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'Twas The Night Before Christmas


“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse  is  stirring ...

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)


Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas ...

The World Premiere of A Long Night by Matt Elliott & Debra Schultz


"A Long Night” is the story of a family harboring relationship-ending secrets and other truths they've hidden from each other. But when unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas ...

Transparency the Play Houston
Transparency the Play Houston
12/19 - 12/21/2025


Transparency in the dating world is highly requested but can you really handle it?

Who's Holiday!
Who's Holiday!
12/18 - 12/21/2025


You saw her last when she was just two Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who. Pull up a seat and fill up your cup ...

NYE Gala, featuring Murder on the Orient Express


Welcome the New Year with your friends at Theatre Southwest. Join us for our NYE Gala, an evening of fun, frivolity, food ... and a play! ...

Murder on the Orient Express


Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery. adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious ...

Readers' Theatre


Theatre Southwest's annual Readers' Theatre event gives voice to works from independent playwrights. Join us on Sunday, January 18th and enjoy our 20th offering of ...

GRAND HORIZONS
GRAND HORIZONS
2/4 - 2/21/2026


Directed by Artistic Director, Jennifer Decker, and featuring Jim Salners, Julie Gersib, Christian Tannous, Christie Guidry, Eddie Edge, Alric Davis and Amy Warren, this production ...

English
English
2/13 - 3/8/2026


Language, Connection, And Finding Your Voice Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as ...

Dear Alien
Dear Alien
5/8 - 5/31/2026


Seven Questions, Three Actors, One Alien After captivating audiences nationwide with  Born with Teeth , playwright Liz Duffy Adams returns to the Alley in her ...

Misery
Misery
5/29 - 6/21/2026


He’s Her Obsession, She’s His Nightmare Famous romance author Paul is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan.” As Annie nurses Paul ...



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Latest Houston Reviews


Review: MADAM SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre


by Harker Jones - December 16, 2025

Director-writer Justin Meyer has made magic with his energetic and talented co-horts, both on- and off-stage, launching what should become a holiday tradition....

Review: CHICAGO at Casino De Paris


by Patrick Honoré - December 16, 2025

The Paris revival remains polished and efficient, but once again raises a familiar question: has Chicago become more concert than theatre?...

Review: A MAGICAL HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS AT THE JOAN at Cygnet Theatre


by ErinMarie Reiter - December 16, 2025

Cygnet Theatre’s “A Magical Holiday: Christmas at The Joan” is precisely what its title promises: a bright, polished, joy-forward holiday revue that knows its job is to lift spirits, sparkle confidently, and send you back into December humming. ...

Review: A HOLIDAY POPS! with Melinda Doolittle and the National Symphony Orchestra, Steven Reineke Conductor at Kennedy Center


by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025

At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition. One of mine is attending YOUR National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) annual A Holiday Pops! concert. It is always guaranteed to showcase a top notch singer and a superb choir, while giving the audience one audible pleasure after another a...

Review: A HOLIDAY POPS! with Melinda Doolittle and the National Symphony Orchestra, Steven Reineke Conductor at Kennedy Center


by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025

At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition. One of mine is attending YOUR National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) annual A Holiday Pops! concert. It is always guaranteed to showcase a top notch singer and a superb choir, while giving the audience one audible pleasure after another a...

Review: THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT at Theatre Artists Studio


by Herbert Paine - December 16, 2025

Theatre Artists Studio’s THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT is a whirlwind of wit, whimsy, and moral purpose. An imaginative, brisk, and highly entertaining staging....

Review: WHO’S HOLIDAY! at National Broadway Theatre


by Brian Hilbrand - December 16, 2025

A story, although not written by Seuss, is an after-story of sorts, detailing what happens the night after Cindy Lou Who meets the Grinch, who, interestingly enough, and without giving too much away, end up getting married.  The wild and crazy events that go down as a result of that are nothing shor...

Review: FROZEN at Manatee Performing Arts Center


by Jacob Ruscoe - December 16, 2025

Manatee Performing Arts Center’s production of Frozen under the direction of Rick Kerby, is a theatrical delight that captures the heart, spectacle, and magic that have made this story a modern classic. From its cinematic origins to its Broadway evolution, Frozen has always relied on technical wizar...

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre?


by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 16, 2025

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are… Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage. What did the critics think?...

Review: RENT at New Village Arts


by ErinMarie Reiter - December 16, 2025

'Rent' is a show I quite literally grew up with, lyrics memorized and belted years before I had any idea what Collins meant by “Stoli.” To say I have a soft spot for it is an understatement. Which also makes 'Rent' tricky. Beyond its now-legendary mythology, its original cast,  its cultural impact, ...



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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) in Houston Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center in Houston El Paso Symphony Orchestra at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center
The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center (11/8 - 5/25)
Who's Holiday! in Houston Who's Holiday!
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Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical in Houston Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
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