Live Theater Austin, Austin Theatre Events And Plays In Austin

Founded in 2000 by Don Toner, Producing Artistic Director of the State Theater Company (formerly Live Oak Theatre), the Austin Playhouse presents professional productions of classic, contemporary and musical plays. The Austin Playhouse is located at Penn Field in South Austin and features a comfortable 150-seat theater with a large lobby, art gallery and concession area. The 2010-2011 season includes "The 39 Steps" adapted by Patrick Barlow (winner of two Tony Awards), "The Trip to Bountiful" by Horton Foote, "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde and "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" by Neil Simon.