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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Austin Chronicle Picks for the Best of 2011


All over the map -- a good thing! -- as published January 5 by

Austin Chronicle




10 (+7) Theatrical Wonders, by Robert Faires

10 Notable Theatrics, by Adam Roberts

10 Theatrical Delights of the Latter Half of 2011, by Jillian Owens

10 Arts Events, by Wayne Alan Brenner

Posted by Michael at 8:27 AM
Labels: Austin Chronicle, Austin Live Theatre, Austin Theatre, Top Ten Plays

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