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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hillcrest Center For The Arts
by Cary Ginell - Dec 26, 2025

A delightful way to kick off Christmas week weas this offbeat radio play production of Charles Dickens' classic short story.

Video: Behind the Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 22, 2025

Ever wonder about the stories of all the houses in A CHRISTMAS CAROL? Watch as scenic Designer Michael Locher walks through his vision for transporting Alley Theatre audiences across Victorian London.

Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Alley Theatre- First Look!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Alley Theatre has released new video highlights and production photos from its 2025 staging of A Christmas Carol, directed by Amber D. Gray. Performances continue the long-running Houston holiday tradition first established in 1989.

Video: 'The I Love You Song' from THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2025

Get a first look at 'The I Love You Song' from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced musical comedy following six quirky kids as they compete for glory in a cutthroat spelling showdown.

Video: Watch 'I Speak Six Languages' from SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Michael Major - Oct 29, 2025

Watch a video of I Speak Six Languages from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars Perfection takes practice — and Marcy Park (Gemini Quintos) makes it look easy.

Video: 'Magic Foot' from the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Under The Stars
by Allison Henry - Oct 22, 2025

Watch the cast perform 'My Magic Froot' from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will run October 21 – November 2.

WELCOME TO OUR EXORCISM Wins Week Three SPF BOO 2025 Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Week 3 concluded Be Bold! Productions 14th annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival BOO at the Players Theatre in the West Village. Five spooky and spoofy short plays thrilled audiences with frightful folly and chilling characters. Learn more!

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

Alley Theatre will present the return of Houston’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises a Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kevin Cahoon and More to Star in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at TUTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars will present all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cortland Rep Announces Hish School Recipients Of The 2024-25 Pavilion Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

The winners for the 20th annual Cortland Repertory Theatre “Pavilion Awards” were announced on Wednesday, May 14 at CRT Downtown in the city of Cortland. 

Review: DAS BARBECÜ at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - May 4, 2025

A hootin’, hollerin’, good time as a heroic Germanic saga goes Texan.

Video: Sabrina Carpenter Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter recently stopped by NPR to take part in her Tiny Desk Concert debut. Backed by her band, the 'Short n’ Sweet' superstar reimagined some of her biggest hits, also sharing the stories about how she brought these tracks came to life. Watch it now!

Video: Go Behind The Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Watch Resident Acting Company member Chris Hutchison transform into Jacob Marley in just ten minutes for the production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre.

Video: Watch 'The Holly and the Ivy' From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2024

Watch a video of the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre bringing festive cheer with a lively rendition of 'The Holly and the Ivy.' The holiday musical is now running in Houston.

Photos: Sabrina Carpenter & More at New York Screening of A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS Special
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Netflix hosted a special screening of A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter at The Paris Theater in New York City. Sabrina Carpenter surprised a packed house of fans when she came out to introduce the holiday variety music special ahead of its launch on December 6. Take a look at photos from the evening below!

Review: LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL & OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD At MOXIE Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 23, 2024

Moxie Theatre presents two radically different repertory shows with compelling performances reflecting girlhood's myriad experiences, “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” and the dark thriller “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.” Both are running with the same core cast through December 8th.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2024

Now in its third year under the skillful guidance of new (Remounting) Director Amber D. Gray, this Dickens classic has been freshly adapted by Alley Theatre’s Artistic Director Rob Melrose. A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the story we all know so well: a miserly old man is visited by four ghosts who reveal the impact of his actions on others and the trajectory of his own life, leading him toward redemption. This adaptation stands out by weaving carols into the narrative as a guiding thread. Sung a cappella by the cast, these songs enhance the show’s festive charm. Some are timeless classics, while others feel rooted in the Victorian period, lending authenticity to the setting. The arrangements, rich with harmonies, are beautifully performed by a small group or the entire ensemble.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Alley Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol is currently running now through December 29, 2024, in the Hubbard Theatre. Check out production photos here!