Musicals, classic films and a special anniversary
1. The Sound of Music at Zach Scott Theater.
If I could choose one “must do experience” to share with the entire family it would be Zach’s very creative reimagining of this classic musical. The theater is transformed into a lively biergarten as the audience become participants in the show. The casting is inspired, the voices are divine and the children will touch your heart. We all need a little nostalgic joy and a reminder that even in the darkest of times love and light triumph. Put Zach’s production of The Sound of Music on your list of favorite things to do this summer.
Runs through July 24th
2. Classical Film Series at the Paramount
If you are really tired of streaming movies at home check out the 48th annual Summer Classic Film series. You can’t beat the ambiance of the historic Paramount and the lineup has something for everyone including some anniversary showings including:
- 50th anniversary of the Godfather. July 9, 10
- 30th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. July 10
- 30th anniversary of Sister Act. July 17
- 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. July 19
- 65th anniversary of An Affair to Remember. July 23,24
August and September line-up will be announced on July 13th and will include a tribute to the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchock in honor of his 123rd birthday on August 13th.https://www.austintheatre.org/film/classic-film-series/
3. Zilker Summer Musical – Disney’s Newsies the Musical
Another annual family favorite tradition, the Austin Summer Musical returns to the Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theatre in Zilker Park on 2206 William Barton Drive. Running July 8–August 13th, Thursday–Sunday at 8:15 p.m.
Performances are FREE! Donations to keep this tradition going are appreciated.
Bring a picnic and a blanket and relax under the stars.
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this hit Disney musical, Newsies, tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. zilker.org/summer-2022/
4. Impact Arts – Summer Stock Austin
Summer Stock Austin will return for the 2022 season with three offerings; an original movie musical, How to Musical Theatre created and co-written by Emmy Award-winners Allen Robertson and Damon Brown, the regional premiere of a new musical for family audiences Alice’s Wonderland co-written and directed by Hamilton star and Summer Stock Austin mentoring alumni, J. Quinton Johnson, and Lin-Manuel-Miranda’s In The Heights co-directed by Ginger Morris and Michael Avila. In Partnership with Texas Performing Arts, Summer Stock Austin 2022 will present live performances on the McCullough stage July 22 – August 8, 2022. impactarts.org/summer-stock-austin.
5. Broadway in Austin – Mean Girls
The record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film —makes its Austin debut as part of Texas Performing Arts’ 2021-22 Broadway in Austin Season. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
August 2-7, 2022 — Tue – Fri 8 pm | Sat at 2 & 8 pm | Sun at 1 & 7 pm
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive texasperformingarts.org and BroadwayinAustin.com.
6. Antone’s 47th Anniversary.
Established in 1975 by the late Clifford Anotne, Antone’s is an iconic blues venue bringing such blues legends as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Ray Charles and James Brown to Austin as well as developing local talent like Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bob Schneider, and Gary Clark, Jr.
This summer they celebrate their 47th anniversary with a variety of musicians and special performances including:
Johnny Nicols with Marcia Ball, Ruben Ramos, Anson and Roomful Horns, July 13th
Betty Harris and W.C. Clark. July 16th
Tomar and The FC’s. July 23rd
NOTE: You must be 21 or over to enter Antone’s. ID required.
7. ACL Radio, the Long Center and Black Frett present The Drop-In
Free outdoor concert series held on the lawn of the Long Center. Runs through August 11th sponsored by Austin Subaru and programmed by Black Fret, patrons of local music. Concerts are free and Long Center Members receive early access to RSVP before the general public as well as early entrance, access to members lounge, free popcorn and a private bar.
No outside food or drink is allowed, however beverages and food including drink specials from Tito’s are available at the Drop-In bar.
- Doors open at 7. Show begins at 8
- Spots on the lawn are first come, first served. While chairs are not provided, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
- 1 ticket = 1 person
- Leashed pets are welcome at this show.
- Parking is located at the PEC Garage next door to the Long Center, and is usually $8-$10.
- Prohibited items include but are not limited to: Outside food or drinks, weapons of any kind including pocket knives, Professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses), Video cameras, illegal or illicit items of any kind, tents, vending of any kind and soliciting of any kind.
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