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David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama directed by Sophia Watt. In a Chicago home, Catherine is grieving for her father, a celebrated mathematician whose brilliance has been overtaken by mental illness. As one of his former students searches through a...
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties is the Houston premiere of Jen Silverman's play, directed by Associate Artistic Director Rhett Martinez. The play follows five very different women, all named Betty, whose lives collide when one Betty decides to stage a play, exploring...
Theatre Southwest launches its 70th season on September 11 with "An Old-Fashioned Family Murder", a comedic murder mystery by Joe DiPietro.
Cleopatra: As told by Kevo is Kevo's 7th Stage Play. In 2 Acts, the rise and fall of Cleopatra is produced in a creative twist of Comedy, Drama, and Romance.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama & Tony Award for Best Play In a Chicago home, Catherine is grieving for her father, a celebrated mathematician whose brilliance has been overtaken by mental illness. As one of his students searches through a mountain of notebooks for one...
Set in timeless Verona, two star-crossed souls defy the forces that seek to keep them apart. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy shows how each generation reinvents what it means to love and risk everything for it. Discover why this tale continues to inspire...
Cypress Stage launches with Emily Mann’s Gloria: A Life, an inspiring, humorous look at Gloria Steinem, the women’s movement, and finding your voice.
The Story: Based on Ken Kesey’s influential novel, Dale Wasserman’s stage adaptation explores the struggle between individuality and institutional control within a state mental hospital. As a rebellious new patient challenges the authority of the formidable Nurse Ratched...
Anarkali Reimagined, the acclaimed world premiere production from Dreamers HTX, returns to Luxtrium for a strictly limited remount, October 22 through 25, 2026. Following a sold out run and standing ovations at its 2025 premiere, the production returns by popular demand...
Frankenstein Adapted by Tim Kelly from the novel by Mary Shelley Directed by Brandon McCormick Founding Artistic Director Alric Davis stars as Victor Frankenstein alongside acclaimed actor Steve Scott as the Creature in Tim Kelly’s adaptation of Frankenstein . Driven by ambition...
An unlikely group takes on a “Tanzanian-only” ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in this sharp satire. The dramedy follows a Tanzanian-American tourist, two missionaries, and their guide as they make their way toward the “Roof of Africa.” They must confront questions of access...
Theatre Southwest presents the Houston premiere of "anthropology", a new play written by Lauren Gunderson, opening October 30 and running through November 21.
Join Margot on her Christmas Eve shift, braving grumpy drive-thru customers until her late best friend’s ghost warns her of imminent spirits. Margot confronts her inner Scrooge in this holiday show packed with humor and heart.
Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the...
In the not-so-distant future, an undetectable virus has turned childbirth into a terrifying gamble. Welcome to WMB, an ultra-secure, ultra-sterile, and ultra-exclusive birthing clinic. New recruit Claudia has one job: usher the world’s wealthiest expectant mothers into their...
In the Alley Theatre's upcoming production, audiences will experience Anton Chekhov's classic The Cherry Orchard, directed by Richard Nelson. Set against the backdrop of an aristocratic family's struggle to hold onto their cherished estate, this adaptation strips the narrative...
One of theatre’s most celebrated works is stripped down to its essentials. An aristocratic family and their servants grapple with the imminent loss of their beloved estate. Meanwhile, their country faces radical, irreversible change. Step into Chekhov’s world as never before.
A hearty drama from the heartland: in this 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage, a close-knit group of Pennsylvania factory workers has lives and lifelong friendships destroyed by corporate greed and union lockouts.
The Shark is Broken explores the behind-the-scenes chaos of the iconic film Jaws, revealing the tumultuous dynamics between stars Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, and Robert Shaw as they navigate personal conflicts and production delays. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner, the play...
Dive behind the scenes of the high-stress production process of Jaws! Young Richard Dreyfuss, steady Roy Scheider, and seasoned Robert Shaw are feuding. The schedule is sinking, the booze is flowing, and yes, the shark is broken. Witness the hilarious clashes of big egos, the...
Step aboard for a lush and opulent journey up the Nile! A luxurious honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a murder occurs among wealthy passengers. Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of jealousy and suspicion to identify the killer aboard the ship. Prepare for a thrilling, witty...
W. Somerset Maugham’s 1926 comedy of manners gets a sharp, feminist adaptation by Laura Wade, as Constance, a self-possessed 1920s woman, figures out how to respond to her husband’s affair with her best friend.
History has never been this unhinged. Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally...
It deserves a large run, but the Stinson House space makes it all so immediate. You will feel lucky if you get through the door.…
The thing about this cast is they are having fun and putting the play in play, and the comedy in musical comedy. It’s a blast of nitrous oxide, a giggle when you need it, and a surprisingly inspiring take on the creative forces of having questionable taste.…
A NICE INDIAN BOY is one of the most fun romantic comedies that I have seen in years. It is such a nice surprise, and it really captures the heart of the team putting it on!…
Would you believe me if I told you the hottest theater ticket in Houston this summer was to see a nun teach a class? Denise Fennell first debuted as Sister in LATE NITE CATECHISM at Stages Houston during 2007. Since then, the actress has had one of the longest relationships between any Houston theat…
This company is having a great time with a thriller, and it shows. I always feel like the “Summer Chills” is when these actors get to play!…
A delightful evening of wit, charm, and impeccable musicianship awaits audiences at the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston's production of The Gondoliers. Long before Broadway became synonymous with the American musical, W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were redefining what musical storytelling…
You will leave with many questions about how we deal with our past and how we can move forward socially while personally constrained.…
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed into a musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and, above all, Love.…
One of Houston's defining strengths is its vibrant performing arts community. In a city filled with exceptional talent, only a select few artists earn the distinction of becoming local icons. Holland Vavra is unquestionably one of them. …
Holland Vavra has been a member of Houston’s theatre community since before she was born. Yes, you read that right: her first stage appearance was in utero, while her mother performed in Pippin, a show Vavra herself would later appear in more than once.…
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Therapy Gecko Punch Line Houston (9/20-9/20) |
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Drunk Pirates Emerald Theatre (5/14-9/19) |
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The Traditions of Christmas: A Musical Spectacular National Youth Theater (12/11-12/19) |
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Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical Theatre Under The Stars (10/13-10/25) |
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Oh, Mary! Theatre Under The Stars (4/27-5/09) |
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The Cherry Orchard Alley Theatre (2/12-3/07) |
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WOMB 2.0 Alley Theatre (1/22-2/07) |
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The Shark is Broken Alley Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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The Night Shift Before Christmas Alley Theatre (12/04-12/24) |
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Uhuru Alley Theatre (10/16-11/08) |
