An evening celebrating ragtime and stride piano, featuring songs from the Broadway musical Ragtime, Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag, and solo piano pieces from music director Brian Grothues.

Stride Piano & Ragtime Songs

Parker Jazz Club

A significantly heightened romantic story set in Belle Époque Rome, where three young American artists become intrigued by a young Italian (Donatello) who makes the sculpture of a "Marble Faun" come to life. A new opera in progress: Part One sung with piano accompaniment; Part Two continues as a staged reading.

Verdict of Love

Austin Opera

A Cabaret. Austin Shakespeare returns to Parker Jazz Club with a 1940s Hit Parade cabaret featuring favorites such as "Besame Mucho," "Dream a Little Dream," "My Funny Valentine," and "That Old Black Magic."

1940s Hit Parade

A staged reading written and directed by Ann Ciccolella, inspired by John Singer Sargent's portrait of Virginie Gautreau.

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Madame X

KMFA Classical 89.5

A bold new production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, set in contemporary Africa in the near future, directed by Ann Ciccolella.

Macbeth

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

A costumed, staged reading of Athol Fugard's drama starring Marc Pouhé as Mr. M. Directed by Ann Ciccolella.

My Children! My Africa!

Shakespearean revels, trivia quizzes, and an exploration of Shakespeare's "Power Couples" with Dr. Elizabeth Richmond-Garza and company players, held over beer. Free event with RSVP.

Austin Shakespeare

Oct 11, 2026

Stride Piano & Ragtime Songs

11 - 12 Sep, 2026

Verdict of Love

Austin Shakespeare