Austin, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Texas Performing Arts at UT Austin has revealed a captivating lineup for the 2025/26 season, featuring an extraordinary mix of international performers, local artists, and groundbreaking new works. The season is crafted to challenge traditional performance norms across music, theatre, and dance, ensuring a rich variety that appeals to families and art lovers alike. Highlights include performances by Lang Lang, Wynton Marsalis, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, along with innovative collaborations set to redefine performance art in Austin.

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Texas Performing Arts (TPA) at UT Austin has announced its exciting lineup for the 2025/26 Performing Arts Season, featuring a dynamic mix of international stars, local talent, and innovative new works. The season is designed to challenge conventional forms of performance and redefine artistic boundaries across various genres including music, theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary works.

Bob Bursey, the Executive & Artistic Director of TPA, emphasized the organization’s commitment to presenting transformative performance and exceptional artistry. This season features a diverse array of shows that promises to appeal to families, couples, and art enthusiasts alike, ensuring there is something for everyone.

Featured International Talent

Returning international stars in the lineup include:

• Lang Lang, the classical music superstar, performing at Bass Concert Hall.
• Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearing at Hogg Memorial Auditorium.
• The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, presenting the iconic work “Revelations.”
• The Mark Morris Dance Group, performing “The Look of Love,” featuring music by Burt Bacharach.

Local Dynamic Performances

A number of local Austin artists are also featured, including:

• Carrie Rodriguez with her acclaimed Laboratorio series.
• Miró Quartet and Isidore Quartet celebrating Mendelssohn’s Octet.
• Rude Mechs presenting “Not Every Mountain.”
• Katie Bender with “Instructions for a Séance,” inspired by UT’s Harry Ransom Center.

Innovative Collaborations

TPA is partnering with Fusebox to present fresh, innovative works such as:

• Robin Frohardt’s stage piece “Shopping Center Parking Lot.”
• Manual Cinema’s adaptation of “Macbeth” titled “The 4th Witch,” featuring shadow puppetry and live-action silhouettes.

Family-Friendly Options

The upcoming season will also offer a range of family-friendly performances, which include:

• Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail” at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, running from September 25 to November 30.
• “Stuntboy, In the Meantime,” based on Jason Reynolds’s graphic novel.
• Cirque Mechanics’ “TILT!,” delivering acrobatic thrills.

Broadway in Austin

The Broadway in Austin division for the season will feature:

• “The Outsiders,” running from October 21-26.
• “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast,” from December 2-14.

General ticket sales for the 2025/26 season will begin on Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. through the TPA website, with early access beginning June 9 for Texas Inner Circle members.

Bob Bursey expressed his anticipation for bringing such “world’s best performances” to Austin, highlighting the excitement for the presence of artists such as Wynton Marsalis, the Mark Morris Dance Company, and Lang Lang.

Conclusion

This upcoming season illustrates TPA’s dedication to presenting a versatile range of shows that can captivate a diverse audience. By showcasing exceptional talent from both home and abroad, TPA aims to offer a season that redefines the performance experience in Austin.

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