Over the past weekend, I was able to attend the play Permanent Collections, which was a critical look at race in the art world. In the play, Sterling North, an African American businessman, becomes the new director of the Morris collection, a well-renowned art collection. Soon after beginning his work, he finds...
Last week, a renowned romantic comedy play came to Houston for a few days, just in time for Valentine’s day. “Almost, Maine” was written by John Cariani. It first premiered in 2004 and has become one of the most popular plays in the country, often noted for its whimsical but natural depictions of human...
Main Street Theater is back! After a year of virtual performances, Main Street has stepped back onto the stage with “Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School” at the MECA at TBH. Adapted from the beloved children’s book series “Junie B. Jones” by Barbara Park, Main Street has put together a show that is a hoot...
Main Street Theatre treated their audience by streaming their new show, “The Book of Magdalene” by Caridad Svich. Directed by Amelia Rico, the play is a fully staged production that streamed February 11-21 on the Main Street Theatre website. A Search for Grace in a Faithless Place Taking place in the edge-lands...
This holiday season, Main Street Theatre is giving the community the gift of comedy, wit and class, with the plays “Miss Bennet and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” via live, staged readings on Zoom. Written by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon as a continuation of Jane Austen’s “Pride...
Our theater writer reviews Main Street Theater’s “Things That Go Bump in the Night”.
After months of waiting, Main Street Theater is opening up its virtual doors to welcome theatergoers back to the stage. On Oct. 15, Main Street is back in action with the Jack Holmes play, “RFK: A Portrait of the Life of Robert F. Kennedy”. Main Street, along with many other theatres, had to put a hold on their...
If you’re a theatre person like me, you’ll be looking forward to new Broadway shows every year. Every show, even old revivals, brings a new voice and relevance to the theatre world. Here’s a look into the upcoming 2020 Broadway musicals. West Side Story Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, “West Side Story” is well...
The Alley Theatre knows how to do Shakespeare. Their whimsical but relatable performance of “Twelfth Night” is my new favorite production of the Bard’s work. William Shakespeare is beyond legendary. Sometimes when performing his works, I think artists get too caught up with his words and forget that there is so much...
I can think of no better tribute to the best author of comedies, histories and tragedies than a play that can make me cry, laugh and learn about history. “The Book of Will” at Main Street Theater shows us why Shakespeare’s words are still powerful and moving to this day. William Shakespeare would not be a household name...
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