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HOUSTON THEATER REVIEWS

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Houston
Review: THE COUNTER at 4th Wall Theatre Company

Review: THE COUNTER at 4th Wall Theatre Company

by Jonathan Netek — February 21, 2026
Small Talk Turns to Tough Talk and Everything Changes....
Review: ENGLISH at Alley Theatre

Review: ENGLISH at Alley Theatre

by Jonathan Netek — February 20, 2026
ENGLISH, written by playwright Sanaz Toossi, won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and crafts an intimate, devastating portrait of language—as both bridge and barrier. Set in an Iranian classroom, the play unfolds less as a traditional narrative and more as a series of moments unfolding over time....
Review: THE COAST STARLIGHT at Main Street Theater

Review: THE COAST STARLIGHT at Main Street Theater

by Brett Cullum — February 16, 2026
The show introduces us to a half dozen stories from one car, and it’s an interesting look at how humans interact, or in some cases, don’t....
Review: LOVERLY: THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at OVATIONS

Review: LOVERLY: THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at OVATIONS

by Brett Cullum — February 12, 2026
You are in a room with eight excellent performers doing songs purely for the joy of getting to sing them for an audience....
Review: GRAND HORIZONS at Mildred's Umbrella

Review: GRAND HORIZONS at Mildred's Umbrella

by Brett Cullum — February 11, 2026
It’s funny, it’s clever, but it sometimes seems to get too caught up in itself as a script. Yet the acting here is top-notch, and the Mildred’s Umbrella production is a wonder in such a small space. Jennifer Decker’s direction is sublime, and she has a solid cast....
Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera

Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera

by Armando Urdiales — February 1, 2026
What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera?...
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Company OnStage

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Company OnStage

by Jonathan Netek — February 1, 2026
Wilde’s wit shines at Company OnStage....
Review: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Alley Theatre

Review: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Alley Theatre

by Brett Cullum — January 30, 2026
It’s funny, it’s warm, and you walk away feeling as if you saw a community revealed....
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center

by Jonathan Netek — January 28, 2026
A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all....
Review: THE BRIDE OR DOES THIS DRESS MAKE ME LOOK MARRIED? at STAGES HOUSTON

Review: THE BRIDE OR DOES THIS DRESS MAKE ME LOOK MARRIED? at STAGES HOUSTON

by Brett Cullum — January 24, 2026
Denise Fennell Pasqualone shares so much of herself in THE BRIDE that it just feels like a hug from the actress. There are laughs, teary moments, and even a random game show thrown in for good measure....
Review: THE BLUEST EYE at The Ensemble Theatre

Review: THE BLUEST EYE at The Ensemble Theatre

by Jonathan Netek — January 24, 2026
The first of three regional premieres at The Ensemble Theatre’s Rooted in Destiny season....
Review: STAR WARS IN CONCERT: RETURN OF THE JEDI at Houston Symphony

Review: STAR WARS IN CONCERT: RETURN OF THE JEDI at Houston Symphony

by Armando Urdiales — January 10, 2026
The Houston Symphony’s presentation of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in concert was a breathtaking reminder of how timeless and transportive John Williams’ score is. Performed live under conductor Steven Reineke, the orchestra did more than accompany the film. It became its pulsing soul. Each no...
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway At The Hobby Center

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway At The Hobby Center

by Brett Cullum — January 8, 2026
The current BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tour is a celebration of the Broadway musical’s 30th anniversary, and a chance for director and choreographer Matt West and book writer Linda Woolverton to revisit a stage version they have been working on since it all began in Houston during 1993....
Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90S MUSICAL at The Garden Theatre

Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90S MUSICAL at The Garden Theatre

by Jonathan Netek — December 27, 2025
A Nostalgic Blast: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ’90s MUSICAL Brings Pop to Midtown...
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at The Garden Theatre

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at The Garden Theatre

by Brett Cullum — December 20, 2025
WHO’S HOLIDAY is playing one weekend only. And if you don’t go, then Cindy Lou Who will remain extra lonely. The play is a ton of fun, and Chaney Moore is the star and the only one....
Review: THE 1968 CHERRY COLA PITTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Vincent Victoria Presents

Review: THE 1968 CHERRY COLA PITTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Vincent Victoria Presents

by Brett Cullum — December 15, 2025
It’s a fantasy idea that a black gay man could have a Christmas special in 1968 that would revel in his own identity so unapologetically. It sure wasn’t the world of that time, and it sure isn’t the world of today. But in some strange way, you will leave wishing it were the world we live in....
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre Under The Stars

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre Under The Stars

by Brett Cullum — December 12, 2025
Going into Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, you already know what you are in for. Most people have seen the film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, released in 1954....
Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Stages Houston

Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Stages Houston

by Jonathan Netek — December 6, 2025
It’s a Wonderful Way to Celebrate the Season....
Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co.

Review: OUR TOWN at 4th Wall Theatre Co.

by Armando Urdiales — December 3, 2025
4th Wall Theatre’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is a heartfelt, wonderfully acted reminder of why this American classic continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. With clarity, simplicity, and a deep respect for Wilder’s vision, the company creates a Grover’s Corners that ...
Review: DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at Drunk Shakespeare

Review: DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at Drunk Shakespeare

by Brett Cullum — November 26, 2025
So, this DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL is completely irrelevant... err... irreverent, but refreshing. You know the story, and if you don’t, you haven’t been watching television or at the Alley for two decades or more....
Review: BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE

Review: BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE

by Brett Cullum — November 24, 2025
BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER by Kathy Ng is many things, including beautiful, weird, funny, sad, touching, and completely random. It is extremely well-acted by a trio of actors, and the design is next-level impressive....
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Opera In The Heights!

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Opera In The Heights!

by Armando Urdiales — November 22, 2025
Tenuous scene changes, promising performances, and Stephen Sondheim's dazzling score are hallmarks of Opera in the Heights' season-opening production of A Little Night Music. While there are some areas for improvement in this evening's performance, this production is a music lover's dream, offering ...
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broadway At The Hobby Center

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broadway At The Hobby Center

by Jonathan Netek — November 19, 2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance....
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at REC ROOM ARTS

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at REC ROOM ARTS

by Brett Cullum — November 11, 2025
Rec Room Arts has delivered at least the first half of a miracle. This is something that feels less like a revival and more like a call to arms, and Kushner’s words echo louder and more forcefully than ever. ...
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE presented by Broadway at The Hobby Center

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE presented by Broadway at The Hobby Center

by Brett Cullum — November 5, 2025
This really isn’t about revelation; it is truly solely for celebration. If you’re a fan, you’ll love A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. If you are not, you may wonder why everyone is here....
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