Pre-sale tickets are now available for ‘Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown’ which opens on April 29, 2021. Photo: Teatro Audaz
Teatro Audaz presents ‘Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown’ by Guillermo Reyes and directed by Matthew Byron Cassi, Abe Rodriguez and Gabriel Torres. It opens on Thursday April 29 at 7:30p.m. Live streamed performance dates: April 29 -May 2, recorded live scheduled performances dates May 6 – May 9. Performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Presale tickets are now available online. Performances are streamed live online and recorded from The Public Theater of San Antonio’s main stage. Featuring performances by Ivan Ortega, Fernando Vieira, and Jai Gonzalez-Quintero. (Teatro Audaz, 2021)
This series of comedic monologues, which The New York Times called “Glorious,” chronicles the lives of various Latino immigrants dealing with transcultural shock of race and gender identity known as the “Hispanic breakdown.” The play is bracketed by the misadventures of the naïve Frederico or “The Gay Little Immigrant That Could” who arrives in Los Angeles during the first day of the 1992 riots and believes he is witnessing the filming of another Lethal Weapon sequel. Other characters include Vinnie, a kept boy being asked to leave the home of his wealthy sugar daddy because he has turned 30; Paco, a Cuban restauranteur who was imprisoned by the Communists in Cuba for being gay and has now been exiled by his right-wing Miami family for the same reason; the Teacher, a stuffy, sexually repressed English-language instructor who abuses his Latino students when they cannot learn properly the “language of Princess Di”; and La Gitana, a drag Flamenco dancer struggling with AIDS as he stages his final performance. The play ends with Federico’s final misadventure as he tells of his newly found romance, a better job and his acquisition of citizenship in a grand, positive finale. “Some of the characters seem to be hanging onto their American existence by a thread, but make no mistake, these are tough, tenacious men.”
‘Golda’s Balcony’ opens Thursday and will consist of all streamed online performances. Artwork by Jeremy Whittington
The Public Theater of San Antonio’s next production is ‘Golda’s Balcony.” It opens Thursday April 8 and will run until Sunday April 18, 2021. This production will be streamed online only. Get your live stream link now for Golda’s Balcony and experience this beautiful story based on the life of Golda Meir. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2021)
‘Golda’s Balcony’ by William Gibson is a dramatic look at idealism, power, and the strength it takes to shape the destiny of a nation. This tight-knit story of war and peace opens in 1973, on the eve of the Yom Kippur War, and uses flashbacks as Golda tells the story of her life: her journey from her birthplace in Russia to her life in the United States.
*The presentation may contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences.
Performance times will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are available online. Golda Meir – Diane Kondrat*, Director – Susan Hardie, Stage Manager – Sondra Gervasi* *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
The Classic Theatre’s production of ‘Antigone’ opens Thursday at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Photo: The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, used with permission.
Opening this week, The Classic Theatre of San Antonio presents ‘Antigone,’ a dramatic adaptation by Emily Mann from the play by Sophocles. Directed by Kelly Hilliard Roush, performances will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m. It will run from Thursday April 8 to Sunday April 25 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209. Cast includes Josey Porras, John Boyd, Kacey Roye, Jon Manzke, Neil Redfield, Adam Ochoa, Gypsy Pantoja, and Marisa Varela. (The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 2021)
The play ‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kingship of Thebes. Both men die in battle. Their successor and uncle, Creon, decides that one brother will be buried but the other brother will be left on the field of battle. Their sister, Antigone, finds herself having to choose between what she believes to be right, burying her brother, or following the laws of man and facing death herself. What happens when we are forced to choose between doing what we feel is right and what the world is telling us is right? What forces us to take a stand? What are we willing to die for?
Tickets
To gain access to ‘Antigone’ or any of our upcoming productions this season, you do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket to the Botanical Garden. Tickets to ‘Antigone’ are available online.
COVID-19 Safety Protocol
This production is staged and costumed with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. Actors and crew remain at a distance of at least 6 feet apart from one another and are masked when not speaking and when backstage.
Ticket Policies
Ticket sales are final. There are no refunds. Plays, dates, and artists are subject to change without notice. The Classic Theatre of San Antonio reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone.
No refunds will be issued to latecomers. Cell phones and/or recording devices are not permitted in the theatre during a performance. Use of such devices may result in ejection without refund. Please do not text during the performance – it is distracting to actors and audience members alike. Please remember to turn your devices off at the end of intermission. The Classic Theatre of San Antonio reserves the right to make schedule and production changes. When possible, we will call all ticket holders regarding the cancellation of a specific performance. Children under the age of four will not be admitted to performances at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio. There is no dress code but many patrons opt to dress in business casual for regular performances.
Flex Passes
Flex Passes for season Season 13 (2020-2021) are available for purchase. Tickets to shows in season 13 are now available online. Please contact the box office for more information at 210-589-8450.
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio will be performing Antigone in April as part of their Theatre in the Rough series. Photo: The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, used with permission.
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is continuing its season of Theatre in the Rough with ‘Antigone.’ This dramatic adaptation by Emily Mann from the play by Sophocles is directed by Kelly Hilliard Roush. It will run from April 8 through 25, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Cast includes Josey Porras, John Boyd, Kacey Roye, Jon Manzke, Neil Redfield, Adam Ochoa, Gypsy Pantoja, and Marisa Varela. Ticket information and COVID safety protocols are available online. (The Classic Theater of San Antonio, 2021)
The play ‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kingship of Thebes. When both men die in battle, their successor and uncle, Creon, decides that one brother will be buried but the other brother will be left on the field of battle. Their sister, Antigone, finds herself having to choose between what she believes to be right: burying her brother, or following the laws of man and facing death herself. What happens when we are forced to choose between doing what we feel is right and what the world is telling us is right? What forces us to take a stand? What are we willing to die for?
Cody Garcia as Willy Wonka and company. Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ Photo: Jeremy Daniel, used with permission.
rth Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio announces the return of touring Broadway to the Majestic Theatre this fall. The season relaunches with seven shows, as previously anticipated, including rescheduled engagements of ‘Disney’s The Lion King,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ and ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,’ plus an eighth show addition of ‘Hamilton’ for its two-week return. ‘Rent’ and ‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ rejoin the lineup as season options. Unfortunately, Broadway in San Antonio was unable to reschedule ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ or Season Option ‘Riverdance.’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will make its San Antonio premiere in a future season. Season tickets are on sale now. (North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio, 2021)
‘My Fair Lady’ – September 21-26, 2021 From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you ‘The King & I’ and ‘South Pacific,’ comes Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady.’ Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (The New York Times).
‘Disney’s The Lion King’ – October 21-November 7, 2021 San Antonio’s best-loved musical returns to the Majestic Theatre. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ – December 7-12, 2021 Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ amazing tale is now the Alamo city’s golden ticket. It is the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray
‘Hamilton’ – January 5-16, 2022 (Make it an 8-show package) ‘Hamilton’ is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, ‘Hamilton’ has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre ─ a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, ‘Hamilton’ is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.
‘Tootsie’ – March 1-6, 2022 This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek, this The New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight.”
‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ – April 19-24, 2022 She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world did not know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ – July 5-10, 2022 ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades.
‘Mean Girls’ – August 9-14, 2022 The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, ‘Mean Girls’ “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Direct from Broadway, ‘Mean Girls’ is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin, and director Casey Nicholaw.
‘Rent’ – March 18-20, 2022 (Season Option) For a quarter of a century, ‘Rent’ has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon has become more than a musical – it is a cultural touchstone and a source of joy and strength for millions. ‘Rent’s’ 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your FINAL CHANCE to experience this celebrated touring production.
‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ – June 10-12, 2022 (Season Option) ‘Beautiful’ tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio season packages are now available starting at $335. Once you purchase a 7-show package, you will have priority access later this Spring to secure your same package seats for ‘Hamilton.’ For more information, patrons can visit BroadwayInSanAntonio.com or call Broadway in San Antonio at 800-215-7469, from 9a.m. to 5p.m., Monday through Friday.
The well-being of theatre patrons, performers, touring, and local teams is top priority. Prior to each performance, Broadway in San Antonio and the Majestic Theatre will communicate the current COVID-19 health and safety plan and protocol in accordance with local, state, and federal governmental guidelines.
“We could not be happier to share this news and are thrilled that it was possible to reschedule nine of the previously postponed or canceled titles and add the special return engagement of ‘Hamilton.’ This relaunch brings more than 11 weeks of the best of Broadway to the Majestic and Houston Street. We’re optimistic and grateful for the support of our patrons, partners, and team throughout this extended intermission.” – Emily Smith, general manager, Majestic Theatre
‘Thurgood’ is back for encore performances for Black History Month. Photo: The Public Theater of San Antonio, used with permission.
The hit production of Thurgood is back for four special encore performances this month. Celebrate Black History month with this historical production. If you missed Thurgood the first time or want to see it again, join The Public Theater of San Antonio for this online performance. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2021)
To purchase your streaming link to see the encore performances of Thurgood, click on one of the links below. The encore performances are $10.00.
Thurgood by George Stevens, Jr. is a story rich in history, humanity, and humor and depicts the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case. He was an influential leader of the civil rights movement and his legacy lives on in the pursuit of racial justice. **This performance may contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences.**
Teatro Audaz’ ‘Frida Vice Versa’ opens on Thursday February 18, 2021. Photo: Teatro Audaz
Mark your calendars, clean your paint brushes, and ready your canvases. Teatro Audaz presents ‘Frida Vice Versa’ by Marian Licha and R. Dennis Green. Starring San Antonio’s Victoria Gutierrez and directed by Laura T. Garza, this will be a LIVESTREAMED PERFORMANCED only. This San Antonio and Texas premiere production will run from Thursday February 18 through Sunday February 28 with showtimes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are available online. All performances will be in English and streamed live from The Public Theater of San Antonio‘s main stage. Audience members will be able to enjoy from the comfort of home or wherever they choose. (Teatro Audaz, 2021)
In ‘Frida Vice Versa,’ the legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s unconventional art class, the first lesson becomes the final lesson; death can be life and vice-versa. Frida inspires her students to live life with passion. Her teaching unfolds as a personal story — packaged as ten “lessons.” It reveals itself with the black humor of tragedy, accidents, opposites, and irony that have ruled her memorable life. In this one-woman show Frida Kahlo’s spirit prevails. Although a product of a patriarchal society, Frida finds her identity, passion, and love by becoming an artist in her own right.
The virtual production of ‘Thurgood’ runs until next weekend. Photo: The Public Theater of San Antonio, used with permission.
Thursday was opening night of ‘Thurgood’ by George Stevens, Jr. at The Public Theater of San Antonio but this production is virtual only. It will run until Sunday January 24, 2021 with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are available online. Thurgood Marshall was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from October 1967 until October 1991. He was the Court’s first African American justice but before that, he successfully argued several cases before the Supreme Court, including Brown v. Board of Education. ‘Thurgood’ depicts the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case. This is a story rich in history, humanity, and humor.
‘Thurgood’ is one-man show with Marc Pouhé portraying the title role of the civil rights activist and Supreme Court justice. Strictly a biographical account of the life of Thurgood Marshall, it starts off with a slide show of the civil rights era after which Pouhé’s Marshall casually walks onto the set. He is excited to share his life story with the audience and begins with this childhood and how he was named after his grandfather but ended up shortening his name. His early life is not the focus even though he tells entertaining stories of growing up. He quickly shifts to his experiences in law-school after sharing how his mother had to pawn her wedding and engagement rings to pay the tuition. Most of the time is spent on the circumstances surrounding the Brown v. Board of Education case and how he used the equal protection of the law clause of the fourteen amendment to argue the case, or as he calls it, “Jim Crow deluxe,” using the separate but equal logic to demand truly equal schools for blacks. The 1954 decision concluded that separate but equal has no place because facilities are by nature unequal.
Ahead of Black History Month, ‘Thurgood’ is an excellent production to familiarize audiences with the highlights of Thurgood Marshall’s legislative career. It runs for an hour and a half with no intermission and may contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences, including various uses of the ‘n word.’ The simple set consists of a desk and chair with a pitcher of water, a glass, and sheets of paper besides it. There were a couple of glitches on the sound at the beginning but everything smoothed out a few minutes later. One of the highlights is when he makes his point on how segregation has detrimental effects on black children and uses the white vs brown doll test as as example; when questioned, most black children chose the white doll when asked which one looked nicer. His conclusion: “children learning together side by side is the best hope for this country.” Marc Pouhé’s portrayal of Thurgood Marshall grabs the audience’s attention with his commanding yet calming tone. ‘Thurgood’ is a well-balanced retelling of his personal life and legislative career, his humorous side evident when he declares “I expect to die at the age of 110 – shot by a jealous husband.” It is definite must-see.
Thurgood by George Stevens, Jr. opens at The Public Theater of San Antonio on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Photo: The Public Theater of San Antonio, used with permission.
Coming up at The Public Theater of San Antonio is Thurgood, which opens this Thursday, January 14 and runs until Sunday January 22. Performances will be virtual live stream only and ticket information is available online. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2021)
Thurgood by George Stevens, Jr. is a story rich in history, humanity, and humor and depicts the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case. He was an influential leader of the civil rights movement and his legacy lives on in the pursuit of racial justice. This performance may contain themes and content not suitable for all audiences.
The Geffen Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol. Photo: Chris Whitaker, used with permission.
The Classic Theatre and producer Hunter Arnold unofficially kicked off the holiday season early by announcing that a special filmed version of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol, starring one of the finest stage actors of our time – Tony Award® winner Jefferson Mays, will be released worldwide on Saturday, November 28. This streaming video event will benefit The Classic Theatre as well as other community, amateur, regional theaters across the country which have been devastated by the pandemic. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Michael Arden, adapted by Mays, Susan Lyons, and Arden, and conceived by Arden and Tony Award nominee Dane Laffrey, the filmed version is based on the wildly acclaimed 2018 production which made its world premiere at Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse. The Classic Theatre San Antonio is a partner through a joint project between Arnold’s TBD Pictures, La Jolla Playhouse, and On The Stage. Tickets for A Christmas Carol are now available to purchase online. (The Classic Theatre, 2020)
Experience A Christmas Carol unlike any other – past, present or future. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Jefferson Mays plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. This theatrical achievement comes from the haunting vision of one of Broadway’s most imaginative directors, Michael Arden. Staged exclusively for this film and captured live with breathtaking clarity, this must-watch streaming event conjures the powerful spirits of Christmas and brings all the magic of live theatre home for the holidays.
A Christmas Carol was filmed at New York’s United Palace, chosen to preserve the power of the theatrical storytelling Mays and Arden have created. When it played the Geffen Playhouse in 2018, A Christmas Carol and was called “a stunning adaptation” by Jordan Riefe of The Hollywood Reporter, and “a tour-de-force performance” by Jefferson Mays. A Christmas Carol is produced by Hunter Arnold with George Bamber, Kayla Greenspan, Carl Daikeler, Roberto Quiroz Mata, and Tom Kirdahy serving as Executive Producers for the film.
“Due to COVID-19, the country’s theaters have lost over 80% of their income, a number that is devastating to our community. These theaters, the work they produce, and the artists and workers they support are a fundamental part of our society. We must fight for their survival.” – Hunter Arnold
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