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ON SALE NOW: TOMMY CASTRO and The Painkillers and GA-20 at the State Theatre on November 11th 🎶

Tommy Castro has spent four decades blending fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and high-energy blues, rock, and R&B into a sound all his own. Fresh off the release of Closer To The Bone, Castro is returning to his roots for a night of pure blues magic.

Joining him are blues revivalists GA-20, the chart-topping trio breathing new life into traditional electric blues with their raw, vintage-inspired sound.

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TONIGHT 🎶 Five-time Grammy nominee and 2025 Grammy winner Ruthie Foster returns to the Paramount. From gospel and blues to folk and heartfelt storytelling, Ruthie’s music is a powerful celebration of resilience, joy, and authenticity. A longtime Paramount favorite and Avenue of Paramount Stars honoree, she’s back home for a night you won’t want to miss.

Show @ 8pm | Doors @ 7pm

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We suppose we couldn't leave the Paramount for 11 months without ONE MORE Time Warp! 👄

Year after year, Rocky Horror fans show up, show out, and make this one of the most unforgettable nights of the Summer Classic Film Series. From the costumes and the callbacks to the the absolute chaos, we love every second of it.

That's why we just had to add THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW back to the schedule for THIS SATURDAY, June 13th making it the final Summer Classic Film Series screening at the Paramount before restoration begins. (The series continues at our State Theatre next door and at the Bullock IMAX.)

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🎥: Jagan Cortez

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Rococo Rebellion reigned supreme 👑 Year five of the Majestic Ball brought powdered wigs, ballroom excellence and energy that shook the chandeliers.

The evening began with a show-stopping performance from the incomparable Shea Coulee who had the audience eating out of the palm of her hand.

Then, Diamond Dior Davenport and her dancers brought Beychella to Austin with an electrifying Beyoncé medley.

Keeping the crowd entertained all night long was the one and only Icon Natalie Lepore, guiding us through another unforgettable celebration of ballroom culture.

The Ball was the centerpiece of a week-long Pride celebration at the Paramount, which also included a homecoming performance from Alok Vaid-Menon and a 35mm screening of RENT featuring a special pre-show performance by Austin Gay Men's Chorus.

From the runway to the performances, the fifth annual Majestic Ball once again proved why it’s the biggest ball in Texas. Thank you to everyone who walked, cheered, served looks, and filled the Paramount with joy, pride, and community.

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Thank you to our event sponsors: Kind Clinic, The Q Austin, ViiV Healthcare, Consuela, Deep Eddy Vodka!

Thank you to our community partners: Austin Gay Men's Chorus, Austin LGBT Chamber, Gay.Do512, OutYouth, Transgender Education Network of Texas, Pride in Black ATX, Q***r Black Women Alliance, Where Y'all At Though!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Tommy Castro and The Painkillers and GA-20 at the State Theatre on November 11th 🎶

Tommy Castro has spent four decades blending fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and high-energy blues, rock, and R&B into a sound all his own. Fresh off the release of Closer To The Bone, Castro is returning to his roots for a night of pure blues magic.

Joining him are blues revivalists GA-20, the chart-topping trio breathing new life into traditional electric blues with their raw, vintage-inspired sound.

🎫 On sale Friday, June 12th: https://bit.ly/4edLmAn

Another 35mm classic at the Paramount? What a glorious feeling! ☔️ Join us This Thursday, June 11th for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN in the Summer Classic Film Series!

Come early for a special pre-film performance by Zilker Theatre Productions, offering a sneak peek at their upcoming production of Singin’ in the Rain, plus a photo op in the lobby!

With unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and Gene Kelly’s iconic dance through the rain, it’s easy to see why this beloved masterpiece is considered the greatest movie musical ever made.

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This is your penultimate chance to watch a movie at the Paramount before we close for our 11-month restoration! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW closes us out Saturday night before the series continues at the State Theatre and Bob Bullock IMAX.

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A view of the Paramount Theater on Congress Avenue in Austin, 1936. Looks like a bustling night in the capital city. Doesn't it look like a scene in a Bogart movie? And wouldn't it be cool to just stand in a darkened doorway, survey the scene, and eavesdrop on the conversations of passers by?

Courtesy the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

One last full week at the Paramount before restoration begins! ✨ Join us for a week packed with films and unforgettable live performances, and a few final chances to experience the magic of the Paramount before we close our doors for a little beauty work.

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