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Interview: Ramsey Pack of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - November 03, 2025
Ramsey Pack is coming to Houston to be part of the tour of the Neil Diamond musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, which runs November 2nd through the 9th as part of the Broadway at the Hobby Center series. It's a musical about the life of Neil Diamond.
BELT: A MUSICAL THEATRE KARAOKE EXPERIENCE Makes New York Debut With WICKED Sing-Along
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The viral musical theatre karaoke night BELT: A Musical Theatre Karaoke Experience makes its New York debut on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Madame X in Greenwich Village.
Review: IL TRITTICO at Houston Grand Opera
by Armando Urdiales - November 02, 2025
What did our critic think of IL TRITTICO at Houston Grand Opera?
Video: 'The I Love You Song' from THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2025
Get a first look at 'The I Love You Song' from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced musical comedy following six quirky kids as they compete for glory in a cutthroat spelling showdown.
THE PIGEON GETS A BIGTIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Comes to Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Main Street Theater is part of the rolling World Premiere of Mo Willems’ newest musical, The Pigeon Gets A Bigtime Holiday Extravaganza! Learn more about the show here!
The Catastrophic Theatre Will Present BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
​​​​​​​The Catastrophic Theatre will present the world premiere of Beautiful Princess Disorder, a new play written and directed by Kathy Ng, running November 21–December 13, 2025, at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH).
The Hobby Center Launches Open Call for 2026-27 Residency
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has shifted its timeline earlier to apply for participation in the Houston is Inspired initiative to better serve artists and arts organizations across Houston.
Video: Watch 'I Speak Six Languages' from SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Watch a video of I Speak Six Languages from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars Perfection takes practice — and Marcy Park (Gemini Quintos) makes it look easy.
Young Texas Artists' Classic Cabaret Launches 41st Season With Celebration, Music and More
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Young Texas Artists kicked off its 2025-26 season with a dazzling Classic Cabaret celebration in The Woodlands featuring exquisite live music and performances by distinguished YTA alumni.
Tickets to HADESTOWN at the Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Hadestown will play Houston’s Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in February of 2026! Tickets will go on sale on October 31. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - October 27, 2025
Finally, as the theater district is abuzz for the 2025 - 26 season, Theatre Under The Stars brings out not with a bang but with a heartfelt and endearing show: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. With performances from legendary Houston locals and direction from the original Broadway choreographer, Spelling Bee is a smash. 
Interview: Julia Krohn of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - October 27, 2025
It is a show that is so close to my heart! When I was living in New York, from 2004 to 2008 was when it came to Broadway, and I saw it there. I was brought in quite a bit for Olive at the time. I'm too old for that [role] now!
Review: THE MINUTES at Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Jonathan Netek - October 27, 2025
Written by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Tracy Letts and nominated for Best Play at the 2022 Tony Awards, THE MINUTES is a political satire infused with dark humor, offering a timely critique of power dynamics, political corruption, and the manipulation of history.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
HITS Theatre Reveals Leadership Transition
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025
The Board of Directors of HITS Theatre has announced that Jon Montgomery has stepped down as Executive Director. The Board of Directors will begin a formal search for a new Executive Director.
Review: PORGY AND BESS at Houston Grand Opera
by Armando Urdiales - October 25, 2025
As Houston performing arts ventures grow for the 2025-26 season, Houston Grand Opera surpasses them all with a thrilling 50th anniversary production of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Starring powerhouse performers Angel Blue and Michael Sumuel in the title roles, this theatrical staging further cements HGO's monolithic presence not only in Houston but in the world of opera at large.
Video: 'Magic Foot' from the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Watch the cast perform 'My Magic Froot' from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will run October 21 – November 2.
Houston Chamber Choir To Present TAPESTRY: CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLA At The Chapel Of Villa De Matel
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
The Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Betsy Cook Weber, returns to the breathtaking Chapel of Villa de Matel for its beloved annual holiday concert series, Tapestry: Christmas at the Villa, on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Video: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TUTS
by Stephi Wild - October 21, 2025
A new video has been released, featuring clips from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out the video here!
David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Alley Theatre will present the return of Houston’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises a Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Lago Vista Community Concerts to Present Free NO KINGS CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Houston-area composers, musicians, and singers will come together in the “No Kings Concert” to share their latest works to demonstrate solidarity and unity in light of recent authoritarian-like shifts in both our federal and state governments.
THE UPRISE EXPERIENCE: Houston Black Theatre Week Returns For Its Third Year This October
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The Uprise Experience: Houston Black Theatre Week returns October 19–26, 2025, at The DeLUXE Theater, celebrating Black creativity, storytelling, and community empowerment.
Review: MUD ROW at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - October 19, 2025
Class, love, and family are at the forefront of this poignant generational drama.
Feature: HALLOWEEN IN HTOWN at The Spooky Haunts Of Houston Theater
by Brett Cullum - October 18, 2025
I wanted to run down the shows that BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON readers should consider as a trick and a treat! Just think of us as your roadmap on the “highway to fell” that “doesn’t fear the reaper” and “we’re going off the rails on a crazy train.” These shows rock, and they certainly are up for consideration during the spooky season.
Review: MIDNIGHT HIGH: A NIGHT AT THE OXHEAD at The Octarine Accord
by Brett Cullum - October 17, 2025
Forget the haunted house this season, and try something a little bit more involved and engaging. The night I visited MIDNIGHT HIGH was a lot of fun, and this company called The Octarine Accord really does know how to color their magic.

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