Houston Theatre Newsroom

Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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.

LOVE BOMB is a masterpiece of the absurd, but at the same time, it’s a viable Melanie jukebox musical that could command any stage in town. Yet I doubt that any company other than the Catastrophic Theatre will ever dare to do so because it asks much of its audience.

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!

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present the Tony Award®-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s legendary and hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, will return to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present “Christmas at the Villa – Glory in the Highest.'

During an interview I did with Michelle Britton a few weeks ago, she mentioned she “didn’t want to become the Alley” and that her Lionwoman Productions is “about helping people understand each other better.” Certainly, PLAYHOUSE CREATURES is right up there in rivaling the quality of the Alley!

Rec Room Arts announced the start of performances for their holiday production, WINTER SOLSTICE. The show promises a captivating experience for audiences at the Rec Room theater.

Houston Grand Opera will invite the entire city to join the company for its annual Carols on the Green concert and sing-along, held in partnership with Discovery Green.

NASA Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson will join the Houston Chamber Choir for their THIS SKY concert on November 16th.

In honor of its 40th season, arts nonprofit Young Texas Artists (YTA) has announced a $50,000 Matching Challenge from long-time benefactors that will double every gift made to the organization, dollar for dollar, through Feb. 10, 2025.

Theatre Under The Stars announced the return of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL this holiday season. Discover the cast and what to expect from this festive production.

Read our interview with Brian Jucha of LOVE BOMB at Catastrophic Theatre.

GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston will present Crossing Borders, a festive evening of music from the 17th and 18th century Spanish and Latin American eras.

Houston has a new production company LION WOMAN PRODUCTIONS. On November 7th, they debut PLAYHOUSE CREATURES by April DeAngelis - a show about the point when women were first allowed on the stage, and it is an all-female The piece includes a dramatic swordfight women execute under the hand of experienced fight coordinator Ann Candler Harlan.

Lone Star College-University Park's Drama Department presents John Guare's THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, exploring fame and delusion during Pope Paul VI's 1965 visit to New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The film first existed as a play, and Vincent Victoria wisely kept his lead actress from that production, Wykesha King, playing Hattie McDaniel. Wykesha creates a three-dimensional character who can act and sing; we believe she is a glamorous actress in the golden age of Hollywood. And we feel the struggle of her playing parts that make her downplay her own beauty and grace.

Discover the powerful narratives of two award-winning Black female playwrights in Houston as they explore the 1917 Houston Riot and the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing through compelling performances. Learn more!

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Dragons and Mythical Beasts, a fantastical live show for the whole family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent creatures and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The George Theater will bring the all new sequel to their instant classic, A Texas Carol, to its stage. A Texas Carol: Part Deux is a zany and heartfelt ode to families who, despite their dysfunction, somehow manage to keep moving forward in love.

Read our interview with Brandon Hearnsberger of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre.

Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!

Join Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department for a hilarious comical evening with 'A 1940s Christmas Carol, A Radio Play' performed for the enjoyment of all ages Nov. 7-16.

Opera in the Heights has announced a new production of THE LITTLE PRINCE by Portman and Wright, set to premiere in December.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!