The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Welcome to Austin's Creative Home! We host a season full of comedy, dance, music and art and are the home of the Austin Symphony, Opera and Ballet.  

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Black Violin defies stereotypes with classical, hip-hop tour

If you believe in stereotypes, classical music audiences and hip-hop fans don’t have much in common.

Haven't heard of Black Violin? You're about to: http://bit.ly/BlackViolinATX

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Music Monday: An Interview with case/lang/veirs

k.d. lang, Neko Case, and Laura Veirs are making music together, and yes, you can definitely call them a "supergroup." Plus, listen to their song "Best Kept Secret"!

Do you have your case/ lang/ veirs tickets?! http://bit.ly/caselangveirsATX

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ON THE BLOG: The Best Experience at a Better Price: All About eyeGO

The Long Center and Austin ISD, with Baylor Scott & White Health, have partnered to make live performances more affordable for high school students with the eyeGO to the Arts program. This program features $5 tickets to any Long Center Presents show of the season. http://bit.ly/eyeGOatx

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Love the Long Center? There’s an app for that! Earn points for doing what you already do- and redeem them for meet and greets, VIP experiences, free ticket upgrades, and more! Learn more: http://bit.ly/LCRewards

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ONE SALE NOW: Tickets to the 2016 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards! Come see the Tony Awards for high school, filled with live performances, scholarships, surprise appearances, and MORE! http://bit.ly/1VQ81F8

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JUST ANNOUNCED: BOSTON with Dennis DeYoung play the Statesman Skyline Theater at the Long Center June 11th! Tickets on sale FRIDAY: http://bit.ly/1RkfbhS

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It's St. Patrick’s Day and Star Trek the UltimateVoyage is coming next week. We had to. 🍀

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Have you signed up for the best summer of your life yet?! http://texasartsproject.com

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If you've ever felt the magic of live theatre from your seat, felt the adrenaline rush that comes from stepping onstage, or watched a student fulfill their dreams and pursue their passions, then you know why we ‪Amplify Austin‬. 

Help us continue to put young performers onstage and young audiences in seats at the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards through I Live Here, I Give Here. A donation of even $10 can change a talented student's life for the better... and for the theatrical: bit.ly/1UNeQaf

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TOMORROW: Schedule your I Live Here, I Give Here donation to the Long Center and support the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards! http://bit.ly/1UNeQaf

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Nominations for the 2016 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced!

Take an early Friday morning at the Long Center and combine Rodeo Austin's annual Cowboy Breakfast, and you have a very full (pun intended) morning ahead of you. Add on the third annual Nominations Ceremony for the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards, and it gets even better. Read More ›

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived! See all of this year's 2016 ‪‎GAHSMTA‬ Nominees right here.

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If you don't follow us on Instagram yet, now would be the time... because Nattalyee from Vocalosity is taking over! http://bit.ly/1NviXko

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Olsen twins on 2nd season of 'Fuller House'? Why John Stamos has 'a good feeling'

The actor, who also stars in the show "Grandfathered" and still plays with the Beach Boys, has a full plate as well as a "Fuller House."

You know it's going to be a good day when it starts off with John Stamos giving you a shoutout on the Today Show http://bit.ly/1mjSI9U

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Save the date! I Live Here, I Give Here kicks off on March 8th- and every dollar raised supports the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards: http://bit.ly/1ik6eni ‪

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JUST ANNOUNCED: The Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul, and Tribe Society play the Skyline Theater at the Long Center this September! Tickets on sale March 4th. http://bit.ly/GGDCSTSTour

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‪#‎ICYMI‬: 10 Reasons We Can't Wait for Vocalosity (Told In Pitch Perfect Gifs) http://bit.ly/1QpO33w

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Jacques Pépin to speak at the Long Center in June | Relish Austin

Jacques Pépin turned 80 in December, and the famed chef -- one of the most noted from the James Beard/Julia Child generation -- will make an Austin appearance in June to talk about his long career and accomplishments. The event, which will benefit...

Combine the Long Center, Austin Food & Wine Alliance, and Jacques Pépin, and we can't help but say YUM 😍