The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Houston.
On June 29, The Ensemble Theatre opened the final production for their celebratory 40th anniversary season with a bang, a belt, and a whole lotta sass! With its powerhouse vocalists, entertaining and sassy storytellers, and vast musical variation, SIMPLY SIMONE is anything but simple.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY simply takes the cake.
FREAKY FRIDAY, a new musical from Disney, is based on the 1976 original movie and 2003 remake of the same name.
It's certainly a relevant piece for our time, and I applaud the intention of bringing it to life in this era of political debate and mistrust of the media.
The Houston Ballet brings one of the most theatrical of the Bard's plays to life in a lavish production by choreographer David Bintley.
It's a deeply emotional musical telling the story of a lesbian girl as she navigates her way through life with a closeted gay father.
Directed by Kim Tobin-Lehl and Jennifer Dean, LOBBY HERO is realistic and gritty with characters that are built from deep within.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (the eighteenth century play written by French native Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, not Rossini's opera) makes for a charming spectacle at Classical Theatre Company.
KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, written and directed by Michel Laprise, creates a world vaguely 19th-century, with overtones of the French filmmaker Georges Melies.
The actors are amazing, the set is handsomely appointed, and the lighting design is creative and well executed.
For HERO, Tyce's rocker persona is front and center as he sings the best of Jim Steinman.
BWW Review: DREAMGIRLS Sparkles and Shines at TUTS
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.
Houston Ballet's program of three contemporary ballets, running now at THE WORTHAM CENTER, is breath-taking.
The latest iteration of the production on tour is crafted with care and performed with verve.
Stages has assembled a "dream team" trio of comedians who can sing, and they make 5 COURSE love zip along with glee and pep.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS stands the test of time because old white men are still jerks and Mamet is a genius at creating dialogue for them.
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.
TREVOR is what the Catastrophic Theatre does best - funny and provocative work that has much to say about the human condition.
Josephine reigns supreme in THE LAST NIGHT OF JOSEPHINE BAKER.
With the National Theatre of Scotland's production of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN coming to town, I approached with trepidation.
A frothy souffle of a musical.
This story is universal, but the intricate score and stellar cast are unique and astounding.
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.
Sarah Burgess's new play at the ALLEY, DRY POWDER teaches us the art of the deal.
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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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Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium AT&T Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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Wicked Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (6/23-7/25) |
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Moulin Rouge – The Musical Sarofim Hall (7/14-7/12) |
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Company OnStage: A Taste of the Season Company OnStage (8/01-8/01) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show House of Blues Houston (10/23-10/23) |
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Therapy Gecko Punch Line Houston (9/20-9/20) |
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2026 Night Nation Run - Dallas, TX Texas Live! (9/12-9/12) |
