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SONGS UNDER THE STARS 

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS SERIES

Weekends, June 10-August 8 | ZACH Theatre People's Plaza

ZACH Theatre announces the Summer Concert Series for 2021 “Songs Under the Stars” lineup running June 10 through August 8, 2021. The weekly socially distanced outdoor concerts will feature four concerts over eight weekends running Thursdays through Sundays. Tickets on sale Thursday, April 29 at noon.

Employing the same health and safety guidelines as the Spring concerts, ZACH Theatre is ready to welcome patrons on campus throughout the summer. Although socially distanced pod seating looks different than a traditional show at ZACH, the “Songs Under the Stars” concert series brings the joy of live performance back to the People’s Plaza with esteemed performers and an outdoor bar all under the stars while surrounded by the Austin skyline.

Opening the series for the first two weeks, Paul Sanchez, Corbin Mayer, Luke Lindsteadt, and Zack Zaromatidis will celebrate the icons of rock-n-roll and country with Rockabilly Kings.” ZACH’s dynamic performers and musicians will blaze the stage with jukebox classics like “All Shook Up”, “Ring of Fire”, “Pretty Woman”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Great Balls of Fire” and other favorites sure to have you dancing in your seat.

Back by popular demand, week three will bring the return of the Fall series hit, 70’s Female Rockstars starring Leslie McDonel, Olivia Nice, and Laura Benedict. These powerhouse women will bring the iconic female voices of the 1970's alive on the Plaza showcasing the sounds of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Janis Joplin, and others in an evening full of cool vibes on a summer night.

The next three weekends of “Songs Under the Stars” will bring soul, blues, and the timeless music of the legendary Beatles reimagined to the Plaza with “Come Together: Beatles Redux” featuring Michael Valentine, Roderick Sanford, Jessica O’Brien, and Courtney Santana. Inspired by Beatles renditions from the greatest soul and rhythm and blues artists of the 60’s and 70’s, like Aretha Franklin, Joe Cocker, Earth Wind & Fire, Tina Turner, and others, this evening will include soulfully orchestrated arrangements from one of the most influential bands of all time including “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, “With a Little Help from My Friends”, “Got To Get You Into My Life”, “Let it Be” and more.

Weeks seven and eight will close out the “Song Under the Stars” Summer series with “80s Dance Party “, a totally tubular love shack dance party of schrunchies, shoulder pads, and parachute pants all in a totally rad concert. Featuring the biggest hits of the 80s such as the B52’s, Talking Heads, Go-Gos, Blondie, Madonna, Whitney and so many others, Kenny Williams and Leslie McDonel will cut footloose and bodacious tunes all night long. 80s fashion is encouraged, so dress up and party down, time to get out the leg warmers and hair spray for the time of your life.

 

“SONGS UNDER THE STARS” | 2021 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

WEEK 1 & 2: Rockabilly Kings  

Performances by Paul Sanchez, Corbin Mayer, Luke Lindsteadt, and Zack Zaromatidis

Produced by Dave Steakley | Musical Direction by Allen Robertson

The People’s Plaza at ZACH

Week 1: June 10–13 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

Week 2: June 17–20 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

 

WEEK 3: 70s Female Rockstars

Performances by Laura Benedict Scott, Olivia Nice, and Leslie McDonel

Produced by Dave Steakley | Musical Direction by Allen Robertson

The People’s Plaza at ZACH

June 24–27 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

 

WEEK 4, 5, & 6: Come Together: Beatles Redux

Performances by Michael Valentine, Roderick Sanford, Jessica O’Brien, and Courtney Santana

Produced by Dave Steakley | Musical Direction by Allen Robertson

The People’s Plaza at ZACH

Week 4: July 8–11 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

Week 5: July 15–18 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

Week 6: July 22–25 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

 

WEEK 7 & 8: 80s Dance Party

Performances by Kenny Williams and Leslie McDonel

Produced by Dave Steakley | Musical Direction by Allen Robertson

The People’s Plaza at ZACH

Week 7: July 29–Aug 1 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

Week 8: Aug 5–8 | Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 6:00p.m.

 

Run Time for Series: All performances will run approximately two hours with an opening act and a 15-minute intermission.

Opening Acts will be announced at a later date.

Full information on the 2021 Summer Concert Series can be found HERE.

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SEATING OPTIONS:

  • All seating will be assigned with the option of a Pod or Table Seating.
  • Social–distanced seating pods are available for one, two, three, four or six people on the Plaza. Pods are available either with chairs provided or bring your own chair. (Patrons should check which option they have selected when booking their pod.)
  • Premium Table seating (chairs provided), private table with cantilever umbrella seats six and includes the option to pre-order drinks.

TICKETING OPTIONS:

  • Advanced sales only, online at zachtheatre.org or by phone at 512-476-0594. NO walk-ups.
  • Tickets on sale April 29 at noon.
  • For concert series subscribers can redeem a pod of their choosing using existing credits for the 2020-2021 Season.
  • Tickets start at $35 for a 1-person pod and are available for purchase at zachtheatre.org/songsunderthestars

SAFETY PROTOCOL:

  • Sanitation after each performance using a combination of wipes, disinfecting sprays and electrostatic sprayers.
  • Masks required unless seated and will also be available on-site. ZACH strongly encourages wearing a mask at all times.
  • Designated admission times.
  • Modified seating in Pods to create at least 6-foot distance between each group.
  • Hand Sanitizer locations throughout the campus including entry and exit.
  • Social distancing markers at outdoor bar located on The People’s Plaza in front of ZACH.

STREAMING OPTIONS:

  • Each concert in the series will be available the following week to stream online.
  • Ticket purchases will include a unique video link for patrons.

ZACH will continue to communicate clearly and directly about their plans and activities so they can continue to offer world class theater in the safest possible environment.

Find more information on safety, procedures, and updated cancellation notices at zachtheatre.org/healthandsafety.

 

Event Details

Ticket Information

  • Cost: $70 - $330 Per Pod Group
  • Phone: (512) 476-0541

Presenter Details

  • Name: ZACH Theatre
  • A non-profit organization, ZACH creates intimate theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, and engage the community. As Austin’s leading professional producing theatre, ZACH employs more than 300 actors, musicians, and designers annually to create its own diverse array of nationally recognized plays and musicals under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Each year, ZACH serves nearly 140,000 Central Texans – 57,000 of which are children and youth who participate in our education and outreach programs, as well as inspiring camps and classes.  ZACH Theatre is honored to host private and community events across the beautiful rental-ready spaces on our three-stage campus located in the heart of Austin. Founded in 1932, ZACH is the longest continuously running theatre company in the state of Texas, and one of the ten oldest in the country.

Venue Details

  • Address: 202 South Lamar
  • City: Austin
  • State: TX
  • Zip: 78704