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Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Announces Free Public Showings in February
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2023
Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute will present a free public showing of The Slowest Wave/Butoh and The Brain, the culmination of an art-science performance-research study, on February 10, 2023 at 6pm at University of Houston, Student Center South Theater.
Upcoming Houston Early Music Concert to Explore Expulsion Of Jews From Medieval Spain
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Focusing on its 2022-23 season theme of Transitions and Transformations, Houston Early Music's next concert explores through music the expulsion of Jews from Medieval Spain.
Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute to Present Free Public Showing Of THE SLOWEST WAVE/BUTOH AND THE BRAIN
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute announces a free public showing of The Slowest Wave/Butoh and The Brain, the culmination of an art-science performance-research study, on February 10, 2023 at 6pm at University of Houston, Student Center South Theater.
Review: Classical Theatre Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Presents Classical Theatre in An Innovative, Groovy Way at The Deluxe Theater
by Miranda Keating - January 20, 2023
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL is presented with new life! The play reflects a comedy of errors that occurs after a false rumor is purposely spread. In a typical Restoration Comedy, you may expect wigs and quill pens, but this production uses minimal wooden set pieces, modern costumes, and a cast of 6 to tell the story, showcasing the company's creativity.
Local Director and Producer to Hold Auditions for Sci-Fi Trilogy Plays in Houston This Summer
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Local Director and Producer Andrew Roblyer (they/he) and their production company The Octarine Accord has announced auditions for a three-part trilogy of science fiction plays to be produced this summer in Houston - marking the first time they have been produced in this way outside of New York City.
Bach Society Performs Complete Brandenburg Concertos This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Conductor Rick Erickson and the Bach Orchestra will perform the six instrumental works known as the Brandenburg Concertos in two performances on March 10 and April 14, 2023, at 7pm at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.  
Main Street Theater Opens BIPOC Fellowship Applications
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
In February 2022, Main Street Theater (MST) launched its BIPOC Fellowship Program. As part of the Fellowship cohort, participants will receive hands-on experience and mentorship from accomplished Houston-based theater professionals.
Photos: First Look at LADYSHIP THE MUSICAL at Clear Brook High School
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
The CB Players have released photos from the high school premiere of Ladyship. Ladyship is inspired by the true stories of some of the 25,000 women convicts sent to the new colony of Australia between 1788-1868. Check out the photos here!
Clear Brook High School to Present High School Premiere of LADYSHIP THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2023
The CB Players will present the high school premiere of Ladyship. Ladyship is inspired by the true stories of some of the 25,000 women convicts sent to the new colony of Australia between 1788-1868. The musical explores their stories as the characters struggle with hunger, sexual harassment, storms and a host of other challenges as they fight to survive a sea journey, they never wanted to take relying on their physical and emotional resilience to carry them through.
Houston Theatre Brave Little Company Receives 2nd NEA Grant For Interactive Series
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Brave Little Company has announced that the collaborative project Missing from the Museum has again been awarded a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling nearly $28.8 million that were announced by the NEA as part of its first round of fiscal year 2023 grants.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: THE WORLDWIDE WONDERS TOUR is Coming to the Hobby Center in February
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Exclusively to Houston, Champions Of Magic bring their arena scale spectacle to the Hobby Center’s intimate Zilkha Hall for an extended run February 2-17. This is an opportunity to experience their unique brand of live entertainment like never before.
The Catastrophic Theatre Presents EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY By Richard Foreman
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Eddie dreams of escape—from the office where he suffers at the hands of his co-workers, from a doctor whose treatments seem far worse than any medical complaint, perhaps from even the play itself! 
MST Brings Back MACBETH MUET By Canada's La Fille Du Laitier
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing back Canadian theater company La Fille Du Laitier and its production of Macbeth Muet to Houston January 27 – 30, 2023. 
Alley Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Tour Houston in January 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced a new community engagement program, Alley Transported, and its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare and directed by Alley Theatre’s Artistic Director Rob Melrose.
4th Wall Theatre Company Hires Multi-Talented Houston Mainstay Jennifer Dean As Its New Managing Director  
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
4th Wall Theatre Company has announced that longtime collaborator and Houston theatre community mainstay, Jennifer Dean is stepping into the role of their Managing  Director. 4th Wall announced its search for a new managing director late last fall and after an  extensive search and interview process is excited to have Jennifer join the company full time  January 5, 2023. 
Houston Contemporary Dance Company Continue Its fourth Season With DUE at Heights Ironworks
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Houston Contemporary Dance Company will continue its fourth Season with an intimate performance of DUE at Heights Ironworks.
Review: STIRS UP STILL THINGS at Ishida Dance Company
by Brett Cullum - January 06, 2023
If true art is the ability to tell a story through a medium, then what this group has achieved is a remarkable level of marrying movement with narrative. Rarely have I witnessed dance where emotions and poetry are so clear, and performed with such passion.
Ars Lyrica Houston Continues Collaboration With Rienzi, Mfah With Concert Illustrating Chinese Influence On Baroque Art And Music
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
On Sunday, January 29th at 4 pm and 5:30 pm, Ars Lyrica Houston will present a concert of musical chinoiseries from the 17th and 18th centuries at Rienzi, the Museum of Fine Arts House Museum for European decorative arts.
Previews: STIRS UP STILL THINGS at ISHIDA Dance
by Brett Cullum - January 03, 2023
If the past is any indication, this is one you do not want to miss! The level of skill is amazing, and on par with any professional Houston dance company. And the choreographers brought in to work on the pieces are world renowned.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Open in Houston in January
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
The Houston production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Emerald Theatre on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 for a limited run through April 29th.
Interview: Chris Hutchinson, Michelle Elaine, Shawn Hamilton, John Ryan Del Bosque, Brock Hatton of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Alric Davis - December 27, 2022
Having Holiday performer guilt? Well you aren't alone! Come read how a few A Christmas Carol cast members manage cooking, shopping and performing in their tiny big show!
Vincent Victoria Presents to Screen THE COLORED FOLKS GOODTIME HOUR on New Year's Eve
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2022
Award-winning theater company Vincent Victoria Presents will have a special encore screening of their new film The Colored Folks Goodtime Hour on New Year's Eve.
Photos: Broadway & Opera Star N'Kenge Dazzles With Houston Symphony In A VERY MERRY POPS
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Back by popular demand, Broadway star N'Kenge made her joyous return to the Houston Symphony as featured guest artist for A Very Merry Pops, a three-night holiday concert series, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. The series took place from December 15-18, 2022 at The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston. See photos from the concert.
Classical Theatre Company Presents THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2022
A 2016 winner of the prestigious National Theatre Company Grant Award by the American  Theatre Wing, Classical Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to continue its 2022-2023 15th Anniversary Mainstage Season of Laughs with the masterpiece comedy of manners,
THE SOUND INSIDE Announced At 4th Wall Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2022
Nominated for six Tony awards, including Best Play, THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp will make its Houston premiere at 4th Wall Theatre Company on January 20, 2023.  

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