Classic theatre Archives

Sterling Houston Festival Honors SA Cultural Icon

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Kurt Gardner Carver Community Cultural Center, Classic theatre, Creative Circuit Studios, Gemini Ink, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Jump-Start Performance Co., Magik Theatre, Sterling Houston, Teatro Anasi, Urban-15, UTSA Libraries Special Collections

The legacy of the legendary playwright, artist and musician is celebrated.

Theater Theater Interview

Exclusive Interview: Jimmy Moore, New Executive and Artistic Director of the Classic Theater

December 16, 2021 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Classic theatre, executive and artistic director, Jimmy Moore, Kelly Roush, San Antonio Botanl=ical Gardens, theater

The San Antonio native returns to his home turf to take the reins at the Classic.

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Exclusive Interview: Director Nick Lawson on ‘As You Like It’ at the Classic

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Kurt Gardner 1 Comment As You Like It, Classic theatre, Nick Lawson, San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Shakespeare

The Classic Theatre continues its ‘Theater in the Rough’ series with Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It,’ directed by exclusive interviewee Nick Lawson.

Theater Theater Interview

A Conversation with Five San Antonio Actors — Part One

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments arts, Brian Hodgers, Classic theatre, Derek Berlin, Ginger Gamble Martel, John Stillwaggon, Nicole Erwin, Overtime Theater, San Antonio theater

Five actors express their thoughts about surviving creatively during the pandemic.

Theater Theater News

The Classic Theatre Is Moving…Outside

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Classic theatre, covid-19, Greek, Kelly Roush, Our Town, social distancing, Theatre in the Rough

Keeping great theater alive during the age of COVID-19.

Theater Theater News

Holiday Shows Coming to San Antonio

November 18, 2019November 19, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments A Christmas Carol, Christmas, Classic theatre, elf, Harlequin, holiday, Roxie Theatre, season, The Overtime Theater, The Public Theater, Woodlawn Theatre

A selection of holiday offerings being presented by San Antonio live theater companies.

Theater Theater Interview

Interview: Ana Olivo Funes, Director of ‘Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue’

October 11, 2019October 15, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Ana Olivo Funes, Classic theatre, Deco District, experimental, Quiara Alegría Hudes, San Antonio, theater, war

Director Ana Olivo Funes talks about her unique approach in bringing the piece written by Quiara Alegria Hudes to the Classic stage.

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Exclusive Interview: Jaston Williams On ‘Don’t Blame the Car!’

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Classic theatre, comedy, Deco District, Don't Blame the Car!, Greater Tuna, Jaston Williams, San Antonio, Second Series

The ‘Greater Tuna’ alumnus talks to ArtScene SA on the eve of returning to the Classic Theatre with his San Antonio premiere show, ‘Don’t Blame the Car!’

Theater Theater Review

Review: Lillian Hellman’s ‘The Little Foxes’ at the Classic Theatre

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Classic theatre, Deco District, drama, John O'Neill, Kelly Hilliard, Lillian Hellman, Melissa Utley, The Little Foxes

The theater ends its twelfth season on a high note with a sublime production of Hellman’s 1939 classic about a predatory family.

Theater Theater Interview

Interview: John O’Neill, Director of ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at The Classic

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Classic theatre, Deco District, Geraldine Page, Horton Foote, John O'Neill, Overtime Theatre, Public Theater of San Antonio, Roxie Theatre, Sheldon Vexler Theater, stage, Texas, Trip to Bountiful, Woodlawn Theatre

As part of its 11th season, The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is bringing Texas playwright Horton Foote’s classic The

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