential neighborhood...wait...what?! Live DJ spinning tunes from Prince and Michael Jackson to Abba and the Bee Gees and everything in between Low ceilings...looks like this place was a house converted to a lounge. Outside seating for resting between dances or simply chilling or frequenting outside bar Food truck alert...yes on the patio Massive number of regulars that extoll the joys of attending ladies night. Dancing in two locations - on the dance floor and small stage with DJ. Folks jumping up and down and dancing their hearts out. Dancing on the top of a large speaker...how cool was that? It's not aesthetically beautiful, but hugely popular. Dancing with strangers...meeting new people...admiring the dance. Dancing carefree...no judgements Sahara Lounge is a whole vibe!

Agustin is just mesmerizing! He has a great style and is able to immediately develop rapport with…read morethe audience, which is so critical to a good magic performance. Everyone was entertained from the kiddos to the adults and I enjoyed watching the audiences' reactions as much as his magic. Highly recommended for any age group!

Incredible magician! We happened upon this guy as he was finishing his show with a handful of…read morepeople and he blew our minds! He ended up giving the three of us a 10 minute private show and it was incredible. Real talent, so entertaining! Definitely mind blown!

What a wonderful local gem! I had no idea there was a theater scene in Round Rock. It's a very…read moresmall and intimate venue. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Snacks and drinks were available for purchase before the show and it was cash only. Overall, I had a great time and I look forward to the next event.

Attended the opening play of the '26-'27 season - Clue! I…read morewas pleasantly surprised at the professionalism of the cast - who played their parts tongue in cheek vs broad farce. Each actor was always in character and did a superb job! The theater is intimate, at 140 seats, and there are no bad seats or obstructed view. The first row is accessible to all Conversations were lively and reasonably priced, and all the staff was so helpful and pleasant! Go see this play and sign up for their season!

Today I got the opportunity to visit the Austin Independent School District (AISD) performing arts…read morecenter for the first time. The building is huge and aesthetically pleasing. There is also a large parking garage nearby (free parking). AISD student art work is prominently displayed throughout the building. I was at the performing arts center for a Alvin Alley dance workshop. This dance group travels throughout the world featuring modern dance, ballet and Afro beat movements. During middle and high school years we got the opportunity to see the Alvin Alley dancers every year. Their performance was elegant, rhymic and exquisitely executed. I remember being in awe of their toned bodies and breathtaking athletic and graceful moves. I remember also thinking how beautiful their ballet moves. Today's Rhythm and Movement workshop was engaging, authentic and very enjoyable. I loved that the workshop was diverse - ages 6 to 70+ years old, from all walks of life and different ethnicities. Look forward to the Alvin Alley dance performance next week...

I've been to multiple productions here in the past 6 months. I'm reviewing the facility, not the…read moreproductions. The theater complex is conveniently situated at the edge of the Mueller development. Parking is covered, close, convenient, and FREE. Productions here are reasonably priced with tickets typically in the $10-15 per person range. Concessions are often run by boosters; while limited in their offerings, water is not $6 a bottle like it is at UT productions. The space is modern and attractive. In terms of comfort, I found the Black Box theater to be the less welcoming of the two. Seats are difficult to access in the risers, and I do not have mobility issues. The seats themselves are comfortable however. In sharp contrast, the main theater is very accommodating and comfortable. If accessibility is it all an issue I would check to see which theater your production is in before you buy the tickets. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend Merlin Works, the instructors are amazing, helpful and caring, it's hard to…read moreadmit failure but the class and the instructors make it much easier, there seems to be a no judgement zone which helps build success. They know how to build a team environment. You don't have to be into theater or comedy to enjoy this class, but if you are looking to improve yourself at work or at home or even with your friends, this class does it. Thanks for an experience of a lifetime.

I had a blast taking improv here. I was scared to death approaching the building for my first…read moreclass. But then the instructor got us playing improv games and I found out that in improv a person has to focus on the here and now. That took away my nervousness because I forgot about myself while paying close attention to what my scene partners were going to say or do next. And there were so many outbreaks of laughter! I highly recommend Merlin Works for learning to communicate clearly, focusing on the present moment, building confidence, thinking on your feet, teamwork, and having more fun than one human being usually has in eight weeks.

I haven't been to much theater in Austin (except the big productions) because I never know which…read moreones to go to. And i loathe sitting in shows that are bad because I've paid $15 a ticket and feel compelled to wait and see whether it will improve. Luckily, the show I saw here was funny and well done. Part of the Frontera Fest (long fringe) and the whole process was quite efficient. You're on the guest list? Great. Here's a program and a seat. In fact they were nice enough to provide me with a chair so I didnt have to traipse about the chairs on the risers. They've got sodas for sale but it may be BYO (check first) and they've got plenty of bathrooms. All good things to know when you're headed to a performance. If you get the chance to see a show here, do. Its a small theater so there are no bad seats and if you make sure you're not seeing bad theater, well then you're most likely in for a treat.

A fucking puppet show? Are you kidding me?…read more That's what I went to see at Salvage Vanguard Theater, and I liked it so much I went back for another show. I'll be back again. Now, I've only seen their puppet shows, I have no idea if they do other things. The puppet shows are different from anything you've seen: excessively dark, and no strings attached. The puppeteers wear dark beekeeper like suits and hold the brightly painted puppets up and manipulate them from behind. You can see everything that's going on, but within a minute or two, you forget the puppeteers are there and the characters take a life of their own. And what characters! It's obviously all-original and all home made, but they do such a good job of creating compelling characters and stories for them to tell that you'll wonder why they aren't more successful. My girlfriend and I still endlessly quote the shows we've seen and we keep trying to describe the characters and stories in a way that makes sense. It seems we utterly fail at that, and it's why I'm going to keep my review short. This place doesn't make sense. The show doesn't make sense out of context. It doesn't look like much from the outside ... or the inside. But trust me. I give it five stars for a reason, and this isn't even ordinarily my scene. I've tried to convince all my friends to go with varying levels of success, but no one has been disappointed and they all want to come back for more. If you've found it, go experience it.