Take in a show that you can’t miss with these 12 performances that are sure to get your April started on the right foot.
Also in April 2016
From a gin-soaked play featuring Prohibition-era songs to a show about the heroism behind one mans attempt at WWII justice, there are plenty of performances to choose from this month.
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Top 12 Must-See Plays & Arts Performances this Month in Houston: April 2016
- Wiesenthal: The True Story of Nazi Hunter Simon Wiesenthal at the Evelyn Rubenstien Jewish Community Center | Through Sunday, April 3 – This one-man show starring Tom Dugan showcases the humanity, humor and heroism of the legendary man who brought more than a thousand Nazi war criminals to justice. $35. Showtimes vary.
- Big River at Queensbury Theatre | Through Sunday, April 10 – The Mark Twain classic set to the music of Roger Miller brings to life the story of Huck Finn and his coming of age odyssey. The Tony Award-winning musical offers humor and scathing societal commentary. $48; but limited comped and discounted tickets are available. Showtimes vary.
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Studio 101 | Through Saturday, April 9 – Shakespeare’s classic tale of love triangles, mishaps and fairies gets a twist: Boiling Point Players presents it with an all-female cast – as well as a 1980s homage. $15 in advance; $20 at the door, but limited discounted $7.50 tickets are available. Showtimes vary.
- 1946 at Main Street Theater | Through Sunday, April 17 – Making its world premiere, this play by Thomas Hagemann chronicles the lives of a Texas family in the aftermath of World War II with humor and poignancy. $36. Showtimes vary.
- Speakeasy at Obsidian Theater | Friday, April 1 to Saturday, April 16 – Houston’s own Rachel Landon and Liz Tinder wrote this lavish, gin-soaked romp, making its world premiere with Standing Room Only Productions. Popular Prohibition-era songs make their way into the piece, which tells the story of Texas, a woman who owns a Chicago club and the regulars who frequent it. $27.50 to $37.50; but limited discounted $15 tickets are available for select performances. Showtimes vary.
- An Easter Messiah at the Hobby Center | Saturday, April 2 – If all you know of Handel’s enduring oratorio is the Hallelujah Chorus, check out Ars Lyrica’s production of the entire piece, featuring the critically acclaimed Orpheus Chamber Singers, stellar soloists and full orchestra. $37 to $59; but limited discounted tickets start at $18.50. 7:30pm.
- Miss Teen at Stages Repertory Theatre | Wednesday April 6 to Sunday, May 1 – The writer of Sexy Laundry, a standout when Stages produced it two seasons ago, is back with another comedic look at life, ambition and what it means to be beautiful. Michele Riml’s play examines what happens when a shy teen wins a local beauty pageant. $19 to $45. Showtimes vary.
- Sea Chantey Concert at the Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston | Saturday, April 9 – Celebrate maritime heritage with songs of the ships and seaman who charted the waters in this concert that helps benefit the Tall Ship Elissa. The works songs and ditties are easily learned – and audience participation is encouraged. $20. 8:30pm.
- The Colorado: A Film Oratorio at the Wortham Theater Center | Tuesday, April 12 – Outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and music lovers alike will enjoy this presentation by Da Camera Houston, a music-driven film experience about the Colorado River Basin. A part of Houston FotoFest and commissioned specifically by Da Camera, it features the Grammy Award-winning vocal project, Roomful of Teeth. $30 to $65; but limited discounted tickets are available starting at $15. 8pm.
- METdance presents Swing, Jive and Pop! Into Dance at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Wednesday, April 13 | FREE – METdance incorporates fashion and fun as the company dances its way through history in this crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly morning presentation showcasing the bops of the 1950s, the grooves of the ‘70s and toady’s hip hop moves. 11:30am.
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts | Saturday April 23 to Sunday, April 24 – Society for the Performing Arts presents the country’s pre-eminent African American dance troupe. Pulse-pounding contemporary pieces and much-loved classics highlight the performance that will showcase why this ensemble is one of the finest in dance today. $28 to $118; limited discounted $17.50 to $57.50 tickets available. Showtimes vary.
- Emerson String Quartet at Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall | Thursday, April 28 – This beloved ensemble closes out Chamber Music Houston’s 2015 to 2016 concert year with a program of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. Acclaimed for the charisma of their playing, the ensemble has set the bar for what a chamber ensemble can be. $25 to $80. 7:30pm.
