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Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at BEYOND BROADWAY at the Hobby Center


by Brett Cullum - March 23, 2024

Patti Lupone has always known how to merge pop culture with her theatrical training, and she can craft a story around any song she chooses. And that is why we come, to hear the storyteller tell her tale....

Review: THE DIVAS BALL at Vincent Victoria Presents


by Brett Cullum - March 18, 2024

It’s fun, a bit quirky, and has a Fellini-sized cast that should make your head spin in all the right ways. Apparently, it takes an army to make a diva, but then again, is that a surprise?...

Review: THE PILLOWMAN at DIRT DOGS THEATRE COMPANY


by Brett Cullum - March 10, 2024

Malinda L. Beckham has always been a master of directing testosterone-fueled plays where men fight and abuse each other. She and her cast bravely take on Martin McDonagh’s script and make wise decisions. The pace is breakneck, never allowing the viewer to wallow much in the muck. She brings out the ...

Review: THE NERD Waxes Nostalgic at ALLEY THEATRE


by Brett Cullum - March 06, 2024

THE NERD is frankly still THE NERD, and the director, Brandon Weinbrenner, doesn’t reinvent much of anything. There’s nothing new or fresh, and the script is presented almost as if it would have run back in 1981. There is no discernable reason to remount this show save for the idea that it was fun b...

Review: Alexis Scheer's LAUGHS IN SPANISH Delivers in Hilarity and Heart at Stages


by Armando Urdiales - March 06, 2024

Explore the insightful play Laughs in Spanish at STAGES, a captivating blend of humor and cultural exploration. The play offers a fresh perspective on the human experience, highlighting the joys and challenges of navigating the world through the lens of language....

Review: Rec Rooms Slams Dunk with KING JAMES


by Armando Urdiales - March 06, 2024

Sports. The word with various meanings, but always seems to perpetuate a game, a sparring of two teams or two people. This battle is well done on-stage with Rec Room Arts, King James. Rajiv Joseph’s expert play book ends the friendship of two male Cavaliers fans at the start of Lebron James career w...

Review: Denise Fennell-Pasqualone Once Again Strikes Comedy Gold with World Premiere of SISTER'S IRISH CATECHISM: SAINTS, SNAKES, AND GREEN MILKSHAKES


by Miranda Keating - March 01, 2024

For the “Late Nite Catechism” series of shows, actors dress up as a character named “Sister” and lead their audiences through a “class” full of audience interaction. Denise Fennell-Pasqualone has been performing as 'Sister' for many years now, but–for this specific show–she preaches about St. Patric...

Review: IT IS MAGIC at Catastrophic Theatre


by Brett Cullum - February 16, 2024

IT IS MAGIC is far from false advertising because this play, this cast, and this team make some pretty strong magic from Mickle Maher’s latest play. Just sit back, relax, and let it all wash over you is my advice. It’s funny, it’s quirky, and it is unlike anything else you are likely to see anytime ...

Review: NORA HAHN CRAFTFULLY BRINGS ANN RICHARDS TO LIFE IN GARDEN THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF ANN


by Miranda Keating - February 09, 2024

The Garden Theatre is currently presenting ANN, a one-woman show highlighting the life of the prolific Texas governor, Ann Richards. Nora Hahn stars as Ann, and with her ability to play to the audience in such an intimate way yet still have the gravitas of a bold politician, Hahn was clearly the rig...

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Theatre Under the Stars


by Brett Cullum - January 31, 2024

This is a beautifully cast show full of authentic Latin performers. They have all had input into the choreography for this production, which Luis Salgado headed up. The director has amped up the dancing from the original Broadway version and made the final journey after Gloria’s accident far more sp...

Past Shows


Celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the world’s most beloved children's authors - Roald Dahl - with a fantastical tale of a boy, his ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR
1/19 - 1/21/2018


strongTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR./strong is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It?s the zany new 1920?s musical that ...

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Live at the Founders Club: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh in Houston Live at the Founders Club: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
The Hobby Center for Performing Arts (4/4 - 4/5)
Cosi Fan Tutte in Houston Cosi Fan Tutte
Moores Opera House (4/11 - 4/14)
Chicago in Houston Chicago
Grand 1894 Opera House (4/28 - 4/28)
The Lion King in Houston The Lion King
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (7/11 - 8/4)
The Dining Room
Cast Theatrical Company (4/5 - 4/21)
Anastasia in Houston Anastasia
National Youth Theater (4/5 - 4/7)
vening with Jason Robert Brown and McGovern College Musical Theatre Students in Houston vening with Jason Robert Brown and McGovern College Musical Theatre Students
UH - Jose Quintero Theatre (4/12 - 4/12)
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