Deco District Archives

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol: the Musical’ at the Woodlawn

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments A Christmas Carol, classic, Deco District, ghost story, musical, Scrooge, stage, Woodlawn Theatre

The Woodlawn Theatre’s production of the 1994 adaption embraces the darkness inherent in Dickens’ classic story.

Theater Theater Review

‘Priscilla’ Makes Its Splashy San Antonio Debut at the Woodlawn

October 16, 2019October 17, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments comedy, Deco District, drag, jukebox musical, musical, pop music, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, San Antonio premiere, stage, Stephan Elliott, Woodlawn Theatre

Stephan Elliott’s 1994 sleeper comes to the stage for the first time in San Antonio in a colorful and hilarious production at the Woodlawn.

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 Review

A Modernized ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Opens the Classic’s 12th Season

September 18, 2019September 20, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments balcony scene, Classic Theatre of San Antonio, Deco District, masterpiece, modern setting, tragedy, Whilliam Shakepseare

The Bard’s immortal tale of star-crossed lovers opens the Classic Theatre of San Antonio’s 12th season.

Theater Theater Review

Review: ‘Dreamgirls’ Shimmers at the Woodlawn

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Kurt Gardner 2 Comments Deco District, Dreamgirls, musical, R&B, rock, soul, stage

The multiple Tony award-winning musical comes to the Woodlawn in a lively production with a solid cast.

Theater Theater Review

An Enchanting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Woodlawn

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Beauty and the Beast, classic, Deco District, Disney, family, musical, Woodlawn Theatre

The company at San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre pulls out all the stops to bring the classic musical to life onstage.

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 Review

A Zesty ‘In the Heights’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

April 22, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Deco District, In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical, New York, stage, Woodlawn Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Woodlawn in a colorful and well-performed production.

Theater Theater Review

A well-crafted ‘Oklahoma!’ at the Woodlawn Theater

March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Broadway, classic, Deco District, musical, Oh What A Beautiful Mornin, Oklahoma!, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Woodlawn Theatre

In its most recent incarnation at the Woodlawn Theater, the old warhorse gets a boost of energy thanks to a slick production and enthusiastic performances.

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