WOODLAWN THEATRE

Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Price-winning novel that was later turned into a popular Steven Spielberg 1985 film featuring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, the show tells the heartwarming story of Celie’s tough, but inspiring life.

Told through a resonant soundtrack brimming with jazz, gospel, ragtime and African musical influences, the soul-sparking story celebrates the magic that can happen when one crosses the line between surviving and living.

The Woodlawn Theatre will soon be known as the Wonder Theatre once it moves to the Wonderland of the Americas.

Houston-based AR's Entertainment Hub says the new location will feature mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tag and virtual reality games.

San Antonio’s Woodlawn Theatre is now holding performances for "A Chorus Line" through Sept. 4.

The show's three-week run includes a handful of Community Appreciation Nights.

San Antonio’s iconic Woodlawn Theatre is relocating to the Wonderland of the Americas in early 2023, enabling the non-profit performing arts organization to broaden its programming and outreach for the next few years.

The 10-year-old Woodlawn Theatre has announced plans to move into the Wonderland of the Americas in Balcones Heights.

Rollerskating fun, Grilling 101 + “The Little Mermaid”

Every summer season, the Woodlawn Theatre picks a fairytale production, and this year is no different. Cast and staff are going under the sea to put on Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

The musical stars Kayla Gavigan and Nick Glavac as romantic leads Ariel and Eric.

The Woodlawn Theatre is opening their 2022 Season with Hairspray.

Cinderella starts Friday, Aug. 27 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 19. You can find a ticket and show information here.

Smaller arts organizations and live entertainment venues are cautiously re-emerging from the pandemic, presenting live, in-person shows.

This Friday the Woodlawn Theatre will welcome back audiences more than a year after the scheduled premiere of “On Your Feet! The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan”.

The KSAT Explains team examines how artists and venues have stayed afloat during the pandemic.

The Woodlawn Theatre is providing dinner and a show with Divas Through the Decades at Ida Claire. Hosted by Christopher Rodriguez, guests get the chance...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced performing arts theaters to close their doors. Crazy to believe that it’s been 11 months,” said Courtnie Mercer, the chief of staff and company manager of The Public Theater of San Antonio. Smaller venues like The Public Theater of San Antonio were pushed to find creative ways to stay afloat. List of upcoming shows for The Public Theater of San Antonio:Feb. 25 - March 7: EmpanadaApril 8 - April 18: Golda’s BalconyMay 13 - May 23: I Am My Own WifeYou can also donate to The Public Theater by clicking here. List of upcoming shows for the Woodlawn Theatre:RELATED: Regal Fiesta Trails movie theater closes permanently, property could be turned ‘into something entirely different’

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This content was created exclusively for KSAT Explains, a weekly streaming show that dives deep into the biggest issues facing San Antonio and South Texas. In the midst of a pandemic that’s forced people to stay physically distant, live music and performance venues have been hit particularly hard. Local director and choreographer Lizel Sandoval is one of the countless artists who has been out of a job for months. “I made a decision to leave my day job and focus on my contract work and to become a stay at home mom for my twins,” Sandoval said. “These kiddos had worked so hard.”Every single contract job she had lined up for the year was canceled.

Woodlawn Theatre has had to push pause on its summer performances. But they are adapting and hoping to raise money with a live virtual performance tonight. We want to appeal to our patrons and show off our performers in the best light, Christopher Rodriguez Woodlawn Theatre Executive Artistic Director said. This is a fundraiser for the Woodlawn Theatre. We are doing it so the Woodlawn Theatre is still around, Rodriguez said.

SAN ANTONIO – This year to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Woodlawn Theatre is hosting a weekly movie night. Starting this Friday, people can watch a movie musical for $10 on the theater’s big screen. All ticket sales will go to help the Woodlawn Theatre and Woodlawn Theatre Academy. To make sure guests stay safe, the theater will not exceed 50% capacity and no tickets will be sold in person but must be purchased online. For more information call 210-267-8388 or email at info@woodlawntheatre.orgmovie (KSAT 2020)Here’s a list of this summer’s movies:

SAN ANTONIO From San Antonios South Side to Hollywood to the streets of New York City, actor Jesse Borrego has been a fixture of film and television. The collaboration with Woodlawn Theatre and doing masterclass for them specifically is to give back to where I got started, Borrego said. Woodlawn Theatre Academy is offering an online Masterclass with SA native Jesse Borrego. Reserve your space for $10 now at https://t.co/VG0UgWATQW pic.twitter.com/e8mwMt0VtO Woodlawn Theatre (@woodlawntheatre) May 15, 2020Borrego will discuss navigating the entertainment industry as a Latino actor. I encourage them to look into their families, groups, to look at who their ancestors are, to look at their history.The masterclass session is $10 per household.

Woodlawn Theatre – The Woodlawn Theatre is kicking off the year with their production of The Music Man. The show as about a con man named Harold Hill who tries to dupe the residents of River City, Iowa with his moneymaking scheme first debuted on Broadway in 1957. For this production, the Woodlawn has partnered with the nonprofit YOSA(Youth Orchestras of San Antonio) and will be collecting new or used musical instruments and supplies to support the music education programs that reach more than 2,500 young musicians throughout San Antonio each year. The theater has several promotional nights that offer discount tickets to performances. For more on the discounts and to purchase tickets click here.

The Woodlawn Theatre is bringing the Australian outback to San Antonio with their production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The show is based on the 1994 movie of the same name. During the run of the show, the Woodlawn Theatre is collecting toiletries to benefit the SA Aids Foundation. The musical does contain adult themes and language, and the theater suggest patrons be over 18. The show runs every weekend until November 4th and tickets range from $18-$30.

The Woodlawn Theatre is bringing the Australian outback to San Antonio with their production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The show is based on the 1994 movie of the same name. During the run of the show, the Woodlawn Theatre is collecting toiletries to benefit the SA Aids Foundation. The musical does contain adult themes and language, and the theater suggest patrons be over 18. The show runs every weekend until November 4th and tickets range from $18-$30.

Adrian Ortega goes behind the scenes of the latest production at the Woodlawn TheatreCopyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Woodlawn TheatreEvent Details Priscilla, Queen of the Desert @ Woodlawn Theatre 1920 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX When: Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 3 Price: $18-$30 Theater and LGBT Mapisn't the only drag queen road trip movie to come out of the '90s.A year beforecame out, the Aussies beat the Americans to the punch with, which stars a pre-Hugo Weaving and pre-Guy Pearce as two drag queens who are joined on a road trip through the outback by transgender woman Bernadette, who's played by General Zod himself, Terrence Stamp. The flamboyant trio is borne across the Australian backcountry by their faithful if dilapidated tour bus Priscilla, which gives the movie its name.If this doesn't sound like a perfect story to be turned into a jukebox musical, then I don't know what to tell you, because in 2007 writer and director Stephan Elliott adapted his movie for the stage with the shortened titlecored with requisite pop hits from "It's Raining Men" to "Like a Virgin," the original Australian show soon spawned productions worldwide, and the Broadway version nabbed the 2011 Tony Award for Best Costume Design.The Woodlawn Theatre's production doesn't have a Broadway budget, but they've pulled out all the stops to clothe their stars in costumes worthy of royalty, carefully mimicking Mitzi and Felicia's emblematic lewks from a sky-high blue and green wig to a '60s mod shift made out of flip flops (or "thongs," to use the Oz vernacular).And just because its about drag queens doesn't mean that this show will be lip-synced stars Jesse Beere (Felicia/Adam), John Berring (Mitzi/Tick) and Ronald Watson (Bernadette) will belt their hearts out, backed by a live orchestra seated in the Woodlawn's balcony.opens at the Woodlawn on Friday, October 11 and will run through November 3.

Motown is coming to San Antonio as the Woodlawn Theatre presents the musical Dreamgirls. The theatre describes the show as "A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown groups rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry." The show runs every weekend until September 15th. For more information and to get tickets, click here.

SAN ANTONIO - Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be at Woodlawn Theatre until July 28. The classic love story is about Belle, a young woman who falls in love with the Beast who is really a prince trapped under a spell. Christopher Rodriguez, Executive and Artistic Director of the Woodlawn Theatre said all of the iconic moments in the film are on stage, and there is also a lot more. Everyone is really going to enjoy it no matter what their age is." Rodriguez said.

Motown is coming to San Antonio as the Woodlawn Theatre presents the musical Dreamgirls. The theatre describes the show as "A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry." The show runs every weekend until September 15th. For more information and to get tickets, click here.

SAN ANTONIO - You can win four tickets to see Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at Woodlawn Theatre! Visit woodlawntheatre.org for the full performance schedule. The contest form is listed below. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is a classic movie and novel, and now you can check out the live production on stage at Woodlawn Theatre. "Bringing this show to life on our stage has been a magical experience," said Christopher Rodriguez, director and choreographer for Woodlawn Theatre. Win a family 4-pack to see Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"Enter here to win tickets to the show. "We have a lot of history here at the theatre," Rodriguez said. Sponsored article by Woodlawn Theatre.

SAN ANTONIO - Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be at Woodlawn Theatre until July 28. The classic love story is about Belle, a young woman who falls in love with the Beast who is really a prince trapped under a spell. Christopher Rodriguez, Executive and Artistic Director of the Woodlawn Theatre said all of the iconic moments in the film are on stage, and there is also a lot more. Everyone is really going to enjoy it no matter what their age is." Rodriguez said.

Just in time for the summer heat to kick into high gear, their production of Beauty and the Beast opens this Friday, followed by a special Disney-themed post-show cabaret. Independence Day won't be the only source of pyrotechnics this weekend, as fireworks spark onstage when Belle and the Beast fall in love in a "tale as old as time." You can do exactly that after the curtain call on Friday, when the free post-show Woodlawn After Dark commences. This time, the theme is Disney Villains, so be ready to hear renditions of everything form Ursula's "Poor Unfortunate Souls" to Scar's "Be Prepared." The variety show will include professional performers as well as amateurs, so if you'd like to strut your villainous stuff just shoot an email to chris@woodlawntheatre.org