Jesus I. Valles in ‘(Un) Documents,’ opens Thursday November 14. Photo: Teatro Audaz
Teatro Audaz proudly presents the award-winning production of ‘(Un) Documents’ by Jesús I. Valles. It is directed by Rudy Ramirez and opens on Thursday November 12. It runs until November 14 with performances at 7:30p.m. (live-stream) and on November 15 there will be a streamed recording matinee show at 2p.m. Tickets are available online and are $15 for military/student/senior and $20 for general admission. (Teatro Audaz, 2020)
‘(Un) Documents’ – With a single phrase, you can give up your country. With a single signature, you can tear a family apart. With a single word, you can learn to transform. In their first full-length solo show, ‘(Un) Documents,’ award-winning actor and poet Jesús I. Valles journeys across both sides of a river with two names, moving between languages to find their place as a child, a lover, a teacher and a sibling in a nation that demands sacrifice at the altar of citizenship. In doing so, they create a new kind of documentation written with anger, fierce love and the knowledge that what makes us human can never be captured on a government questionnaire.
‘(Un) Documents’ is a multiple B. Iden Payne Award winner for Outstanding Actor in a Drama (Jesús I. Valles), Outstanding Director of a Drama (Rudy Ramirez) and Outstanding Original Script. It is also an Austin Critics Table Award recipient for Excellence in Direction (Rudy Ramirez) and it was named one of Robert Faires’ Top 10 Theatrical Treasures of 2018 in the Austin Chronicle.
The Classic Theater of San Antonio’s next performance, Macbeth, opens October 2. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.
Coming up next month at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Directed by Joe Goscinski, performances will be on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m., it opens Friday October 2, 2020. Ticket prices range from $24 to $39 and are available online. COVID related safety guidelines are available online. (The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 2020)
Performance dates: Friday October 2 – Sunday October 11, 2020 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place.
Friday October 16 – Sunday October 25, 2020 at The Espee (formerly known as Sunset Station) 1174 East Commerce Street.
Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. The play follows this loyal soldier as he seeks the crown regardless of consequences, asking the question what happens when ambition subverts reason in an honorable and loyal man? Cast includes Christina Casella, Carolyn Dellinger, Alyx Irene Gonzales, Emily Huber, Zach Lewis, Jon Manzke, Randee Nelson, Kacey Roye, John Stillwagon and Hunter Wulff.
Coming up at Teatro Audaz is Curanderas & Chocolate: Cuentos of a Latina Life by Patricia Zamora. Directed by Teatro Audaz Artistic Director Laura T. Garza, it will be staged at The Public Theater of San Antonio. This one-woman show is written and performed by San Antonio, Texas Playwright and Actress Patricia Zamora, featuring stories of love, loss and hardship. Funny, poignant and sometimes heartbreaking, this autobiographical show highlighting faith healers and religious candles will resonate with all audiences. The play features seven colorful characters who explore the concept of faith and healing. All performances are in English and will be livestreamed for guests to be able to enjoy a live theater performance from the comfort of home, or any other location. Once live audiences are allowed back in the theater, livestreamed performances dates will be available as well. (Teatro Audaz, 2020)
Curanderas & Chocolate opens on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30p.m. with subsequent performances on Friday October 2 at 7:30p.m., Saturday October 3 at 2p.m., Wednesday October 7 at 7:30p.m., Friday October 9 at 7:30p.m. and Saturday October 10 at 2p.m. Ticket prices start at $20 for military, student, senior and children and $25 for general admission and are available online. Wednesday nights are Hispanic Heritage nights – special discount prices on Wednesdays: $10, $15.
Teatro Audaz is dedicated to exploring the varied experiences and cultures of Latinx people through producing and showcasing the creative talents of Latinx artists. Their passion is to present monolingual and bilingual theater to San Antonio.
‘Macbeth’ will be one of The Classic Theatre’s Season 13. Photo: The Classic Theatre, used with permission.
On Sunday, The Classic Theatre celebrated its announcement of season 13, Theatre in The Rough, with carefully selected cocktail recipes, classic party favors to be delivered to all attendees, performance space reveals, the season 13 line-up of shows and conversations with season 13 directors. (The Classic Theatre, 2020)
For Season 13: We are the Choices We Make, each production will perform the first two weekends of shows at:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78209
The last two weekends of shows at:
The ESPEE (previously Sunset Station)
1174 East Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78205
Shows will be held at 7:30p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except for a few Thursdays in April.
Season 13 opening show: ‘Macbeth,’ by William Shakespeare – October 2 – 25, 2020 with alternate performance dates in March 2021. Performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by New York director Joe Goscinski.
‘Macbeth,’ a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. The play follows this loyal soldier as he seeks the crown regardless of consequences, asking the question ‘what happens when ambition subverts reason in an honorable and loyal man?’
‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder- February 5 – 28, 2021. Performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by Mark Stringham.
This heartfelt classic drama by American playwright Thornton Wilder tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens. How do the characters find meaning and contentment with their choices as their dreams, relationships, and futures unfold?
‘Antigone’ by Sophocles – April 8 – May 2, 2021. Performances Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by Kelly Roush.
‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kinship 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?
(center) Sam Simahk as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle, Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering and Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins in the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady.’ Photo by Joan Marcus, used with permission.
The Majestic Theatre announced its line-up of shows for the 2020-2021 North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio Season and the line-up features a mix of revivals, Broadway Blockbusters, a dramatic adaptation of a classic novel and pop culture favorites for a season that offers diversity and broad appeal.
North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio season packages are now available. Subscribers can choose a six-show package starting at $305 or seven-show package including ‘The Lion King’ starting at $335. Patrons can visit Broadway in San Antonio or call Broadway in San Antonio at 800-215-7469, from 9a.m. to 5p.m., Monday through Friday. Season Subscribers avoid potential single ticket price increases closer to the show by reserving their seats now and enjoy the privilege of priority ticket opportunities, lost ticket replacement, exchange privileges on existing seats and much more. (North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio, 2020)
‘My Fair Lady’ – September 22-27, 2020
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady.’ Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” ‘My Fair Lady’ tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ – December 1-6, 2020
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,’ “Gethsemane” and “Superstar,” rock roots that defined a generation. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
‘The Lion King’ – December 17, 2020 – January 10, 2021 (Add to make a seven-show package)
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is making its triumphant return to the Majestic Theatre for a three-week run. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. ‘The Lion King’ also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
‘Tootsie’ – January 19-24, 2021
Based on the Oscar®-nominated film, ‘Tootsie’ is being touted as “the best comedy on Broadway” (Forbes). Featuring a Tony Award®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony Award® winner David Yazbek, this The New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern ‘Tootsie.” (People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (New York Post).
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – February 16-21, 2021
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ with direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird, “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune), has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR).
‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ – March 12-14, 2021 (Season Option)
‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ tells the 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.
‘Mean Girls’ – March 30- April 4, 2021
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. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to 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 cannot cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
‘Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show’ – May 7-9, 2021 (Season Option)
‘Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show’ is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award®-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs.
‘The Cher Show’ – July 20-25, 2021
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture, breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. ‘The Cher Show’ is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it is packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. This hit Broadway musical features a book by Tony Award® winner Rick Elice, direction by Tony Award® nominee Jason Moore and choreography by Tony Award® winner Christopher Gattelli. It features 35 smash hit songs including “I Got You Babe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Believe.”
“Our Broadway in San Antonio subscriber base is evolving, and we are excited to bring a varied lineup this season that offers a wide range of options with cross generational appeal. Our 2020-2021 season delivers pop culture classics, Broadway blockbusters, acclaimed revivals and a dramatic play based on one of the greatest novels of all time.” – Emily Smith, general manager of the Majestic and Charline McCombs Empire Theatres
Josey Porras and Joshua Segovia in ‘Anna in the Tropics’ at The Classic Theatre. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.
The next production at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, Nilo Cruz’ 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Anna in the Tropics,’ opens on Friday February 7. Set in 1929 in a Cuban-American cigar company, it is written by Nilo Cruz and directed by Kelly Hilliard Roush and will run until Sunday March 1. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are $34 for general admission, $30 for senior, military, educator or SATCO, and $19 for student and are available online. ID is required. On opening night, there will be a complimentary champagne reception after the show. (The Classic Theatre, 2020)
‘Anna in the Tropics’ is set in 1929 Florida in a Cuban-American cigar factory, where cigars are still rolled by hand, and “lectors” are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The lector reads Anna Karenina as the play delves into desire, power, rivalry, secrets and love. As the lives of a Cuban immigrant family begins to intertwine with the scandalous lives of Tolstoy’s characters, we ask what do we need to feel loved and alive?
Special event:
Community Conversation- February 23, 2020. Join The Classic Theatre for a conversation with Dr. Gerald Poyo from St. Mary’s University, whose great-grandfather was a lector, as well as the cast and director of the show.
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio
1924 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 589-8450
The local production of ‘The Music Man’ opens at the Woodlawn Theatre on Friday January 31. Photo: Google
The next production at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘The Music Man’ and it opens this Friday January 31 and runs until Sunday February 23. ‘The Music Man’ centers around con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388. Ticket prices are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18. The non-profit partner during this production is YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio) and the theater will be accepting musical instrument and office supply donations beginning January 31. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2019)
In ‘The Music Man,’ smooth-talking con man Harold Hill arrives in town to dupe its residents with his elaborate moneymaking scheme. Despite his complete lack of musical literacy, he will convince everyone that he is a brilliant bandleader. As Harold struggles to keep his scheme afloat, he also finds himself increasingly attached to the townspeople, who have all experienced a positive change since Harold came to town. Complicating matters even more, he is falling head-over-heels in love with the beautiful Marian. Sponsored by North Park Lincoln, ‘The Music Man’ is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson and is based on a story by Wilson and Franklin Lacey. Cast includes Trey Hoadley as Harold Hill, Sami Serrano as Marian Paroo, Michael Parisi as Marcellus Washburn and Ivan Ortega as Mayor Shinn.
Promotional Nights:
Student Night – Saturday February 1 – $10 Student/Child tickets with code: STUDENT
Pride Night – Friday February 7 – 25% off tickets with code: PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Saturday February 22 – 25% off tickets with code: ASL
The 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Rent’ returns to the Majestic Theatre in March and tickets go on sale Friday. Photo: Google
North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio announces that due to popular demand, the 20th anniversary tour of ‘Rent’ will return to San Antonio for five performances Friday May 1 through Sunday May 3, 2020 at the Majestic Theatre. Performance times are 8p.m. Friday, 2p.m. and 8p.m. Saturday and 2p.m. and 7:30p.m., Sunday. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10a.m., start at $40 and are available online, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, or by visiting the Majestic Box Office. The Majestic Box Office does not accept single ticket orders over the phone; all ticket sales must be made in person. Majestic Box Office hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours vary weekly, call (210) 226-3333 to verify. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (210) 226-5967. (North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio, 2019)
‘Rent’ is set in the East Village of New York City and is an inspiring musical about friends and artists struggling with addiction, poverty and most of all love. Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it is a re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème and follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven struggling artists in New York’s Lower East Side. With its universal themes of love and hardships it has become a pop culture phenomenon that appeals to people of all ages. Its message of joy and hope in the face of fear reminds people to measure their lives with love, which is the only thing that matters.
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s ‘Rent’ continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. Based on original direction by Michael Greif, Evan Ensign re-stages the 20th anniversary tour. Original Broadway creatives Marlies Yearby, Angela Wendt and Tim Weil are joined by Jonathan Spencer, Keith Caggiano, MiRi Park and Matthew E. Maraffi to make up the creative team for the tour.
Majestic Theatre
224 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-3333
Isidro Medina as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Woodlawn Theatre’s production of ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical.’ Photo: Woodlawn Theatre, used with production.
The holidays have arrived at the Woodlawn Theatre with their next production, ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical.’ It opens this Friday November 29 and will run through Monday December 23, 2019. ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is the story of the mean-spirited Ebenezer Scrooge who, on Christmas Eve, receives visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and is given a chance for redemption. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388. Ticket prices are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18. Groups of 10 people or more receive a 20% discount. The non-profit partner during this production is Any Baby Can. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2019)
‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella of the same name. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving but he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. It has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens. Cast includes Isidro Medina as Ebenezer Scrooge, Travis Bulen as Bob Cratchit and Nicholas Duke as Tiny Tim with Ronald Watson as director and Kate Ragan as choreographer.
Promotional Nights:
Student Night – Saturday November 30 – $10 Student/Child tickets with code: STUDENT
Pride Night – Friday December 13, 25% off tickets with code: PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Saturday December 21 – 25% off tickets with code: ASL
James R. Welch as Buddy the Elf in The Public Theater’s production of ‘Elf The Musical.’ It opens this Friday November 22. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.
Opening at The Public Theater of San Antonio this week just in time for the holiday season is ‘Elf The Musical.’ It opens on Friday November 22 and will run through Sunday December 22 in the Russell Hill Rogers Auditorium. Buddy the Elf embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and is determined to win over his new family. ‘Elf The Musical’ is the modern day holiday classic that reminds us that the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. Tickets are available online and at the box office by calling (210) 733-7258. Prices are $45 for adults, $35 for military members with ID, $25 for seniors age 60 and older and students with ID and $20 for children aged 12 and under. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Additional ticket services fees may apply. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. On opening night, there will be a special reception following the performance. (The Public Theater of San Antonio, 2019)
‘Elf The Musical’ is based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum with a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. It is the story of William “Buddy” Hobbs, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa Claus’ bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. After discovering the baby, Santa and his elves decide to raise the child as an elf. Years later, Buddy finds out that he is actually human and, with Santa’s approval, goes to New York City in search of his father, Walter Hobbs. Faced with the harsh reality that Walter is on the naughty list and that his son Michael does not even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his birth family and help New York City remember the true meaning of Christmas. Cast includes James R. Welch as Buddy, Brandon R. Mace as Walter Hobbs, Pamela Sharkey as Emily Hobbs, Mariel Ardila as Jovie, Chip Wood as Mr. Greenway, John Paul Tucker as Michael Hobbs and Robert Moritz as Santa Claus.
The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W. Ashby Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258
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