Richard Solis News

Main Street Theater opens its 35th season with George Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma. With previews September 4, 5 and 8, Dilemma... opens September 9 and runs through October 3 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Willy Wonka and all his wackiness are coming to Main Street Theater! Based on the legendary book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from April 17 - May 15 (no performances May 8).

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES Saturdays, November 7 and 14. From the Newbery honor book of the same name comes the haunting and moving story of a young girl who is forced to take on very grown-up responsibilities - and the world she creates to give herself an escape from reality. Performances are at 1pm and 4pm.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Main Street Theater opened its 34th season with the English-language premiere of Caridad Svich's The House of the Spirits, based on the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende. With previews September 5, 6, and 9, The House of the Spirits opened Thursday, September 10, and runs through October 11 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

It's cold outside, and the cows deserve better! Based on Doreen Cronin's hilariously witty book, Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type is running at Main Street Theater on Saturdays, September 26 and October 3 & 10 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

Main Street Theater's NEA-sponsored touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream has 2 performances in-house and open to the public April 4 and 5 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for students/seniors; group rates are available. Call 713-524-6706 or www.mainstreettheater.com. Recommended for Middle School and up and their families; the running time is an hour and a half. (To book a tour to a school or community group, call 713-524-9196 x 101