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DEATH BECOMES HER to Make Houston Premiere at the Hobby Center in Spring 2027
Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER for a one-week engagement, with tickets starting at $55.
Don't Forget to Vote... for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Election Day is coming! While you make plans for your trip to the polls, don't forget to cast your vote in BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 7.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: November 1, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 17 answers drawn from an anniversary reunion, fresh casting news and the week's theatre headlines.
ETCHINGS to Make Houston Staged Reading Debut
Christopher Grum's original drama about two strangers meeting at the September 11 Memorial will receive a staged reading at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, featuring Lizzy Cooper and Matthew Phillip Nuñez.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Stages Is a Deliciously Funny Exploration of Reinvention, Friendship, and Second Chances
There's something absolutely delightful about watching two people who have absolutely nothing in common end up altering each other's lives.
AN IRISH CAROL Regional Premiere to Open at Main Street Theater
For the holidays, Main Street Theater is producing the Regional Premiere of Matthew J.
Spotlight: Experience the Unforgettable Music of The Carpenters on stage at Lutcher Theater
A voice that captured hearts and songs that have lived on through generations.
Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
Interview: David Wilson of BEETLEJUICE at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
The national tour of BEETLEJUICE arrives at Houston’s Hobby Center November 3–8, with David Wilson making his national tour debut as Adam, the original owner of the house who haunts the newest tenants.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
Texas Student Sues School District Under Title IX After Losing Role in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
A Texas high school senior who was removed from the role of Seymour in her school’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is suing her school district in federal court.
Videos: Clips from THE LITTLE MERMAID at Theatre Under The Stars
Theatre Under The Stars shares performance footage from Disney's The Little Mermaid, including numbers like 'Under the Sea,' 'Part of Your World' and 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' from the Houston production.
Review: DINNER WITH FRIENDS at Dirt Dogs Theatre Company
Dinner With Friends is a show that you will likely talk about afterward if you take your spouse or a married friend.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
Houston Contemporary Dance Company Raises $170K at Eighth Anniversary Gala
Houston Contemporary Dance Company will hold its 8th Season Gala, featuring the company's dancers and artistic vision under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Marlana Doyle.
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! Returns to Main Street Theater This November
Main Street Theater will present JUNIE B.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
Photos: Houston Grand Opera to Launch 2026-27 Season With SUSANNAH
Houston Grand Opera will open its new season with Carlisle Floyd's SUSANNAH, followed by productions of FAUST, AIDA, THE MAGIC FLUTE, DER ROSENKAVALIER, and SHOW BOAT.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
Interview: Sara Gaston of THE ROOMMATE at STAGES HOUSTON
Houston audiences will soon have a chance to see Sara Gaston return to the stage in The Roommate, Jen Silverman’s two-person comedy coming to STAGES Houston October 23 through November 22.
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Mystic Pizza Lutcher Theater (11/19-11/19) |
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The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration Lutcher Theater (11/07-11/07) |
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Wicked Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (6/23-7/25) |
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The Clean House Company OnStage (1/29-2/20) |
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Rumors Lyndall Finley Wortham Theater (10/30-11/08) |
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The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe Alvin College Theatre (12/05-12/12) |
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The Rainbow Fish Company OnStage (1/30-2/20) |
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Clue Company OnStage (6/04-6/26) |
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Hardy WhiteWater Amphitheater (11/21-11/21) |
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Theatre Southwest (1/02-1/23) |
