Photo Flash: Main Street Theater presents THE LAST WIFE
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 06, 2017
Kate Parr is smart, confident, and passionate: a rising star in a world of intense competition. But her obligatory marriage to Henry is rife with the threat of violence and lure of deceit; her secret liaisons with Thom, her husband's former brother-in-law, could send her to an early grave; and her devotion to the education and equal rights of Henry's daughters is putting an even bigger strain on her marriage. A contemporary retelling of the compelling relationship between Katherine Parr and Henry VIII, The Last Wife is a funny, powerful examination of patriarchy, sexual politics, and women's rights.
Main Street Theater provides theater experiences for all ages. Founded in 1975, our MainStage produces professional, intimate, literary plays for adults; our Theater for Youth produces professional, engaging productions based on children's literature for families and school groups, both in-house and on tour around Texas; and we offer Education and Outreach programs on-site and at satellite locations around the Greater Houston area for youth aged 4 - high school. We perform locally in 2 facilities: our Rice Village home on Times. Blvd., and as part of the MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) on Main Street.
Rutherford Cravens, background) and Kate Parr (Lisa Villegas)
Kate Parr (Lisa Villegas) and Thom Seymour (Blake Weir)
L-R Henry VIII (Rutherford Cravens, background), Kate Parr (Lisa Villegas), and Thom Seymour (Blake Weir)
Houston Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
ROCK OF AGES (Standing Ovation Theatre)
9.8% of votes
2.
BRIGHT STAR (Spark Theater)
7.8% of votes
3.
THE WIZARD OF OZ (A. D. Players at the George Theater)
5.5% of votes
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