Hyde Park Theatre’s production of St. Nicholas is garnering glowing reviews from the likes of Spike Gillespie and Austin Theatre Examiner.

Hyde Park Theatre's hit play continues Thurs - Sun thru Mar 12

It runs Thurs thru Sundays, thru March 12.  NOTE:  Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can nights.

A great night out.  Includes vampires.  (Go see it, and you’ll see why.)

Ever been to Hyde Park Theatre?

Hyde Park Theatre, actual size (almost)

It’s a little tiny place that packs a powerful punch.

We’re told the building was once a post office for the Hyde Park neighborhood.  It figures.

But it’s what’s inside that counts.  And what’s inside is Austin’s premier place for cutting edge, alternative theatre.  When you want big flashy shows and musicals where you know all the songs, head to Broadway Across America at Bass Concert Hall, or the Long Center, Zack Scott or even the State Theatre.

When you want in-your-face /you-can’t-believe-they-said-that / you’ll-never-guess-what’s-happening-next theatre, treat yourself to a performance at Hyde Park Theatre.

As a reviewer on CitySearch puts it:

Great Plays, Great price!!

Drove by the theater 3 times before I found it–It doesn’t look at all like a regular theater from the outside, and more like a run down gym. Inside though, it’s theater in the semi-round. GREAT plays!! And on thursday they have “pay what you want” night, which is quite possibly the coolest idea ever!!! You donate whatever you have in your pockets, and get to watch the show!! Just get there early, because obviously w/ optional pricing they fill up early. Honestly though, it’s such a fun Austin experience, I’d go even on a full price night!!

• Pros: Cool thing to do for not a lot of money.
• Cons: Hard to find the first time. Everything else is great!

We recommend them so highly, we post their schedule on our calendar.  And we’re prone to giving a ticket or two to each of their performances to folks on our email list.

Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that our Central Austin locaton, at 4206 Duval in the heart of historic Hyde Park neighborhood, is the ideal spot for a pre-show meal or a post-show late night drink or snack.   It’s an easy 12 minute stroll from our doors to the theatre.

Our online drawing winner for the ticket to Hyde Park Theatre’s production of St. Nicholas was Customer Mike!

He planned to take his wife to the play on Friday night.  We gave him a gift card as a bonus.

(HINT:  You could be the winner next time, if you’re on our email list.)

St. Nicholas at Hyde Park Theatre, Thurs - Sun, through Mar 12

JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, plays Bass Concert Hall, Aug 18 – Sept 5.

Two ways Hyde Park Bar and Grill wants to help you see JERSEY BOYS:

Enter to win tickets to The Jersey Boys at either Hyde Park Bar & Grill location! Click the picture to watch the trailer.

1. In-store drawing. Drop your name into the jar at either location for a chance to Win Free Tickets – enter by August 15th.  Enter at either HPB&G location August 2nd to August 15th for ticket drawing.

2. SPECIAL SUPPER CLUB DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! Purchase tickets through the Austin Supper Club for the first 2 weeks of JERSEY BOYS and RECEIVE 25% OFF THE SINGLE TICKET PRICE IN ALL SECTIONS!

Go here and enter DINEAUSTIN to buy tickets and your Supper Club dinner (includes tax & gratuity so it’s easy in, easy out on the night of the show!)

About JERSEY BOYS:

The show is a Tony award-winning Best Musical of 2006 which is almost sold out! JERSEY BOYS is something you don’t want to miss! Watch the trailer by clicking here.

Central: 458-3168 -4206 Duval — in historic Hyde Park neighborhood, just north of UT & downtown

South: 899-2700 – 4521 Westgate — in Central Market south shopping center

Check out this video trailer for Circle Mirror Transformation, still selling out fast at Hyde Park Theatre!

Circle Mirror Transformation trailer

Hyde Park Theatre is in the ‘hood and we’re a sponsor so we’re claiming their shows as events for our original location on Duval in Central Austin!

Circle Mirror Transformation at Hyde Park Theatre -- the hottest ticket in town!

Act fast if you want tickets to this play!  It’s been a sell-out every night since it opened on July 8 at Hyde Park Theatre right here in the motherland of all Hyde Parkness, the actual, genuine Hyde Park neighborhood.  Reviewers like Spike Gillespie and the Austin American Statesman can’t say enough good things about it.  Funny, great pacing, jaw drop ending — what’s not to like?

We would, of course, be missing a huge opportunity if we didn’t invite you to come by our Duval location before or after the show to have a bite and bit of conversation.  It’s a 15 minute stroll from our door to theirs.  Lots of picturesque houses and B&B’s along the way.

Circle Mirror Transformation

Hyde Park Theatre

511 West 43rd

July 8 – Aug 7

Reservations 479-PLAY or buy tickets online

Thurs – pay what you can; Fri & Sat – $19