Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES AUDIENCES WITH A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER at The Hobby Center
I could only imagine what a magic show would consist of.
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Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL STUNS AND DELIGHTS AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES at MATCH
I remember the day when I first saw the cover for “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan.
Review: The Very Trippy EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY At Catastrophic Theatre
You won’t find a more technically stunning or well acted show in Houston right now.
Review: CHICAGO is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary at Theatre Under the Stars with New, Rousing Energy
Show after show, CHICAGO makes the crowd roar and come to their feet, energizing all with its storytelling, dancing, and glamor.
Review: The Garden Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Presents Shakespeare with Modern Sass and New Energy
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is arguably the most well-known comedic play in the world.
Review: Classical Theatre Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Presents Classical Theatre in An Innovative, Groovy Way at The Deluxe Theater
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL is presented with new life! The play reflects a comedy of errors that occurs after a false rumor is purposely spread.
Review: STIRS UP STILL THINGS at Ishida Dance Company
If true art is the ability to tell a story through a medium, then what this group has achieved is a remarkable level of marrying movement with narrative.
Review: The Traditional A CHRISTMAS CAROL Enraptures Audiences With Its Exciting, New Telling at The Alley Theatre
Many already know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Review: THE COLORED FOLKS GOOD TIME HOUR at Vincent Victoria Presents
After seeing this film, I can’t get Cherry Cola Pitts out of my mind.
Review: MARY POPPINS Delights All With Its Timeless Tunes and Stunning Spectacle at Theatre Under The Stars
When one thinks of the holiday season, many imagine 'The Nutcracker' or 'A Christmas Carol'.
Review: Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Dazzles Audiences with Spectacle and Holiday Cheer at the Wortham Theater Center
With more than 70,000 patrons seeing it every year, Houston Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the most celebrated traditions of the holidays, and rightfully so! Being performed for over 35 years, the production is full of incredible orchestrations, wonderful imagery, and a magical story to boot.
Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Gets Reimagined at Classical Theatre Company
'That's a lot of laughs in there,' one kind audience member said to me during one of the intermissions.
Review: THEY DO NOT MOVE Enthralls Audiences at The Catastrophic Theatre
The Catastrophic Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of THEY DO NOT MOVE by Brian Jucha with the Catastrophic ensemble.
Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS - THE 90S MUSICAL at The Garden Theatre
It’s a rock musical featuring all of the naughty behavior of the original film and marries it to the “hits of the day” that were hot when it came out.
Review: Six the Musical Packs a Powerful Punch at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
The story goes that Toby Marlow and Lucy moss after meeting in their years at university, made a decision to write a musical about the six wives of Henry VIII.
Review: 4th Wall Theatre Company Strikes a Spooky Chord in Lucas Hnath's THE THIN PLACE
Two chairs, a side table, and a lone actress on stage begins 4th Wall Theatre’s production of Lucas Hnath’s The Thin Place.
Review: COYOTE ON A FENCE at Dirt Dogs Theatre
This is a morally complex piece of theater, and luckily the cast is up to the challenge of bringing these people to life without judgment or any trace of hesitation.
Review: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS Energizes and Brings Its Audience to Its Feet!
When I walked out of the theater after watching THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS, I had a big ol' smile on my face.
Review: KINKY BOOTS Struts Its Stuff and Dazzles Audiences at The Deluxe Theatre!
If you are looking for a fun night out this weekend, KINKY BOOTS is the show for you! With catchy music created by Cyndi Lauper, flashy costumes, amazing dance moves, and a feel-good story, this musical is not one to miss.
Review: HADESTOWN Dazzles at Broadway at the Hobby Center
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER? The HADESTOWN national tour finally arrives in Houston after a significant pandemic pause, and it appears the wait was worth holding our breath for.
Review: MISS MAUDE Gains Potential at AD Players
You would think a story with its title character would be the main focus of a play.
Review: World Premiere Of Ken Ludwig's LEND ME A SOPRANO Invigorates Audiences At The Alley Theatre
When I go to a theatre production, I hope for a show that whisks me away from my current worries.
Review: TUTS AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Oozes Charisma at Hobby Center for Performing Arts
Fats Waller is one of the many black artists over the centuries whose music still permeates popular culture.
Review: SCRAMBLED at Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company
This past weekend, Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company presented a visiting artist from Israel through her one-woman show that made its audience laugh and cry while educating about the struggles of infertility.
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A Streetcar Named Desire Pearl Theatre (7/17-7/20) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat A.D. Players at the George Theater (6/24-8/02) |
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Tamarie's Greatest Hits, Volume 3 The Catastrophic Theatre (6/19-8/01) |
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Big Fish National Youth Theater (7/17-7/19) |
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Cowabunga Alvin College Theatre (7/28-7/30) |
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Moulin Rouge! Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (7/14-7/19) |
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Hobby Center for Performing Arts (7/14-7/19) |
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Moulin Rouge – The Musical Sarofim Hall (7/14-7/12) |
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Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium AT&T Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Art Factory (10/16-10/31) |