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'Twas The Night Before Christmas
12/6 - 12/20/2025
“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring ...
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
12/5 - 12/20/2025
Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas ...
The World Premiere of A Long Night by Matt Elliott & Debra Schultz
12/5 - 12/20/2025
"A Long Night” is the story of a family harboring relationship-ending secrets and other truths they've hidden from each other. But when unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas ...
Transparency the Play Houston
12/19 - 12/21/2025
Transparency in the dating world is highly requested but can you really handle it?
Who's Holiday!
12/18 - 12/21/2025
You saw her last when she was just two Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who. Pull up a seat and fill up your cup ...
Welcome the New Year with your friends at Theatre Southwest. Join us for our NYE Gala, an evening of fun, frivolity, food ... and a play! ...
Murder on the Orient Express
1/2 - 1/17/2026
Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery. adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious ...
GRAND HORIZONS
2/4 - 2/21/2026
Directed by Artistic Director, Jennifer Decker, and featuring Jim Salners, Julie Gersib, Christian Tannous, Christie Guidry, Eddie Edge, Alric Davis and Amy Warren, this production ...
English
2/13 - 3/8/2026
Language, Connection, And Finding Your Voice Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as ...
Dear Alien
5/8 - 5/31/2026
Seven Questions, Three Actors, One Alien After captivating audiences nationwide with Born with Teeth , playwright Liz Duffy Adams returns to the Alley in her ...
Misery
5/29 - 6/21/2026
He’s Her Obsession, She’s His Nightmare Famous romance author Paul is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan.” As Annie nurses Paul ...
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Latest Houston Reviews
Review: ALADDIN, Adam Smith Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 14, 2025
Can Aladdin escape the clutches of the wicked sorcerer, unlock the secrets of the magic lamp,and win the heart of the beautiful Jasmine?...
THE WIZARD OF OZ Takes You “Over the Rainbow” at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - December 14, 2025
THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of City Spring Theatre Company’s best, perfect for the holiday season and theatre lovers of all ages. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face, and a song in your heart....
Review: THE DANGEROUS CHRISTMAS OF RED RIDING HOOD at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center
by Brian Michaels - December 14, 2025
FMCT’s The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood is a whimsical, heartwarming, and joyfully mischievous holiday musical that spins the classic fairy tale on its head. ...
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Théâtre De Châtelet
by Patrick Honoré - December 14, 2025
La Cage aux Folles finally returns to its French roots at the Théâtre du Châtelet—and the homecoming is worth the wait. Olivier Py’s ambitious revival, led by a radiant Laurent Lafitte, blends glamour, wit, and quiet political force in a production that reclaims Jerry Herman’s musical as both specta...
Review: SARA SHEPERD: PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS at The Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge
by James Lindhorst - December 14, 2025
Watching Broadway’s Sara Sheperd perform her holiday themed cabaret, Please Come Home for Christmas, is akin to sitting in front of a cozy fire with a mug of hot cocoa. Sheperd, and her piano playing father Scott, shared more than a dozen of her favorite holiday songs peppered with a few seasonally ...
Review: WHAT THE DICKENS at TheatreWorks New Milford
by Jared Reynolds - December 14, 2025
If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve reviewed the same show, I’d have 2 nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but I’m surprised that it took so long in my reviewing history to happen. It shouldn’t be a surprise, however, that in both cases, they are to review Christmas productions. For the first time si...
Review: BODYTRAFFIC: CHECK-MATE Dazzled at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - December 14, 2025
The four pieces performed during BODYTRAFFIC: Check-Mate highlighted the dance company’s technical prowess and ability to masterfully embody diverse choreography styles via their dazzling versatility....
Review: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP - A PENNY DREADFUL, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - December 14, 2025
Part-panto, part-pastiche, an affectionate and funny homage to genres past and present...
Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY, Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 14, 2025
With some exciting favourites and fresh faces set to bring the fairytale story to life, Andrew Agnew (Balamory, Scot Squad) returns as Nurse Netty Knickerbocker, Killie’s best loved Dame, alongside Jamie McKillop as the cheeky comic, Hilarious Hector. Also returning are James McAnerney as King Cuthb...
Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN at Montalbán Theatre
by Amanda Callas - December 14, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is an improv comedy extravaganza, with all kinds of madcap silliness on display....
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Misery
Alley Theatre (5/29 - 6/21) | |
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Murder on the Orient Express
Theatre Southwest (1/2 - 1/17) | |
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Trials, Tribulations & Christmas Decorations
Pasadena Little Theatre (12/5 - 12/21) | |
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Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Jefferson Theatre (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour)
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts [Sarofim Hall] (4/7 - 4/12) | |
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The 1968 Cherry Cola Pitts Christmas Special
Vincent Victoria Presents (12/12 - 12/21) | |
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Winter of the Snow Queen: An Interactive Musical Adventure
Stages (12/13 - 12/24) | |
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