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THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Announced At Main Street Theater

Main Street Theater presents the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, playing Jan. 28 – Feb. 18, 2024.
Photos: Main Street Theater Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

See first look photos of Main Street Theater’s current production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL STUNS AND DELIGHTS AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES at MATCH

I remember the day when I first saw the cover for “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. I would soon consume that book in a matter of days. When I heard that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL was being produced in Houston, I knew I had to go, and the show proved to be everything that little me always dreamed of.
Rogers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Comes to Main Street Theater

Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing the delightful musical Cinderella to Houston for the holidays. This Rogers & Hammerstein classic has brought joy to people of all ages over the years. In fact, the 80th anniversary of the partnership of Rodgers & Hammerstein is being celebrated this year.
Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at MAIN STREET THEATER

What did our critic think? CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is perfect summer fare for kids, and also for those of us who enjoy a rather crazy car story from the creator of James Bond. It’s a treat to see it here at the MATCH in Midtown, especially with such a strong cast in a handsome production.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Announced At Main Street Theater

This summer. Main Street Theater is bringing to the stage the high-flying, adventure-filled musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the much-loved, iconic film! “Never say 'no' to adventures,” says Grandpa Potts. 
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Main Street Theater

This summer. Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing to the stage the high-flying, adventure-filled musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the much-loved, iconic film! “Never say 'no' to adventures,” says Grandpa Potts.  “Always say 'yes.'” MST is saying YES to adventures this summer with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The musical is based on the MGM Motion Picture with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman; adapted for the Stage by Jeremy Sams; licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick.
Kid's Classic CHARLOTTE'S WEB Announced At Main Street Theater

Main Street Theater brings the one and only, E. B. White's dearly loved Charlotte's Web to the stage.
Photo Flash: Ahoy! Meet the Cast of HOW I BECAME A PIRATE at Main Street Theater

HOW I BECAME A PIRATE, a play adapted from the much-loved book by Melinda Long will have appear at Main Street Theater's Midtown location at the MATCH in February, March, and April. And BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
Photo Flash: Ahoy! Meet the Cast of HOW I BECAME A PIRATE at Main Street Theater

It's time for some pirate fun! How I Became a Pirate, adapted from the much-loved book by Melinda Long will have performances in February, March, and April at Main Street Theater's Midtown location at the MATCH. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
BWW Review: SHREK Brings Laughs Both Big and Small

The show is genuinely moving, entertaining, and a fast-paced, all around fun time for the entire family. Don't be quick to assume you can't take your date to see SHREK just because the production is part of Main Street Theater's Theatre for Youth program. The performance is open to the public, and the narrative and jokes will have both children and adults raving.
Main Street Theater to Host CABARET & COCKTAILS at MST

Main Street Theater presents Cabaret & Cocktails @ MST, an artist-driven event calling on Main Street Theater actors to sing songs they love but may not have had the chance to share yet. Highlights of the evening include the 'The Love Trio' by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a mash-up of three of his most famous love songs, Peter Gabriel's 'Don't Give Up,' 'Proud of Your Boy' from Aladdin, and 'Keep Moving the Line' from NBC's Smash, and more. An evening of great songs, wonderful stories, and cocktails featuring Houston artists Michael Chiavone, Kasi Hollowell, Amanda Passanante, Andrew Ruthven, Christina Stroup, and David Wald.
Main Street Theater to Celebrate World Day With THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, 3/20

World Day for Theatre of Children and Young People (World Day) is an ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) campaign, promoted and celebrated through the message 'Take a Child to the Theatre Today'. This year World Day will be Friday, March 20, 2015. World Day is a global campaign: ASSITEJ has more than 80 members as well as Networks with affiliates across 100 countries.
Main Street Theater to Present THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY This Spring

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, with book by Timothy Allen McDonald, music by Jonathan K. Waller, David Weinstein, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel, and lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller, will play Talento Bilingue de Houston. Directed by Andrew Ruthven with music direction by Eduardo Guzman, the production is presented by Main Street Theater.
BWW Reviews: Standing Room Only Productions' THE WHO'S TOMMY Thrills and Entertains

I enjoyed the ride of TOMMY. By the end of the show, I wanted to buy the album. That's a compliment. To The Who. To the cast. To the house band, The Whom. And to Standing Room Only Productions.
MST to Present JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, 4/19-5/17

Main Street Theater presents the fantastical tale of James and the Giant Peach, based on the book by Roald Dahl. James... will play Saturdays, April 19 - May 17 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Boulevard in the Museum District. Ticket prices for public performances are $17 - $13. Tickets are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Village, via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at MainStreetTheater.com. Group rates are available.
BWW Reviews: Standing Room Only Productions' NEXT TO NORMAL is Strong But Uneven

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's wildly popular hit musical NEXT TO NORMAL is back on Houston stages, and audiences are packing the house. Last seen in the summer of 2012 at Stages Repertory Theatre, the almost entirely sung through musical is being produced by Standing Room Only Productions at Obsidian Art Space and covers hard hitting social issues centered around bipolar disorder, depression, and the effect these mental illnesses have on familial bonds.
Main Street Theater Adds Two More Performances of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, 12/14 & 21

Main Street Theater has added two performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:30am and Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10:30am.
Nominations Announced For TUTS' Tommy Tune Awards Held 4/21

John C. Breckenridge, President and CEO of Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), announced today the nominations for TUTS' seventh annual Tommy Tune Awards which will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Developed by TUTS, the Tommy Tune Awards honor musical theatre excellence at the high school level. After reviewing and evaluating the 45 participating Houston-area high school productions during the 2008-2009 school year, a team of 29 Houston-based theatre professionals made 152 nominations in 15 categories.
Nominations Announced For TUTS' Tommy Tune Awards Held 4/21

John C. Breckenridge, President and CEO of Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), announced today the nominations for TUTS' seventh annual Tommy Tune Awards which will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Developed by TUTS, the Tommy Tune Awards honor musical theatre excellence at the high school level. After reviewing and evaluating the 45 participating Houston-area high school productions during the 2008-2009 school year, a team of 29 Houston-based theatre professionals made 152 nominations in 15 categories.

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