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Photo Flash: Houston Ballet Caps Season with Stanton Welch's LA BAYADERE
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(06/09/2017) - From June 8 - 18, 2017, Houston Ballet caps its season with Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ("The Temple Dancer"), a historic classic set in royal India of the past. La Bayadere is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice, featuring spectacular scenery and costumes by the acclaimed English designer Peter Farmer.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(06/09/2017) - From June 8 - 18, 2017, Houston Ballet caps its season with Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ("The Temple Dancer"), a historic classic set in royal India of the past. La Bayadere is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice, featuring spectacular scenery and costumes by the acclaimed English designer Peter Farmer.
Photo Flash: TUTS Presents the Regional Premiere of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(06/09/2017) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) brings you the regional premiere of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(06/09/2017) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) brings you the regional premiere of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY!
BWW Review: North American Premiere of Bintley's TEMPEST Takes the Wortham by Storm
by Gary Laird - Houston
(06/02/2017) - The Houston Ballet brings one of the most theatrical of the Bard's plays to life in a lavish production by choreographer David Bintley. No expense was spared; no stop un-pulled in this story of love, revenge, magic, and complicated skullduggery that this play provides in abundance. Or maybe overabundance.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(06/02/2017) - The Houston Ballet brings one of the most theatrical of the Bard's plays to life in a lavish production by choreographer David Bintley. No expense was spared; no stop un-pulled in this story of love, revenge, magic, and complicated skullduggery that this play provides in abundance. Or maybe overabundance.
Photo Flash: A Look at THE TEMPEST at Houston Ballet
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/25/2017) - From tonight, May 25, through June 4, Houston Ballet presents the North American Premiere of David Bintley's magical ballet, The Tempest. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, Mr. Bintley has created a fantastical production based on The Bard's well-known play. Scroll down for a look at the dancers in action!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/25/2017) - From tonight, May 25, through June 4, Houston Ballet presents the North American Premiere of David Bintley's magical ballet, The Tempest. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, Mr. Bintley has created a fantastical production based on The Bard's well-known play. Scroll down for a look at the dancers in action!
Photo Flash: Society for the Performing Arts Hosts Piano Master Class with The 5 Browns
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/17/2017) - The Society for the Performing Arts recently presented a piano master class with The 5 Browns and students from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, as part of its education initiative. Held at the Steinway Selection Center downtown, about 25 students participated in the event. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/17/2017) - The Society for the Performing Arts recently presented a piano master class with The 5 Browns and students from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, as part of its education initiative. Held at the Steinway Selection Center downtown, about 25 students participated in the event. Scroll down for photos!
Photo Flash: Two Casts Bring COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) to Playhouse 1960
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/12/2017) - Shakespeare may be turning in his grave, but the show that's become a cult classic contains all 37 plays (plus sonnets) in just 97 minutes. Scroll down for a look at two casts in action in COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Playhouse 1960!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/12/2017) - Shakespeare may be turning in his grave, but the show that's become a cult classic contains all 37 plays (plus sonnets) in just 97 minutes. Scroll down for a look at two casts in action in COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Playhouse 1960!
Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Presents Regional Premiere of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(05/06/2017) - Theatre Southwest presents When We Were Young And Unafraid by Sarah Treem directed by Bob Maddox
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(05/06/2017) - Theatre Southwest presents When We Were Young And Unafraid by Sarah Treem directed by Bob Maddox
Photo Flash: Lessons Amid Laughter! First Look at YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at A.D. Players
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/04/2017) - You Can't Take It With You by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman runs May 5 - 28, with previews May 3 & 4 at A.D. Players in Houston. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(05/04/2017) - You Can't Take It With You by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman runs May 5 - 28, with previews May 3 & 4 at A.D. Players in Houston. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Stageworks
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(04/29/2017) - Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan).
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(04/29/2017) - Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan).
Photo Flash: SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Open 5/4 - 5/7
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(04/28/2017) - SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider 'tips' come straight from the source: a gay man.
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(04/28/2017) - SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider 'tips' come straight from the source: a gay man.
Photo Flash: BARRYMORE Takes a Dry, Humorous Look at a Theatre Legend
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(04/23/2017) - Legendary actor of stage and screen. Bawdy womanizer with ex-wives to spare. Professional alcoholic. John Stevens brings the life of an aging John Barrymore front and center in this one man show filled with ribald humor, stories - and parodies - of everyone he's ever met, verbal sparring with his exasperated prompter, and Shakespeare that just won't stick.
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(04/23/2017) - Legendary actor of stage and screen. Bawdy womanizer with ex-wives to spare. Professional alcoholic. John Stevens brings the life of an aging John Barrymore front and center in this one man show filled with ribald humor, stories - and parodies - of everyone he's ever met, verbal sparring with his exasperated prompter, and Shakespeare that just won't stick.
Photo Flash: THE BOY FRIEND, LES MISERABLES, SWEENEY TODD and More Win Big at 2017 Tommy Tune Awards
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/21/2017) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) just announced the winners of the 15th annual Tommy Tune Awards, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share photos from the ceremony below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/21/2017) - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) just announced the winners of the 15th annual Tommy Tune Awards, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share photos from the ceremony below!
Photo Flash: Regional Premiere of Daniel Guyton's Dark Comedy WHERE'S JULIE?
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(04/19/2017) - Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present the regional premiere of Daniel Guyton's dark comedy, WHERE'S JULIE?
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(04/19/2017) - Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present the regional premiere of Daniel Guyton's dark comedy, WHERE'S JULIE?
Photo Flash: Theater LaB Houston Celebrates 24th Season of Houston Premieres with THE CHOSEN
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/18/2017) - Theater LaB Houston continues its mission to introduce Houston audiences to an outstanding array of theatrical productions that are exciting, bold, and contemporary and certainly not to be missed.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/18/2017) - Theater LaB Houston continues its mission to introduce Houston audiences to an outstanding array of theatrical productions that are exciting, bold, and contemporary and certainly not to be missed.
BWW Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Soars at Sam Houston Race Park
by Gary Laird - Houston
(04/17/2017) - KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, written and directed by Michel Laprise, creates a world vaguely 19th-century, with overtones of the French filmmaker Georges Melies. It's a world populated by fantastic beings, all going about their business with a will, whatever that business may be. It doesn't really matter though, because your disbelief is suspended from the first scene.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(04/17/2017) - KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, written and directed by Michel Laprise, creates a world vaguely 19th-century, with overtones of the French filmmaker Georges Melies. It's a world populated by fantastic beings, all going about their business with a will, whatever that business may be. It doesn't really matter though, because your disbelief is suspended from the first scene.
Photo Flash: Last Chance See DREAMGIRLS at Theatre Under the Stars
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/14/2017) - DREAMGIRLS will run from April 4-16 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts as part of TUTS' 2016-17 Season. Tickets for the show are currently available at TUTS.com or by contacting the TUTS Box Office at 713-558-TUTS (8887).
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(04/14/2017) - DREAMGIRLS will run from April 4-16 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts as part of TUTS' 2016-17 Season. Tickets for the show are currently available at TUTS.com or by contacting the TUTS Box Office at 713-558-TUTS (8887).
Photo Flash: Iconotheatrix' Production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Brings Fun and Laughs to the Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(03/28/2017) - Iconotheatrix presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 6-15, 2017 at The MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston). An eclectic group of mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming 'ding' of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing, delightful den of comedic genius.
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(03/28/2017) - Iconotheatrix presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 6-15, 2017 at The MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston). An eclectic group of mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming 'ding' of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing, delightful den of comedic genius.
BWW Review: AN ACT OF GOD Descends at the Alley
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/27/2017) - For those of you who may have been wondering about God's whereabouts, or worrying about his well-being, I can now report that he's alive and well and doing stand-up at the Alley Theatre.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/27/2017) - For those of you who may have been wondering about God's whereabouts, or worrying about his well-being, I can now report that he's alive and well and doing stand-up at the Alley Theatre.
Photo Flash: CHARLOTTE'S WEB Spins Timeless Story on A.D. Players' Stage
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/22/2017) - A.D. Players, one of Houston's oldest and largest professional theater companies, is proud to present Charlotte's Web as its first children's theater performance at the new Jeannette and L.M. George Theater (George Theater). Charlotte's Web runs March 15 through April 1 with matinee performances only, catering to Houston-area families and school groups. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/22/2017) - A.D. Players, one of Houston's oldest and largest professional theater companies, is proud to present Charlotte's Web as its first children's theater performance at the new Jeannette and L.M. George Theater (George Theater). Charlotte's Web runs March 15 through April 1 with matinee performances only, catering to Houston-area families and school groups. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
BWW Review: Houston Ballet's LEGENDS AND PRODIGY ASTOUNDS
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/18/2017) - Houston Ballet's program of three contemporary ballets, running now at THE WORTHAM CENTER, is breath-taking. This is the first of many adjectives I will reach for in this review. I may run out, but you'll get the drift.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/18/2017) - Houston Ballet's program of three contemporary ballets, running now at THE WORTHAM CENTER, is breath-taking. This is the first of many adjectives I will reach for in this review. I may run out, but you'll get the drift.
Photo Flash: Houston Ballet Presents DIRECTOR'S CHOICE: LEGENDS AND PRODIGY
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/17/2017) - From March 16 - 26, Houston Ballet offers up a mixed repertory program Director's Choice: Legends and Prodigy, featuring three company, dancer and audience favorites.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/17/2017) - From March 16 - 26, Houston Ballet offers up a mixed repertory program Director's Choice: Legends and Prodigy, featuring three company, dancer and audience favorites.
Photo Flash: Obsidian Theater Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/17/2017) - A love story that transcends the ages. A master of the Roman Empire risks everything for the love of one of history's most fascinating women. As Rome plunges into war, Mark Antony, one of Rome's greatest champions and political leaders, is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Cleopatra, Egypt's firey queen.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/17/2017) - A love story that transcends the ages. A master of the Roman Empire risks everything for the love of one of history's most fascinating women. As Rome plunges into war, Mark Antony, one of Rome's greatest champions and political leaders, is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Cleopatra, Egypt's firey queen.
BWW Review: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Asks the Musical Question, 'SHALL WE DANCE?'
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/16/2017) - The latest iteration of the production on tour is crafted with care and performed with verve. It's an 'old-fashioned' Broadway staple, and it never wears out its welcome. It unabashedly tugs at the heartstrings, tickles the funny bone and jerks the tears, just as it did when it opened 66 years ago this month. Few musicals achieve this kind of longevity, and more than a few of those are from the pens of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/16/2017) - The latest iteration of the production on tour is crafted with care and performed with verve. It's an 'old-fashioned' Broadway staple, and it never wears out its welcome. It unabashedly tugs at the heartstrings, tickles the funny bone and jerks the tears, just as it did when it opened 66 years ago this month. Few musicals achieve this kind of longevity, and more than a few of those are from the pens of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
BWW Review: HOUSTON BALLET Resets CINDERELLA at Wortham Theater Center
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/06/2017) - In this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, pretty much everything is thrown out the window for a darker, edgier story of an independent woman fighting against her circumstances for a chance at a better life.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(03/06/2017) - In this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, pretty much everything is thrown out the window for a darker, edgier story of an independent woman fighting against her circumstances for a chance at a better life.
Photo Flash: Houston Ballet Performs the Beloved Retelling of CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/03/2017) - From March 2-12, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's staging of Cinderella, which was originally created for The Australian Ballet in 1997. A fresh new take on the familiar tale, Cinderella features lavish scenery and spectacular costumes by the late New Zealand designer, Kristian Fredrickson.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(03/03/2017) - From March 2-12, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's staging of Cinderella, which was originally created for The Australian Ballet in 1997. A fresh new take on the familiar tale, Cinderella features lavish scenery and spectacular costumes by the late New Zealand designer, Kristian Fredrickson.
Photo Flash: Obsidian Theatre presents PASSING STRANGE
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(02/28/2017) - Only three more chances to see PASSING STRANGE at Obsidian Theater, The Tony and Drama Desk Award winning musical like-no-other-musical-you've-ever-seen! Brett Cullum, writing for Broadway World, called it "A passionate rock musical with an astounding cast, in an intimate space."
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(02/28/2017) - Only three more chances to see PASSING STRANGE at Obsidian Theater, The Tony and Drama Desk Award winning musical like-no-other-musical-you've-ever-seen! Brett Cullum, writing for Broadway World, called it "A passionate rock musical with an astounding cast, in an intimate space."
BWW Review: Josephine Reigns Supreme in THE LAST NIGHT OF JOSEPHINE BAKER at Midtown Arts Center
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/27/2017) - Josephine reigns supreme in THE LAST NIGHT OF JOSEPHINE BAKER.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/27/2017) - Josephine reigns supreme in THE LAST NIGHT OF JOSEPHINE BAKER.
Photo Flash: Pearl Theater Honors Black History Month with A LESSON BEFORE DYING
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/24/2017) - Popular area director and playwright Denise O'Neal returns to Pearland's Pearl Theater at the helm of their upcoming production of "A Lesson Before Dying." The show, written by Romulus Linney and based on the popular novel by Ernest J. Gaines, is scheduled for performances through February 26th and features a notable cast which includes a returning professional artist along with several faces new to this theater's stage for performances.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/24/2017) - Popular area director and playwright Denise O'Neal returns to Pearland's Pearl Theater at the helm of their upcoming production of "A Lesson Before Dying." The show, written by Romulus Linney and based on the popular novel by Ernest J. Gaines, is scheduled for performances through February 26th and features a notable cast which includes a returning professional artist along with several faces new to this theater's stage for performances.
BWW Review: TUTS Delivers the Perfect Recipe in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/23/2017) - A frothy souffle of a musical.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/23/2017) - A frothy souffle of a musical.
Photo Flash: Take A Look at MAHALIA at The Ensemble Theatre; Command Performance Added!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/22/2017) - The Ensemble Theatre celebrates gospel music icon Mahalia Jackson in the musical Mahalia by Tom Stolz, directed by Shirley Marks Whitmore, with musical direction by Melanie Bivens. The production has added a command performance on Sunday, February 26 at 7:30PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/22/2017) - The Ensemble Theatre celebrates gospel music icon Mahalia Jackson in the musical Mahalia by Tom Stolz, directed by Shirley Marks Whitmore, with musical direction by Melanie Bivens. The production has added a command performance on Sunday, February 26 at 7:30PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Main Street Theater Showcases Patriotism vs Morality with COPENHAGEN
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/22/2017) - Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a play about many things. Certainly it is about physics and the mysterious meeting between Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr in 1941. But patriotism and morality/ethics along with friendship and human nature are crucial subjects explored in the play.
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/22/2017) - Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a play about many things. Certainly it is about physics and the mysterious meeting between Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr in 1941. But patriotism and morality/ethics along with friendship and human nature are crucial subjects explored in the play.
Photo Flash: COPENHAGEN by Michael Frayn Comes to Main Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(02/21/2017) - Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a play about many things. Certainly it is about physics and the mysterious meeting between Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr in 1941. But patriotism and morality/ethics along with friendship and human nature are crucial subjects explored in the play. What do we owe to our country? What do we owe to humanity? What do we owe to each other?
by A.A. Cristi - Houston
(02/21/2017) - Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a play about many things. Certainly it is about physics and the mysterious meeting between Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr in 1941. But patriotism and morality/ethics along with friendship and human nature are crucial subjects explored in the play. What do we owe to our country? What do we owe to humanity? What do we owe to each other?
Photo Flash: Lyricist Stew Visits SRO's PASSING STRANGE at the Obsidian Theater
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/21/2017) - Stew, who wrote the book and lyrics for PASSING STRANGE, recently attended Standing Room Only Productions' presentation of PASSING STRANGE at the Obsidian Theater. BroadwayWorld has a peek at photos from his visit below!
by BWW News Desk - Houston
(02/21/2017) - Stew, who wrote the book and lyrics for PASSING STRANGE, recently attended Standing Room Only Productions' presentation of PASSING STRANGE at the Obsidian Theater. BroadwayWorld has a peek at photos from his visit below!
Photo Flash: Alley Theatre Holds Second Annual New Play Festival
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(02/19/2017) - Alley Theatre held its second annual new play festival - the 2017 Alley All New Festival from February 2-12- and a World Premiere of NSangou Njikam's Syncing Ink on February 8 2017. The festival included seven plays from playwrights including Robert Askins, Bekah Brunstetter and Rajiv Joseph. The festival also welcomed more than 40 artists, including Suzanne Vega, Faith Prince and Josie de Guzman.
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(02/19/2017) - Alley Theatre held its second annual new play festival - the 2017 Alley All New Festival from February 2-12- and a World Premiere of NSangou Njikam's Syncing Ink on February 8 2017. The festival included seven plays from playwrights including Robert Askins, Bekah Brunstetter and Rajiv Joseph. The festival also welcomed more than 40 artists, including Suzanne Vega, Faith Prince and Josie de Guzman.
Photo Flash: Obsidian Theatre's PASSING STRANGE Rocks the Stage
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(02/13/2017) - Obsidian Theater in association with SRO Productions will stage the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE for 14 performances - February 9 though March 4. Written by Stew and with music by Heidi Rodewald and Stew, PASSING STRANGE is a comedy-drama rock musical about a young black man's journey of self-discovery about family, cultures, spirituality, love, drugs, sex and music.
by Julie Musbach - Houston
(02/13/2017) - Obsidian Theater in association with SRO Productions will stage the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE for 14 performances - February 9 though March 4. Written by Stew and with music by Heidi Rodewald and Stew, PASSING STRANGE is a comedy-drama rock musical about a young black man's journey of self-discovery about family, cultures, spirituality, love, drugs, sex and music.
BWW Review: THE GHOST SONATA Haunts at Classical Theatre Company
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/11/2017) - After two hours, plus intermission, I left the theater feeling as though I had just attended a concert superbly played by an orchestra of virtuoso performers and conducted by a maestro.
by Gary Laird - Houston
(02/11/2017) - After two hours, plus intermission, I left the theater feeling as though I had just attended a concert superbly played by an orchestra of virtuoso performers and conducted by a maestro.
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