A.D. Players News

Experience the world-premiere musical Brother Andrew at George Theater. This World premiere musical is directed by A.D. Player at the George Theater’s’ Executive Artistic Director Jayme McGhan. 

A.D. Players will present the world premiere of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: 2026, a contemporary stage adaptation written by Jayme McGhan. The production will be directed by Sophia Watt and staged at the George Theater in Houston.

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A.D. Players continues its tradition of thought-provoking theatre with Freud’s Last Session, a play that imagines an extraordinary meeting between Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and C.S. Lewis, the beloved author and Christian apologist. As the two men wrestle with questions of faith, reason, and the meaning of life on the brink of World War II, audiences are invited into a dialogue that feels strikingly relevant to our own polarized times. We spoke with Christy Watkins, who brings this intellectual and emotional journey to life on stage, about the play’s enduring resonance, the challenges of embodying such weighty historical figures, and the importance of listening across differences.

For many, The Wizard of Oz is a childhood classic filled with timeless magic, but for Matthew Steven Lawrence, stepping into the Scarecrow’s floppy boots, it’s something much more profound.

Elissa Cuellar steps into the emerald spotlight as the Wicked Witch of the West in A.D. Players’ production of The Wizard of Oz, a role steeped in cinematic legacy and theatrical flair. In this interview, she reflects on her childhood obsession with the story, the creative inspirations behind her nuanced portrayal, and the surprising joy of winning over young fans, including the green makeup

From New Jersey to Hawaii, BroadwayWorld’s regional editors have rounded up the standout theater productions happening this summer in their communities.

Watch a video preview of South Pacific at the John W. Engeman Theater. his beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.

South Pacific has officially opened at the John W. Engeman Theater. Performances run through Sunday, June 29, 2025. Check out photos and learn more here!

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of SOUTH PACIFIC. Performances begin on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and run through Sunday, June 29, 2025.

A.D. Players at the George Theater has announced their 59th Season of Exploration, featuring beloved classics and two world-premieres.   The Season of Exploration opens with Mark St. Germain's Freud's Last Session.

A.D. Players at the George Theater has announced their 59th Season of Exploration, featuring beloved classics and two world-premieres. The Season opens with Mark St. Germain's Freud's Last Session.

How to Die: The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer will preview at The George Theater Wednesday, April 9th and 10th, with the official opening on Friday, April, 11th. Performances run Wednesdays through Sundays until May 4th.

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This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!