Jane was amazing as Cinderella for my daughter's 8th birthday. She stayed in character for the…read moreentire hour and a half talking in a sweet, soft voice and giggling now and then. There were nine girls here wanting her undivided attention and throwing question after question out to Cinderella. Cinderella answered each one (What state do you live in? How did you get here? What does your car look like?) without batting an eye and with perfect Cinderella-esque answers. She taught the girls a song and a couple of dances as well as making crowns out of pipe cleaners. Each and every girl was convinced that the real Cinderella had popped in to share time with them. It was an amazing experience for my daughter and one none of those nine girls will forget.

On recommendation from Casino Connection, I hired Jane to come to our employee casino night party…read moreas Marilyn Monroe. She looked fabulous, and although she was only "obligated" to sing one song, she wowed our staff with several songs! She then spent a good bit of time visiting with our staff during the party, and was kind enough to pose for a number of photos with various staff members. She arrived on time and was always pleasant to deal with - in advance and during the party. I would highly recommend Jane to anyone who would like to hire her as a performer!

Last night the mister and I watch the Violet Crown Radio Players re-enact a radio show adaptation…read moreof a Perry Mason mystery, "The Crooked Candle". It was a great way to spend a Thursday night and the price was right. Free. The retro-vintage radio drama performance featured goat herders, ship captains, adultery, and much more! The event was sponsored by the Harry Ransom Center and performed by the Violet Crown Radio Players in the Jessen Auditorium on the UT campus. An Austin-based performance troupe, the VCRPs, recreate live radio experiences complete with vintage costumes and advertising. In reading the bios, every player has vast experience in the arts, on stage, writing, singing and acting. The Harry Ransom Center sponsors the VCRPs throughout the year. We plan to attend the July 10th performance of a 1950s radio show, "Dangerous Assignment". Check the Harry Ransom Center website for a schedule. Parking is sketchy but we found a park on 21st street. Dobie Parking Garage is a block away. Props to Kevin N. for posting this event!

A summer musical for kids at a price that can't be beat...FREE! I love free…read more This year they performed The Curious Case of Rumplestiltskin. It was a little over an hour long, a perfect length of time for the kids. The music was campy and the costumes, lights, props, and sets were colorful enough to hold the attention of my 22 month old. I think it was a hit for her first play/musical experience. The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Boyd Vance Theatre is small and holds about 130 people. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. They started handing out tickets about an hour before the 11am show. They opened the doors about a half hour before the show. All first come, first served. They had free face painting, a free raffle, Girl Scout patches for $3, and T-shirts for $10-15. Donations are accepted to benefit the production. At the end, they have all the actors come out and sign the kid's programs and hand out little toy trinkets. My princess was most infatuated with the three little piggies character. She was so excited to meet them! Can't wait to go back next year!

I recently hired Margaret and her quartet for a clients holiday party. I did a lot of research to…read morefind the best for for my clients needs. Margaret and her team were amazing! They were very professional and even arrived early to make sure set up went smoothly. They had so much wonderful holiday music! It was absolutely beautiful! They even played music requested by the guests. I have permanently put Arundel Ensemble in my book of referrals for all my clients. Throughly impressed and would not hesitate to hire Margaret and her team again!

Amazing group of musicians! Hired them for our corporate event and they made it incredibly special…read more Everyone complemented how lovely and professional they were. A must hire for your event or any special gathering !

So my bridesmaids know I am a huge Elvis fan, and managed to completely take me by surprise by…read morebooking Texas Elvis for my bachelorette party! He. Was. Awesome. I am not familiar with the ease of booking but I can sure vouch for his talent--I have seen about 4 other impersonators and I think Texas Elvis has the best combination of "the look" and "the voice". As you can see from the picture he's slightly older but not fat Elvis, haha. Elvis and Cilla are obviously pretty flexible with venues because they had a great setup on the large front porch area of the house we had rented. They also had fun giveaways, like a teddy bear (during Teddy Bear) that had an Elvis shirt on, some pens, pictures, etc, and the obligatory scarf. He really got everyone involved (although I was the only one who knew any of the lyrics!) We all danced and had a generally fabulous time. Even the neighbors stopped by and enjoyed it :) Highly recommend him for anyone looking to get Elvis in the building at their next special event!

My now husband and I went to see Donnie Roberts (aka Texas Elvis) for the first time at the Chuy's…read moreElvis Birthday Bash earlier this year. We had researched Elvis impersonators in the area for our wedding and we looked at and listened to sound bites from each one and Donnie is who we thought looked and sounded the best! Seeing him at Chuy's that night we were sold! He was fantastic! He completely rocked not only with his appearance, singing, and sound, but just his overall performance was outstanding! He played the part and had an aura about him where you, as the audience, knew he enjoyed and loved every minute of it, and that it was more than just another 'gig' for him - he was living it! And the fact that he could not only perform at our wedding, but also officiate was an added bonus! For our wedding, Donnie and his wife Kathy, catered to our every need to make it a memorable event. From phone conversations leading up to our event, to meeting us out at the chapel to walk through our wedding time line. They were professional, full of creative ideas, very personable, fun, and a pleasure to work with (which I was extremely thankful about, since my brain was a wedding whirl wind the last few weeks before our wedding!). They helped make our day very special and unique. We could not have asked for anything more perfect or 'us'. Thank you so very much!!! Fondly, Leah & Martin

Any theater that produces Tennessee Williams is a goldmine to me. Oh how Mr T speaks to me and my…read moresouthern draw of sad romanticism. 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' lured me into just the two hours of steamy intensity I needed to really get my summer started right. I saw June 3rd performance and was wondering who could pull off Elizabeth Taylor's red lipped tip toes and oh boy did that gal cast as Mae do it. So impressive were all the other endearing actors playing Big Mama, Brick and Big Daddy. Brick and Big Daddy's talks were so believable I thought I was in their pickles of reality myself. Brick pulls off a big drunk like no other. My mouth was watering for the brown juice myself and I don't even really drink much. My many respects to Aaron Black, Zac Crofford, Anne Hulsman and Cassadie Petersen that bombshell minx herself. I just don't see how y'all remember all those lines and deliver them in such a natural real amusing splendor.

Murder? Gay intrigue? PIGEONS?…read more I saw the lizzie borden musical last week and I can't stop thinking about it. I walked up the stairs and was greeted by the twins from the shining speaking in unison and I knew I was in for a treat. The show had a sparse set and only 6 to the cast but I was totally blown away, which is a testament to the strength of the performances and live band. I went randomly because I saw a flyer for it in my local coffee shop and knew it would be right up my alley. Not only did they do an incredible job with this material, the fact that they put it on at all was such a treat considering it doesn't seem very well known. I never would have heard of my new favorite musical otherwise. Looking at the list of their past productions I couldn't believe I hadn't heard of them before. The only complaint I had was that I went to the last show, because if I could've I would've seen it again and brought all my friends. So Doctuh Mistuh if you're reading this..... just a few more shows? Please? Anyway, regardless I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the shows in their Summer repertoire. Toxic avenger the musical? Sign me up!

I was lucky enough to catch a performance of The Heathers musical put on by Doctuh Mistuh…read moreProductions recently and was super impressed. The Vanguard Theater is a nice home for their recent musicals, such as Silence!, Evil Dead, Rocky Horror, and others. There is a certain dark aesthetic to their selection- campy, cult classic, and black comedy seem to be some of their faves. They strive to bring shows with Austin flair, that we'd have no way of seeing otherwise, fantastic, interesting, entertaining shows. I believe they're non-profit and rely on their t-shirt sales, which are unique and funny too. The Heathers as a musical was a no brainer, hell, I think I like it more as a musical. The actors/singers/abstract movers are all very talented and do a great job of transforming into their archetype. I had a couple of songs stuck in my head when I got home and looked up a few videos of other productions, but I enjoyed the actor's performance from Doctuh Mistuh so much more. Animated actors with great comedic timing without being over the top. That's a hard line. The experience really felt like being in an 80s movie, kudos to that! Highly recommended, tickets are cheap, the Vanguard is awesome with its affordable drinks, and the art director Michael is charismatic and commanding! It's a great place to teach your kids about drugs, alcohol, sex, murder, and curse words if you just want to jump right on that!

Found this via Fever app and what a great experience! I got the VIP ticket which gave you and extra…read more30 min with the magicians and got to see them work up close and personal. They set up was pretty cozy with couches up front and then chairs/booths behind. Not a big venue which helps make sure everyone can see and gets to participate. There were several ticks I just could not believe how they did them. Everyone, EVERYONE was shocked! Learned that the magicians rotate sooo you may have opportunity to see different ones based on when you go. Highly recommend to catch this while they are hosting, I'll be back by the end of their tenure.