Author: Shannon G.
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“A Christmas Carol” at ZACH Theatre
I had heard of the ZACH’s Christmas Carol; it’s hard not too, since it happens annually – this year is the tenth anniversary! Last year was the first time I realized it was a jukebox musical, though, which I admit made me extremely skeptical. But they advertise that they update the show with “fresh music”…
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“Grey Gardens” by Entr’acte
This review is a few days later than I like – partly because of overbooking myself (just like I said I wasn’t going to!) and partly because, truthfully, it’s been a struggle to write. Entr’acte’s productions are truly one of a kind in the Austin area: they aren’t fully formed musicals, but musicals in concert.…
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“Waiting for Godot” by Beards of Instagram at Hyde Park Theatre
I have a confession: I had never seen or read Waiting for Godot until this weekend. Partly because I’ve never made it a priority, but partly because it seems to be one of those plays reserved for Big Professional Theaters with Big Name Actors Who Really Should Be Paired Together. I think of Robin Williams…