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David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre This Holiday Season

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Alley Theatre to Kick Off The Holiday Season With Houston's Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL A Christmas Carol

Alley Theatre kicks off the holiday season with Houston's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Artistic Director Rob Melrose's adaptation combines magic, music, and Dickens. The Tony Award-winning production features the Alley's Resident Acting Company and David Rainey as Ebenezer Scrooge. Experience the timeless tradition of Dickens' beloved tale with colorful costumes, lively dancing, and stunning sets.
Review: The Traditional A CHRISTMAS CAROL Enraptures Audiences With Its Exciting, New Telling at The Alley Theatre

Many already know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. However, despite the many productions and movies I have seen of this timeless story, I truly believe that the Alley Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL was the most exciting telling that I have experienced. Live music, active puppets, and daring spectacle kept the piece enchanting every single moment.
Alley Theatre to Kick Off the Holiday Season with a New Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Alley Theatre has announced the cast of Alley’s holiday tradition, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This brand-new adaptation by Artistic Director Rob Melrose is now coming to life on stage under his direction. Performances of A Christmas Carol begin Friday, November 18 and run through Friday, December 30 in the Hubbard Theatre.
TheatreZone Announces Cast Change for AT THE MOVIES

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre in its 16th season of performances in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, has announced a change in cast members for its third Showstopper Series event, “At The Movies”  to be presented at 7:30p.m. on February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, and 14; and at 2:00p.m. on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2021.
Levi Kreis Will Star In New Musical PURE COUNTRY At Theatre Under The Stars

Theatre Under The Stars has announced that Tony Award winner Levi Kreis will star as 'Dusty' in the new musical Pure Country. Under the development of TUTS, the musical is being adapted for the stage from the beloved 1992 film starring George Strait.
MCT Announces The Cast And Creatives Behind ONCE - The Musical

A testament to the power of love and music takes center stage as Mad Cow Theatre opens Once, the multi-award-winning musical.  From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Olivier Award, and a Tony.  The musical - book by Enda Walsh; music and lyrics by Glenn Hansard and Marketa Irglova - is based on John Carney's Academy Award-winning indie film of the same name. 
Photo Flash: A Jersey Boy Gets a New Mustache and More Saturday Intermission Pics!

Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week, Stephen Cerf of Jersey Boys off-Broadway gets a new mustache. Check out more Saturday Intermission Pics below!
Photo Flash: George M. Cohan III Visits TheatreZone's GEORGE M!

TheatreZone closed their sold-out run of "George M!" with a surprise audience guest who's no stranger to George M. Cohan's trademark songs and signature performance style. George M. Cohan III, George M. Cohan's great-great nephew and Florida resident, came to enjoy "Over There," "Give My Regards to Broadway," and, of course, "You're a Grand Old Flag,' complimenting the theatre on their moving tribute to the theatre icon. BroadwayWorld has photos of Cohan's appearance below!
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Shimmers at TUTS

What the cast and director are doing here is offering a solid, slick, and oh so faithful rendition of ROCKY HORROR. Director Mitchell Greco relies on the strength of the fortysomething year-old material, and lets his vision grow gorgeous images and sumptuous arrangements.
Theatre Under the Stars Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Theatre Under The Stars would like (if we may) to introduce the cast of the upcoming TUTS production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.
Theatre Under the Stars Introduces the Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Theatre Under The Stars would like to introduce the cast of the upcoming TUTS production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.
BWW Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Charms the Crowd at The Alley

The feel-good family friendly show is fast paced, well-performed, and will have you laughing out loud. The show is full of wit, quips, and charm. The show will close in less than a week, and it's one that you do not want to miss this season. Don't forget to bring the kiddos. The comedy was adapted by Playwright Mark Brown, based on the 1873 novel by Jules Verne, and the production is directed by Mark Shanahan. The story is about Phileas Fogg's attempt to circumnavigate the globe within eighty days as a result of a wager with members of the London-based aristocratic group, the Reform Club.
The Houston Symphony Presents A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN HAMLISCH This Weekend

The Houston Symphony is proud to present A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch to honor the life, musical accomplishments and longstanding career of multiple award-winning composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch.
The Houston Symphony Presents A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN HAMLISCH, 4/24-26

The Houston Symphony is proud to present A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch to honor the life, musical accomplishments and longstanding career of multiple award-winning composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS at Main Street Theater

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical will play Sundays at 1pm: November 16 & 23; Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm: November 28; Sundays at 1pm and 4pm: November 30 - December 21; Friday and Saturday at 7pm: December 19 & 20. Performances are at TALENTO BILINGUE DE HOUSTON (performances are in English), 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77003. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Taylor Beyer and More Star in TUTS Underground's REEFER MADNESS, Beginning Tonight

Mary Jane and friends are coming to town! TUTS Underground is taking you on a hilarious, psychedelic journey through Reefer Madness, today, Sept. 25 - Oct. 5 in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center.
Taylor Beyer and More to Star in TUTS Underground's REEFER MADNESS; Cast Announced!

Mary Jane and friends are coming to town! TUTS Underground is taking you on a hilarious, psychedelic journey through Reefer Madness, Sept. 25 - Oct. 5 in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center. Inspired by the classic 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, this tongue-in-cheek musical follows the hysterical downward spiral that arises when a group of clean-cut kids fall prey to the dreaded marijuana, and we're here to tell you who those crazy kids are.
BWW Reviews: Stages Repertory Theatre's FAILURE: A LOVE STORY is Full of Heart and Energy

As a new year begins, we often feel that we have all the time in the world. Presenting the Regional Premiere of Philip Dawkins' FAILURE: A LOVE STORY, Stages Repertory Theatre is kindly reminding audiences that time is something precious and that it is also often wasted. This touching play, filled with a lot of heart and energy, is sure to leave audiences more cognizant of the constant tick-tock of life's clock and how we choose to spend our time.
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Set for Stages Repertory Theatre, Now thru 2/16

Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins will receive its regional premiere with Stages Rep, running tonight, January 22 - February 16, 2014.

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