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BWW Review: Theatre Under The Stars Ushers in a SPRING AWAKENING
by Alric Davis on October 15, 2019 in Houston Theatre Under The Stars' Spring Awakening does more than entertain its audiences. It enlivens the fifty first season of the massive theatre known for their proclivity for golden age musicals and traditional fare and re-introduces to Houston audiences a production that highlights still-relevant subjects such as child abuse, teen suicide, sex education, gender politics, abortion and more. (more...) 
National Youth Theater Presents Disney's FROZEN JR.
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Houston National Youth Theater (NYT) announces their upcoming production of Frozen JR., the 2018 Broadway musical that brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. (more...) 
Ars Lyrica Continues 15th Season With HANDEL IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Houston Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy-nominated early music ensemble, continues its 15th season with an amorous tribute to the Baroque era's finest musical dramatist on November 23rd at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with Handel in Love. Rice graduate Joanna Latini (soprano) and Richard Trey Smagur (tenor), Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2017, lend their voices to Handel's rarely performed and highly virtuosic music. (more...) 
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Houston There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. (more...) 
Texas Native Michael Mayes Leads RIGOLETTO at Houston Grand Opera
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Houston Baritone Michael Mayes steps in to sing the title role in Verdi's Rigoletto at Houston Grand Opera. He performs the opening night performance on 18, and two additional performances on October 20 and 26. The Boston Musical Intelligencer lauded his debut in the role in 2014 with Boston Lyric Opera: 'His baritone, powerful yet fully controlled, shifted seamlessly in color between expressions of terror, pleading, and angry vengeance.' He returns to the role later this season with Nashville Opera. (more...) 
VIDEO: SPRING AWAKENING's Wonza Johnson Takes Over Instagram!
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Houston All shall know the wonder because Wonza Johnson took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this weekend at Theatre Under the Stars' production of Spring Awakening! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out! (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Santino Fontana!
by Ben Rimalower on October 14, 2019 in Houston In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album 'Wildflowers.' They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' Motown, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and Leonard Cohen. Stephen talks about the conception and creation of a number of his works, including 'Wicked,' 'Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Baker's Wife,' 'Working,' 'Rags,' and 'The Prince of Egypt.' He tells stories about working with artists such as Howard Ashman, Charles Strouse, Steven Spielberg, and Whitney Houston, and talks about collaborating with Alan Menken, with whom he wrote the songs for the hit Disney films 'Pocahontas,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Enchanted.' (more...) 
Houston Symphony Announces Four-Concert Chamber Music Series
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2019 in Houston Today, the Houston Symphony announced a four-concert chamber music series showcasing musicians of the orchestra and guest luminaries in intimate venues across Houston. The opening concert takes place at MATCH Box 4 featuring violin virtuoso Gil Shaham and Houston Symphony musicians in Brahms' Clarinet Quintet in B minor on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. (more...) 
Photos: First Look at SPRING AWAKENING at TUTS
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2019 in Houston Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Spring Awakening! Get a first look at the cast in action! (more...) 
Photo Flash: 4th Wall Theatre Company Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2019 in Houston 4th Wall Theatre Company, Houston's home for extraordinary performances up close, is proud to open their 2019-2020 Season with Tennessee Williams's brilliant and timeless classic, “The Glass Menagerie.” Winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948, the 2014 Broadway revival received seven Tony nominations, again confirming the enduring poignancy and timeless power of this classic tale of family ties that cross time and memory. (more...) 
Jim Loucks Brings BOOGER RED To The Houston Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2019 in Houston Solo performer and playwright Jim Loucks brings his Southern storytelling style to the Houston Fringe Festival with his one-man show Booger Red November 5-9, 2019 (MATCH, 3400 Main St., Houston, TX 77002). Booger Red is directed by Lisa Chess. (more...) 
Jim Loucks Brings BOOGER RED To The Houston Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2019 in Houston Solo performer and playwright Jim Loucks brings his Southern storytelling style to the Houston Fringe Festival with his one-man show Booger Red November 5-9, 2019 (MATCH, 3400 Main St., Houston, TX 77002). Booger Red is directed by Lisa Chess. (more...) 
Marek Janowski to Conduct the Houston Symphony
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2019 in Houston The Houston Symphony welcomes back world-renowned conductor and critically acclaimed Wagner interpreter Marek Janowski in Wagner + Beethoven 2, a program that celebrates the music of two revolutionary composers, 8 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26, and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Jones Hall. (more...) 
VIDEO: First Look at SPRING AWAKENING at TUTS
by Stage Tube on October 09, 2019 in Houston Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Spring Awakening! (more...) 
SPRING AWAKENING's Wonza Johnson Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros on October 11, 2019 in Houston All shall know the wonder because Wonza Johnson is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, October 12th, at Theatre Under the Stars' production of Spring Awakening! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day with Melchior, Wendla, Moritz, and more! (more...) 
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in Houston
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2019 in Houston BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team! (more...) 
Houston Symphony Hosts Free Halloween-Themed Concert
by BWW News Desk on October 07, 2019 in Houston The Houston Symphony returns to its regular summertime outdoor performance venue at Miller Outdoor Theatre for a free fall concert, Symphonic Spooktacular, on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to wear a favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a spooky, family-friendly evening with the Houston Symphony. (more...) 
National Youth Theater Presents MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk on October 07, 2019 in Houston National Youth Theater (NYT) announces their upcoming production of Mary Poppins, a practically perfect musical based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film. (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Stephen Schwartz!
by Ben Rimalower on October 07, 2019 in Houston In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album 'Wildflowers.' They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' Motown, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and Leonard Cohen. Stephen talks about the conception and creation of a number of his works, including 'Wicked,' 'Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Baker's Wife,' 'Working,' 'Rags,' and 'The Prince of Egypt.' He tells stories about working with artists such as Howard Ashman, Charles Strouse, Steven Spielberg, and Whitney Houston, and talks about collaborating with Alan Menken, with whom he wrote the songs for the hit Disney films 'Pocahontas,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Enchanted.' (more...) 
Houston Symphony Offers Free Latin-Inspired Music at Miller Outdoor Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 03, 2019 in Houston The Houston Symphony's Lunada¸ presented by the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, celebrates a night under the moon with music at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Concertgoers will enjoy an evening of music in a free and relaxed outdoor setting appropriate for the entire family. (more...) 
Da Camera Presents Italian Themes: Quartetto Di Cremona
by BWW News Desk on October 02, 2019 in Houston Da Camera of Houston launches its 2019a?"2020 series of intimate concerts at the Menil Collection with Italian Themes, a two-night performance by Quartetto di Cremona on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. (more...) 
Theatre Under The Stars Announces The 2020 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS Participating Schools And Productions
by BWW News Desk on October 02, 2019 in Houston Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the 46 schools participating in the 2020 Tommy Tune Awards. (more...)
Black Girlz Productions Presents LOVE LETTERS TO THE BLACK MAN
by BWW News Desk on October 01, 2019 in Houston Black Girlz Productions presents Love Letters to the Black Man, curated by award-winning playwright Shaneisha Dodson. Dodson did an international call for open letters and monologues for black males. (more...) 
Houston Symphony Opens Their BBVA Family Series with Magical Program
by BWW News Desk on October 01, 2019 in Houston The Houston Symphony opens their 2019a?"20 BBVA Family Series with the magical and spell-binding program, Wands & Wizards: Music from Harry Potter & More, at 10 and 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12. Plus, the first 100 children who arrive in costume are invited to join an on-stage costume parade. (more...) 
Dinolion Presents Immersive Haunt THE RABBIT CAGE at Axelrad
by BWW News Desk on October 01, 2019 in Houston Dinolion launches their inaugural immersive haunted experience, The Rabbit Cage, in support of Axelrad. The Rabbit Cage is a unique haunt experience that re-imagines the conventions of a haunted house. (more...) |
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