Zach Theatre's Tortoise and Hare
This delightful, inspiring musical teaches us there's more to the story than the amazing race
"...Such an idea is natural in a work by Allen Robertson and Damon Brown, the "Best of Austin" award-winning..."
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Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Charlotte’s Web at Zach Theatre
In this stage adaptation of E.B. White’s classic, music and a sense of family connect to each of us and connect us all to each other
"...they make with their instruments. Led by the ever-engaging Allen Robertson on banjo – who also serves as the..."
Jan. 6, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997
"...Zachary Scott Theatre Director, Musical Rod Caspers, Das Barbecü Allen Robertson, Woody Guthrie's American Song Dave Steakley, The Gospel..."
May 9, 1997 Arts Feature
Which Woody?
Live Oak Theatre Celebrates Guthrie, but Which One?
"...all the particulars of any one man's life. Director Allen Robertson says the show was never intended to be..."
March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves
May I Have the Envelope, Please?
The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...Falls II/Omnium-Gatherum/Crowns/St. Enid and the Black Hand/Aida/Sleeping BeautySound Design Allen Robertson, House Arrest/Omnium-GatherumChoreographer Stephen Mills, Cinderella/Light: The Holocaust &..."
June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Review: Zach Theatre's Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Surprisingly minimalist adaptation of beloved kids book still enchants
"...of seven original songs, accompanied by prerecorded music – Allen Robertson's adaptation stays true to the story. But Robertson,..."
May 6, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
The National Endowment for the Arts is giving the Zachary Scott Theatre Center $40,000 toward a production of 'Porgy and Bess' to be staged in 2007
"...has already been brainstorming about it with longtime collaborator Allen Robertson, who has figured out a way to reorchestrate..."
April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Payne Pleasures 2005
Drama with a Gothic flair scored high in the nominations for the 2005 B. Iden Payne Awards, as announced by Austin Circle of Theatres on August 15
"...(for Outstanding Production of Music Theater, Dave Steakley's direction, Allen Robertson's musical direction, Jason Amato's lighting design, and the..."
Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Gimme Them Biscuits
Austin theatre's barnyard brothers are ready to take
over TV – and the world
"...Schoolar (Esther's Follies, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story) and Allen Robertson (resident musical director at the Zachary Scott Theatre..."
Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues
It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues is a blues primer covering every variation on the form, and in the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production its lessons are driven home with verve and fervor and musical excitement
"...Yodel No. 1)," slyly played for deadpan menace by Allen Robertson; Willie Dixon's "(I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man," sold..."
April 23, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Beauty and the Beast
Second Youth Family Theatre's Beauty and the Beast is no less magical than other versions of the tale, but its real enchantment comes from the way it show us its fairy tale characters discovering each other's hearts.
"...Blessedly, this last bit of myopia never applies to Allen Robertson's musical adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, especially..."
Oct. 10, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires
The Bremen Town Musicians
Although it harbors minor inconsistencies, Allen Robertson's The Bremen Town Musicians, set in Depression-era America and scored with gospel and bluegrass music, is a fine play for family viewing. It has enough talking, singing animals to satisfy any kid and music that is highly enjoyable in and of itself.
"...Playwright-composer Allen Robertson has adapted this story into a children's musical,..."
June 20, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner
A Christmas Carol
The Austin Playhouse-McCallum Fine Arts Academy co-production of Dickens' seasonal fable A Christmas Carol may be wafer-thin in substance, but the abundant goodwill of the entire company, from youngest to least-young, gives the show the warm, sweetness of a traditional holiday brew.
"...Don Toner and Ellsworth Shave's script, with music by Allen Robertson. The production sips long draughts from the warm..."
Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar
Articulations
Executive Director Elizabeth Ferrer resigns from the Austin Museum of Art, and Allen Robertson's Jouét flies again at Louisville.
"...July 13), the museum is struggling with some serious challenges, not the least of which is trying to secure..."
July 20, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires
Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998
"...Angels in America Melanie Myers, The Brothers Karamazov Meredith Robertson, Angels in America Stacey Robinson, blood pudding Supporting Actress,..."
May 15, 1998 Arts Feature
1995 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
"...Original Script: Christopher Boyd & Allen..."
Sept. 22, 1995 Arts Feature
1995 Austin Critics' Table Nominations
"...Bremen Town Musicians, Allen Robertson..."
May 12, 1995 Arts Feature
More Places at the Table
The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.
"...Allen Robertson, The Laramie Project..."
May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Ain't That Good News
Getting Real Gospel on the Zach Scott Stage
"...to fill out the company, Steakley and musical director Allen Robertson went to the most natural source possible: Austin's..."
Oct. 4, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Summer Stock Goes to the Movies With How to Musical Theatre
The youth theatre troupe's new film How to Musical Theatre brings back that MGM song-and-dance style
"...Written and produced by Emmy winners Damon Brown and Allen Robertson (known to a generation of kids as Tiny..."
Aug. 12, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Review: Zach Theatre’s A Christmas Carol
Boisterous but shallow jukebox musical of the Dickens classic misses opportunities
"...his brief but excellent introduction, especially on Musical Director Allen Robertson's stunning basso arrangement of "Man in the Mirror."..."
Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Jasmine Lane
Review: Zach Theatre's The Inheritance, Part 2
Second installment of this audacious opus is too much of a good thing
"...of his designers: Josafath Reynoso (scenic), Austin Brown (lighting), Allen Robertson (sound), Aaron Kubacak (costume)...."
Sept. 23, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman
Musical Youth! Summer Stock Austin Previews Its 2022 Shows
New music, In the Heights, and a love letter to MGM
"...the Emmy and Best of Austin award-winning duo of Allen Robertson and Damon Brown, it's comedically about Marvin's adventures..."
July 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker
2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
Five shows share top honors with four awards each
"...Best of Austin Award-winning team of Damon Brown and Allen Robertson. It was produced this past season by Zach..."
Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Robert Faires’ Top 10 Treasures in Theatre of 2018
It was a year in which theatre making the political personal left the deepest impressions
"...from the irresistible musical team of Damon Brown and Allen Robertson, with the new heist-flavored update of Robin Hood..."
Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Zach Theatre's Sunday in the Park With George
Zach relalizes the Sondheim musical with near flawless execution but has little in the way of emotional reward
"...technically difficult, and the cast rises superbly to the challenge (direction by Dave Steakley, musical direction by Allen Robertson)...."
June 15, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe
Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol
This slick and polished musical adaptation of the Dickens classic serves up holiday cheer in abundance
"...some stunning arrangements of modern tunes by musical director Allen Robertson – more than a few of which stand..."
Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver
Zach Theatre's Singin' in the Rain
This stage take on the silver-screen musical really comes alive when it breaks free of the familiar film's grip
"...know whereof he speaks. The silent-film matinee idol has fallen head-over-sodden-heels for chorine Kathy Selden, and as embodied by..."
Oct. 20, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires
2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees
E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms
"...Conchita Judy Matetzschk-Campbell, All Aboard! Nat Miller, Charlotte's Web Allen Robertson, A Shoe Story..."
Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Zach Theatre's In the Heights
This production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical brings us the life and pride of an immigrant neighborhood at an important time
"...Michael Balderrama's direction is strong and well-paced, and Allen Robertson's musical direction is excellent. Oeschger as Nina and..."
