Performing Arts
Under the baton of Peter Bay, the Austin Symphony brings music by the world’s greatest composers to Austin audiences with a classical repertoire ranging from Bach to Bernstein, as well as a pops series. Austin Symphony: 1101 Red River St., Austin TX 78701 -- 476-6064 or tollfree: 888-4-MAESTRO
Ballet Austin unveils its 2002-03 season with Giselle (October 11-13). Celebrate the holidays with The Nutcracker (December 7-22), returning for its 40th annual production. The season continues with February Mixed Repertoire (February 7-9), Touch (April 4-9), and A Midsummer’s Nights Dream (May 9-11). Ballet Austin: E. 23rd & Campus Dr., Austin TX 78705 -- 476-2163
The critically acclaimed Austin Lyric Opera presents masterful opera from November through May. Austin Lyric Opera: 901 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX 78704 -- 472-5992
Watch film classics on the big screen, catch the best of Broadway, or laugh along with the zany twosome from Greater Tuna at the Paramount Theatre. Paramount Theatre: 713 Congress Ave., Austin TX 78701 -- information: 472-2901, tickets: 469-SHOW
Enjoy the cultural offerings of Bass Concert Hall, a 3,000-seat venue that hosts performances ranging from touring Broadway musicals to season schedules for the local ballet, opera and symphony. Bass Concert Hall: E. 23rd & Campus Dr., Austin TX 78705 -- 471-1444
Musical masters and other professionals take the stage at Bates Recital Hall. Bates Recital Hall: E. 24th & Campus Dr., Austin TX 78705 -- 471-1444
Reserve a seat for a premier production at the Mary Moody Northen Theater at St. Edward’s University. Mary Moody Northen Theater: 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin TX 78704 -- 448-8484
Pick up a ticket for headline concerts, ice skating shows, or a myriad of other musical events and professional performances at the Frank Erwin Center. Frank Erwin Center: 1701 Red River St., Austin TX 78701 -- 477-6060
Pack a picnic and enjoy live music or an exciting outdoor musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Zilker Hillside Theater: 2206 William Barton Drive, 479-9491
It’s a movie fan’s cinematic dream-come-true at the Austin Film Festival and Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference. Austin Film Festival and Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference: 1604 Nueces St., Austin TX 78701 -- 478-4795
From ‘50s-style fare to Christmas classics, Zachary Scott Theatre raises the curtain on a season of crowd-pleasing performances. Zachary Scott Theatre: 1510 Toomey Rd., Austin TX 78704 -- 476-0541
The State Theatre stages more contemporary and experimental themes. The State Theatre: 719 Congress Ave., Austin TX 78701 -- 472-2901
