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( 512-476-0541;
www.zachtheatre.org
; 202 S Lamar Blvd; box office noon-7pm Mon-Sat)
Often reprising
popular Broadway and off-Broadway hits, this theatre now has three venues:
Topfer Theatre
(202 S Lamar Blvd)
,
Whisenhunt Stage
(1510 Toomey Rd)
and
Kleberg Stage
(1421 W Riverside Dr)
.
THEATER
Hyde Park Theatre
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( 512-479-7529;
www.fronterafest.org
;
511 W 43rd St)
This is one of Austin's coolest small theaters,
presenting regional premieres of off-Broadway hits and recent Obie (Off-Broadway
Theater Awards) winners. Its annual FronteraFest presents more than 100 new works over
five weeks at venues around town.
Long Center for the Performing Arts
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PERFORMING ARTS
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( 512-474-5664;
www.thelongcenter.org
;
701 W Riverside Dr)
This state-of-the-art theater opened in
late 2008 as part of a waterfront redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake. The multistage
venue hosts drama, dance, concerts and comedians.
Austin Symphony
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PERFORMING ARTS
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( 512-476-6064;
www.austinsymphony.org
;
ticket office 1101 Red River St; tickets $19-48; box office
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 2hr before showtime performance days)
Founded in the early 20th century, the city's
oldest performing-arts group plays classical and pop music at numerous venues
throughout the city. The main performance season runs from September to April.
Cinema
Check the free
Austin Chronicle
weekly for movie reviews and cinema showtimes.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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CINEMA
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( 512-476-1320;
www.drafthouse.com
;
320 E 6th St; admission $10)
Easily the most fun you can have
at the movies: sing along with
Grease,
quote along with
Princess Bride,
or just enjoy food
and drink delivered right to your seat during first-run films. Check the website for other
locations.
Austin Film Society
CINEMA
