Zilker Hillside Theater is getting ready for a big show with big hair and big song & dance performances. The Zilker Summer Musical is celebrating its 57th year with this year’s production of Hairspray! From Friday, July 10 through Saturday, August 15 you can see this show on Thursday through Sunday evenings around 8:15 p.m. Everyone’s invited to pack a picnic and watch this musical for free under the stars in Zilker Park.
— About the Show: Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy phenomenon that will have the whole Hillside on their feet! Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical is chock full of dazzling, toe-tapping production numbers and soulful rhythm and blues.
— What to Know Before You Go:
Where is the Zilker Hillside Theatre, and where can I park?
Beverly S. Sheffield Theater is located across from to Barton Springs Pool. The parking entrance is located at 2201 Barton Springs Rd. within Zilker Park, with much of the parking in a dirt field. The City of Austin charges $5 per car for parking and there is limited handicapped parking in the lower parking lot closer to Barton Springs Pool.
Where can I sit?
Everyone is invited to bring their own blankets and folding chairs to sit on the grassy hillside and watch the show. Blankets may not be put down before 6pm and plastic tarps are not allowed. Full-height lawn chairs are only allowed along the walls at the top of the hillside, as they block the view of other patrons. Low-height, low-backed “beach chairs” and blankets are allowed in the section behind the lighting poles on the second level. Also note that there are some centrally located spots that are reserved for donors and cast members families.
ADA accessibility allows for designated seating for audience members with special needs. The first level (stage level) will be available for these patrons. Please contact Zilker Theatre Productions at 512-479-9491 if you need any special assistance.
What can I bring?
Pack a picnic basket and/or cooler. A variety of drinks and snacks can also be purchased from the theater’s concession stand (proceeds benefiting the production). Don’t forget your bug repellant. And if you have any hand-held fans, you might wish to bring those, too, or anything that helps you stay cool in the warm summer temperatures.
- No glass containers are allowed.
- No smoking is permitted in the seating area.
- No pets are allowed.
What is the bathroom situation?
There are port-a-potties on site as well as the restroom by Barton Springs Pool (although that building operates on pool hours.) There is also an air-conditioned bathroom for the actors that patrons can use for the night if they provide a $25 donation.
What if it rains?
For information on the status of an evening’s performance, call the
Zilker Theatre Productions Hotline at 512-479-9491. You can also check their Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
Where to get more info?
For more information, visit the Zilker Theatre Productions website.
Have fun!
