Zilker Theatre Productions

Zilker Theatre Productions Zilker Theatre Productions delights families every summer with free musical theatre in Zilker Park. Visit our website for more information: zilker.org
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Zilker Theatre Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides free and award-winning entertainment every summer to an audience of over 60,000 people.

☔ Want to see Singin’ in the Rain before opening night and get VIP perks through our 6 week run?Here are 5 ways to get e...
05/24/2026

☔ Want to see Singin’ in the Rain before opening night and get VIP perks through our 6 week run?

Here are 5 ways to get early access through our Friends of the Summer Musical donor program ✨

From an exclusive Donor Preview Picnic before the public sees the show to backstage access, VIP experiences, merch, and more… there’s a Friends level for every theatre lover 💛

Your support helps keep the Zilker Summer Musical free, accessible, and thriving for future generations of Austinites.

⏰ Important: Payment must be received by May 25 to lock in 2026 Friends benefits, including Donor Preview access.

So… are you bringing full main character energy or keeping it supporting cast chic? 🌟👇

Donate today at zilker.org/donate

05/20/2026

Hear from one of our producers, Sean, on why becoming a Friend of the Summer Musical is the best way to experience Singin’ in the Rain this summer ☔🎭

Want to be among the first in Austin to see the show? Dreaming of VIP perks like reserved priority seating on the hillside, exclusive events, and more? This is your sign. ✨

The deadline to lock in your 2026 Friends of the Summer Musical benefits is May 25. A donation of $250 or more secures your benefits for this season, including an exclusive invitation to our Donor Preview Picnic 🧺

Support the magic. Join the movement. Make your donation today at zilker.org/donate

☔🎭 Austin, let’s make it rain for the arts! Join Zilker Theatre Productions at Ani’s Day & Night for a special evening c...
05/19/2026

☔🎭 Austin, let’s make it rain for the arts!

Join Zilker Theatre Productions at Ani’s Day & Night for a special evening celebrating Austin theatre and the incredible cast of our 67th summer musical, Singin’ in the Rain!

Enjoy live sneak peek performances, meet cast members, shop a curated local vendor market with Mosswood Market, grab food and drinks from Ani’s, and connect with fellow theatre lovers—all while helping preserve the future of FREE musical theatre in Austin. ✨

For 67 years, the Zilker Summer Musical has brought free, accessible, Broadway-caliber theatre to thousands of Austinites each summer. This event is your chance to celebrate that legacy and invest in its future.

📍 Ani’s Day & Night
7107 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
💛 $25 suggested donation

🎟️ Planning to join us? Register here: https://partiful.com/e/SFehRJ0gAipch5B3PAGP

Can’t make it? You can still support at zilker.org/donate 💛

🎭 Become a Friend of the Summer Musical
Donate $250+ by May 25 to lock in your 2026 Friends benefits, including an exclusive Donor Preview Picnic invite, special events, recognition, and more. Donations of $250+ after May 25 will secure benefits for our 2027 season.

Come raise a glass, shop local, celebrate Austin creativity, and help keep this beloved Austin tradition alive for generations to come.

Tag your theatre crew and register today! 👇☔

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05/19/2026

🎶 She’s holding that note… but your chance to join Friends of the Summer Musical won’t last nearly that long. 👀

The window to lock in your 2026 Friends of the Summer Musical benefits closes May 25! ⏰

Make a donation of $250 or more by May 25 and you’ll receive:
🧺 An exclusive invitation to our Donor Preview Picnic
🎭 An advance sneak peek of Singin’ in the Rain before opening night
✨ Special recognition, and additional Friends perks depending on your giving level

For 67 years, this community has helped keep the Zilker Summer Musical magical, accessible, and FREE for Austin. Becoming a Friend means helping us keep the music playing for generations to come. 💛

Don’t let this invitation go quiet.

Miss Honey would want you to make the donation. Trunchbull would want you to miss the deadline. Choose wisely. 😏

🎟️ Join us at zilker.org/donate

Austin… meet the cast of the 67th Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain! ☔️✨After an incredible audition process fi...
05/13/2026

Austin… meet the cast of the 67th Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain! ☔️✨

After an incredible audition process filled with so much talent, heart, and joy, we are beyond excited to officially introduce the cast bringing this iconic show to life on the Hillside this summer.

From tap shoes to timeless songs, this cast is ready to make movie magic under the Austin sky. 🎭🌟

And speaking of exclusive sneak peeks… ⬇️

🚨 LAST CHANCE to become a Friend of the Summer Musical and secure your invite to this year’s Donor Preview Picnic! 🚨

Enjoy:
✨ A catered picnic dinner
✨ An exclusive advanced performance of Singin’ in the Rain before opening night
✨ Priority seating opportunities
✨ Behind-the-scenes access
✨ Special member gifts + program recognition
✨ And so much more!

When you become a Friend of the Summer Musical, you’re not just supporting live theatre — you’re helping preserve a 67-year Austin tradition and ensuring exceptional, accessible performances remain FREE for our community for generations to come. 💛

🎟️ Learn more + donate at zilker.org/donate

05/13/2026

In this clip, Lisa Muir shares what makes the Zilker Summer Musical so uniquely Austin. 💛

Where else can you gather under the stars, enjoy a high-quality live musical completely free, and experience the magic alongside thousands of fellow Austinites?

That’s the power of community. That’s the magic of the Hillside. That’s Zilker.

But traditions like this don’t sustain themselves.

If you believe Austin should continue to have accessible arts for all, we invite you to be part of preserving this 67-year legacy.

🎭 Become a donor or sponsor today.
🔗 Link in bio / zilker.org/donate

05/10/2026

Some theatre stories stay with you forever. 💛

In our 2023 production of Matilda, one of our Matildas got to share the stage with her real-life mom… who happened to be playing the Librarian, Mrs. Phelps.. 🎭📚 .pitz

That’s the magic of community theatre.
It becomes family. And for so many parents and children, it becomes a place to create memories together that last a lifetime.

Today, we’re celebrating all the moms, grandmas, aunties, chosen family, and mother figures who help make the magic happen — onstage, backstage, and everywhere in between.

Whether you’re cheering from the audience, volunteering behind the scenes, sewing costumes, running lines at home, or sharing the spotlight with your child… thank you. Theatre moms stick together. 💕

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at ZTP.

We hope everyone feels loved and celebrated today. 🌸

05/08/2026

Did you know… before we were Zilker Theatre Productions, we were originally called Friends of the Summer Musical? 💛🎭

When funding structures shifted over the years, the Austin community came together to protect and preserve this incredible Hillside tradition. People believed so deeply in the magic of free theatre for everyone that they built an organization to ensure the show could go on for generations to come.

67 years later… we’re still here because of people like YOU.

That’s why our donor program proudly carries the name Friends of the Summer Musical — as a tribute to every volunteer, artist, donor, sponsor, audience member, and community advocate who helped keep this Austin gem alive. ✨

And now, you can be part of that story too.

Join the Friends of the Summer Musical starting at $250 and receive perks like:
🌧️ An exclusive invite to our Donor Preview Picnic
🎟️ Special events and experiences
🎭 Behind-the-scenes magic
💙 The joy of preserving a beloved Austin tradition

Support the magic. Join the movement.
Learn more at zilker.org/donate

05/07/2026

Austin we’ll never let go 💛
The Zilker Summer Musical returns to the Hillside July 10 – August 15 for our 67th summer production of Singin’ in the Rain! ✨🎭

Mark your calendars now because this summer is going to be filled with tap dancing, laughter, nostalgia, and movie magic under the Austin stars.

Want a sneak peek before opening night? 👀
Become a Friend of the Summer Musical with a donation of $250+ before May 25 and you’ll receive an exclusive invite to our Donor Preview Picnic on July 9th! 🧺

It’s one of our favorite nights of the year… and one of the most special ways to support this free Austin tradition while getting an early look at the magic. 💛

Support the magic. Join the movement.
Donate today at zilker.org/donate

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05/06/2026

Over the last two weeks, our Fundraising Committee, Board President, and Singin’ in the Rain Director, Damon Brown, gathered with community members, donors, and sponsors to share the mission and impact of Zilker Theatre Productions and how YOU can help preserve a beloved Austin legacy.

For more than 66 years, the Zilker Summer Musical has brought our city together for free, Broadway-caliber theatre under the stars. But traditions like this only continue because of people who choose to invest in the arts, accessibility, education, and community.

Hear from Damon on why he’s excited to help carry the torch for our 67th summer musical, Singin’ in the Rain, and why this season matters so deeply.

🎭 Want to be part of preserving history? Become a donor or sponsor by May 25 to ensure your recognition makes into our program. You also get incredible benefits!

From VIP Hillside experiences and Donor Preview access to sponsorship activations and community visibility, there are so many ways to get involved. Learn more at zilker.org.

Help us Keep Austin Singin’. 💙

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Austin, TX
78720

Opening Hours

Thursday 6pm - 11pm
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 6pm - 11pm
Sunday 6pm - 11pm

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+15124363092

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