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Review: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 3 At Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - January 31, 2025
Denise Fennell is just a delight in this role, and she plays off the audience so well that you would swear Sister is a real person. I can’t praise her performance enough. She can handle anyone, anytime, and mine every audience for comedic gold.
Interview: Joshua Morrisey of MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - January 31, 2025
Joshua Morrisey electrifies the stage as the irresistibly vibrant Damian Hubbard in the touring production of Mean Girls. His journey from belting out tunes in a high school gospel choir to landing a role in Footloose is a testament to his unyielding passion for performance.
AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER is Coming to The Hobby Center
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2025
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Houston Contemporary Dance Company To Present LOCALISH
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Localish at the Institute of Contemporary Dance on February 21st and 22nd at both 7PM and 9PM. Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Marlana Doyle has curated 6 Houston based choreographers to present new smaller works on the company in an intimate setting.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)
by Jonathan Netek - January 29, 2025
OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!
Houston Chamber Choir Will Perform LOVE SONGS & SONNETS
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir will present Love Songs & Sonnets for its post-Valentine’s offering, which will be conducted by Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, Artistic Director Designate.
BLACKBIRD to be Presented at Dirt Dogs Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Kicking off 2025, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will present Blackbird, a gripping drama about the complexities of human connection, guilt, and redemption. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Apollo Chamber Players to Present DIVERSITY With Composer Reza Vali & Pejman Hadadi
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
The Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players, joined by percussionist Pejman Hadadi, will present a new original program, DIVERSITY, at Houston's Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy,  Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
Alley Theatre Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Alley Theatre is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant. Learn more about the grant and about the organization.
World Premiere of MISS LARAJ'S HOUSE OF DYSTOPIAN FUTURES by Candice D'Meza Comes to The Catastrophic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
In this post-apocalyptic riff on 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' Fred's long since gone and Nature itself is now the main character. Enter Miss LaRaj-our wise and wisecracking MUTHA of the New World Order.
Review: DECEMBER: A LOVE YEARS IN THE MAKING at Alley Theatre
by Jonathan Netek - January 27, 2025
DECEMBER: A LOVE YEARS IN THE MAKING is an original work from Texas playwright Marisela Treviño Orta, and was originally a part of the Alley All New Festival in 2023. Orta has MFAs in both Playwriting and Poetry, and the intersection of the two truly shines in this heartfelt production.
Interview: Ariel Shani of MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - January 27, 2025
Ariel Shani is part of the cast of MEAN GIRLS coming to the Houston Hobby Center from January 28th through February 9th. The show is a tour that Theatre Under the Stars is bringing in as part of their season. Ariel was raised in Israel and also Canada but ended up going to the Tisch School of the Arts in New York City.
Review: CAMP LOGAN at The Ensemble Theatre
by Jonathan Netek - January 26, 2025
This haunting production, based on real events, captures a powerful slice of history that remains deeply relevant today.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater And The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC To Present THE WANDERERS
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company closes their 2024-2025 season with the Houston premiere of THE WANDERERS, by Anna Ziegler. This production is the first of two co-productions with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston.  
SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR To Have Main Street Theater World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar by Houston playwright Dain Geist. MST will host a Pride Night event in connection with the February 27 performance, and the February 9 performance offers open captioning.
Houston Grand Opera Launches Initiative to Support Diversity in Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Houston Grand Opera is launching a three-year initiative to support and recruit exceptional Latin American opera artists to HGO while creating new operatic offerings that reflect the diversity of Houston.  
Interview: Adrienne Warren of the BEYOND BROADWAY SERIES at The Hobby Center!
by Brett Cullum - January 22, 2025
The luminous Broadway star, Adrienne Warren, comes to the Hobby Center on February 1st. You may know Adrienne from her Tony Award-winning turn as Tina Turner in the West End and on Broadway productions of TINA: THE MUSICAL or her role opposite Audra Mcdonald in SHUFFLE ALONG. She will have a “one night only” cabaret show that is part of the Beyond Broadway series.
Interview: Dain Geist of SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR at Main Street Theater
by Armando Urdiales - January 22, 2025
Houston audiences should eagerly anticipate Seven Assassins Walk Into a Bar, coming soon to Main Street Theater, as a fresh and captivating addition to the city's vibrant theater scene. With its dark humor, morally complex characters, and razor-sharp storytelling, this production promises to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience. Dain Geist's unique vision, honed by his dual roles as writer and director, ensures a meticulously crafted, entertaining, and thought-provoking performance. As the play grapples with themes of morality, justice, and the human condition, Houston theatergoers can expect an evening filled with laughter, tension, and engaging post-show conversations. This world premiere at Main Street Theater highlights the company's dedication to producing bold, original works and underscores its pivotal role in Houston's thriving artistic community. Don't miss the chance to be among the first to experience this thrilling new production!
Interview: Roc Living of CAMP LOGAN at The Ensemble Theatre
by Armando Urdiales - January 22, 2025
For over 20 years, Camp Logan has been a powerful cornerstone in Roc Living's journey as an actor, taking him from the roles of Franciscus and Bugaloosa to his current portrayal of Gweely Brown. Now, audiences at The Ensemble Theatre will have the chance to experience this gripping story, set against the backdrop of the historic 1917 Houston Riot, when the production opens soon. Camp Logan offers a lens into a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter of African-American history. For Roc, this role is a return to a familiar story and an opportunity to take on one of his most challenging and rewarding characters yet. From Gweely's humor that masks pain to his deep bonds of brotherhood, Roc's performance promises to bring this untold story to life with emotional depth and authenticity.
January 22nd Performance of & JULIET Tour in Houston Canceled Due to Winter Storm Enzo
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2025
The January 22 performance of & Juliet in Houston has been canceled due to Winter Storm Enzo. Refunds will be processed automatically, and an additional performance has been added on January 24 at 1:00 PM.
Alley Theatre Partners With International Theatres To Create GUARDIANS OF THE GODS
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced an international partnership with eleven theatres to unite children around the globe. Guardians of the Gods is part of The Childhood Project – a major international collaboration between participating theatres around the world from Bangladesh to Finland.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Theatre Under The Stars will launch the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American Tour of Mean Girls. The musical comedy, adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will begin this month. Find out how to get tickets.

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