Houston has several summer traditions that make this time of year even more fun, such as a homegrown musical and one of Agatha Christie’s chilliest thrillers. So let’s rundown some of the highlights coming up as the dog days of summer descend on all of us here in H-Town. Here is your Summer Theater Guide from BROADWAY WORLD!
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting “The Producers,” with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and Glen Kelly, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and direction by Mallory Roelke. The show runs June 21 - 30 at the Uptown Theater. Check out photos here!
Desi Oakley, Nasia Thomas, Nathaniel Stampley, and more will lead a workshop of the new musical LIKE FATHER, featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Jacob Ryan Smith with Caroline Pernick, directed by Emilio Ramos.
Parents, grandparents, and anyone who just needs a dose of adorable children can soon reserve tickets for Playful People Productions' upcoming performances of “Disney's The Aristocats KIDS.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album comprises seven tracks and features guest appearances from John Williams, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Sir James Galway, Michael Bublé with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. Listen to it now!
Contemplating the immensity of time, tension, and density that stone holds, renowned performers Eiko Otake and Margaret Leng Tan present Stone I, a site-specific performance in Green-Wood's Historic Chapel.
The winners of The Lowry's second annual Creative Writing Challenge were announced at a special celebration event hosted by acclaimed Manchester-based poet, performer and writer Tony Walsh.
54 BELOW will present 54 Sings Animation on July 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Joshua Turchin, Thomas Sanders, and their ensemble of Broadway performers and musicians will bring their celebration of the best of musical animation to 54 Below!
R.B. Schlather and Hudson Hall will present GIULIO CESARE in Spring 2025, the second installment in their series of Handel operas designed to be accessible to the public.