Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Interview: Jeff Brown of THE COAST STARLIGHT at Main Street Theater
In this interview, Brown reflects on what drew him to the production, his approach to playing Noah, and why this thoughtful, unflashy play feels especially resonant right now.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2026 CONCERT OF ARIAS Winners
Houston Grand Opera announced the winners for this year’s Concert of Arias, the 38th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held February 6 at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for worldwide audiences.
LSC-CyFair Music Department to Host Discovery Recital Series This Spring
The Lone Star College-CyFair Music Department will present the Discovery Recital Series, offering a series of world-class music and cultural experiences this spring.
Photos: THE COAST STARLIGHT At MST – Rice Village
New production photos have been released for THE COAST STARLIGHT, the regional premiere of Keith Bunin’s play, now on stage at MST – Rice Village.
Cast Theatrical Company to Present HONKY TONK HISSY FIT
Cast Theatrical Company will kick off the beginning of their 2026 season with Honky Tonk Hissy Fit, written by Jones, Hope, Wooten.
KMFA to Host THE DECLARATION PROJECT Community Showcase on February 22
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Interview: Paul Hope of LOVERLY - THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at Ovations
But I'd have to say, as far as the scores, I probably like ON A CLEAR DAY.
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. to Present VENUS IN FUR This February
Kicking off 2026, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set for Broadway At The Hobby Center 2026–2027 Season
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has announced the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2026–2027 season, featuring six Houston premieres, first national tours, and the return of audience favorites.
Theatre Under The Stars To Present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET At The Hobby Center
Theatre Under The Stars will present Million Dollar Quartet at the Hobby Center in Houston from February 17 through March 1.
Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera
What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera?
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Company OnStage
Wilde’s wit shines at Company OnStage.
Review: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Alley Theatre
It’s funny, it’s warm, and you walk away feeling as if you saw a community revealed.
Houston Contemporary Dance Company Will Present LOCALISH
Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present LOCALISH, a program of new choreography by seven Houston-based artists.
Interview: Ruby Gibbs of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
We're a crazy cast of acrobats, and of course, animals, and circus performers, and me, I play a woman named Barbara, who is the head of the “Cooch Tent,” the more promiscuous ladies of the circus.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all.
Photos: First Look at REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Alley Theatre
Alley Theatre is presenting Real Women Have Curves.
Interview: Brenda Palestina of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at ALLEY THEATRE
The play touches on a lot of things, obviously immigration, but the title, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, it's also, all of these women are either fat, or just not thin, or not this conventional, small-bodied woman, right?
Review: THE BLUEST EYE at The Ensemble Theatre
The first of three regional premieres at The Ensemble Theatre’s Rooted in Destiny season.
Review: THE BRIDE OR DOES THIS DRESS MAKE ME LOOK MARRIED? at STAGES HOUSTON
Denise Fennell Pasqualone shares so much of herself in THE BRIDE that it just feels like a hug from the actress.
THE COAST STARLIGHT To Have Regional Premiere At Main Street Theater
Main Street Theater will continue its 50th season with the regional premiere of The Coast Starlight by Keith Bunin, running February 7 through March 1, 2026 at the Rice Village location.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Nola Richardson to Perform in FATAL ATTRACTIONS at Ars Lyrica Houston
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.
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2026 Annual Festival of Originals (The FOO) Theatre Southwest (7/24-8/08) |
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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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An Old-Fashioned Family Murder Theatre Southwest (9/11-10/03) |
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The Constant Wife Theatre Southwest (4/09-5/01) |
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Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Art Factory (10/16-10/31) |
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Frankenstein Pearl Theatre (10/30-11/02) |
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Company OnStage: A Taste of the Season Company OnStage (8/01-8/01) |
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Newsies National Youth Theater (7/31-8/09) |
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Break-In Dance Fest MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (8/06-8/07) |