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Review: WITCH at HYDE PARK THEATRE


by Sabrina Wallace - February 24, 2026

Hyde Park’s production of WITCH is sharp, funny, and quietly ferocious. A Devil with a grin, a witch that questions the status quo, a town built on bargains, and ambition that bites back. You’ll leave checking your own contracts. Through March 21st. ...

Review: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at City Theatre Austin


by Sabrina Wallace - February 24, 2026

Some plays rush. In Horton Foote’s award-winning play, The Trip to Bountiful, longing feels biblical, and patience gets tested, and City Theatre’s production reminds you how to sit still. Judith Laird is all steel beneath fragility, as an aging mother chasing the ghost of her childhood home. But...

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ZACH


by Joni Lorraine - February 19, 2026

What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at ZACH?...

Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL at TexArts


by Sabrina Wallace - February 17, 2026

Big hair, bigger voices, and zero apologies. Beehive: The 60s Musical at TexARTS is pure jukebox joy: love songs turn into liberation anthems, wigs rise as the decade unfolds, and seven powerhouse women keep the audience laughing and singing along. Profound? No. A ridiculously good time? Abso-freaki...

Review: URINETOWN at Mary Moody Northen Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - February 14, 2026

Urinetown now playing at MMNT - A musical so funny it hits like a warning. Corporate greed, drought, revolt—and the water still runs out. Laugh. Think. Repeat....

Review: SWING! at Georgetown Palace Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - February 14, 2026

Swing! at Georgetown Palace Theatre proves that when the set disappears, the rhythm takes over. A bare stage, a blazing live band, powerhouse vocals, and choreography that fills every inch of space. The audience was tapping along all night, me included. Theatre adapts, communities rally, and the sho...

Review: THE LAST MATCH at FILIGREE THEATRE


by Sabrina Wallace - February 10, 2026

'The Last Match' by Anna Ziegler centers on U.S. Open semifinalists Tim Porter and Sergei Sergeyev, and their partners, blending onstage action with flashbacks and fourth-wall narration. The play explores ambition, love, and the personal cost of success....

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Georgetown Palace Theatre


by Sabrina Wallace - February 10, 2026

Georgetown Palace’s The Mountaintop skips the monument and gives us the man. A powerful reminder that history isn’t made by saints, but by people who keep walking anyway....

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Bass Concert Hall


by Joni Lorraine - February 04, 2026

Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly beca...

Review: THE WOLF YOU FEED at The Vortex Theatre


by Lynn Beaver - January 22, 2026

Darcy Parker Bruce’s the wolf you feed (the playwright stylizes the title without capital letters) howls into The Vortex Theatre for its American debut and what a gift it is. In the hands of Bottle Alley founder Chris Fontanes and the Vortex team, this production becomes a singular theatrical expe...

Past Shows

An Evening with Broadway’s DeQuina Moore
Jun 20 – Jun 21, 2025

An Evening with Broadway’s DeQuina Moore features the celebrated performer sharing her unique talent in a cabaret setting. Taking place at the Hobby Center for...

Luciane Dom
May 9 – May 10, 2025

Luciane Dom will be featured in the Live at the Founders Club series at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on May 9 and...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Apr 13

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will bring the beloved tale to life at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on April 13, 2025. This...

Resolve
Apr 12

Resolve is a captivating performance by the Houston Contemporary Dance Company, showcasing the artistry and dynamic movement of its talented dancers. Set to run on...

An Evening with Sutton Foster
Apr 4

Sutton Foster, a Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer, will perform in a special one-night-only concert at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Known...

Storm Large: Inside Voice
Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2025

Storm Large brings her unique blend of storytelling and music to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Inside Voice. This intimate cabaret performance...

An Evening with Sally Mayes
Mar 28 – Mar 29, 2025

An Evening with Sally Mayes features the celebrated actress and singer known for her roles in Broadway productions. This cabaret performance promises an intimate exploration...

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour
Feb 15

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour brings the iconic music of the beloved video game series to life with a full orchestra. Performing at...

Honky Tonk Hearts–The Best of Country Duets starring Ben Hope & Katie Barton Hope
Feb 14 – Feb 15, 2025

Honky Tonk Hearts is a celebration of classic country music featuring the talented duo Ben Hope and Katie Barton Hope. Audiences can expect to enjoy...

Orígenes
Feb 9

Orígenes is a unique performance that promises an engaging blend of narrative and artistry, highlighting themes of identity and cultural heritage. Set to take place...

Adrienne Warren Live in Concert
Feb 1

Adrienne Warren will take the stage for a special concert at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on February 1, 2025. Known for her...

Over the Moon: Broadway Reimagined starring Teresa Zimmerman
Jan 17 – Jan 18, 2025

Over the Moon: Broadway Reimagined features Teresa Zimmerman in a unique presentation that brings fresh perspectives to beloved Broadway classics. The show runs for two...

Katie Rose Clarke featuring Steven Jamail, Music Director and Piano
Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2024

Katie Rose Clarke performs an intimate cabaret series at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, accompanied by music director Steven Jamail on piano. Taking...

Vigorous Spirit
Nov 2

Vigorous Spirit showcases the talent of the Houston Contemporary Dance Company on November 2, 2024, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. This performance...

Musical Melting Pot World Tour!
Oct 27

Musical Melting Pot World Tour invites audiences to experience a diverse celebration of global music and culture. This immersive performance features a variety of musical...

Cheyenne Jackson: Signs of Life
Oct 26

Cheyenne Jackson: Signs of Life showcases the multi-talented performer in a unique intimate concert setting. Known for his roles on stage and screen, Jackson has...

Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln with Camille Thurman and Darrell Green
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2024

Celebrating the legacies of renowned musicians Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln, this performance features Camille Thurman and Darrell Green, highlighting their influential contributions to jazz...

Losers Cirque: The Audition
Oct 12

Losers Cirque: The Audition offers an engaging blend of circus performance and audition drama, showcasing a diverse cast of characters vying for a spot in...

Liberty
Oct 5

Liberty is set to be performed at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on October 5, 2024. This production features Apollo Chamber Players, showcasing...

André 3000 – New Blue Sun Live in Concert
Sep 25

André 3000 will take the stage for a unique live concert event titled New Blue Sun Live in Concert at the Hobby Center for the...

In Praise of Virtue
Sep 20

In Praise of Virtue, presented by Ars Lyrica Houston, will showcase a captivating blend of music and themes centered around moral philosophy. This performance explores...

Brazil Samba Jazz: Raquel Cepeda and Marvio Ciribelli in Concert
Sep 6 – Sep 7, 2024

Raquel Cepeda and Marvio Ciribelli bring Brazil Samba Jazz to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a two-night concert on September 6 and...

All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Sep 5 – Sep 6, 2024

All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsberg presents a compelling exploration of the late Supreme Court Justice's journey, highlighting her pivotal...

Stringz Attached: Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist
Aug 30

Omari Dillard, known as the Soul Violinist, takes the stage at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on August 30, 2024. In this unique...

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