TPA Celebrates 40 Years On The Forty Acres
After spearheading a $3M renovation of Austin’s largest theater, Executive & Artistic Director Bob Bursey announced his first curated season of music, dance, theater, and performance for Texas Performing Arts. A dozen live productions will mark its 40th Anniversary season in 2021-2022.
The performance lineup includes established and emerging artists, revivals and new works, long-time favorites and first-time visits. The season brings Austin a survey of current developments and leading voices in the performing arts in America today. Audiences will enjoy some of the highest examples of artistic excellence, join artists as they engage with the past and possibilities of the future, experience interdisciplinary collaborations, and be the first to see new productions.
Eric Berryman in The Wooster Group's THE B-SIDE: “Negro Folklore From Texas State Prisons” A Record Album Interpretation. Photo by Bruce Jackson
“The ambitious productions in Texas Performing Arts’ 40th Season move Austin on to the national stage for creative new work” said Texas Performing Arts Executive and Artistic Director Bob Bursey. “These visionary artists provide insight and inspiration for rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic and unlocking the potential of Texas Performing Arts’ next 40 years.”
40th Season performances will take place in Texas Performing Arts’ newly renovated Bass Concert Hall, the intimate McCullough Theater, and at other locations on the University of Texas campus and around Austin. The 40th Season is one of Texas Performing Arts’ anchor series for 2021-22. It joins the previously announced Broadway in Austin season, which includes the return of Hamilton, Disney’s The Lion King, and the Austin debuts of Hadestown, Tootsie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, and Mean Girls. Broadway in Austin season subscriptions are currently available at BroadwayInAustin.com.
In addition to the 40th Season and Broadway in Austin, the Texas Welcomes Series hosts events by national touring attractions, concerts, and comedians. A full listing of performances is available at texasperformingarts.org/events. Tickets for 40th Season events taking place in Fall 2021 will go on sale to the general public on June 30. Texas Inner Circle members can purchase tickets during an exclusive pre-sale beginning June 22. The ticket on-sale for productions taking place in 2022 will be announced at a later date. Many productions will be staged in intimate settings and capacities will therefore be limited. Extensive health and safety considerations have been made; full information is available at texasperformingarts.org/visit/health-safety.
Texas Performing Arts 40th Season At A Glance
The Wooster Group – Texas Debut
THE B-SIDE: “Negro Folklore From Texas State Prisons” A Record Album Interpretation
September 9-12, 2021
The Wooster Group – New Work In Progress
UNTITLED TOAST
September 20, 2021 work-in-progress showing and discussion
Ballet Hispánico
Noche de Oro: A Celebration of 50 Years
October 30, 2021
Jason Moran and the Harlem Hellfighters
James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin
November 5, 2021
Kronos Quartet
At War With Ourselves – World Premiere
November 19-20, 2021
Movement Art Is and Third Coast Percussion
Metamorphosis
December 4, 2021
Bill Morrison and Bill Frisell
The Great Flood
Co-presented with the UT Visual Art Center
January 21-22, 2022
Tina Satter/Half Straddle
IS THIS A ROOM: REALITY WINNER VERBATIM TRANSCRIPTION
Co-presented with Fusebox
January 27-30, 2022
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
March 11-12, 2022
Plastic Bag Store
Blue Genie Art Bazar, 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
April 1-17, 2022
April 15-17 performances presented as part of Fusebox 2022
Helen Sung with the UT Jazz Orchestra
April 9, 2022
Presented with the Butler School of Music
Nathalie Joachim and Spektral Quartet
Fanm d’Ayiti
April 22, 2022
Angélique Kidjo
Remain In Light
May 12, 2022
All dates, venues, and programs are subject to change. Performance times are to be announced.
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