The return of A Xmas Carol notes the start of the ZACH Theater’s 2024-25 period
Zach Theater has actually turned into one of Austin’s most substantial phases for both crowd-pleasing prominent manufacturings and tough jobs that intrigue and enthrall. With the 2024-25 period, introduced today, both are stood for in both returning faves and new manufacturings.
The period opens up for grownups, as one might anticipate, with the return of A Xmas Carol, creative supervisor Dave Steakley’s jukebox treasure that re-envisions Dickens’ traditional in a music setup. For those of you of a music mind, that will certainly be adhered to by a brand-new manufacturing of rock & & roll background lesson Jersey Boys. However do not stress, enthusiasts of dramatization: Mid-season, there’s the local best of historic love Bob & & Jean by Pulitzer-winning Austinite Robert Schenkkan.
Those are simply 3 of the titles introduced as component of a stuffed routine for grownups and children, plus manufacturings for both, such as the return of Zach’s other yearly fave, Holiday Heores. Nevertheless, there’s one enhancement still ahead: A supervisor’s selection manufacturing for the summer season of 2025 is still to be introduced.
For even more information, see zachtheatre.org Currently right here’s the complete listing of plays, musicals, and enjoyable evenings out for the 2024-25 period.
MAIN Phase SERIES
Jersey Boys
Jan. 29-March 2, 2025, the Topfer at Zach
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
The very best jukebox music ever before? Possibly. The Tony-winning retelling of the fluctuate of the 4 Seasons notes the 20th wedding anniversary of its Broadway run, revealing its extraordinary endurance with this brand-new manufacturing. And also, what a soundtrack! “Huge Women Do Not Cry,” “Sherry,” “Stroll Like a Guy,” therefore a lot more. Steakley claimed, “We eagerly anticipate amusing target markets with among one of the most enjoyable evenings to be had with Jersey Boys.”
Age Referral: Ages 12+. This manufacturing consists of solid grown-up language and sex-related referrals.
Bob & & Jean: A Love Story
March 19-April 13, 2025, the Kleberg at Zach
Written by Robert Schenkkan
Directed by Dave Steakley
In Bob & & Jean, 2 pals from university discover unanticipated love when they rejoin in 1941 New york city City. As Bob avoids to battle and Jean excursions as a USO star, their love is checked throughout countless miles. Indigenous Austinite and Pulitzer and Tony victor Robert Schenkkan (All the Way, The Great Society) based this tale concerning 2 university pals whose love is postponed by The second world war on his very own moms and dads’ love. This brand-new dramatization makes its Austin launching after opening night at the Arizona Theater Business in March. Steakley claimed that he is “delighted to be a couple of theaters premiering Bob & & Jean by Robert Schenkkan, that has deep connections to Austin.”
What the Constitution Way to Me
April 9-May 4, 2025, the Topfer at Zach
Written by Heidi Schreck
A exceptional one-woman program, Shreck’s Pulitzer Reward finalist has actually individualized that driest of papers, recalling at its influence on 4 generations of the females in her household. Steakley called the play “prompt … amusing, thoughtful and exceptionally motivating.”
Age Referral: Ages 12+. This manufacturing consists of discusses of residential physical violence, sexual offense, human trafficking, and conversations of abortion and stigmatization.
The Wizard of Oz
June 11-July 20, 2025, ZACH360 on the Topfer at Zach
Book by Jim Eiler
Music by Jeanne Bargy and Jim Eiler
Lyrics by Jim Eiler
Adapted from guide by L. Frank Baum
Directed by Dave Steakley
The most recent in Zach’s immersive in-the-round manufacturings takes you down the Yellow Block Roadway in this manufacturing of the music adjustment by Jim Eiler and the youngsters’s supply theater brilliants of the Royal prince Road Athletes. Steakley describes, “As soon as we go across over right into Oz, the music scheme opens in unexpected and wonderful means. I welcome you to being in the cornfield, or in the woodland, or perhaps you would certainly favor the poppy area. I have a really feeling a few of you are down for a Munchkinland sort of experience. Or perhaps you like going to the actual heart of the activity in the Emerald green City. Well, slide on those ruby red boots and join us on the yellow block roadway, ’cause we ain’t in Kansas any longer, cowboy.”
Age Referral: 5 & & up
HOLIDAY ADD-ON
A Xmas Carol
Nov. 20, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025, the Topfer at Zach
By Charles Dickens
Adapted and routed by Dave Steakley
Musical instructions by Allen Robertson
The jukebox rebirth of Dickens’ traditional is back for its 10th year, with songs, chains, and ghosts to advise you what the period is everything about.
FAMILY SERIES
Luna
Sept. 27-Nov. 17, 2024, the Whisenhunt at Zach
Written by Ramón Esquivel
Directed by Mateo Hernandez
A fascinating story of relationship complying with Soledad, the child of migrant ranch employees, as she attempts to make pals relocating from community to community, just to discover that she has actually had one close friend the whole time: the moon.
Age Referral: 5 & & up
Holiday Heroes
Dec. 7-21, 2024, the Topfer at Zach
Written by Shawn Wainwright-Branigan and Jerome Schoolar
Austin has its very own spirits of Xmas in Ernie and Rufus, that return for this precious vacation sing-along full of laughs and love. And since this is for the children, simply keep in mind: We’re all children in mind at Xmas.
Age Referral: 3 & & up
Don’ t Allowed the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Music!
Feb. 18-May 18, 2025, the Kleberg at Zach
Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on guide by Mo Willems
If you matured analysis Mo Willems’ precious publication concerning a most not likely bus vehicle driver (and that really did not?), after that do not miss this phase variation with songs by Deborah Wicks La Puma.
Age Referral: 3 & & up
