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 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.
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.
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.
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.