Theater

Cover Photo by Lynn Lane, featuring the cast of Alley Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” Opening night at Alley Theatre felt like stepping straight into the holiday season. Before the curtain even rose, the annual Christmas tree lighting set the tone for the evening, creating the perfect entry into one of...

Cover Photo Courtesy Melisa Unlu The Honors Club Theater at the University of Houston is not like most theater programs. It is entirely student-written, student-directed and student-run. With limited funding, a rotating roster of directors each semester and an ever-changing ensemble of beginners and veterans,...

Cover Photo by Melissa Taylor, featuring Alley Theatre’s production of “The Da Vinci Code“ “The Da Vinci Code” premiered Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the packed Alley Theatre. This stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed book follows symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptographer Sophie Neveu as they adventure...

Cover Photo by Lynn Lane, featuring Robert Lenzi as Patrick Bateman in “American Psycho: The Musical.” Houston Broadway Theatre at the Hobby Center. Entering the lobby of the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, showgoers were met with a bar menu of themed drinks. Afterward, they headed toward their seats, passing a video...

Cover Image by Ellie Kurttz The “Life of Pi” made its five-night tour stop in Houston at the Hobby Center on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Running until Sunday, Aug. 24, the show is based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel. The beauty of “Life of Pi” is that different people can take away different messages within...

Photo by Jeremy Daniel, The Wiz Ensemble in Emerald City Ballad in The Wiz First National Tour 2025 The Emerald City sparkled in a new age take on the cult classic “The Wiz.” Inside Houston’s Hobby Center, a vibrant spirit of magic and optimism and a captivating love affair filled the atmosphere. The first...

Photo by Lynn Lane, featuring the cast of Alley Theatre’s production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” The Alley Theatre makes a point to welcome everyone. In true Alley Theatre fashion, Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” is for everyone. Whether you’re a theatre lover or...

Photo by Lynn Lane. Brandon Hearnsberger, Dylan Godwin, and Christopher Salazar in Alley Theatre’s production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.” For nearly a quarter of a century, University of Houston alumnus Brandon Hearnsberger has been perfecting his craft and exploring different...

Cover: Company – HAMILTON National Tour – (c) Joan Marcus 2024 The revolution returns to Houston with “Hamilton” at the Hobby Center, now through March 23.  The Pulitzer Prize-winning, Broadway musical chronicles the rise and fall of the founding father, Alexander Hamilton. With original music and lyrics by...

Cover graphic by Sammy Bates Houston’s Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre recently announced its 2025–2026 season. This will be Alley Theatre’s 79th season. Artistic Director Rob Melrose says, “This season is designed to ignite the imagination and stir the soul.” Whether it’s the well-known theatrical staples...