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By Katie Forgette. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic classic, this new adaptation explores love, science, and morality colliding in chilling ways. A desperate father and his devoted assistant push the boundaries of medicine, raising unsettling questions about how far we go to save those we love. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

Two generations of sisters navigate class, race, love, and family in this vibrant tribute to sisterhood. Set in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the story follows Regine, who must decide the fate of a house she never wanted — the same house where her sister Toshi has been squatting for months.

As their lives collide, both women confront their shared past and their hopes for the future. This riveting and hopeful play explores love between sisters, legacy, and the bonds that endure across generations.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Six eccentric middle schoolers face off in a pressure-filled spelling competition, joined by a few unexpected “guest spellers.” Full of humor, heart, and awkward brilliance, this musical comedy celebrates what it means to be perfectly imperfect.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

A witty and heartwarming American opera inspired by the classic British play, this charming tale is full of humor, resilience, and unexpected romance. Set in turn-of-the-century Boston, the story follows the headstrong Maggie Hobson as she challenges her domineering father’s authority—and his refusal to let her marry. With sharp wit and unshakable determination, Maggie takes control of her future, leading to a series of comic and touching moments that celebrate love, independence, and persistence.

Description adapted from the University of Houston Moores Opera Center.

Nominated for Best Play at the 2022 Tony Awards, The Minutes is a biting political satire infused with dark humor. The play offers a sharp, timely critique of power dynamics, corruption, and the manipulation of history.

Set during a city council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry, a group of local officials gather to address mundane civic issues. As the meeting unfolds, unexpected and unsettling truths about the town’s past and its leaders begin to emerge. With Tracy Letts’ signature mix of wit and unease, The Minutes delivers a darkly comic reflection on how even the smallest institutions reveal the cracks in larger systems of power.

Synopsis adapted from Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.’s official 2025–26 season materials.

HGO opens its 2025–26 season with the cherished American masterpiece that helped define the company’s legacy. Blending jazz, blues, and classical lyricism, George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess captures love, loss, and resilience in the fictional community of Catfish Row. In this acclaimed production by Francesca Zambello, audiences experience the sweeping emotional power of a work that forever changed American opera.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

The Alley All New Festival showcases groundbreaking new plays in development, giving audiences a first look at bold stories and emerging voices in American theatre. Experience staged readings, workshops, and creative conversations that shape the future of the stage. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

For the first time in company history, HGO presents Puccini’s Il trittico—three one-act operas performed together in a single evening. From the dark tragedy of Il tabarro to the spiritual redemption of Suor Angelica and the comic wit of Gianni Schicchi, this rich triptych reveals the full range of Puccini’s genius. James Robinson directs, with Patrick Summers conducting a star ensemble cast.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, *A Beautiful Noise* tells the inspiring true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of America’s greatest hitmakers. 

Set to an unforgettable soundtrack featuring classics like “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans,” this exhilarating musical celebrates the music, the man, and the journey that turned a dreamer into a global icon. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Pulitzer Prize Winner

A radical and mythic portrait of collapse, revelation, and endurance. The Pulitzer and Tony Award–winning epic returns to Houston for the first time in more than 30 years.

Set in New York during the 1980s—the Reagan era—this sweeping drama weaves together stories of love, loss, and identity in the face of crisis. Louis abandons his terminally ill partner, Prior. Joe and Harper Pitt’s marriage unravels. The ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn faces the reality that neither wealth nor influence can protect him from death.

In Part One: Millennium Approaches, illness, politics, and fear fracture relationships and faith. In Part Two: Perestroika, the world cracks open, and new bonds emerge as the characters strive toward healing, forgiveness, and change.

Presented in two parts—alternating evenings in repertory—Angels in America is directed by Rec Room Artistic Director Matt Hune and Associate Artistic Director Sophia Watt (Heroes of the Fourth Turning).

Synopsis adapted from Rec Room Arts’ website.

This dark and unflinching horror story delves deeply into the intersection of science, ethics, and both the best and the worst of humanity. Nick Dear’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic tale upends the audience’s perspective, focusing on the journey and development of the reanimated Creature rather than the experiments of Dr. Frankenstein. This one shift transforms the story, making the Creature an unlikely protagonist. Abandoned and betrayed by his creator, he must navigate a world full of fear, cruelty, and violence—ultimately forcing us to consider who the real monster is.

Directed by Adam Noble. Description and performance details courtesy of the UH School of Theatre and Dance.

Ida’s grandad takes Ida, Nat, and Rosa on a magical train journey that celebrates the birth of Jesus, Black history, and the beauty of holiday traditions. Filled with soulful music, humor, and heart, this joyous musical adventure shares timeless lessons about family, heritage, and faith.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

From the novella by Charles Dickens. Adapted and originally directed by Rob Melrose. Remount directed by Amber D. Gray. Houston’s favorite holiday tradition returns with the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey toward compassion and redemption. With dazzling costumes, music, and the glow of Victorian London, this production captures the warmth and wonder of the season. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical, *The Outsiders* brings S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel to life in a powerful new adaptation. In 1967 Tulsa, Ponyboy Curtis and his fellow ‘Greasers’ face class conflict, family struggles, and the search for identity in a world that doesn’t accept them. With an electrifying score and heartfelt storytelling, this moving new musical captures the spirit of friendship, rebellion, and finding your place in the world. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as Narnia, The Musical brings C.S. Lewis’s classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life on stage! This magical production is filled with thrilling action, dazzling music, and unforgettable characters, making it a must-see for audiences of all ages. The story follows four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—who stumble upon a mysterious wardrobe that leads them into the enchanted land of Narnia. But all is not well in this wintery world. The evil White Witch has cast a spell, trapping Narnia in eternal snow and ice. With the help of talking animals, brave warriors, and the mighty lion Aslan, the children must find the courage to fight for Narnia’s freedom. This show is more than just a fairy tale—it’s a journey of bravery, friendship, and believing in something greater than yourself. Whether you’ve loved The Chronicles of Narnia for years or are discovering it for the first time, this musical will captivate your imagination and touch your heart. Don’t miss your chance to step through the wardrobe and experience the magic live on stage. Narnia, The Musical is an adventure you’ll never forget!

Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.

Set in a dystopian world divided between those with Bands and those without, this science-fiction drama explores discrimination, power, and resistance. Ida, a young Banded woman, and her mother, Ame, fight to change the rules of their divided society with help from Terrance, a man in the law, and Remo, a young Free man she loves.

Be advised: the play contains themes of discrimination, depictions of gun violence and murder, and strong language.

Description and performance details courtesy of the UH School of Theatre and Dance.

“Welcome to the sky. Thank you for agreeing to stay forever.”

Triangle Person—part human body, part triangle head—lives in the Parking Lot of Heaven with an unusual set of best friends: Saint Mother Teresa and Killer Whale Tilikum. God lives next door but never visits. A surreal, fuzzy-edged sibling drama for the only child, this wildly imaginative work explores identity, absurdity, and self-perception.

Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Our Town follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through daily life, love, and loss. With minimal props and a stage manager as narrator, it tells the story of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children grow up, marry, and face mortality.

“One of the sagest, warmest and most deeply human scripts to have come out of our theatre.” – New York Post
“Thornton Wilder's masterpiece... An immortal tale of small town morality... a classic of soft spoken theater.” – The New York Times
“No play ever moved me so deeply.” – Alexander Woolcott, The New Yorker

Description and performance details courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

Back by popular demand! The final installment of the Christmas at Pemberley series follows two close friends: Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, Georgiana, and the youngest Bennet sister, Kitty. It is Christmastime at Pemberley, and the pair eagerly await the arrival of Henry Grey, Georgiana’s shy, secret correspondent and love interest. When Henry enters a family holiday in full force and faces Mr. Darcy’s disapproval, Georgiana fears her chance at love will be lost forever—but somehow, love always finds a way.

Main Street has previously produced all three plays in the trilogy, including Miss Bennet and The Wickhams, each a hit and a holiday favorite for Houston audiences.

Synopsis adapted from Main Street Theater’s official 2025–26 season announcement.

By Isaac Gómez. Directed by KJ Sanchez. Margot spends another Christmas Eve working the overnight drive-thru shift, but this year her late best friend Jackie Marley pays an unexpected visit with ghostly warnings in tow. A hilarious and heartfelt new holiday comedy about friendship, forgiveness, and rediscovering joy in the most unlikely place. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

The beloved holiday classic comes to life in this inventive stage adaptation set in a 1940s radio studio. Complete with live sound effects, vintage commercials, and an ensemble of talented performers, the story follows George Bailey, Mary Hatch, and Clarence the angel in a celebration of hope and community.

With its nostalgic charm and heartfelt performances, this uplifting production will transport audiences straight to Bedford Falls. Starring Stages’ own “Buttons” of fifteen years of Panto productions, Ryan Schabach, as George Bailey.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Two Army buddies reunite after the war and join forces with a pair of singing sisters to put on a holiday show that might just save a Vermont inn. Overflowing with Irving Berlin’s beloved songs and nostalgic holiday magic.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

After seeing her fiancé kiss another woman during a televised parade, Mary’s life falls apart just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, encountering romance that ranges from awkward to absurd.

This one-woman comedy delivers a funny and heartwarming exploration of love and resilience. It’s a modern, hilarious alternative to traditional holiday fare.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

On the darkest night of the year, children must beware the Snow Queen — and when a boy vanishes, his best friend sets out on a daring rescue.

This interactive musical invites young audiences to join the quest, sing along, and help bring friends back together. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, this new adaptation blends fairy-tale magic with global folklore for a one-of-a-kind family holiday experience.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Celebrate the holidays with Cindy Lou Who—now all grown up and ready to tell her side of the story! Who’s Holiday! is a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy that finds Cindy living in a ramshackle trailer on Mount Crumpit, reminiscing about that fateful Christmas Eve she met the Grinch—and the outrageous turns her life has taken since.

Houston favorite Chaney Moore returns to The Garden Theatre stage in this hilarious one-woman show, following her standout performances in White Rabbit Red Rabbit and Who’s Holiday! (2024).

Synopsis adapted from The Garden Theatre’s official 2025–26 season announcement.

Based on the cult classic film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical dives into the wickedly seductive world of Manhattan’s most manipulative duo: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Fueled by revenge and passion, their bet to corrupt an innocent girl turns into a dangerous game—one with only one rule: never fall in love.

Featuring hit songs from Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, REM, ’NSYNC, and Britney Spears, this sexy, hilarious, nostalgia-fueled musical is the ultimate throwback night out. Join the special New Year’s Eve performance and party like it’s 1999 with music, dancing, and a midnight toast.

Synopsis adapted from The Garden Theatre’s official 2025–26 season announcement.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s beloved classic in this stunning new production of *Beauty and the Beast*. With breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes, and the timeless songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast,” this enchanting tale of love and transformation shines brighter than ever. A spectacular reimagining by members of the original Tony Award-winning creative team. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Beloved performer Denise Fennell returns in this comedic one-woman show about love, marriage, and second thoughts. With less than two hours before her wedding, a bride of a certain age begins to question what it all means — and whether she’s ready to say “I do.”

Drawing from Fennell’s signature humor and audience interaction, The Bride is a hilarious and heartfelt journey toward self-discovery.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Set in 1940s Ohio, The Bluest Eye follows Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who dreams of having blue eyes like Shirley Temple. Searching for love and acceptance, Pecola faces the harsh realities of racism and beauty standards that shape—and scar—the soul. A poetic and powerful story about identity, longing, and resilience.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music, Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Silent Night returns in a newly revised version co-produced by HGO and the Metropolitan Opera. Set on the battlefields of World War I, this powerful opera recounts the real-life Christmas truce of 1914, when soldiers laid down their arms to share songs, soccer, and a fleeting moment of peace.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

By Josefina López. Directed by Lisa Portes. In a small East Los Angeles sewing shop, five Latina women share dreams, frustrations, and laughter as they rush to meet an impossible deadline. This lively, funny, and inspiring story celebrates sisterhood, body positivity, and the courage to define beauty and success on your own terms. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

Based on the bestselling novel, *Water for Elephants* is a breathtaking new musical about finding love and purpose under the big top. After losing everything, a young man joins a traveling circus and discovers a world filled with wonder, heartbreak, and renewal. With a soaring score by PigPen Theatre Co. and imaginative staging, this spectacular Broadway hit reminds us that life—and love—can begin again at any age. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

A thrilling and deeply introspective look at the failings of the human heart, Crime and Punishment: 2026 is a modern adaptation of Dostoevky's classic novel, steeped heavily in the digital landscape of our present age.  Rodya, a former university student, finds himself in abject poverty with nothing to cling to. Steeped in a post-Truth world where every fool has a platform, Rodya takes it upon himself, believing that he is doing justice, to kill an old pawn broker, whom he is deeply indebted to, and her disabled sister, with an axe. The guilt that washes over him is unbearable as he navigates his new tortured existence.  Hot on his trail is a keen detective who sees through his constant lies.  As the law closes in on him, Roscoe begins to have an awakening to the reality of his broken self and must decide whether to own up to his crimes and seek the forgiveness he so desperately needs, or let his soul wither into nothingness.

Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.

Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairy-tale opera enchants audiences with whimsy, wonder, and heart. Created in collaboration with the Royal Ballet and San Francisco Opera, this family-friendly staging follows the siblings Hansel and Gretel on their journey through a mysterious forest to the Witch’s house of sweets. A feast of music and imagination for audiences of all ages.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

A sharp, funny, and heartfelt look at love, marriage, and family in the modern age. Grand Horizons explores what happens when longtime partners decide to shake up the life they’ve built together—after fifty years of marriage.

Presented upstairs at Spring Street Studios, this intimate and insightful comedy asks whether long-term relationships can still surprise us and whether happiness can be reimagined at any age.

Synopsis adapted from Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company’s official season materials.

Mozart’s beloved masterpiece blends adventure, comedy, and enchantment into one of opera’s most magical journeys. When Prince Tamino is sent to rescue the mysterious Pamina, he must face trials of wisdom, courage, and love, all guided by the power of music and truth. Filled with unforgettable arias and whimsical characters, this production delights audiences of all ages.

Description adapted from the University of Houston Moores Opera Center.

Armed with a secret that could destroy his future, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train from Los Angeles to Seattle. Along the journey, he meets fellow travelers—each facing their own struggles—and has roughly one thousand miles to decide how to live the rest of his life.

A smart, funny, and compassionate story about human connection and self-reinvention, The Coast Starlight reminds us that sometimes the journey itself helps us find our way home.

“A gentle, rueful play… the ride it offers is as smooth as it is wistful.” — The New York Times
“Funny, moving, and luminous… a dramatic jewel.” — The Daily Beast

Synopsis adapted from Main Street Theater’s official 2025–26 season announcement.

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, *Hadestown* invites audiences on a soulful, unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. Combining the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with an evocative folk-jazz score by Anaïs Mitchell, this haunting and hopeful musical explores love, faith, and the struggle between industry and nature. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

By Sanaz Toossi. Directed by Evren Odcikin. Five students in an Iranian TOEFL class discover that learning a new language is about much more than grammar. As they struggle through lessons and laughter, they uncover what language can reveal and conceal about identity, belonging, and the need to be understood. Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

“What about all the in-betweens?”

A punk elitist tries to convince his band to stage a rock opera about meeting his favorite pop star—Katy Perry. In doing so, he’s forced to confront questions of gender, fame, and identity in a world where pop culture, religion, and rebellion collide. Funny, fearless, and deeply introspective, Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene redefines the boundaries between art and confession.

Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

Step back to 1956 and witness the legendary jam session that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis together for one electrifying night of rock ’n’ roll history.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

Winner of the 2024 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award

This heartfelt play follows Paul, a retired firefighter, and Katie, his regular server. After months of small talk, Paul reaches out for friendship, and Katie agrees, sensing his need. Their bond deepens through shared secrets, leading both to rediscover hope and joy in human connection.

“★★★★ An intensely provocative new American play.” – New York Stage Review
“The subtle beauty of The Counter lies in watching these two burrowing creatures develop the kind of bond that means they’re pulling each other back up towards the light.” – New York Magazine
“The Counter offers an engrossing dive into the minds of people who have been deeply shaken by their past…” – DC Theater Arts

Description and performance details courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

Inspired by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s 1870 novella, Venus in Fur is a provocative, darkly comedic exploration of power, control, and desire.

Playwright Thomas is searching for the perfect actress to portray Vanda in his stage adaptation. When a mysterious, unorthodox actress named Vanda arrives late to audition, the encounter spirals into a tense and seductive power play. As lines blur between the script and reality, both characters confront their inner conflicts and the darker sides of human nature.

Synopsis adapted from Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to arrive in America in 1834, this play follows her journey as she becomes a living exhibit for a fascinated public.

With poetic language and dark humor, The Chinese Lady examines identity, culture, and the spectacle of “otherness.” It’s a striking reflection on how America defines itself — and those who shape it from its margins.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Amy Freed’s lively adaptation fuses two Restoration comedies—Colley Cibber’s Love’s Last Shift and John Vanbrugh’s The Relapse—into one witty, bawdy, and verbally rich farce. The adventures of rakish John Loveless, his virtuous wife Amanda, and a cast of delightfully scandalous companions unfold in a whirl of love, lust, and clever twists.

Directed by Carolyn Johnson. Description and performance details courtesy of the UH School of Theatre and Dance.

Step into the Roaring Twenties with *The Great Gatsby*, the Tony Award-winning new musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel. This glittering production bursts to life with lavish sets, choreography by Dominique Kelley, and a dazzling jazz- and pop-inspired score. Experience the story of Jay Gatsby’s pursuit of love and the American Dream in a production filled with opulence, heartbreak, and unforgettable energy. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

By Oscar Wilde. Directed by Rob Melrose. Two bachelors invent alter egos to escape social obligations, only to find themselves entangled in love, lies, and misunderstandings. Wilde’s most celebrated comedy sparkles with sharp humor, mistaken identities, and a joyful send-up of Victorian manners and romance. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

HGO’s Butler Studio artists honor the centennial of American composer Carlisle Floyd with his poignant adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Set during the Great Depression, this moving opera follows George and Lennie—two friends chasing an impossible dream in a world of hardship and hope. A powerful tribute to Floyd’s legacy as one of America’s greatest operatic voices.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Set in an elite prep school for young Black men, Choir Boy tells the story of Pharus, a gifted student leading the school choir while navigating questions of identity and belonging. With moving spirituals and emotional depth, the play explores friendship, sexuality, and the search for authenticity.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

Winner of four Tony Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, *Some Like It Hot* is a show-stopping celebration of music, laughter, and reinvention. Two musicians on the run disguise themselves as women to escape the mob, setting off a cross-country adventure full of heart, humor, and tap-dancing spectacle. This big, brassy Broadway hit delivers nonstop fun and dazzling choreography that keeps audiences cheering.

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted by Nia Vardalos, this heartfelt play explores the beauty and vulnerability of advice-giving.

Through letters and responses drawn from Strayed’s “Dear Sugar” column, Tiny Beautiful Things reveals moments of humor, grief, and grace — reminding audiences of the power of empathy and shared humanity.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Vienna, 1900: a city alive with culture, intellect, and joy. A generation later, the Jewish community that helped shape its brilliance faces persecution and loss. Spanning fifty years and multiple generations, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows one family’s struggle to preserve love, identity, and faith in the face of history’s darkest turns.

Winner of multiple awards including the 2023 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, Leopoldstadt is an epic and deeply personal work by one of the world’s greatest playwrights.

“A heart-rending epic.” — The New York Times
“Breathtakingly brilliant.” — Chicago Tribune
“Ranks among Stoppard’s greatest works.” — Wall Street Journal

Synopsis adapted from Main Street Theater’s official 2025–26 season announcement.

The hit ’80s film comes alive on stage as Marty McFly races through time in Doc Brown’s DeLorean. Packed with high-energy music, dazzling effects, and nostalgic adventure for every generation.Description adapted from TUTS/Houston Chronicle season announcement.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

Inspired by the New York Times Bestseller, "God's Smuggler", Brother Andrew is the gripping and thrilling story of a young Dutch man who, after a dramatic conversion, risks his life to smuggle Bibles behind the iron curtain.  With music and lyrics by American progressive rock icon, Neal Morse, Brother Andrew is a world-premiere musical that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.

“We don’t happen to love; it happens to us.”

A visually stunning, experimental work exploring love across borders and time. Inspired by friendships from Tel Aviv to Tehran and echoing stories from Layla and Majnun to Romeo and Juliet, Aayani’s newest creation merges movement, design, and storytelling into a poetic reflection on who and how we are allowed to love.

Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the mic in *Six*, the global pop phenomenon that remixes five centuries of heartbreak into an electrifying celebration of female empowerment. With a chart-topping score, stunning vocals, and fierce choreography, *Six* is a modern, high-energy concert experience fit for a queen. 

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Six quirky adolescents face off in a high-stakes spelling competition, revealing touching backstories and laugh-out-loud moments along the way. This fast-paced, heartfelt musical celebrates individuality, friendship, and the awkward hilarity of growing up.

Directed by Zack Steele. Description and performance details courtesy of the UH School of Theatre and Dance.

This outrageous musical based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail turns Arthurian legend into a riot of absurdity, knights, and killer rabbits. Expect laughter, chaos, and Broadway-sized silliness.Description adapted from TUTS/Houston Chronicle season announcement.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

In the spring, CTC returns to the Bard with one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello. This marks the company’s first Shakespearean tragedy since 2013’s Hamlet.

The story follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello’s descent leads to devastating consequences.

Exploring themes of racism, jealousy, and manipulation, Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most searing and timeless works.

Directed by CTC Executive Artistic Director John Johnston, who previously directed Three Sisters and performed in The School for Scandal (2023).

Synopsis adapted from Classical Theatre Company’s website.

Robert Wilson’s visually mesmerizing production transforms Handel’s iconic oratorio—arranged by Mozart—into an ethereal stage experience. With bold imagery, striking movement, and luminous design, Messiah becomes both a spiritual and theatrical revelation. Patrick Summers leads the HGO Orchestra and Chorus in this monumental event.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Directed by Eileen J. Morris. This Tony Award-winning classic follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball player whose unfulfilled dreams cast long shadows over his family. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, Fences is a powerful story about love, duty, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

Figaro returns to HGO in Rossini’s sparkling comedy of love and clever deception. This lively co-production from Canada, France, and Australia bursts with color, wit, and unforgettable melodies. Will Liverman stars as the quick-witted barber who helps young lovers outsmart their elders in a joyful celebration of mischief and romance.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid well-versed in Shakespeare and Radiohead. When the ghost of his father demands revenge, he questions whether to break cycles of trauma or follow fate. Amid a raucous family barbeque, Fat Ham explores love, loss, pain, and joy.

“Hot and sizzling... A raucous, flat-out hilarious comedy... Fat Ham is a revelation.” – The New York Times
“Uproarious... an unalloyed comedy pleasure.” – Wall Street Journal
“Delicious, funny and piercingly moving, Fat Ham is a celebration that’s as thoughtful as it is irreverent.” – Daily Beast

Description and performance details courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

The School of Theatre & Dance presents its 13th annual festival of original short plays, showcasing the best new work by UH student playwrights. A lively, fast-moving celebration of creativity and collaboration.

Description and performance details courtesy of the UH School of Theatre and Dance.

By Liz Duffy Adams. Directed by Shelley Butler. From the playwright of Born with Teeth comes an inventive and darkly funny new work. A struggling advice columnist faces financial ruin and one last impossible deadline when an extraterrestrial letter lands in her inbox. A witty and thought-provoking exploration of communication, creativity, and what it means to be human. Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

This contemporary romantic comedy explores what happens when love crosses cultural lines. With humor and honesty, it examines how relationships can bridge—or expose—our differences. A charming, insightful story about connection, family, and finding common ground in unexpected places.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

Set in 1971 Los Angeles, this world premiere follows Monterey and her family as they navigate love, pride, and identity in the Chicano community.

Blending poetry, memory, and mysticism, that drive thru monterey captures one woman’s emotional journey through reconciliation and self-discovery.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Follow Carole King’s inspiring rise from teenage songwriter to chart-topping superstar. Featuring her most iconic hits, this heartfelt musical celebrates love, ambition, and the enduring power of music.Description adapted from TUTS/Houston Chronicle season announcement.

Description adapted from TUTS website.

A vibrant, poignant, and darkly funny exploration of community and survival, Airline Highway follows a group of misfits living in a rundown New Orleans motel. As they gather to celebrate the life of Miss Ruby—a beloved community figure and former dancer—the play paints a raw, heartfelt portrait of those who find family in the most unexpected places.

Filled with humor, honesty, and humanity, Lisa D’Amour’s award-winning play celebrates resilience and the messy beauty of life on society’s margins.

Synopsis adapted from Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.’s official 2025–26 season materials.

From the creator of Forbidden Broadway, this uproarious musical spoof celebrates and skewers Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton and the world of Broadway itself.

Packed with celebrity impressions, hip-hop, and laugh-out-loud wit, Spamilton delivers a hilarious crash course in musical theatre mayhem — paired with Miranda’s short musical 21 Chump Street for a double bill like no other.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

By William Goldman. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. When a famous author crashes his car in a snowstorm, he’s rescued by his number one fan. What begins as an act of kindness turns into a terrifying captivity in this tense and unforgettable stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

The ultimate whodunit comedy comes to the stage with *Clue*. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six eccentric guests gather at Boddy Manor for a night of mystery and mischief. Inspired by the fan-favorite movie and classic board game, *Clue* keeps audiences laughing, guessing, and gasping with every twist and turn.

 *Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

The ultimate celebration of 30 years of all-new Tamarie Cooper shows! A Houston institution, Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3 revisits the most outrageous, hilarious, and heartfelt moments from decades of original musicals—plus brand-new songs and spectacularly wacky surprises. Expect music, dancing, satire, and full-on chaos as only Tamarie can deliver.

Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

Get ready for the high-energy, colorful, and unforgettable musical experience of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The classic and beloved story follows Joseph, a young man with a special gift—he can interpret dreams. He is his father’s favorite, which makes his jealous brothers furious. Out of spite, they sell him into slavery, and Joseph’s journey takes him from a prison cell to the grand palace of Egypt. Along the way, he faces betrayal, hardship, and challenges that test his faith and resilience. But through it all, God’s presence leads him to an incredible destiny. This show is bursting with energy, humor, and heart, making it perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether you love musicals, great storytelling, or just a fun night at the theater, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a must-see. It’s a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams—told in the most exciting way possible! Don’t miss this spectacular, technicolor journey—come see Joseph live on stage and experience the magic for yourself!

Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.

The Doves, a once-famous singing group, reunite for a comeback tour, reliving the highs and heartbreaks of their musical past. As they chase the magic of their glory days, they rediscover friendship, forgiveness, and the timeless joy of music. A soulful, nostalgic play with music that will have audiences dancing in their seats.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

Directed by Alex Timbers | Book by John Logan | Choreography by Sonya Tayeh
Step into a world of splendor, romance, and dazzling excess as Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film bursts to life on stage. This 10-time Tony Award®–winning musical celebrates Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love through spectacular performances and a modern mash-up of classic and contemporary hits.

Description adapted from The Hobby Center website.

When Lana Mae inherits her grandmother’s laundromat, she teams up with her friend Katie to turn it into the town’s hottest honky-tonk.

Fueled by classic country hits, Honky Tonk Laundry is a feel-good musical filled with friendship, heartache, and laughter — a boot-scootin’ good time for country music fans everywhere.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

The church needs a new roof, so Sister is throwing a Las Vegas Night! With her trademark wit and wisdom, she tackles everything from magicians to showgirls, reminding everyone that while what happens in Vegas might stay there — God sees everything.

This beloved audience-interactive comedy blends faith, fun, and a dash of sin for an evening of laughter.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.