Name: Look Both Ways
Start: 2025-05-30T15:00:00
Location: The Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre Austin is hosting an array of vibrant events that promise to captivate audiences with a mix of humor, soul-stirring music, and breathtaking acrobatics. From the comedic brilliance of Nick Swardson to the soul-inspiring melodies of Marc Broussard, the theatre's lineup spans diverse genres and artistic expressions. Attendees can look forward to an electrifying Christmas tale, a nostalgic tribute to 'The Princess Bride,' and the awe-inspiring performances of The Peking Acrobats. These events, rich in culture and creativity, offer an unparalleled theatrical experience for all.

A Journey Through Culture and Creativity at the Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre in Austin is setting the stage for a remarkable cultural experience in 2025, featuring a diverse lineup of events. From the vintage cosmopolitan pop of Kat Edmonson to the gravity-defying performances of The Peking Acrobats, and the thought-provoking narratives of 'Look Both Ways,' this season offers an eclectic mix of music, acrobatics, and storytelling. Each event offers a distinct experience, celebrating artistry and creativity while inviting audiences to engage with varied cultural expressions.

Paramount Theatre Austin: A Hub of Cultural Showcases

From the vivid spectacle of the Blue Man Group to the comedic genius of Eddie Griffin, Paramount Theatre Austin has curated an exceptional lineup of entertainment. This season promises a varied collection of events showcasing the best in comedy and musical theater, including the charming Tuesday Night Laughs, the culturally engaging 'Look Both Ways', and the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Some Like It Hot'. Whether you're in Las Vegas or Brooklyn, these performances are guaranteed to offer laughter, thrill, and inspiration.

Vibrant Evenings in Comedy and Musical Theater: Paramount Theatre Austin's Unforgettable Lineup

Las Vegas isn't just about casinos and nightlife; it's a hub for comedy that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Whether it's the energetic Blue Man Group performances, Eddie Griffin's unmatched comedic flair, or the weekly chuckles at Tuesday Night Laughs, Las Vegas offers a rich tapestry of humor. These events, hosted by Paramount Theatre Austin, promise unforgettable evenings filled with laughter, music, and a touch of theatrical magic. Read on to discover what's happening in the comedy capital of the world!

Dive into Las Vegas' Hilarious Comedy Extravaganza

Paramount Theatre Austin

A raunchy and chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international scene.

Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has sold out shows at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, Lincoln Center, Soho Theatre, SXSW, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Off-Broadway in New York City

Stamptown

The Paramount Theatre

Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- travel, the endless miles on a bus. There’s no dodging the wear and tear, and Little Feat has been playing for quite a while. With tongue stuck somewhat in cheek, Little Feat announces “The Last Farewell Tour,” which will begin in April 2026.

It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna-play again statement. This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring.

Little Feat

As the eyes open and the world first blinks to life, there it is: oblivion. Rather than destruction or collapse, Alice Phoebe Lou’s oblivion is a deep, inky place where motes of softly burning potential gently drift into life. The South African-born, Europe-based singer-songwriter reached past the torrential noise of modern life and into another space to pull out luminous melodies and intimate lyrics, turning them into playful, profound songs that honor the sublime simplicity of her busking years. “Instead of overthinking the outcome and the judgment, these songs are just creating for myself, a coming home,” she says of Oblivion (due October 24 via Nettwerk Music Group). “Tapping into this unawareness of unconsciousness sounds like bliss. Oblivion is a place where you can forget what others see in you and find your true essence.” 

Alice Phoebe Lou

Ballet Austin invites you to join us for one unforgettable night, Thursday, April 23rd, from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at Austin’s historic Paramount Theatre, as we honor Artistic Director Stephen Mills — for his vision and artistic contributions to Austin’s creative identity over the past 25 years. As a member of our audience, you have been an important part of his journey, and we hope you will join us for this night of warm reflection and celebration!

STEPHEN MILLS…A TRIBUTE will feature special appearances/live performances by longtime collaborators, including award-winning composer Graham Reynolds and Grammy Award winner Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel), select performances by members of Ballet Austin’s Company dancers, and a performance by BA TWO. With surprises woven throughout, this heartfelt celebration promises to be joy-filled, and truly unforgettable!

Stephen Mills: A Tribute

For emo music lovers and orchestra aficionados alike, Emo Orchestra is a new live experience that brings some of the most beloved emo songs of your youth to the theater stage with a full orchestra arrangement. This Spring, Emo Orchestra welcomes THE SPILL CANVAS as the featured guest. Fans will hear THE SPILL CANVAS perform their own hits as well as songs by Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, A Day to Remember, The Used and many more.

Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas

Led and curated by singer-songwriter and violinist Carrie Rodriguez, Laboratorio is an annual four-part concert series that utilizes world-class musicianship, the visual arts, and storytelling to explore and celebrate Latine culture. Each show features Carrie and the all-star Laboratorio house band in collaboration with different guest artists.  
 

Laboratorio returns to Austin’s historic State Theatre with Edición Colombia, an immersive exploration of Colombian music and culture featuring members of Austin's highly celebrated Colombian bands, Superfónicos and Nemegata. Their respective band leaders and multi-instrumentalists, Jaime Ospina and Victor-Andrés Cruz (aka “El Guámbito”), will take us on a journey through the varied musical traditions and regions of Colombia—from the Pacific to the Caribbean Coast, inland to the Andes mountains, and on to the shores of the Amazon River. 

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio

Josh Ritter is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, he has released eleven studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed ‘Fever Breaks’ of which NPR Music praised, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.”

His twelfth studio album ‘I Believe in You, My Honeydew’ is out now. Two-plus decades into his celebrated career, Ritter has written music that has transcended generations including luminaries such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs. 

The Book of Gold Thrown Open tour is meant to encompass the whole of Ritter’s career, versus focusing on any one studio album.

In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter is also a national best-selling author, having released two novels to date: 2021’s The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and 2011’s Bright’s Passage. Released to critical attention, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Bright’s Passage “shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.”

“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip, but his hand has never felt surer.” - NPR Music

“Harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery.” - The New York Times

“Mysterious, melancholy, melodic…and those are only the M’s.” - Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly

Josh Ritter

Join us for two unforgettable nights of powerful storytelling and exceptional cinema at the historic State Theatre located at 719 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

Experience a vibrant showcase of short films that move, surprise, and stay with you long after the credits roll. From intimate documentaries to bold narratives and imaginative animation, ConnectHER celebrates filmmakers who tell deeply human stories with creativity, heart, and vision.

ConnectHER Film Festival

It's a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering 4 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones.

Los Lobos

Hailing from points across USA, Strangelove-The DEPECHE MODE Experience deliver a career spanning, pitch perfect “best of” concert that transports listeners through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 45+ year career. Songs from throughout the Depeche canon of 50+ chart-topping hits are lovingly recreated, with the look and feel of a classic-era DM arena show. No detail of STRANGELOVE’s presentation has been overlooked; and stage set pieces and in-show costume changes reflect different eras of Depeche Mode’s story. 

The Depeche Mode Experience

Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack - and a force to be reckoned with.

Circle Jerks x Repo Man

Following the triumphant release of his latest album PRISM, musical revolutionary John Butler is returning to the US and Canada with his band for a spring tour of epic proportions. Forming a ferocious new band including original JBT drummer Michael Barker, Ian Peres on bass/keys and Michael Boase on percussion, these shows promise to be packed with the classics, groove-laden jams and Butler’s signature instrumental flourishes – a full two hours plus of sheer John Butler band power. Butler and his band will do what they do best, taking the audience through alt-rock explosions, heartfelt ballads and anthemic pop choruses, building on John’s legacy as one of the most revered live acts of his generation.

John Butler with Band

10 blocks. 10 unique tales. There’s something for everyone across these 10 vignettes about identity, compassion, fear, and friendship—as told through puppetry, dance, music, projections, audience participation, kamishibai (paper theater), and more. This faithful stage adaptation of Reynolds’ award-winning book (Carnegie Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature finalist, and more) encourages audiences to look both ways not only when crossing the street, but also when acknowledging the people walking by.

Look Both Ways

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