The Paramount Theatre

A perennial favorite of Paramount audiences, The Moth Mainstage is their flagship program. It features true, personal stories by luminaries in the arts and sciences, as well as an astronaut, an undertaker, a voodoo priestess and a retired NYPD detective, among many others. Each show features five carefully selected storytellers who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors.

Special Guest John Fullbright. It’s a bonafide Paramount holiday tradition. The singer-songwriter husband-and-wife duo will perform songs from their Christmas album, Happy Holidays, holiday-themed classics, and more!

Since the early 1970s, Murphey has left an indelible mark on the American Music Landscape crafting and recording iconic hits. In the process, he has topped the pop, country, bluegrass and western music charts, earned six gold albums and multiple Grammy nominations. His Cowboy Christmas shows are beloved annual events, and we are honored that he chose the Paramount to celebrate 25 years of this holiday tradition in Austin.

Based on the timeless tales of Vasilisa the Beautiful from Russia and the Grimm Brother’s Hansel and Gretel, comes the new musical Gretel! Theatre Heroes, one of Austin’s most exciting emergent companies, surrounds the story with innovative projected scenic elements and exceptional local actors and musicians.

Texas music legends Christopher Cross, Eric Johnson, and Monte Montgomery come together for a one night only concert, benefitting People’s Community Clinic. Just like this all-star lineup, People’s Community Clinic is an Austin icon with a 50-year history of caring for Central Texans who, without People’s, may not otherwise have access to health care. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime Austin music experience in the historic Paramount Theatre, and help bring health care to our friends and neighbors in need.

Terry Allen has been joined by an all-star band for big shows at the Paramount the last two years running. We don’t know what he has in store for us this time, but we know it will be great. The renowned songwriter and visual artist from Lubbock has a whole lot of classic albums to draw from (and a whole lot of talented friends to join him onstage).

Austinite Ruthie Foster has a résumé like no one else. And with the release of her latest album, Joy Comes Back, the Recording Academy might want to put its engraver on notice. Because every note on it confirms this truth: It’s Ruthie’s time. She will be performing her show with a big band led by UT Professor John Mills. The band will accompany Ruthie on some of her best-loved songs as well as debuting two Allman Brothers classics from a forthcoming project.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show leaps off the page and onto the stage in a new critically acclaimed production featuring a menagerie of 75 charming puppets, faithfully adapting four Eric Carle stories: Brown Bear, Brown Bear; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; The Very Lonely Firefly; and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Terri Hendrix is a pioneering Texas songwriter who spins sorrow into joy and wrings wisdom from the blues, with a poetic grace and engaging melodic flair that has endeared her to three generations of loyal fans around the globe. Her shows at the Stateside Theatre – where she’s backed by her amazing band and the mighty Lloyd Maines – always sell out, so be sure to grab tickets early.

Lyle Lovett has said, “If we could all sing like we wanted to, we’d all sing like Delbert.” The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist is at the top of his game with his latest studio album, 2017’s Prick of the Litter, which captures the balance of soulful energy and restraint that the legendary performer has been delivering in his live performances for decades. Plus, don’t miss the Austin Honors Delbert Weekend events, including a Marquee Star dedication in front of the Paramount. See event page for more details.

ABBA MANIA gives you exactly what you are looking for: two hours of uplifting, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly, but respectfully too. ABBA MANIA is not only for life long, die hard ABBA fans but the new generation of fans, who never had the opportunity to see ‘ABBA’ live.

When legendary folk music icon Arlo Guthrie took to the road to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his seminal song “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” he was incredibly moved by the feedback from fans. "Alice’s Restaurant" — Back By Popular Demand Tour will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the feature film Alice’s Restaurant, originally released in 1969. Don’t miss Arlo perform one of America’s greatest musical treasures in Austin, only at the Paramount Theatre.

Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a little girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all the miracles of nature around them. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, this adaptation makes this very true story accessible for the very young—and young at heart.

From breaking the Watergate story that led to President Nixon’s resignation to Bob Woodward’s revealing new book about Donald Trump and his presidency, few journalists have impacted American history like Pulitzer Prize winners Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Now they’ve joined together for a historic speaking event to point out parallels from our past and provide unparalleled insights for our future—pulling back the curtain on Washington as only Woodward and Bernstein can.

Anita Hill made sexual harassment a national issue by testifying at the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas in 1991. Her bravery empowered thousands of women to bring their own sexual harassment lawsuits and helped revolutionize the treatment of women in the workplace. Be part of an unforgettable, impactful night when Ms. Hill speaks about lessons learned and progress won since her testimony, how institutions can step up to promote equality, and why it’s more important than ever to keep fighting.

Grammy Award-winning David Ball is the sole surviving member of the Austin/Carolina country-jazz trio (and Lyle Lovett favorite) Uncle Walt’s Band and this is his project paying tribute to that unforgettable music: Uncle Walt’s Band Album Release. Guaranteed to be a night that brings back fond memories of the late, great Walter Hyatt, Ball will also play songs from his solo career, adapted to the acoustic trio style.

Perennial Paramount favorite Pink Martini is a "little orchestra" that draws inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and '50s while spanning genres to make an eclectic, modern sound. Their arrangements of Latin music, jazz, cabaret, and cinema scores have endeared them to both national and international audiences, selling out venues worldwide.

Pilobolus returns to the Paramount with a new, multisensory experience that features live performances of Pilobolus works alongside digital creations. Engage with childlike wonder in the miracle of your senses via repertory that leads you through a spectacular immersion of body and biosphere.

Joy, gratitude, a love for music and Texas: that’s who guitarist Jackie Venson is at her core. Over the last year, she has lit up the stage at some of the most historic venues across the globe. Join Jackie in celebration of her brand new album, Joy, and bear witness to what will surely be a milestone in her career. The history of a rising Texas star will be written at the Paramount on April 12, 2019.

Piff the Magic Dragon combines jaw-dropping magic with incredible comedy. Think Larry David in a dragon suit: funny, grumpy and utterly baffling. He is joined by Mr Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua. “A stunningly good magician” according to Penn & Teller, Piff is one of the most original comedy acts you will ever see.

Triple threat JB Smoove delivers his unique brand of comedic funk to Austin. From Saturday Night Live, Def Comedy Jam, Last Comic Standing, Pootie Tang, and more, you’ve had plenty of chances to see him on screen. But it’s his breakout role as Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm that has firmly planted him as one of the best comedic improv actors today. Smoove certainly knows how to bring the ruckus and you won’t want to miss his trademark stand-up style.

Chick Corea and Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians, and band leaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo. The duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes with music from their Latin Grammy Award-winning album, The Enchantment, and their extraordinary live set Two. With a mix of jazz and pop standards crossing a myriad of genres, from jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel, this will be a casual, intimate evening with two legends from different musical worlds.