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 11–20
Mary, Mary
The titular character Mary is a compulsively wise-cracking magazine editor who uses her sense of humor to shield her insecurities, while her ex-husband Bob is an infuriatingly sensible publisher. Their marriage ended in divorce and they haven't seen each other in 9 months, but...
On Golden Pond
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a cantankerous retired professor with heart palpitations, but still as tart- tongued and observant as ever. Ethel is ten years younger and the...
Mr Pim Passes By
In this light-hearted and charming comedy Mr. Pim is only passing through town, but an off-hand revelation manages to throw the entire household into chaos. It turns out that the presumed-dead first husband of George's wife may not be dead after all. A.A. Milne was a noted...
Comedy of Tenors
Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig Directed by Sean K. Thompson One hotel suite, four tenors, 2 wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It's 1930's Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century - as long as...
Festival of Originals (FOO)
Theatre Southwest Presents The Festival of Originals – otherwise known as The FOO The Festival of Originals is an annual occurrence, in which playwrights all around the world have an opportunity to submit a short play that they’ve written. There are some requirements that must...
Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies
"Can you be a dispassionate, uninvolved observer of horrific events, recording them for posterity, and still keeping a sense of right and wrong, not to mention your sanity?" It's one of several questions getting a workout in Time Stands Still. Sarah, a photojournalist and James...
Murderer
A painter, who is obsessed with famous murderers of the past, takes great pleasure in recreating their crimes, and hopes to one day join their ranks by performing an infamous murder of his own. Constantly shifting, twisting beguiling and witty, it is a brilliantly compelling...
Return Engagements
Nov 3 - 18, 2023 - Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees (Nov 5 & 12) at 3 p.m.
A Doll's House, Part 2
Smart, funny and utterly engrossing. It has been fifteen years since Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, when a knock comes at the same door. It is Nora, and she has returned with an urgent request. What will her sudden return mean to those she left...
The Festival of Originals
Theatre Southwest Presents The Festival of Originals – otherwise known as The FOO The Festival of Originals is an annual occurrence, in which playwrights all around the world have an opportunity to submit a short play that they’ve written. There are some requirements that must...
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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) |