Photo courtesy by: Matthew Murphy Running through this Sunday at The Hobby Center, “Funny Girl” has stood the test of time and continues to bring the audience a bittersweet comedic musical with a stand-out cast. Telling the semi-biographical story of comedian and performer Fanny Brice, the musical follows her...
Photo Courtesy of Houston Ballet With a magical and comedic performance, the Houston Ballet brings Stanton Welch’s 1997 unique spin on the classical story of “Cinderella” by adding a modern twist to the enchanted fairy tale. Through a round, small window, those who attend the performance are introduced to the...
Photo Courtesy of Houston Ballet With a riveting and glittering performance of “The Nutcracker,” the Houston Ballet continues to spread holiday cheer all throughout the city. The traditional ballet strikes a chord with many families each year at The Brown Theater. Those who get to experience the enchanting...
I had the opportunity to watch ‘American Mariachi’ on Oct. 5. Written by José Cruz González, this play defines mariachi music in the perfect light. It is a beautiful way to commemorate the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Alley Theatre in downtown Houston will be showing ‘American Mariachi’...
The University of Houston has over 500 registered student organizations, but none of them stuck out to me quite like “Nothing About Us Without Us” (US). US is an organization devoted to disability inclusion on campus and recipient of the 2021 best new organization award by the University of Houston. The...
Fresh from their Tony wins, SIX traveled to Houston and gave audiences an entertaining, educational and empowerful night to remember. Between the sparkling costumes and interactions with the audience, viewers of the show are immersed in an 80-minute musical with multiple elements to keep everyone...
“To know how it ends and still begin to sing it again, as if it might turn out this time.” We tell the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice over and over again, in different languages, in different circumstances and with different characters. Hadestown is such a story, taunting the audience to suspend their disbelief for...
“Mean Girls” ran at the Hobby Center from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21. The musical version of the 2004 classic brought a new audience to the iconic and beloved movie. Being a fan of “Mean Girls” since previews began in 2018, I had high expectations, most of which were met. The show was full of perfectly timed comedic relief,...
Cullen Performance Hall is reopening as COVID-19 cases decline. New shows and a new director may mean new directions for the performance hall.
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...
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