Spoon River Anthology, published in 1915, is a collection of free-verse poems set in a fictional small town.

Incarnate Word’s Extended Run Players to present Spoon River Anthology

The performance, which explores scandals and hidden desires in small-town life, will take place Thursday and Friday on the San Antonio university’s campus.

by Anjali Gupta May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

The University of the Incarnate Word’s Extended Run Players (ERP) this Thursday and Friday will present Spoon River Anthology, excerpts from Edgar Lee Masters’ series of free-verse poems published in 1915. Spoon Riveris a fictional Midwestern town. However, each poem in the book represents a thinly veiled autobiography of people from Masters’ real hometown of […]

Participants take part in a Guadalupe table reading.

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Guadalupe Cultural Arts seeking play submissions for reading series

The series allows Texas playwrights to test out their work and receive constructive criticism via a well-rehearsed open stage reading.

by Anjali Gupta January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders is based on the classic coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton.

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Award-winning Broadway musical The Outsiders to begin nearly week-long run in San Antonio

The musical version of the classic coming-of-age novel will make its local debut at the Majestic Theatre.

by Sanford Nowlin October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Kimberly Akimbo won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo begins San Antonio run

The darkly comic production starts Tuesday and the Majestic Theatre and runs through Sunday.

by Sanford Nowlin September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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San Antonio’s 31-year-old Magik Theatre opens fundraiser ahead of temporary closure for renovations

Officials with the theater, which has entertained 3 million students over its history, also said downtown road construction is hurting ticket sales.

by Sanford Nowlin August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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New play at San Antonio’s Jump-Start explores the social connections we form with strangers

Strangers at a Feast by Chuck Squier will run through Sunday, May 18.

by Neil Fauerso May 13, 2025August 5, 2025

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Comedy venue opening in San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre, with big names on the way

More than 20 local comedians will kick off Woodlawn Comedy’s opening this weekend — and the first 500 tickets are free.

by Stephanie Koithan April 1, 2025August 2, 2025

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Latinx playwright Octavio Solis will present San Antonio lecture on memory in relation to love, art and identity

Solis is scheduled to speak this Monday at Trinity University.

by Neil Fauerso March 30, 2025July 24, 2025

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San Antonio solo performance examines Tejano legend of shapeshifting witch-owl Lechuza

The show, written and performed by Marisela Barrera, also will feature musical accompaniment by Joe Reyes and odie.

by Stephanie Koithan July 23, 2024March 7, 2025

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The Wizard of Oz to have four-weekend run at San Antonio’s San Pedro Playhouse

Austin-based director, producer, educator and performer Jenny Lavery is reviving the classic.

by Annele Spector July 9, 2024July 28, 2025

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San Antonio’s Classic Theatre and Public Theater announce new partnership

The Classic will host its 2023-24 productions in the Cellar Theater at the San Pedro Playhouse under the agreement.

by Colin Houston July 6, 2023February 25, 2025

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The Lightning Thief musical will electrify the Magik Theatre’s stage July 1-Aug. 6

The musical features professional actors performing an adaptation of one of San Antonio’s most famous exports.

by Dean Zach June 21, 2023June 27, 2025

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Action-packed play The Hero Twins: Blood Race debuts at the Magik Theatre this week

The Hero Twins: Blood Race will run from Feb. 4 to Mar. 5.

by Brandon Rodriguez January 31, 2023September 16, 2024

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Nina Simone: Four Women debuts at the Public Theater of San Antonio this week

Heart-wrenching, empowering and true-to-today, the play is a testament to the undeniable political power of artistry.

by Caroline Wolff January 18, 2023August 5, 2025

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Musical version of the romantic comedy Pretty Woman is headed to the Majestic Theatre’s stage

The touring production will be in San Antonio from Jan. 10-15.

by Caroline Wolff January 4, 2023January 9, 2024

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On Your Feet! brings the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan to San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre

Critics have hailed the jukebox musical as an inspiring tale that blends personal and political narratives.

by Marco Aquino December 7, 2022February 6, 2024

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The Public Theater of San Antonio presents a holiday haunt with A Christmas Carol: The Musical

The production promises a heartwarming — and occasionally heartrending — journey of self-reflection which reminds us of the importance of opening our hearts to the holidays.

by Caroline Wolff November 21, 2022November 9, 2024

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San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre stages adaptation of classic holiday film White Christmas

The theater’s production will run from Nov. 25-Dec. 23.

by Caroline Wolff November 21, 2022November 12, 2024

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New play by San Antonio native Catie Carlisle to debut at the Overtime Theater this week

Overlap explores how once friendly strangers must mature their relationships and work together to overcome inexplicable ailments or face dire consequences.

by Karly Williams November 3, 2022July 28, 2025

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Touring production of Menopause The Musical shows that sexy has no age limit

The musical, which features parodies of Baby Boomer-era hits infused with comedic lyrics detailing the symptoms of menopause, comes to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Oct. 22.

by Caroline Wolff October 20, 2022May 18, 2025