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Nola Richardson to Perform in FATAL ATTRACTIONS at Ars Lyrica Houston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
Acclaimed soprano Nola Richardson will return to Houston for a special Valentine's Day performance with Ars Lyrica, featuring a program of French Baroque music.
New Menu Curated By Chef Chris Shepherd For 'Live At The Founders Club' At The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts teamed up with renowned James Beard Award winning chef Chris Shepherd to launch an all-new curated menu available exclusively for its Live at the Founders Club Series.
Houston Chamber Choir Will Perform WHAT HAVE WE DONE TODAY?
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026
The Houston Chamber Choir will present WHAT HAVE WE DONE TODAY? conducted by Jason Max Ferdinand this February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Interview: Christa Forster of KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - January 14, 2026
KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME is a show that was born out of disaster, catastrophe, and a feeling of being at a place where I couldn't go on the way that I had been going on...
Cast Set for CARMELA FOR WISHES at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for Carmela Full of Wishes based on the book by Matt de la Peña and adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios. The production will be directed by Mateo Hernandez.
Interview: Denise Fennnell and Rick Pasqualone of THE BRIDE at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - January 11, 2026
When you set out to create something, a piece of theater, you don't say to yourself, I'm gonna create something universal that everybody's gonna relate to. You just write what you know; you write your own story, and we found that the specifics of our quirky little union became universal.
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 note surged with suspense, wonder, and triumph, flooding the hall with electric vitality.
Miles Mykkanen Will Lead SILENT NIGHT at Houston Grand Opera
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2026
Houston Grand Opera has announced that internationally celebrated Finnish-American tenor Miles Mykkanen will perform the lead role of Nikolaus Sprink in Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Silent Night.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: 2026 World Premiere to Open at the George Theater
by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2026
A.D. Players will present the world premiere of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: 2026, a contemporary stage adaptation written by Jayme McGhan. The production will be directed by Sophia Watt and staged at the George Theater in Houston.
Houston Chamber Choir to Present 26th Annual HEAR THE FUTURE Choral Invitational Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2026
The Houston Chamber Choir will present its annual Hear the Future Invitational Choral Festival, featuring youth choirs from across the Greater Houston area. The free event will include a public concert and educational master classes led by choral professionals. The festival highlights emerging student musicians and local music educators.
Apollo Chamber Players to Present EMPOWER Concert as Part of American Story Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players wil present EMPOWER, the third program in their season-long American Story series at Houston's MATCH in Midtown.
Tommy Tune Collection Finds a Home at the University of Houston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Tommy Tune’s legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey—a new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry of a show business icon.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - January 08, 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.
4th Wall Theatre Company to Present Reading of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE a.k. payne.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
4th Wall Theatre Company will present public readings of Furlough's Paradise, the 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner by a.k. payne.
Young Audiences of Houston Receives $20,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Young Audiences of Houston has been awarded a $20,000 NEH grant to support Celebration of America through the Arts. Learn more about the award and the company here!
Interview: Darrell T. Joe of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - January 06, 2026
'I went to school, did a couple of cruise ships, and then I moved to New York with two bags and a tube of Chapstick, and I've lived there for 15 years now. Which makes me official, I think.'
Full Cast Set for Sanaz Toossi’s ENGLISH at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2026
Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of English. Directed by Evren Odcikin, Sanaz Toossi’s heartwarming comedy follows five Iranians, each with a personal reason for learning English.
Musiqa and NobleMotion Dance Will Bring FREE REIN to the MATCH
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026
Musiqa and NobleMotion Dance, known for their innovative collaborations, will present Free Rein—a fusion of music, dance, multimedia design, and cutting-edge neuro-engineering—January 23–25, 2026, at the MATCH.
The Heartbeat Theater To Present David Auburn's PROOF
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
The Heartbeat Theater is preparing for its inaugural production at Easthampton’s Williston Theater, staging Proof in CitySpace’s Blue Room.
The Players Theatre Company To Present ANNIE JR. As Part Of The Penguin Project
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
The Players Theatre Company has been designated a replica chapter of The Penguin Project and will present a production of Annie Jr. in the spring. The announcement was made in a December 30 news release.
Director Andrew Roblyer to Host First-Ever 14-Hour Live Directing Marathon
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
Houston-based director Andrew Roblyer will attempt a theatrical first: twelve consecutive live directing sessions across a fourteen-hour marathon, each built from scratch in front of a live audience.
Interview: Suzanne King, Bringing us STAGE WHISPERS About Houston Local Theatre
by Brett Cullum - January 02, 2026
I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.
Jones Hall Plans $4.9 Million Renovation as Houston’s Theater District Continues to Evolve
by Joshua Wright - December 29, 2025
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is planning a $4.9 million renovation to update restrooms and musician facilities as part of ongoing improvements in Houston’s Theater District.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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