Productions at The Curtain Theatre

Oct. 31 - Nov. 02
Th-Sat
Austin
Tales of Darkness by The Baron's Men

Tales of Darkness
by The Baron's Men

Journey with us as we travel through a gathering of dark tales pulled straight from theatrical history. Those attracted to dark matters of the soul …

Oct. 04
Th-Sat
Austin
King Lear by The Baron's Men

King Lear
by The Baron's Men

Crew Director – Lindsay M. Palinsky Assistant Director, Dramaturg – Stephanie Crugnola Stage Manager – Sophia Lynch Music Director – Josh Kavanaugh Violence Coordinator – Jennifer Fielding Costume Designer – Dawn …

May. 23 - Jun. 09
Th-Sun
Austin
Romeo and Juliet by Austin Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet
by Austin Shakespeare

Austin Shakespeare, in conjunction with the University of Austin, presents Shakespeare’s classic love story Romeo and Juliet,   The legendary story will be told in a …

Apr. 05 - Apr. 27
 
Austin
Romeo and Juliet by The Baron's Men

Romeo and Juliet
by The Baron's Men

Shakespeare's tragic love story returns to the Curtain Theater for The Baron's Men's 25th season. Review by Cat McCarry, Austin Chornicle, April 18, 2024 Romeo -- …

Sep. 28 - Oct. 21, 2023
Th-Sat
Austin
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by The Baron's Men

Twelfth Night, or What You Will
by The Baron's Men

Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night's entertainment for …

Jun. 16 - Jun. 25, 2023
 
Austin
The Comedy of Errors by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

The Comedy of Errors
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

In early summer, Young Shakespeare, Austin Shakespeare’s teen company, returns for its 15th year with Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors in a circus style at …

Apr. 06 - Apr. 29, 2023
Th-Sat
Austin
The Winter's Tale by The Baron's Men

The Winter's Tale
by The Baron's Men

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare originally published in the First Folio of 1623. Although it was grouped among the comedies, many modern …

Sep. 29 - Oct. 22, 2022
Th-Sat
Austin
Hamlet by The Baron's Men

Hamlet
by The Baron's Men

Considered one of the most powerful and influential works of world literature, The Tragedy of Hamlet has become one of the most beloved and performed shows in …

Jun. 17 - Jun. 26, 2022
Th-Sun
Austin
Love's Labor's Lost by Young Shakespeare Troupe

Love's Labor's Lost
by Young Shakespeare Troupe

Austin Shakespeare will celebrate the 15th year of its Young Shakespeare program with the whimsical romantic comedy Love’s Labor’s Lost at The Curtain, an outdoor replica of …

Apr. 08 - Apr. 30, 2022
F-Sat
Austin
The Comedy of Errors by The Baron's Men

The Comedy of Errors
by The Baron's Men

First performed in December 1594, A Comedy of Errors has been performed many, many times over. Set in the Greek city of Ephesus, it tells the story …

Oct. 17, 2021
 
Austin
Offbeat X by BLiPSWiTCH

Offbeat X
by BLiPSWiTCH

BLiPSWiTCH is excited to present Offbeat X, the tenth installment of our collaborative series!

Oct. 01 - Oct. 24, 2021
Th-Sun
Austin
A Midsummer Night's Dream by The Baron's Men

A Midsummer Night's Dream
by The Baron's Men

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was written in approximately 1595, and more than 400 years later it is still one of William Shakespeare’s most popular and …

Jul. 09 - Jul. 18, 2021
Th-Sun
Austin
Much Ado About Nothing by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

Much Ado About Nothing
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of his host. Hero’s cousin Beatrice (a confirmed spinster) and Benedick (an eternal bachelor) are each …

Apr. 25 - May. 04, 2021
Sun-T
Austin
Dear V, by BLiPSWiTCH

Dear V,
by BLiPSWiTCH

BLiPSWiTCH welcomes you to The Curtain Theatre to experience Dear V, where contemporary dance will take center stage for the first time in the history …

Apr. 22 - May. 08, 2021
Th-Sat
Austin
The Tempest by The Baron's Men

The Tempest
by The Baron's Men

We're so happy to announce that The Curtain Theatre is open and TBM is ready to entertain your socks off. Join us April 22 through …

Oct. 04 - Oct. 26, 2019
Th-Sat
Austin
Macbeth by The Baron's Men

Macbeth
by The Baron's Men

    "When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurly-burly's done. When the battle's lost and won. That …

Jun. 13 - Jun. 23, 2019
Th-Sun
Austin
Macbeth by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

Macbeth
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

  Young Shakespeare actors will bring to life the raw fantastical world of witches who lure Macbeth to kill to become king, and then trick …

Apr. 27, 2019
Sat
Austin
Bits o' the Bard by The Baron's Men

Bits o' the Bard
by The Baron's Men

Join The Baron’s Men as we celebrate 20 years of historical theater in Austin by revisiting some of our favorite scenes from past shows, such as: Henry …

Apr. 16, 2019
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Austin
Bro! by unspecified in Austin

Bro!
by unspecified in Austin

Featuring:Liz Ciolek, Stephanie Crugnola, Michelle Keirstead, Leah Luna, Renee Osborn, Lindsay M. Palinsky, Mindy Rast-Keenan, Samantha Smith, Nguyen Stanton, Maggie Thompson, Sarah Toombs, Josh Kavanaugh, …

Apr. 04 - Apr. 20, 2019
Th-Sun
Austin
Love's Labor's Lost by The Baron's Men

Love's Labor's Lost
by The Baron's Men

King Ferdinand and his buddies make an oath to swear off women for three years in the name of study. But the Princess of France …

Oct. 05 - Oct. 27, 2018
F-Sun
Austin
Henry IV, Part 1 by The Baron's Men

Henry IV, Part 1
by The Baron's Men

Come one, come all and gather ’round the Boar’s Head Tavern in East Cheap for Master Shakespeare’s classic coming of age tale for our own …

Jun. 14 - Jun. 24, 2018
Th-Sun
Austin
Hamlet by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

Hamlet
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

For its 10th season, Young Shakespeare, Austin Shakespeare’s teen company, will bring their unique flavor to Hamlet. The production features teen actors and a female Hamlet performing …

Mar. 23 - Mar. 25, 2018
F-Sun
Austin
Volpone by touring company

Volpone
by touring company

One of the most enduring comedies of the seventeenth century. Delight with us in the duplicitous schemes of a master con artist and his cunning …

Mar. 01 - Mar. 17, 2018
Th-Sat
Austin
The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It by The Baron's Men

The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It
by The Baron's Men

This unusual piece is subtitled "The record of one company's attempt to perform the play by William Shakespeare." When the prolific Mr. Nigro was asked …

Oct. 12 - Oct. 28, 2017
Th-Sat
Austin
The Dead of Winter by The Baron's Men

The Dead of Winter
by The Baron's Men

Dead of Winter, an original work by Aaron Niemuth and Laura Trezise, who previously wrote Tales of Robyn Hoode, in October, 2017. An original work …

Jun. 15 - Jun. 25, 2017
Th-Sun
Austin
As You Like It by Young Shakespeare Troupe

As You Like It
by Young Shakespeare Troupe

    Come to the Forest of Arden for a romantic Young Shakespeare teen cast in one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. When the fascinating …

Apr. 29, 2017
Sat
Austin
Je Christine by The Baron's Men

Je Christine
by The Baron's Men

SUZANNE SAVOY (House of Cards, Untouchable) brings France’s first professional author, Christine de Pizan, to vivid life in this 90-minute tour-de-force compiled entirely from Christine’s …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 22, 2017
Th-Sat
Austin
As You Like It by The Baron's Men

As You Like It
by The Baron's Men

The Baron's Men's spring show, As You Like It, features a wonderful mix of Sharers, Players, and new friends to the Troupe! Join us weekends in April …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 22, 2016
Th-Sun
Austin
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by The Baron's Men

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
by The Baron's Men

When does desire…desire for anything…become too deep, too overwhelming, too much to ignore?  The answers to humanity’s most nagging questions could be right at its fingertips, …

Jun. 16 - Jun. 26, 2016
W-Th, Sat
Austin
Twelfth Night: Steampunk Style by Young Shakespeare Troupe

Twelfth Night: Steampunk Style
by Young Shakespeare Troupe

For its 8th season, Young Shakespeare, Austin Shakespeare’s teen company, will transform Richard Garriott de Cayeux’s outdoor Curtain Theater (7400 Coldwater Canyon Drive) for a …

May. 06 - May. 28, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
The Lark  by The Baron's Men

The Lark
by The Baron's Men

The Baron's Men are excited to present Jean Anouilh's The Lark, adapted by Lillian Hellman. This American adaptation of the play was first performed in 1955; …

Apr. 08 - Apr. 10, 2016
F-Sun
Austin
Blackfriars x Southwest by The Baron's Men

Blackfriars x Southwest
by The Baron's Men

Sad to see SXSW go?  We are brining a new take on it to the Curtain on April 8-10.  The Baron's Men is partnering with …

Mar. 31 - Apr. 16, 2016
Th-Sat
Austin
Richard III by The Baron's Men

Richard III
by The Baron's Men

"Now is the winter of our discontent..." William Shakespeare's classic history of Richard III in historically appropriate costuming, in a historically appropriate space, with live …

Oct. 02 - Oct. 24, 2015
Th-Sat
Austin
Much Ado About Nothing by The Baron's Men

Much Ado About Nothing
by The Baron's Men

Directed by Monette Mueller Produced by Carrie E. Casey     Much Ado About Nothing was the first full-length production attempted by The Baron’s Men. …

Jul. 09 - Jul. 25, 2015
Th-Sat
Austin
The Trojan Women by The Baron's Men

The Trojan Women
by The Baron's Men

The Trojan Women by Euripides was originally produced in 415 BC during the Peloponnesian War. It is often considered one of Euripides’ greatest works, not …

Jun. 18 - Jun. 28, 2015
W-Sun
Austin
A Midsummer Night's Dream by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Austin Shakespeare Youth Troupe

Austin Shakespeare's "Young Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" program performs at The Curtain Theater, a replica of Shakespeare's Theater.  This program features professional level training with professional …

Apr. 03 - Apr. 25, 2015
Th-Sat
Austin
Measure for Measure by The Baron's Men

Measure for Measure
by The Baron's Men

Claudio is arrested by Lord Angelo, the temporary leader of Vienna. Angelo is left in charge by the Duke, who pretends to leave town but …

Oct. 03 - Oct. 25, 2014
 
Austin
A Tale of Robyn Hoode by The Baron's Men

A Tale of Robyn Hoode
by The Baron's Men

The Baron's Men proudly present A Tale of Robyn Hoode, an exciting adaptation of the medieval Robyn Hoode ballads.   Our version is full of both …

Jul. 10 - Jul. 26, 2014
 
Austin
Lysistrata by The Baron's Men

Lysistrata
by The Baron's Men

Also, on opening weekend, Saturday July 12th, come join us for a special Lysistrata Phallus Fest! A limited number of patrons can join the actors …

May. 02 - May. 18, 2014
 
Austin
Antony and Cleopatra by Poor Shadows of Elysium

Antony and Cleopatra
by Poor Shadows of Elysium

Poor Shadows of Elysium is proud to invite you to attend their company's third production Antony and Cleopatra to be performed at the beautiful Garriott Curtain …

Apr. 04 - Apr. 26, 2014
 
Austin
Romeo and Juliet by The Baron's Men

Romeo and Juliet
by The Baron's Men

Romeo and Juliet, one of William Shakespeare’s best-known and most beloved works, was penned and first performed at the end of the sixteenth century, and …

Sep. 30 - Oct. 22, 2011
 
Austin
Henry V by The Baron's Men

Henry V
by The Baron's Men

Jun. 25 - Jun. 28, 2009
 
Austin
The Comedy of Errors by Young Shakespeare Troupe

The Comedy of Errors
by Young Shakespeare Troupe

Wikipedia: The Comedy of Errors is one of William Shakespeare's early plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the …

Oct. 17 - Oct. 25, 2008
 
Austin
The Taming of the Shrew by The Baron's Men

The Taming of the Shrew
by The Baron's Men

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, …