October 31 - November 12, 2026
Pershing Hall (2415C E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702)
Tickets starting at $25Austin Underground Collective:
Lippa’s The Wild Party
Austin Underground Collective
Mission:
Our mission is to create immersive musical theatre experiences in Austin that explore darker, more complex stories while uplifting women, LGBTQ+, and underserved artists and designers.
As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit company, we are committed to bold, inclusive storytelling that challenges audiences, expands representation, and fosters an equitable creative community.
❋ Immersive ExperienceWe are committed to creating an immersive experience for the audience. A new way of experience live musical theatre for the Austin community.
❋ Collective EnvironmentThere is no singular decision maker. Austin Underground Collective is a group of seasoned artists in Austin committed to a high quality theatrical experience.
❋ Highlight Underserved ArtistsWe will prioritize and hire a majority of women, LGBTQ+, minority, disabled, and underserved artists and designers for our productions.
❋ Challenging ContentWe will provide Austin with musical theatre content that challenges the audience member and the artists involved. This isn’t Roger’s and Hammerstein.
Enter the story. Lose the stage.
The Wild Party
The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa is a dark, jazzy musical based on a 1920s narrative poem. It follows Queenie and Burrs, a volatile couple whose relationship is fueled by obsession, jealousy, and excess. To prove their love—and outdo one another—they throw an outrageous party that draws in a group of artists, performers, and outsiders, each carrying their own desires and insecurities.
As the night unfolds, alcohol, attraction, and emotional wounds push the characters past their limits. What begins as a glamorous celebration quickly turns dangerous, exposing the destructive power of toxic love, unchecked ego, and the need for validation. By the end, the party leaves lasting consequences, revealing how easily passion can turn into chaos.
The musical is known for its dark tone, intimate storytelling, and immersive potential, blending sultry jazz music with psychological intensity and morally complex characters.
THE ExperienceThe Wild Party Experience
Join us in the full immersive experience
Look out for exclusive sneak preview, invite only events leading up to the production run.
ArriveProvide your exclusive entry token
Pre-Show ExperienceEnjoy a 1920’s preshow
Drink/MealGrab a 1920’s cocktail/meal
Show BeginsImmerse yourself in the show (if you prefer to not be IN the show - you can chose a voyeur seat)
Post-Show ExperienceHang out with the cast for a post show cocktail