When Verdi and Shakespeare combine their respective talents in a dramatic work, the result has to be a masterpiece, right? Though the two great men lived in different centuries, the 19th century Italian opera composer was inspired by the Bard’s play Macbeth to write...
LORCA AT THE CLASSIC,NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED
Federico Garcia Lorca had a short life but left behind a body of work that assured a place for him in Spanish, as well as world literature and theater. His best-known plays, such as Blood Wedding and The House of Bernarda Alba are still produced today all over Europe...
The Woodlawn Opens How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Finch is a window washer who finds a book called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” which he uses to get a job at World Wide Wickets and move up in the company. Frump, a co-worker he left behind on the way up, tries to sabotage Finch as he gets higher...
The Overtime Goes Burlesque with SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER
The Overtime Presents Burlesque Adaptation Of Cinderella SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER The Overtime Theater and Aria Productions proudly present the world premiere production of "SINDERELLA AND THE GLASS ZIPPER," a burlesque adaptation of the classic fairy tale...
Upcoming Hunchback at The Playhouse
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Sept 15 - Oct 15 Russell Hill Rogers Theater/San Pedro Playhouse Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Peter Parnell From the first moment that the bells of the cathedral start to ring, this sweeping score and classic tale...
SOUTH TEXAS LEGENDS COME TO LIFE IN PLAY
SOUTH TEXAS LEGENDS COME TO LIFE IN PLAY Have you ever heard of the Donkey Lady who haunts a forlorn bridge on the southern edge of Bexar County? Or of Big Bird? No, not the Sesame Street character but a huge, strange bird that provoked fear and concern in the Rio...
THE 23rd SA FILM FESTIVAL IN FULL SWING
THE 23th SAN ANTONIO FILM FESTIVAL IS IN FULL SWING By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF Arts Editor For years, the San Antonio Film Festival had a relatively low profile but that is changing. Though the budget is still modest compared to, say, the Austin fest, there is more to see...
