“From the very first number, the rousing and soaring "Ragtime", you are aware you are about to experience something exceptional...Austin Haller’s musical direction produces a gloriously rich choral sound full of exquisite harmonies from this 37 member company with a 17 piece orchestra.”
Frank Benge, BROADWAY WORLD
“…the always remarkable Austin Haller at the piano…”
Adam Roberts, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
“…my new favorite art form…this fresh twist on cabaret theater attained almost instant perfection…Not a mere revue, this staging delivered the show’s story arcs to their emotional destinations…I can think of some 200 Broadway musicals that could be revived in this elegant manner…Present them this well and I’ll show up every time.”
Michael Barnes, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
“In decades of directing musicals and straight plays, Austin is one of the best collaborators I have ever worked with. We worked together on Austin Shakespeare’s Sunday in the Park with George for months…His performances as pianist and conductor were nothing short of amazing.”
Ann Ciccolella
Artistic Director, Austin Shakespeare
“…who, along with musical director Austin Haller, not only has these five working like a fat and greasy machine (see the show, and you'll know what I mean)…Two hours of sublime singing and dynamic dancing at the service of incredible material: This show is a gift you'll smile your way through (and probably tap your feet, shout your approval, and even dance around in your seat a bit, too).”
Barry Pineo, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
“I consider Austin to be one of the truly exceptional musical performing artists in the region. Austin is a great musical talent whose gifts are wide and varied…Austin is also a gifted teacher and director…He is an inspirational and effective coach and teacher. His musical theatre productions all have a trademark quality of excellence combined with a high level of professionalism and musicality.”
Craig Hella Johnson
Founding Artistic Director, Conspirare
“…fierce piano stylings and singing of Austin Haller…”
Wayne Alan Brenner, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
“Musical performances, led by music director and conductor Austin Haller, work well, particularly the men’s quartet, whose voices seemed to float up the hillside…”