Classic theatre Archives

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.

Theater Theater Interview

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

Theater Theater Interview

Interview with John Stillwaggon, Star of ‘The Santaland Diaries’

November 19, 2018November 20, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Christmas, Classic theatre, comedy, David Sedaris, Deco District, elf, John Stillwaggon, Kelly Roush, Macy's, San Antonio

The star of ‘The Santaland Diaries’ talks about working in San Antonio theater.

Theater Theater Interview

Exclusive Interview: Jaston Williams of ‘Greater Tuna’

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments character, Classic theatre, comedy, Greater Tuna, Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Kathy Couser, laughter, Linda Ford, Lubbock, San Antonio, Texas

An interview with the hilarious raconteur who is bringing his solo show to San Antonio in June.

Theater Theater Review

Chekhov’s Poignant ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the Classic Theatre

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Anya, aristocracy, Chekhov, Classic theatre, Deco District, Lopakhin, Lyubov, Russia

Chekhov’s comedy-drama evocatively closes out the Classic’s 10th season.

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