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Feature: THE CRITICS AWARDS at BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Jun 6, 2026

So, in no order (and with no clarity of categories), here are the BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON CRITICS’ CHOICE awards for the 2025-2026 season! CHEERS!

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Company OnStage
by Jonathan Netek - Feb 1, 2026

Wilde’s wit shines at Company OnStage.

Cast Set for A LONG NIGHT World Premiere at Cone Man Running Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Cone Man Running Productions proudly will present the World Premiere of A Long Night, a gripping psychological horror play by Matt Elliott and Debra Schultz.

HARVEY Comes to Cast Theatrical Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Cast Theatrical Company will present the second production of its 2025 season, Harvey by Mary Chase. Directed by Sam Martinez, Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd as he insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings.

Previews: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 7, 2025

Palm Canyon Theatre is headed back to Winters, Texas – this time for A Very Sordid Wedding. Del Shores wrote the sequel, originally as a movie, to his highly successful Sordid Lives.

Review: STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD at MAIN STREET THEATER
by Brett Cullum - Apr 8, 2024

STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD is a wonderful meditation on the power of words, folklore, and the human condition. It soars and becomes electric any time actors TiMOThY ERiC and Seth Carter Ramsey confront each other. It has a power and heft you do not see in most theater. It goes to an uncomfortable place and will stick with you for days later. It’s one of those pieces that you can’t shake off, no matter who you are or how you use your words.

Main Street Theater to Present World Premiere Of STAGOLEE By Thomas Meloncon
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Main Street Theater (MST) is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright, Thomas Meloncon. Main Street previously produced the world premiere of Meloncon's play The Laws of Storms, about the impact the Galveston hurricane of 1900 had on the island's African-American community.

Main Street Theater to Present STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD by Thomas Meloncon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by Houston playwright, Thomas Meloncon.

Cone Man Running Productions to Present World Premiere Play SURVIVING THE NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

'Surviving the Night' is a thrilling world premiere play by Cone Man Running Productions, exploring the horror genre. Follow Ben's nerve-wracking encounter with his girlfriend's parents, promising chills and suspense.

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE Comes to Cast Theatrical Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Cast Theatrical will present The Curious Savage, a heartwarming comedy by John Patrick from October 6 – 22, 2023. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at THEATRE SUBURBIA
by Brett Cullum - Sep 20, 2023

They have a mix of genders, races, and experience levels to work with. The result is what community theater is all about, a perfect blend of people coming together for a common cause. You can feel their love of the piece and each other radiating from the stage. This is why people adore and do community theater.

Creative Movement Practices To Present SECRET IN THE WINGS A Twisted Collection Of Long Forgotten Fairy Tales
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

Creative Movement Practices has announced its Summer production of The Secret in the Wings playing at the MATCH in Houston, TX.

New Theatre Company Launches in Houston This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Local artist Andrew Roblyer has announced the launch of The Octarine Accord, a new theatre and production company focusing on reckless kindness and speculative fiction.

Theatre Southwest Presents SILENT SKY Ahead Of Women's History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023

Theatre Southwest will present Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky, a story based on the real life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt.

Theatre Southwest Announces Cast and Creative Team For SILENT SKY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Theatre Southwest has announced its cast and creative team for Silent Sky, written by Lauren Gunderson.

THE MOUSETRAP Comes to Cast Theatrical Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

Cast Theatrical Company presents Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap” as the final production of its 2022 season.

Cast Theatrical Company Presents Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2022

Cast Theatrical Company presents Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap” as the final production of its 2022 season. 

Creative Movement Practices to Present Revitalized MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022

Set in a re-imagined 11th Century Scotland right after an unsuccessful uprising against King Duncan, the titular character, Macbeth, finds herself in the company of three spirits who prophesy that she shall be King hereafter. Will she allow fate to take its course in its own due time, or will she act on the visions and force it into reality?

Last Weekend For Theatre Southwest's THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022

There's just one more weekend to catch legendary playwright Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' at Theatre Southwest this weekend, Jan. 21 and 22.  

Theatre Southwest to Present THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022

Theatre Southwest will be presenting legendary playwright Neil Simon’s ‘The Sunshine Boys’, directed by David Hymel, from Jan. 7 – 22, 2022.