HOUSTON THEATER REVIEWS

AMERICAN IDIOT is everything you could want from a regional premiere as it takes the slick polish of Broadway and redefines it into passionate intimacy for a playhouse. Audiences are going to have an excellent time rocking out with these kids....

I was pleased to see many familiar faces last Wednesday at the Alley Theatre's performance of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. It helped set the tone for the comedic and interactive performance that seemed to ask us to leave any egos at the door, relax, and sit back for a night of farcical storytelling and cra...

BWW Review: MATILDA Struggles With Major Sound Issues...

William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the granddaddy of all rom-coms, is the story of two courtships: Benedick and Beatrice, both too stubborn and clever for their own good, and Claudio and Hero, both too innocent and naive to not be taken advantage of by the resident villain. It's a classic...

Small theatre takes on big comedy with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE...

As each of us seeks to carve our own path, we yearn to connect with someone that understands us. This is why SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS resonates with audiences, and why presenting it with very little sound is relevant in today's fast-paced and technologically connected society, where silence and real hum...

THE LITTLE MERMAID is perfect for little girls who want to be Ariel when they grow up, but adults may find it too simple a tale....

BWW Review: Principal Dancer Melody Mennite Brings Down The House In A Stunning Performance as MANON...

A.D. Players bravely gives audiences a chance to see 12 ANGRY MEN presented without alteration or apology....

GIVE TAKE makes light of divorce with a great cast and a script that stuffs everything in....

BWW Review: Horse Head Theatre Breaks Artistic Boundaries In THE WHALE; OR, MOBY-DICK...

DARK DEEDS AT SWAN'S PLACE continues a campy summer tradition at Theatre Suburbia!...

THE HONKY TONK ANGELS is running at Stages Repertory Theatre through September 6, 2015. The show made for a fun evening of entertainment, upholding the reputation of high quality productions that Stages Repertory Theatre has always been known for. The show, directed by Mitchell Greco, serves as a no...

Witness the magic of THE DROWNING GIRLS at Mildred's Umbrella....

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is performed at Miller Outdoor Theatre through Sunday July 19, 2015 and produced by TUTS (Theatre Under The Stars). Don't miss this wondrous production by TUTS at the Miller Outdoor Theatre....

Last December, Texas treasure Holland Vavra made her 54 Below debut in Cuz We're F#cking Talented, a concert where a handful of artists showed off their skills. Last night, she made a special trip from Houston to premiere her tribute to Frank Sinatra, Holland at the Sands: My Blue Eyed Sinatra. With...

If you are socially conscious or have some type of social media account, you are well aware of the social injustices that seem to flood the timelines. In this past year, we have witnessed young black men assassinated at the hands of police officers as well as a massacre in Charleston, South Carolina...

BWW Reviews: THE FOREIGNER Is Wacky Fun At The Alley Theatre...

FEELIN' GROOVY marks the first time the founding 'Fab Five' of The Music Box Theater have decided to go all rock on audiences. It's an uneasy marriage at times, but somehow they find their way into the festival scene and make it their own....

Many theatre companies stay true to the commercial theatre blueprint, and then there's The Ensemble! The Ensemble was founded in 1976 by George Hawkins. His mission was to create a theatre that would provide diverse roles for black artists. Here we are 39 years later and The Ensemble is taking the H...

Theatre Suburbia provides audiences with a comic look at what book authors are really like once you get past their dust jackets....

Growing up listening to a vast array of music, my ear fell in love with the classics and one particular song entitled 'Summertime' touched my heart and ears. The Gershwin's music is a staple in the history of American Music, and I was ecstatic to see The Alley Theatre's production of GEORGE GERSHWIN...

BWW Reviews: HYPOCRITE: A SKETCHY COMEDY Is Breakthrough Theatre With A Lot Of Heart...

Director and designer Colton Berry brings a solid artistic vision to Bayou City Theatrics staging of SUNSET BOULEVARD, but his conceptualizations remain better than the execution. Uneven acting and vocal performances, persistent sound issues and the price tag ($35 to $40) make this one hard to recom...

William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is a comedic, character-driven piece about the courtship of volatile Katherina and obnoxious Petruchio. Character pieces require great characters, naturally, and great performers. In his ballet adaptation, John Cranko delivers. In the Houston Ballet prod...