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BWW Review: VENUS IN FUR at Main Street Theater
Main Street Theater's production of VENUS IN FUR is the sexiest and most thought-provoking play you can see in Houston right now.
BWW Review: Main Street Theater's TWELFTH NIGHT Marries Love and Humor
The actors add to the relaxed atmosphere.
BWW Review: Ben Stevenson's THE NUTCRACKER Graces the Stage
Since its debut in 1892, THE NUTCRACKER, based on E.
BWW Review: HO HO HUMBUG 2.0 Packs Laughs in Revised 90-minute One Act
Scott Burkell's updated version of HO HO HUMBUG packs laughs and heartwarming moments in his most recent trimmed down version of this original Christmas comedy.
BWW Review: Theatre Under The Stars Offers Sparkling, Funny Fare For The Holidays With A CHRISTMAS STORY
Need a laugh? See A CHRISTMAS STORY at TUTS!
BWW Review: A Little Simplicity Goes A Long Way In This Illuminating Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Classical Theatre Company Honors Dickens' Words In A CHRISTMAS CAROL
BWW Review: Main Street Theater's SILENT SKY Awes and Inspires
SILENT SKY, the entrancing play by Lauren Gunderson, based on the real-life story of pioneering female astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, shows through December 6 on the Main Street Theater stage.
BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Broadway At The Hobby Center
Broadway at the Hobby Center has brought Houston one of the best touring versions of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA out there, and it notably soars hitting most all of the notes we demand.
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pitch Me This Productions
Pitch Me This Productions has done a great job bringing THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to life for this year's annual dose of absolute pleasure and sins of the flesh.
BWW Review: POTTED POTTER Is a Goofy, Magical Ride
Over the last decade, Dan and Jeff have created a frantic, fast-paced 70 minute romp through all seven Harry Potter books.
BWW Review: THE OTHER PLACE Misses The Mark
I've always liked the intimacy of the Neuhaus stage at the Alley Theatre.
BWW Review: Adam Lambert Rocks Houston!
Halloween came early for all the Glamerts in Houston! American Idol alum and on again/off again QUEEN frontman Adam Lambert came to the Space City on Wednesday October 28th to show The Revention Music Center how to rock and roll.
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS Invigorates Audiences at HFAC
INTO THE WOODS is an ambitious undertaking for a community theater.
BWW Reviews: PIPPIN, THE MUSICAL Magic, Razzle Dazzle Under the Big Top!
The circus is in town and I ain't talking about Barnum & Bailey! The national tour of the 2013 revival of PIPPIN made its way to the Bayou City and I'm hippopotamusly happy to see this tour! When creative geniuses such as Bob Fosse and Stephen Schwartz are at the helm of the original material, there
BWW Review: MAC WELLMAN'S DRACULA at Mildred's Umbrella
Sit back and simply enjoy the spectacle of the ladies discovering their sex while the men recoil in horror and sing songs about 'hair in the air', and then pretend it all made sense when you wake up in the morning.
BWW Review: FREUD'S LAST SESSION Is A Rousing Debate At A.D. Players
It's fun to be the fly on the wall, and that's one of the many intriguing aspects of FREUD'S LAST SESSION.
BWW Review: SRO Productions Makes a Passionate and Poignant AMERICAN IDIOT
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.
BWW Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Serves Big Laughs in Newly Renovated Alley Theatre
I was pleased to see many familiar faces last Wednesday at the Alley Theatre's performance of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.
BWW Review: MATILDA At The Hobby- Hard To Hear, But Wonderful To See
BWW Review: MATILDA Struggles With Major Sound Issues
BWW Review: Rice Theatre Program's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Is Something Special
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.
BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theatre Southwest
Small theatre takes on big comedy with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
BWW Review: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Resounds Through Houston
As each of us seeks to carve our own path, we yearn to connect with someone that understands us.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at TUTS
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.
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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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Alnis Morissette's JAGGED LITTLE PILL Art Factory (7/31-8/09) |
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Moulin Rouge! Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (7/14-7/19) |
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Wicked Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (6/23-7/25) |
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Frankenstein Pearl Theatre (10/30-11/02) |
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Moulin Rouge! Hobby Center for Performing Arts (7/14-7/19) |
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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) |








