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...
Local playwright Kevo debuted his newest play “Who Stole the Mona Lisa” for one night only at the Stafford Civic Center. Kevo described it as “an ode to art forms,” as it combined mystery and comedy. Growing up in Houston, Kevo lived on the south side of Braeswood and Alief. Kevo was a product of his...
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...
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...
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