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Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

Upcoming Shows

Challenging Brown

Jul 17 – Aug 2, 2026

Challenging Brown is a world premiere production written by Cris Eli Blak and directed by Alric Davis, produced by Shabach Enterprise as the third installment...

Review: FADE TO BLACK at Shabach Enterprise

Review: FADE TO BLACK at Shabach Enterprise

by Brett Cullum · June 19, 2026

You get an entire evening of short bursts of brilliance, kinda like a fireworks show to commemorate Juneteenth. This year, all ten entries are extremely solid in both what they say and who says them.…

Review: WAITING / REX at ISHIDA

Review: WAITING / REX at ISHIDA

by Brett Cullum · June 13, 2026

ISHIDA DANCE had a world premiere with their presentation of waiting / REX at the Asia Society Texas Center. This program is an adaptation of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. Both are choreographed by the company’s artistic director.…

Review: CLUE from BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER

Review: CLUE from BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER

by Brett Cullum · June 11, 2026

There’s not much to critique here; CLUE is just fun. If you love the game or the movie, you know what you are in for ahead of time. It’s an hour and twenty minutes that flies by, leaves you laughing, and lets you forget the world for a bit.…

Review: MISERY at ALLEY THEATRE

Review: MISERY at ALLEY THEATRE

by Brett Cullum · June 8, 2026

Whether you’re a #1 fan of Stephen King or just coming in the door, this MISERY is worth enduring. The acting is top-notch, and the tech puts the film to shame.…

Review: AIRLINE HIGHWAY at DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO.

Review: AIRLINE HIGHWAY at DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO.

by Brett Cullum · May 26, 2026

AIRLINE HIGHWAY is a fascinating slice of life from Lisa D’Amour. It feels like we are watching everything happen in real time, and it seems so authentic to New Orleans. It has a wonderful sense of place.…

Past Shows

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

Dec 26 – Jan 11, 2026

Based on the iconic film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Geller, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s...

Dancing Lessons

Dancing Lessons

Sep 11 – Sep 21, 2025

DANCING LESSONS is a delightful comedy about a man on the spectrum, and his methodical and dogged pursuit of dance lessons with a teacher who...

Eight Notes to Heaven

Aug 31

Eight Notes to Heaven is a fictional satire that explores the infamous 1980s musical rivalry between Rick James and Prince. Starring Bryce Ivan as Rick...

Doubt, A Parable

Doubt, A Parable

Mar 21 – Mar 30, 2025

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, Doubt is the story of when a progressive young priest’s conduct...

Who's Holiday!

Who's Holiday!

Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2024

You saw her last when she was just twoCelebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who.Pull up a seat and fill up your cup‘Cause your favorite...

Assassins

Assassins

Oct 11 – Oct 27, 2024

A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of...

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Aug 9 – Aug 25, 2024

You are cordially invited to join us on an adventure as we sail through Davy Jones' Locker to find Treasure Island! Just like Stevenson's classic tale,...

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Aug 2 – Aug 4, 2024

The Garden Theatre and The Sankofa Collective have joined forces to bring the beautiful story of The Color Purple to the stage. This musical adaptation of Alice...

ACES!

ACES!

May 2 – May 5, 2024

ACES! Is the true story of the historic run of each Miss Texas USA from 1985-1989 winning the  title of Miss USA and bringing the Miss...

Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

Apr 19 – Apr 27, 2024

There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: REEFER MADNESS!In...

Ann

Ann

Feb 2 – Feb 11, 2024

Ann is a no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious play brings us face to face with a complex,...

Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde

Aug 11 – Aug 20, 2023

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk...

Louder Than Words

Louder Than Words

May 12

Louder Than Words will feature the vocal talent of Houston locals David Allen III, Daniel Edwards, and Ronna Mansfield. The three performers will lead the...

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias

Apr 21 – Apr 30, 2023

Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her...

PLAGIO by Jean-Pierre Martinez

PLAGIO by Jean-Pierre Martinez

Mar 23 – Mar 26, 2023

Plagio is a rather amoral take on the literary world. Jean Pierre Martinez, himself a victim of plagiarism a few years ago, chooses intrigue and...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Jan 20 – Jan 29, 2023

In one of the most famous of literary love quadrangles, A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, and Helena; four misguided lovers whose...

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

Nov 18 – Nov 27, 2022

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical is based on the iconic 1999 film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Geller. The musical pulls you...

Shakin‘ the Blue Flamingo

Shakin‘ the Blue Flamingo

Aug 12 – Aug 20, 2022

Dirt Dogs UNLEASHED in Association with Sweet Darlin Productions presents Shakin the Blue Flamingo written by Gwen Flager and directed by Bonnie Hewett.They once ran...

Simprov

Simprov

Jul 15 – Jul 24, 2022

Thunderclap Productions presents the World Premiere of a new play by Obie winner Laurence Klavan. SIMPROV is a serious and surreal comedy about technology, entertainment,...

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them

Jul 1 – Jul 10, 2022

When 12-year-old Edith makes an unfortunate spur-of-the-moment decision with her air rifle, she, her older brother Kenny, and his boyfriend Benji find themselves suddenly at...

The Revolutionists

The Revolutionists

Oct 22 – Nov 6, 2021

Four badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolutions Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte...

The Messiah of Oz

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Nov 22 – Nov 24, 2019

Follow us down the yellow brick road as Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion go on a journey through OZ to find the great and...

PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret

PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret

Sep 14

As part of its 2019 cabaret series, PMT Young Artist Series (YAS!) proudly announces PMT Pop Up: YAS! Cabaret!Join Houston-based student artists, accompanied live by...

PMT Presents: Midtown Live 5

PMT Presents: Midtown Live 5

Aug 14 – Aug 17, 2019

Pitch Me This (PMT) Productions proudly announces the fifth-annual production of its signature performance event--Midtown Live 5! Showcasing Houston-based artists' real stories through live musical...

A Stolen Christmas

A Stolen Christmas

Dec 9

This December 9 the Houston Tidelanders Chorus, an all-male a cappella group, will share their charming original story “A Stolen Christmas.” Written by playwright, Jim...

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A.D. Players at the George Theater (6/24-8/02)
Tamarie's Greatest Hits, Volume 3 in Houston Tamarie's Greatest Hits, Volume 3
The Catastrophic Theatre (6/19-8/01) PHOTOS
Drunk Pirates in Houston Drunk Pirates
Emerald Theatre (5/14-9/19)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Houston Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (7/14-7/19)
Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium in Houston Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium (10/24-10/24)
Moulin Rouge – The Musical in Houston Moulin Rouge – The Musical
Sarofim Hall (7/14-7/12)
The Tavern by George M. Cohan in Houston The Tavern by George M. Cohan
Theatre Suburbia (7/24-8/22)
Frankenstein in Houston Frankenstein
Pearl Theatre (10/30-11/02)
2026 Night Nation Run - Dallas, TX in Houston 2026 Night Nation Run - Dallas, TX
Texas Live! (9/12-9/12)
Rocky Horror Picture Show in Houston Rocky Horror Picture Show
House of Blues Houston (10/23-10/23)