A guide to Austin’s musical theatre scene.
Austin, Texas is known as a destination for its vibrant music scene, but can a thriving original musical theater community be far behind? Tin Pan Pally thinks that the time is now.
A Chorus of Dissent: the enduring power of protest musical theater.
Throughout history, musical theater has served as a potent vehicle for social commentary and protest. From the early days of agitprop theater to the present-day rise of activist musicals, the stage has provided a platform for marginalized voices to be heard and for audiences to be challenged and inspired.
What is a FuQusical?
A FuQusical (sound it out) is a genre of musical theater that blends humor, music, and social commentary to address important societal issues. The term was coined by Brently Heilbron to describe musicals with a punk spirit.