{"id":368021,"date":"2026-07-10T08:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/368021\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:50:10","slug":"austins-free-zilker-summer-musical-returns-july-10-with-singin-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/368021\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with \u201cSingin\u2019 in the Rain\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Free performances begin July 10, bringing tap dancing, classic songs, and an onstage rainstorm to Zilker Hillside Theater.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/p>\n

For generations of Austinites, summer isn’t complete without a trip to the Zilker Hillside Theater.<\/p>\n

That tradition returns Friday as Zilker Theatre Productions opens its 2026 Summer Musical with Singin’ in the Rain<\/a>, bringing one of Hollywood’s most beloved musicals to the outdoor stage.<\/p>\n

Final rehearsals are underway as cast and crew prepare to welcome thousands of theatergoers over the next several weeks.<\/p>\n

“This year, Singin’ in the Rain feels especially timely,” director Damon Brown told CBS Austin, pointing to the story’s themes of adapting to change amid rapid technological advances.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/p>\n

ALSO | #TBT: 63 years of summer musicals on the Hillside put on by the Zilker Theatre Productions<\/a><\/p>\n

The production follows silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont as Hollywood transitions to “talking pictures.”<\/p>\n

Along the way, audiences can expect memorable songs, energetic tap dancing, and the show’s iconic rain-soaked finale.<\/p>\n

For one cast member, performing in the production carries special meaning.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/p>\n

“I missed out on this,” actor Ryan Rhue, who plays Don Lockwood, said, recalling that he had never experienced the Zilker Summer Musical growing up.<\/p>\n

Now I get to be part of it for the audience.<\/p>\n

The Zilker Summer Musical has become one of Austin’s longest-running summer traditions, drawing more than 45,000 people to the hillside each year.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/p>\n

MORE | Round Rock to unveil Texas historical marker honoring trailblazing performer Barbette<\/a><\/p>\n

Admission is free, though donations help support future productions.<\/p>\n

This year’s production runs Thursday through Sunday evenings from July 10 through Aug. 15 at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10 with Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/p>\n

Performances begin at 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Accessibility performances, including American Sign Language interpretation, sensory-friendly performances, and audio description, will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n

What to know before you go<\/p>\n

What: Singin’ in the RainWhere: Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, Zilker ParkWhen: Thursday through Sunday, July 10 through Aug. 15Showtime: 8:15 p.m.Cost: Free admission; donations are encouragedRating: G<\/p>\n

More information is available at Zilker.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Free performances begin July 10, bringing tap dancing, classic songs, and an onstage rainstorm to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":368022,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133],"class_list":["post-368021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=368021"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368021\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/368022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=368021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=368021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=368021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}