Zilker Summer Musical at Risk of Closing Due to Critical Lack of Funding: A Call to Save Austin’s 65-Year Tradition
Press release published October 17th, 2024
Press release published October 17th, 2024
AUSTIN, TX – Zilker Theatre Productions (ZTP), the nonprofit behind the beloved Zilker Summer Musical, is facing a catastrophic funding crisis that threatens the future of Austin’s 65-year summer tradition. For the first time in decades, the continuation of the annual free musical is at critical risk due to the lack of city funding, as well as a decrease in grants, corporate sponsorship, and community donations. […]
Zilker Theatre Productions (ZTP), the nonprofit behind the beloved Zilker Summer Musical, is facing a severe funding crisis that threatens the future of Austin’s 65-year summer tradition. The annual free musical is at critical risk due to lack of city funding, as well as a decrease in grants, corporate sponsorship, and community donations.
For over 65 years, ZTP has brought free musical theater to the heart of Austin. Now, it’s our turn to step up and save this beloved tradition. Let’s ensure the show goes on—together, we can save ZTP.