HOUSTON THEATER SHOWS - MUSICALS

by Brett Cullum - February 24, 2025

This is a wonderfully produced version of an unflinching script, which may be the hardest part of BLACKBIRD. It feels so real that the fear factor of an abuser and a victim seething at each other or, worse, being tender to them feels too real sometimes....

by Armando Urdiales - February 19, 2025

4th Wall Theatre's production of Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog is a powerful, riveting exploration of family, survival, and identity that solidifies the company's reputation for bringing bold, intimate theater to life. Directed with precision and insight by Aaron Brown, this Pulitzer Prize-winni...

by Jonathan Netek - February 16, 2025

Things get pretty hot (in more ways than one) in this production of SEARED....

by Brett Cullum - February 14, 2025

Jennifer Decker is a pro at deconstructing relationships, and it is no surprise that she handles this material very well. Also, she has a very talented cast at her beck and call, so THE WANDERERS here in Houston works exquisitely for the most part....

by Brett Cullum - February 10, 2025

SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR aims for the pop culture jugular and hits it quite well. Audiences are going to have a blast watching this collection of “badasses” compare notes on a misspent life. Dain Geist has an ear for dialogue and a knack for characters....

by Armando Urdiales - February 09, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FOREIGNER at AD Players?...

by Jonathan Netek - February 09, 2025

This endearing production that captures the poignant journey of two recent immigrants who meet as strangers and forge a moving friendship is all heart....

by Brett Cullum - February 08, 2025

Playwright, director, and actress Candice D’Meza swings for the fences up in the sky with MISS LARAJ’S HOUSE OF DYSTOPIAN FUTURES, but this is hardly a surprise to anyone who has been following her work here in Houston....

by Brett Cullum - January 31, 2025

Denise Fennell is just a delight in this role, and she plays off the audience so well that you would swear Sister is a real person. I can’t praise her performance enough. She can handle anyone, anytime, and mine every audience for comedic gold....

by Jonathan Netek - January 29, 2025

OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!...