Austin has a rich history of hosting summer musicals, a tradition that began nearly a century ago and has grown into a beloved part of the city's cultural scene. This summer, the Austin area will host 15 musicals, offering a variety of options for families to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights:
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The Alchemy Theatre will present 'The Robber Bridegroom,' a musical based on Eudora Welty's novella about eccentric Southern characters in the 18th century. The show runs from May 29 to June 14 at The Whisenhunt at Zach Theatre. For more information, visit thealchemytheatre.org.
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Summer Stage Austin will stage 'Cinderella' and 'Newsies' at the McCullough Theatre. 'Cinderella,' a sweet Rodgers and Hammerstein take on the fairy tale, will run from July 23 to August 9, while 'Newsies,' a Disney product about a newsboy strike, will run from July 31 to August 9. Visit texasperformingarts.org for more details.
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Zach Theater will present 'Annie' and 'Come From Away.' 'Annie,' based on a Depression-era comic strip, will run from June 24 to August 2, while 'Come From Away,' based on the small-town Canadian miracle that followed 9/11, will run from August 19 to September 27. For more information, visit zachtheater.org.
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The Zilker Summer Musical will present 'Singin’ in the Rain' from July 10 to August 15 at Zilker Hillside Theater. This classic musical about the advent of talkies promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Visit zilker.org for more details.
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Texas Performing Arts will present '& Juliet,' a musical that imagines what might have happened if Shakespeare's Juliet didn't die. The show will run from July 14 to July 19 at Bass Concert Hall. Visit texasperformingarts.org to learn more.
These are just a few of the many exciting musicals that will be staged in the Austin area this summer. With so many options to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone.