UH - JOSE QUINTERO THEATRE

by Jonathan Netek - March 01, 2025

Strong performances in a fragile world. Written in 1944, THE GLASS MENAGERIE was Tennessee Williams’ first major success, and it mirrors his own life more than any other of his works. The play’s characters are drawn from an autobiographical place....

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....