ZACH Theatre Reviews

The performance was Excellent! The kids really enjoyed All of it!

Attended the Kleiburg stage, a small, personal performance space

Amazing shows and great service. The ushers are always more than happy to answer all your questions. Sit back and enjoy the show.

We saw A Christmas Carol. Loved every moment! The Voices, Actors/ Actresses. What a Gem

Glad they offer cheaper seats.. They do some great performances!

Had a great time with my son's Kindergarten class watching 'Good Night Moon'. It was great and all the kids enjoyed the show!

Accidentally went to a play for 10 and under here! It was awkward, but admittedly a fun play. Beautiful theatre, intimate seating.

Hello Google. Get your tracking device fixed. I'm at Schlotzsky's next door. Geez. I'm sure the theatre is lovely. Go watch a show. Support the arts. When you're done, go next door for a sandwich.

Gorgeous space for a play. The lobby is large and comfortable and there a few bad seats to view the stage. I don't suggest the front two rows. Your eyes are stage height/

I recently visited the Topher theatre as part of the SXSW Film Festival. I was so impressed with the staff and facilities. The theatre is modern and clean without being pretentious. The bathroom were delightful and spotless.

Great space, huge auditorium. Seen a couple shows there and it was very entertaining. Good for company events as well.

Such friendly staff, and they love allowing the audience of all ages feel welcome!

Here most sundays for the Tribe church. Amazing worship and discussion about how the stories from the bible relate and apply to every day life.

Really beautiful, can be a little confusing if there are multiple events happening, but the staff present are so sweet and helpful in getting you where you need to go!

Depending on the play, this place can be a great date night or an evening of family fun!

Just saw The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (originally written by C.S. Lewis) at Zach Theatre. The 2 actors did an amazing job re-creating this play. It s a play that demonstrates good and evil, multiple worlds layered on top of each other, the substitutionary atonement of the lion (representing Jesus Christ who is the lion of Judah), forgiveness, faith, hope, and so much more. Originally written by a Christian who was a former atheist, this play has profound meaning. The actors did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life, demonstrating the core themes, and creating emotional fireworks. Excellent job. We highly recommend this play, this theatre, and the actors.

Recently saw the Janis Joplin show. The venue was terrific. The entertainment in the reception area was excellent before the show. The show itself was well done and I would like to see it again.

The new Topfer Theater finally matches the talent on stage and is one of the better places to watch a live production in the country. Zach consistently has some of the most talented actors and innovative plays. The most recent production of "All the Way" about LBJ's Great Society area was outstanding.

Love this place! Chaperoned for a field trip and really enjoyed the trip, myself. The cast were so personable and waited at the door after the show to meet everyone - a lost art of its own, these days. Highly recommend!

I went there for a total 3 classes and i love it this school inspired me to be an actress (i alo love that my fav restrurant is next store <3 )

Big comfortable seats and plenty of leg room. Talented actors. Professional quality theater accoutrements. Full bar and nice snacks and swag. Warm staff. Production and talent rivaling off Broadway. Austin has got a gem. Enjoy this.

This is THE place to see Theatre and to join a party! Wonderful venue, delish drink, and FAB talent!!! Tell your friends and go go gooooo!

Beauty and The Beast. This was a great production at a standard expected for this level of professionalism.

One minor disappointment was Beast's rendition of his song about Belle, this is usually a Major highlight of the musical and was downplayed.

The on site parking is always handy, better to get there early to make sure you get a spot. $8 park fee is reasonable for Austin.

Also enjoyed the pre show live music, the three ladies did an admirable job keeping the crowd entertained.

Good to see Zach also added an extra bar for snack and drink service, lines were much more reasonable.

I always enjoy the shows at Zach.
Immortal longings exceeded my expectation,I had the opportunity to meet the play write, Terrance McNally cherry on the cake!!!

Santaland Diaries was hilarious, well performed, and hot cocoa warm!

They always put on a good show. The Productions are really first class. Good acoustics. People are friendly.

The ZACH Scott's production of Rent was one of the best that I have seen and in my opinion better than the film. The staging was a little bit genius (as many of their shows are) and the actors were perfect in their roles. Although I feel that for me the quality of their performances are a mixed bag of success, the theatre is never low-budget and the experience unfailingly entertaining.

Saw "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" here for my first show at the Zach. Great theater, wonderful staff and the play was phenomenal. All were impressed and entertained. Will return.

Great atmosphere, quality entertainment, and the show i went to even provided free snacks!

I was impressed by the availability and levels of parking. You could pay to park close, but i was happy to walk just a few minutes for some free parking, it made the night that much easier on my bank account. :)

I have not seen a bad show here. The acting, set design, costumes, and lighting make for amazing shows.

Great facility, there is a lot of parking and it can get crowded. I really enjoy the shows that they offer. It is a great experience, went with a friend on a fluke and I enjoyed my time there. I would definitely go back. everyone is very nice and friendly.

Love all the productions!!! We are always looking forward to the next one!!!

Zach has a wonderful production of the Tortoise and the Hare. The students were engaged to the very end. I encourage families to go and enjoy this wonderful theatrical event.

Admittedly I hold a bias here! I've volunteered for Zach Theatre for several years. I've grown to love and truly appreciate this live theater venue. Enjoy an upscale evening or enjoy bringing the little ones to the family series. Folks I work with are fun, energetic, professional and kind. I've enjoyed everthing from Champagne Openings to petting zoos to one-man shows on the more intimate stages.

Comfortable seats, good quality screen. 4 instead of 5 stars because of very limited parking.

Every seat in the Topfer Theater is amazing. Small intimate setting. Guaranteed to delight.

My kids absolutely love their children specific shows.

The Zach Theatre is a great place to go to watch live performers and real acting skill when you get bored of your zero plotline and flashy explosions hollywood movies. This is a place to appreciate the skills of the performers and to lose yourself in the story that they unravel around you. A place to take a date, a friend or family to enjoy the mysteries of the theatre.

Pease Elementary kindergarteners so enjoyed Good Night Moon!

Had not seen Christmas carol in a long time. So good.

Full disclosure: I have worked closely with the ZACH staff for the past few years as a Theater Manager for the venue during the SXSW film festival. I have had nothing but a great experience with them, and have found them to be friendly, helpful, and level-headed even in stressful situations. However, I'll be reviewing the venue from my perspective as a theater-goer, having caught ZACH's production of "Les Miserables" back in October. Having worked with the theater before, I was curious about what a theatrical production there would be like, and both my boyfriend and I were impressed on all counts. First off, the ZACH's Topfer Theater is just a gorgeous venue. The building's facade, lobby, and lounge spaces are all sleek and modern without being imposing, as is the 420-seat theater. Inside, the acoustics are great, and the seats are plush, roomy, and comfortable. Any theatrical company can be hit-or-miss, and I'm writing this review based on only one production, but from that experience, I was very impressed. To be honest, local theater productions can sometimes seem a little amateurish, but the vocals, acting quality, set design, and direction on "Les Miserables" were all hugely impressive and very affecting. As I commented to my boyfriend afterwards, I felt that some of the performances I saw at ZACH were more impressive than the Hollywood A-listers in the film version! (Certainly some of the vocals were more on-key!) I know that ZACH produces a wide range of events, ranging from musicals like this one, to children's productions, to touring one-man (and -woman) shows. Tickets are quite affordable, ranging from $25-$70 for a seat. Unfortunately, I do not make it out to the theater as often as I would like, but with ZACH making the experience available and accessible to everyone, I have no excuse not to venture out for more shows. ZACH Theater is a fantastic resource for our community, and I will definitely be heading back.

A must-stop on your theater list. The regular cast is great. Visiting artists always put on a great show. You'd never know that these artists are only together for the couple shows.

Show and cast were great, facility is great except restrooms are inadequate at intermission. Enjoyed A Christmas Carol immensely 2 years in a row!!

Came to see "Lady Day" FANTASTIC I recommend seeing this show here

I live really close by and I love this place. Everyone is super friendly and the shows are so professional. There are no bad seats in the entire theater. The cost is incredible for the quality of production. A wonderful local theater for downtown Austin that does so much for our community.

High quality live theater. Not a bad seat in the house. Outstanding value.

ZACH theater is such a great theater. They have quality shows that could meet broadway. The actors are amazing and their show Rag Time blew the ROOF off!

Zach Theatre is one of my favorite places in Austin.

Seating was too cozy! An elderly woman sat next to me and reeked of old lady perfume. Two teenage girls sat right behind us. One of them steadily kicked the back of my chair. The show we went to see, The Christmas Carol wasn t very Christmasy. The talent was great, but very little Christmas music. We left at intermission, because of the girls kicking the back of the chair and the old lady s perfume making me gag. I had paid $8 to park in a cramped parking lot. I couldn t get out of the lot till the show was over. They used every bit of space that they could squeeze a car in. Ended up walking to Baby A s to eat and waste the next hour and a half. I think next time we ll stay in Round Rock and go see a play at the Old Settlers Play House.

Woderful theater, wonderful show! Courteous staff and bartenders!

Such a cute show for the kids. I went with my grandson for a field trip. We seen four short shows all from a storyline in children's books.

Great theater. Good size but feels surprisingly intimate.

Awesome theater. Easy to park. Cool vibes. Love the play: cry it out

Very cool concept. Nice modern architect. Bar and live music is a perfect combination

Loved this play. Theater is very clean and new. It's a high quality facility for sure. My kids clapped and were very excited to see it. They need a better food or snack option.

Small but that led to great seats everywhere. Parking was good. Staff very friendly and helpful. The play, Ann, wad fabulous!