Paramount Goes Dark Mini-Performance Series

Presented by Austin Area Arts

Austin Area Arts is pleased to announce a new series of events to coincide with the closure of the Historic Paramount Theatre while it undergoes renovation and expansion. AAA will present three events in other Austin community venues this Spring. Tickets are on sale now!

Discounted 3-show packages available…save 20%. All shows general admission seating.

Series sponsor support provided by Belita Schindler.

 
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Transit Authority: Premiere Chicago Tribute Band with special guests Austin High School Band

Sun Mar 23, 2025 | 3:00pm
Knowlton Auditorium - Austin High School

Since 2004, Transit Authority has become nationally known as the premiere Chicago tribute band. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, this 8-member ensemble creates an amazingly talented ensemble who meticulously capture the nuances of the original Chicago recordings. Performing mega hits such as “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “25 or 6 to 4”, “Hard Habit to Break”, “Beginnings”, and many more.

Tickets $30 Adult | $10 Student ID

Bundle all 3 shows and save 20%! $79 adult: Transit Authority 3/23, Commotion 4/12, 100 Years of Broadway 5/8 - Click here to purchase the bundle!


Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Sat Apr 12, 2025 | 7:30pm
Frank W. Bridges Theatre - Riverland Community College

Commotion delivers a stunningly accurate re-creation of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s legendary sound and electrifying live multi-media performance. From “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son,” they capture the raw energy of CCR. Jimmy Ryan is a platinum-selling guitarist with an Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. He has recorded and performed with superstars like Carly Simon, Paul McCartney, and Elton John.

Tickets $30 Adult | $10 Student ID

Bundle all 3 shows and save 20%! $79 adult: Transit Authority 3/23, Commotion 4/12, 100 Years of Broadway 5/8 - Click here to purchase the bundle!


Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

Thu May 8, 2025 | 7:30pm
Frank W. Bridges Theatre - Riverland Community College

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments of Broadway featuring actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, three amazing Broadway performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics and thrilling numbers from Broadway's newest hit shows.

Tickets $39 Adult | $10 Student ID

Bundle all 3 shows and save 20%! $79 adult: Transit Authority 3/23, Commotion 4/12, 100 Years of Broadway 5/8 - Click here to purchase the bundle!


NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS

All shows are general admission. If you need seating accommodations, please give us a call at 507-434-0934 or email accessibility@austinareaarts.org


Want to know more about why the Paramount is closed this spring? Click the link below to learn more about the Paramount Theatre Renovation & Expansion Project!