An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
A dark and stormy night with stirring laughs: in this comedic whodunit by Joe DiPietro, set in 1943 at a grand mansion in the rainy Northwest, the tension spikes and everyone is a hilarious suspect.
About the Theatre
Founded in 1957 and now in its 69th season, Theatre Southwest (TSW) has consistently maintained a reputation for offering exciting, relevant theatre. Plays by the most interesting playwrights, presented by accomplished casts and directors, set the standard at TSW. As one of Houston's premier smaller venues, TSW has successfully proven over the years that an enjoyable night at the theatre can be richly rewarding and inexpensive. Comedy, drama, classics, and original plays are all part of TSW's heritage, and each season brings new and enthralling productions, offering live theatre at its best. Recently revitalized by a move to a beautiful new home (3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160, at the intersection of Hillcroft and Westpark), TSW will continue to offer bold, thought-provoking work to Houston audiences for years to come.
Upcoming Shows
anthropology
Love and loss in the digital age: Merill, a Silicon Valley programmer, uses AI to resurrect her missing sister. What starts as a coping mechanism becomes an obsession, leading to an unexpected thriller. A timely new play by Lauren Gunderson.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
TSW returns to the world of musical theatre with this entertaining romp by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn about six quirky adolescents competing for a school championship. Come for the hilarious audience participation; stay for the songs!
Sweat
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 Constant Wife
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.
To The Bone
Lost daughters and found humor: this dramatic comedy by Catherine Butterfield weaves together adoption, illness, baseball, and family secrets. Two sisters, former South-of-Boston “hard girls”, revisit their youthful days to face the future.
Review: A NICE INDIAN BOY at Aerial Roots Theatre
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!…
Review: LATE NITE CATECHISM: SISTER ROLLS THE DICE at Stages Houston
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…
Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at THE ALLEY THEATRE
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!…
Review: THE GONDOLIERS at Gilbert And Sullivan Society Of Houston
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…
Review: CHALLENGING BROWN at Shabach Enterprises
You will leave with many questions about how we deal with our past and how we can move forward socially while personally constrained.…
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Broadway At The Hobby Center
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.…
Review: BROADWAY AND BEYOND: CELEBRATING 30 SHOWS WITH HOLLAND VAVRA at STAGES
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. …
Review: HOLLAND VAVRA: BROADWAY AND BEYOND at Stages Houston
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.…
Review: GET READY at The Ensemble Theatre
A soulful finale to close out the 49th season…
Review: TAMARIE'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME 3 at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
She’s a good time gal, and we need her more than ever with all the bad time boys running the world today. Let freedom ring, and let Tamarie sing! 250 years of America, and 30 of those with Tamarie out there.…
Past Shows
44 total · showing 1–10
Featured2026 Annual Festival of Originals (The FOO)
Don't miss Theatre Southwest's annual Festival of Originals! The "FOO" opens Friday, July 24, and runs through August 8, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with Sunday matinees July 26 and August 2 at 3pm, at TSW's new location (3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160). Reservations are highly...
Sense & Sensibility
Sense & Sensibility , a delightful romantic comedy by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen, opens May 29 and runs through June 13 at Theatre Southwest. Kate Hamill's playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the...
The Foreigner
Theatre Southwest presents "The Foreigner", a hilarious comedy by Larry Shue, which runs April 10-25 at their new location (3939 Hillcroft, Ste 160). At a vacation lodge in rural Georgia, a bashful Englishman pretends to be a “foreigner” who understands no English. As people...
Between Riverside & Crazy
Between Riverside & Crazy , a play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, opens on February 20 at Theatre Southwest. This play won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, the 2015 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, the 2015 Outer...
Readers' Theatre
Theatre Southwest's annual Readers' Theatre event gives voice to works from independent playwrights. Join us on Sunday, January 18th and enjoy our 20th offering of this event. Local actors will perform 8-10 short original scripts, readers’ theater style. At the end of the...
Murder on the Orient Express
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 train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American...
NYE Gala, featuring "Murder on the Orient Express"
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! Start your night with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation, followed by a special presentation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery...
Lone Star Spirits
Lone Star Spirits , a ghost story comedy written by Josh Tobiessen and directed by Randall Packer, will open (appropriately) on Halloween night, October 31, and run through November 15 at Theatre Southwest. Marley is hoping for a quick trip home with her hipster fiancé, Ben, to...
FeaturedIncident at Vichy
Theatre Southwest opens its 69th season on September 12 with Arthur Miller's "Incident at Vichy"
2025 Festival of Originals (The FOO)
Theatre Southwest presents the 28th annual Festival of Originals.
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Ed Sheeran at AT&T Stadium AT&T Stadium (10/24-10/24) |
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Theatre Southwest (1/02-1/23) |
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Write The Vision Productions Presents: Faith For My Family Stage Play Jefferson Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Summer Show: To Be Announced Theatre Suburbia (7/23-8/21) |
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The Tavern by George M. Cohan Theatre Suburbia (7/24-8/22) |
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HisStory by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons Theatre Suburbia (1/08-2/06) |
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Gloria: A Life Cypress Stage (10/02-10/18) PHOTOS |
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Sweat Theatre Southwest (2/19-3/13) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show House of Blues Houston (10/23-10/23) |
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Come from Away Stages (9/18-10/18) |