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What's On Stage

At Zach, there’s something on stage for everyone—all year round. From bold new plays and contemporary stories that spark conversation to big Broadway-style musicals that bring the house down, our season is designed to delight all ages. Whether you’re discovering theater for the first time or coming back for a favorite, you’ll find your seat—and your story—here.

2024-25 Shows

An immersive twist on a beloved tale

The Wizard of Oz

August 13 - September 21, 2025 | Zach360 in the Topfer

Buckle up for a reimagined journey over the rainbow! Zach’s uniquely Austin staging of this iconic story features a Dust Bowl-era cowboy band, a glittering mirror ball experience, and plenty of chances to get in on the action. Whether you’re a parent or grandparent, a kid, or just a kid at heart, follow the yellow brick road into The Topfer for this spectacular musical, a timeless reminder that there’s no place like home.

2025-26 Shows

Season tickets currently on sale. Single tickets on sale September 9, 2025 at Noon.

Zach Academy's production of Alice By Heart on sale now! 

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A musical about love, loss, and wonder

Alice By Heart

Alice by Heart is a wildly imaginative musical about grief, first love, and finding your way when the world turns upside down. As bombs fall over London, one girl escapes into Wonderland, where reality and fantasy blur in a swirl of love, loss, and longing. A dreamlike journey for anyone who’s ever needed a story to hold onto.

A Folklórico Superhero Musical

Zapata

Xochitl dreams of becoming a folklórico dancer—but her mom wants her focused on fitting in and getting ahead. When her mother is suddenly kidnapped by the villainous Helado and his feline army, Xochitl discovers a family secret: she holds the power of Zapata, and when heritage meets heroism, anything is possible.

Austin's favorite musical celebration

A Christmas Carol

Now in its eleventh season, Austin's ultimate holiday tradition is a musical sleigh ride through Dickens' timeless tale, reimagined with fresh songs and festive enchantment. A Christmas Carol brings Victorian charm to life with a joyous spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles!

The holiday tradition comes to life!

A Charlie Brown Christmas

The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage! A Charlie Brown Christmas follows Charlie Brown as he searches for the true meaning of Christmas, with a little help from Snoopy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang.

An opulent whodunit by Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express

All aboard for glamour, intrigue, and suspense! Follow Agatha Christie’s world-famous detective Hercule Poirot as he embarks on a luxurious train journey—only to find himself entangled in an edge-of-your-seat murder mystery when a passenger is found dead in the night.

A Musical Celebration of Friendship and Hope

Charlotte's Web

After Fern saves Wilbur, the runt of the litter, it’s up to Charlotte the spider to spin a web of miracles. Featuring live bluegrass music and breathtaking aerial artistry, this timeless tale of hope soars to new heights on stage.

A TONY®​-WINNING MUSICAL FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

Dear Evan Hansen

With a score that hits hard and a story that hits deep, Dear Evan Hansen is a modern Broadway hit about our search for connection. When high schooler Evan tells a lie that spirals into viral fame, he’s forced to choose between truth and belonging.

An Incisive Play about Love and Power

Sally & Tom

In Sally & Tom is Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks’s new play-within-a-play about the complicated, often mythologized relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. This witty, bold, and unapologetically audacious work asks us to reflect on love, agency, and the narratives we inherit.

A Beloved Ode to Brighter Days Ahead

Annie

With a heart full of hope, little orphan Annie sets out to find the family she’s always dreamed of. Featuring iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” this beloved classic returns with a contemporary spirit—reminding us that sunshine is still just a day away.

A Tony®-winning musical, an unbelievable true story

Come From Away

Tony Award®-winning musical Come From Away tells the extraordinary true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the Newfoundland town that welcomed them in the wake of 9/11. This deeply moving international sensation reminds us of the power of kindness, connection, and resilience.

Dates and titles subject to change.