The venue is absolutely amazing - built with passion, love and amazing craftsmanship. The acoustics…read moreare great, and it's gorgeous to look at. How fabulous it is to have this incredible venue half way between Austin and Houston. Either of those cities would love to Festival Hall within their city limits. But here it is, in rural Round Top. That said, Round Top is a great little city with nice dining options, great antique shops and more. We're really glad we discovered this gem!! They usually feature classical music, but today they invited the Houston Jazz Orchestra, a full 17- piece jazz band, and the first such big band to play at Festival Hall in their 50 year history. They gave a great performance. They were all so very talented and passionate about music. And a film crew was there recording the whole concert, which was interesting to watch. It was open seating. $30 per ticket (reasonable), with no food or drinks allowed or offered in the venue, even at intermission. But that made the intermission shorter. And I wouldn't allow food or drinks in there, either. The entire venue is a work of art. Even the floors are solid wood laid out in a herringbone pattern. They really went all out! We'll monitor their events and we'll be back. We may even bring a few friends with us. What a great place!

Last night was our first time attending a concert. Excellent student orchestra and program! The…read moregift shop was small but had a variety of musically-oriented items. They even had complimentary cd's from past performances!

Sister Act at the Texas State Campus. Really nice, intimate theater…read more Really fun show. The actors were very talented, and the sets were really good. We were seated in the third row orchestra. I kept waiting for someone to fall in the orchestra pit. Too distracting! Congrats to these students fur a fantastic production/performance.

Texas State University has jumped headlong into the big leagues with the addition of a…read moremulti-million dollar Performing Arts Center to nurture and showcase their talent. It includes a 400-seat auditorium, the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre, where we saw the inaugural performance of the musical, Anything Goes, this weekend. Clearly outstanding, Broadway-worthy productions such as this deserve this professional venue. Not only is it equipped with state-of-the-art technology, it's architecturally beautiful and comfortable for patrons. Our seats were on the floor level, but the wrap-around balcony is positioned so there isn't a bad seat in the house. It's an intimate setting, which is nice for connecting with the live shows, but it also means the shows sell out. Buy your tickets in advance online rather than driving out and chancing getting one at the door. Tickets for this performance ranged $15-$18, for a total of $20 with the purchase fees. Such a deal that I'll have no problem making the drive from Austin often with family and friends. Texas State Students get in for $8. Right across the street is the Edward Gary Street Garage, built in tandem with the PAC to allow for easy parking. We paid $5 flat rate. The PAC also houses a 300-seat recital hall, rehearsal and classroom space, so there's a lot more going on in that building than the shows. No wonder their programs are becoming nationally known.

What an amazing show! This Tony-award winning musical was filled with great comical timing,…read morebeautiful choreography, wonderful performances, and more Dad jokes than you can count. A feast for your eyes and ears, directed by Jack O'Brien, who directed Hairspray. I'm still thinking about the stage design, and how it blended with the choreography. Joe did they balance on the wooden slats?! Lulu (Miki Abraham) stole the show. "Independently Owned" was my favorite song, and she was great in every way. Broadway In Austin made ticket pickup easy. Also they've removed the clear bag policy. Bass Concert Hall now offers additional restrooms past the foyer on four floors in a separate building; there were two people in front of me in line and zero behind me. The pedestrian traffic was well organized by the ushers and helpful volunteers. Her your corns up Austin, and take my kernels of wisdom to motivate you to see the Broadway show of the year.

Went to see Clue tonight at Bass Concert Hall for their opening night and my wife and I were just…read moreblown away by the production and talent of the show. Clue was comedic from beginning to end - like actually funny. The writing was witty and smart, the entire cast completely talented from head to toe. I love this venue because its clean, the aisles are spacious, the seats aren't as compact, and the staff members are so friendly and welcoming to the guests. 11/10, I would recommend seeing Clue to all my friends and to those I don't even know.

My daughter has participated in plays at Showtime Theater for many years and we are so pleased with…read moreJackie and entire production crew. It is so great to have a community theater that brings little humans together to do what they love. The fact that so many little actors return year after year is a testament to how warm and fun this place is.

My daughter has been at Showtime since 2017. We are so impressed by the professionalism and care of…read morethe owner, Ms. Jackie. She truly builds confidence and character. She is a true teacher and is always encouraging. Most importantly, Ms. Jackie creates a supportive environment where EVERY child feels welcomed.

My favorite musical, Fiddler on the Roof was played here, so I knew I couldn't miss it. After…read moresearching high and low in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin for closer productions. My love for this musical brought me to Bastrop (and I'm glad it did!) I loved how they performed Fiddler on the Roof! It was phenomenal!!! It matched exactly from the 1971 movie. I have this movie on VHS and watch it every month because I love it so much!! Every scene was as if I was watching the movie. Lisa Holcomb is an amazing director and trained the performers well. If you're a history buff or admire antiques, you'll love the Bastrop Opera House built in 1889. The parking can be limited in Downtown and in historic district, so I took an Uber from the Airbnb I stayed at. During intermission, I went to check out the ladies restroom and it was severely cramped. It reminded me of an old church restroom: three stalls with doors so close to the toilet. Whether you sit or squat, your knees are at the door. A primary sink and a line out the door. So, there's some discomfort there! I want to mention that the seating inside the opera house is comfortable, but the chairs are close together. I reserved seat E1 which is the last seat of the row, so each time someone from the middle needed to leave. I had to get up to let them out. That was a bit much. Seats sell out quickly, but if you travel solo you can find something last minute. Anyways, I'll be attending the upcoming show of Rent (another one of my favorite musical) here. I wanted to see Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock, but I'll have to catch it another time.

We attended "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at…read moreBastrop Opera House Neat place Confession stand Donation wine Comfy seats A/C worked They did a good job I recommend you try it

This is hands-down one of my favorite theaters in the surrounding area! The beat actors in Austin…read moreand outside of Austin as well. This theater runs six shows a season, and all of them are marvelous! I recommend this theater for anyone. Couples will especially have a great time at any show!

Absolutely loved the story and the cast of Southern Hospitality. I will definitely be back for the…read morenext show!!

I love this place! Intimate setting with a comfortable temperature and good sound quality…read more I watched Little Women and the cast was AMAZING!! The lady who played Hannah KILLED it!!

This is a little hidden Gem in Downtown Bryan that until a few days ago, I didn't even know it…read moreexisted. It's a little hard to find, and my iMap/siri got us close enough. The entrance is really on Bryan Avenue (not 26th St), and when you walk in, it's a little hard to know where to go. Walk all the way up the stairs and in the door, yes even though it doesn't seem right you ARE in the right place. The moment you open the door, it's like you step into another world. This is a very eclectic theater experience that makes for the perfect experience. I saw "Othello" there on Friday night and was pleasantly surprised. It's an intimate theater experience with a great vibe and great cast. You can tell that a lot of love and care is put into everything they do. During intermission, take a break and grab a drink (donations only) and take a seat on one of the many couches, grab a book and enjoy good company. This is a MUST visit for an intimate theatrical experience :)

If you want to pay in advance with no refunds, don't want a recital for dance or actual play for…read moretheater arts, and have your child be taught how to vogue instead of hip hop then this is the place for you. They even have a stage and seating for an audience that was not utilized. I don't know if we got the economy version classes or this is just how they operate.

In town visiting the in-laws for the holidays and they bought tickets to go see Elf at this local…read moretheater. The production and actors were great. It was better then I expected. I found out that they moved their location recently into a space that actually is more theater-like inside. I've seen a production from TexArt before a few years back in their old location in a strip mall and the although that show was good, the seats in the old location was kinda uncomfortable. The current theater felt newer and also sold snacks to eat like chips, popcorn, soda, water, and various candies and treats. They didn't sell alcohol (probably bc they didn't have a liquor license) but had beer and wine that they can pour you a glass with a donation to the theater. Overall the experience was really good. The production set, choreography, acting, and flow of the whole show was well put together. I was afraid that I would fall asleep because we went to see the show right after dinner but it was very good and exciting throughout. The only thing that I didn't like about this new location is that it had limited parking so I would recommend to get there earlier. We showed up about 10 min before the show started and got one of the last parking spaces. The previous location was in a strip mall so there was plenty of parking!

Tonight we saw "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" Dear Jack & Dear Louise is a wonderfully heartfelt and…read morecharming play that reminds you just how powerful simple human connection can be. Told entirely through letters, the story is warm, funny, and deeply moving, drawing you into the lives of two people falling in love across distance, uncertainty, and wartime realities. The dialogue sparkles with wit and honesty, the pacing feels intimate and natural, and the emotional payoff is both tender and uplifting. By the end, you're not just watching a romance unfold -- you're quietly rooting for it, smiling at its humor, and touched by its sincerity long after the curtain falls. Both actors should win an award in my opinion this is one of Unity Theaters best performance over the 20 years I have attended. In one word it was magnetic!

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We were staying in Sweet Home and heard that this is the only theater in the nearest town. It only…read morehad one showing a day...at 7:30PM, so if you miss it then...there is always tomorrow! The reason I'm giving it only three stars is because it is cash only. The only time I can tolerate that is at a farmer's market or garage sale...Come on people! One thing we did right was go to the Mexican Restaurant and get a marg for $4.50. Happy hour prices are a little cheaper and is from 4-7.

This place is run by people who care - you can tell by how clean it is. If there's a movie…read moreplaying here that I want to see, I'll drive the 45 miles to see it here rather than see it in Victoria. The cost of gas is more than made up by the savings at the concession stand - in fact, you won't find better priced concessions anywhere. And the quality of people watching the movies is a step up too - no misbehaving wannabe gangbangers. The location is awesome as well - it's just off the city square, which is just an absolute pleasure to walk through at night, or relax in the gazebo. And there're two banks with two ATM machines located within a block of the square - so it's no problem that they don't take credit cards.