Top Picks

What's Up This Weekend? So Much (Sept 16–18)

Hear Sir Ben Kingsley at the Houston Symphony, see Lin-Manuel Miranda's (first!) broadway hit In the Heights at TUTS and listen to the Everything Is Illuminated author read from his new page turner at Inprint's Reading Series.

09/14/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Bravo!

Peek Inside Houston Grand Opera's New Season

The annual Studio Showcase previewed riveting scores from upcoming performances.

09/12/2016 By Sydney Boyd

Weekend Warrior

What to Do, See and Hear this Labor Day Weekend

Funny man (and baritone!) Seth MacFarlane sings with the Symphony + 4 other not-to-be-missed events.

09/01/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater Preview

The Revolutionists Bring Comedic Flair to the Reign of Terror

Four fiery (and funny!) women take the stage at Main Street Theater.

08/31/2016 By Holly Beretto

Weekend Warrior

What to See, Do and Laugh at This Weekend: Aug 26–28

Puppets go rogue, Renoir hits the silver screen, plus a thought-provoking exhibit opens at the Holocaust Museum.

08/25/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Showstopper

A Night With Janis Joplin Rocks the Alley Theatre

This electrifying musical chronicles the legendary folk singer's life.

08/23/2016 By Doni Wilson

Culture Compass

Hand to God—These Are This Season's Can't-Miss Performances

Christian puppets gone rogue head home to Houston, plus 14 other plays, operas and ballets you'll want to book now.

08/22/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Hot Ticket Tuesday

Golden Tickets of the Week: Aug 16–21

A Janis Joplin musical, bingo in the park, plus a SNL impressionist. Consider your weekend updated.

08/16/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater

Eat, Drink and Make Merry at Cocktails and Coward

Main Street Theater’s annual fundraiser mixes martinis with a twist of Noël Coward.

08/10/2016 By Holly Beretto

Preview

Wake Up, Mama Creator Katie Rushing Returns to the Stage

The playwright and actress talks to Houstonia about bringing her anticipated sequel, Wake Up, Mama—A Pregnant Pause, to MATCH.

08/09/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

review

The Marvelous Wonderettes Strike a New Chord

Stages Repertory Theatre premieres a new rendition of the crowd favorite.

08/09/2016 By Doni Wilson

Theater Preview

The Maids Sweeps Over Mildred’s Umbrella

The female cast explores class and privilege in this dark comedy.

07/28/2016 By Holly Beretto

Box Office Roundup

Golden Tickets of the Week: July 26–31

From Meghan Trainor to a Jean Genet play, we've got the scoop on the hottest performances wrapping up July.

07/26/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

PREVIEW

Stepping into Character as RFK

Main Street Theater’s Joel Sandel embraces the role of Robert F. Kennedy.

07/15/2016 By Holly Beretto

Weekend Warrior

What to Do and See This Weekend: July 15—17

Crooners from the '60s, a screening of Sundance winner Sonita, plus a murder mystery that's drop-dead good.

07/13/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater Preview

Shear Madness Continues to be Sheer Genius

The longest-running play comes to Stages Repertory Theatre this summer.

07/07/2016 By Doni Wilson

Dancing Down Under

Houston Ballet Takes Center Stage in Melbourne

Stanton Welch’s critically-acclaimed Romeo and Juliet dazzles Australian audiences.

07/01/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Review

Lone Star Lyric Festival Continues to Shine

The annual festival celebrates a decade of world-renowned performances.

06/22/2016 By Sydney Boyd

Performing Arts

The Music Box Theater Celebrates Five Years of Show-Stopping Performances

“The Five Year Anniversary Show” highlights a half-decade of hits.

06/21/2016 By Doni Wilson

Bayougraphy

Pointe of Reentry

Even after retirement, one Houston Ballet dancer finds that the beat goes on.

10/31/2013 By Peter Holley Photography by Todd Spoth