Austin Theatre Critics Awards 2026

Come at 6 p.m. for hobnobbing and cheers with cash bar & snacks in the lobby! We’ll wander into the theatre for a 7 p.m. sharp start.

NOTE: This is NOT the Tony Awards, so don’t expect that. This is the thing you do the day after the Tony Awards. No big production numbers, but a delightfully kind community of theatregoers and theatremakers reminiscing about some favorite moments from the last year and celebrating each other. We can’t wait to see you there!

Austin’s small covey of theatre critics sees all the shows they can, and most of the ones to which they are invited.

That list above represents a few of their favorites from the 2025-2026 theatre season.

Come celebrate the extraordinary variety in Austin’s live theatre scene, meet your fave actors, raise a glass to the critics who boost visibility for our sector, and recognize a few unsung heroes, too. See you there!