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The Music Box Theater band adds a horn section for an orchestral experience on the Houston stage. For the second year in a row, the house band is adding a trumpet, sax and trombone to their ensemble. ... [more+]

The Music Box Theater band adds a horn section for an orchestral experience on the Houston stage. For the second year in a row, the house band is adding a trumpet, sax and trombone to their ensemble. This brassy addition will add extra flair to a hit parade that'll include classics by Chicago, Otis Redding, Amy Winehouse, Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra and more. [less-]

Bust out your scrunchies and shoulder pads, because the delightfully dark '80s teen comedy "Heathers" is coming to the stage in a totally rad musical adaptation. Westerberg High is ruled over by the t... [more+]

Bust out your scrunchies and shoulder pads, because the delightfully dark '80s teen comedy "Heathers" is coming to the stage in a totally rad musical adaptation. Westerberg High is ruled over by the tyrannical Heathers -- a triumvirate of the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. When misfit Veronica Sawyer is invited to join the cool table, she instead finds herself drawn to the brooding, trench-coated new kid, J.D. But as their romance deepens, she discovers J.D. has his own plans for the clique. Full of the cult favorite film's best lines and with a score by the composers behind "Legally Blonde" and "Reefer Madness", "Heathers: The Musical" serves up a delectable dish of youthful romance, hilarity and outrageous revenge that promises to be "so very" when it comes to Art Factory in Houston. [less-]

Inspired by the short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, "Violet"'s astounded critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward ax blade when her ... [more+]

Inspired by the short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, "Violet"'s astounded critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward ax blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved, she's traveling across the Deep South in 1964 towards a miracle - the healing touch of a TV evangelist who will make her beautiful. Although she may not succeed in having the scar on her face healed, Violet is able to repair those scars that are lying deeper than her skin. On the way, she meets a young, African-American soldier whose love for her reaches far past her physical "imperfections." Catch this Tony-nominated musical at Queensbury Theatre in Houston. [less-]

On his second night of incarceration, Angel Cruz is transferred to a special lockdown wing of protective custody. His only source of human contact is a lone inmate -- Lucius Jenkins, a.k.a. "the Black... [more+]

On his second night of incarceration, Angel Cruz is transferred to a special lockdown wing of protective custody. His only source of human contact is a lone inmate -- Lucius Jenkins, a.k.a. "the Black Plague" -- a sociopathic serial killer who pauses from his workouts only to chain smoke and to "save" Angel. Lucius Jenkins has found God. Now Angel's life and the course of his trial will be changed forever. Catch this powerful drama in Studio 101 in Houston, performed by the 4th Wall Theatre Company. [less-]

In Alan Ball's hilarious comedy "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress", five identically clad bridesmaids find themselves hiding together in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the wed... [more+]

In Alan Ball's hilarious comedy "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress", five identically clad bridesmaids find themselves hiding together in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the wedding reception below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond -- none of them really like the bride! -- in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the female spirit. Enjoy this production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" at Stageworks Theatre in Houston. [less-]

"Around the World in 80 Days" is a classic story, but you've never experienced it quite like this. Courtesy of the A.D. Players, this production features just five actors playing 39 different characte... [more+]

"Around the World in 80 Days" is a classic story, but you've never experienced it quite like this. Courtesy of the A.D. Players, this production features just five actors playing 39 different characters as they traverse four separate continents, dodging stampeding elephants, typhoons and runaway trains. The intricate stage production brings Jules Verne's famous adventure to life in a brand new way, following the fearless explorer Phileas Fogg as he agrees to an outrageous and seemingly impossible bet: He must travel around the world in 80 days in a hot-air balloon or lose every penny of his fortune. See why this story has captured the imagination of audiences for over a century with this exciting, silly and thoroughly enjoyable rollercoaster ride of fun. [less-]

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It's all up to Ash -- a housewares employee turned demon-killing her... [more+]

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It's all up to Ash -- a housewares employee turned demon-killing hero -- and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes ... and it's all set to music. Based on the 1981 cult film favorite, "Evil Dead: The Musical" rips onto the stage at Houston's Obsidian Theater. [less-]

See Houston-area favorites as well as fantastic comedians from all over the country at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase. You never know who will pop up at this intimate club -- you could find yourself s... [more+]

See Houston-area favorites as well as fantastic comedians from all over the country at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase. You never know who will pop up at this intimate club -- you could find yourself seeing the next big comics before they become household names or catching comedy favorites at their prime. Either way you can enjoy a delicious specialty cocktail, tasty appetizer and, of course, plenty of laughs when you take in a show at the Joke Joint in Houston. [less-]

"The Spacecat Show" is your cosmic comedy fix before the weekend. Every Thursday night at Station Theater you can see a lineup of local Houston improv comedy teams followed by SpaceCat Lab (a Station ... [more+]

"The Spacecat Show" is your cosmic comedy fix before the weekend. Every Thursday night at Station Theater you can see a lineup of local Houston improv comedy teams followed by SpaceCat Lab (a Station Theater signature house team), who debut a new improv comedy form every season. Like a cat hurtling through deep space, "The Spacecat Show" is always fast, fresh and exciting. [less-]

Catch plenty of high-energy characters, fast-paced scenes and personal absurdities in "The Eado Comedy Show", CSz Houston's long-form improv show that draws from the fun East Downtown neighborhood vib... [more+]

Catch plenty of high-energy characters, fast-paced scenes and personal absurdities in "The Eado Comedy Show", CSz Houston's long-form improv show that draws from the fun East Downtown neighborhood vibe. Think of this weekly laugh session as an edgier, late-night comedy cousin of the more squeaky-clean "ComedySportz" showcase. You provide the inspiration and the "Eado" talent will take it from there, delivering a show that's unscripted and unexpected -- always different, but reliably ridiculous. [less-]

With humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, "The World Goes 'Round" is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From "Cabaret" to "Chicago", this nonstop hit... [more+]

With humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, "The World Goes 'Round" is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From "Cabaret" to "Chicago", this nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe This Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York," seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre at Playhouse 1960. [less-]

After suffering a major loss while he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over the course of a single month, ... [more+]

After suffering a major loss while he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder and ultimately reach each other. Winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Best New Play and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this "funny, moving, altogether wonderful drama" ("The New York Times") can be enjoyed at Houston's Theatre Southwest. [less-]

"Sketch Blast" is a weekly showcase of live sketch comedy from local Houston writers and performers. Watch Station Theater's house writer/performer team, Blue Shift, give their comedic take on current... [more+]

"Sketch Blast" is a weekly showcase of live sketch comedy from local Houston writers and performers. Watch Station Theater's house writer/performer team, Blue Shift, give their comedic take on current events, bizarre worlds and even local happenings. We also feature fresh content from indie sketch groups around the Houston area. If you're looking for best sketch comedy Houston has to offer, you won't want to miss SketchBlast. [less-]

Abbey finds most everyone insufferable. Marylin is relentlessly upbeat, breaths in air and breaths out Fairy Dust. Now they're roommates at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. Surely, they can s... [more+]

Abbey finds most everyone insufferable. Marylin is relentlessly upbeat, breaths in air and breaths out Fairy Dust. Now they're roommates at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. Surely, they can share a room, but as luck would have it, they both want the same bed for themselves. What ends will these two go to meet their goal? "The Odd Couple" meets "The Golden Girls" as the show builds from belly laughs to something much more substantial and satisfying. See the Houston premiere of the rip-roaring comedy "Ripcord" by David Lindsay-Abaire at Theatre Suburbia. [less-]

The Whiskey & Wine Festival is one of the most anticipated social events of the fall. This upscale soiree is held in the Ballroom at India House and will bring prestige, entertainment, and delicious m... [more+]

The Whiskey & Wine Festival is one of the most anticipated social events of the fall. This upscale soiree is held in the Ballroom at India House and will bring prestige, entertainment, and delicious memories for you and your date or friends. This will be a celebration of the most renowned and highly revered spirit categories, whiskey & wine! The Whiskey & Wine Festival will offer up a plethora of different whiskeys, wines, Scotches, and other fine spirits. Festival guests will enjoy lounging, live music and socializing with other fine beverage enthusiasts. This event is to raise awareness and funds to put a stop to human trafficking in Texas. [less-]

In the late 1970s, disco reigned supreme and Studio 54 was the place to be and be seen! You had to be in to get in, and the who's who of Hollywood were on the scene. "54" is hosted by Rex Nightly and ... [more+]

In the late 1970s, disco reigned supreme and Studio 54 was the place to be and be seen! You had to be in to get in, and the who's who of Hollywood were on the scene. "54" is hosted by Rex Nightly and features acts that will get your heart pounding and your ass shaking. Boogie over to Prohibition Theatre and get down with with Houston's brightest stars, The Moonlight Dolls, for the party of your life! This one-hour show is followed by two hours of disco dancing. [less-]

"The Supernova" is Station Theater's signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. "The Supernova" cast invites a special guest each week to tell true, personal stories in... [more+]

"The Supernova" is Station Theater's signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. "The Supernova" cast invites a special guest each week to tell true, personal stories in a one-on-one interview format. Stories and discussion are molded and reshaped into original improvised content. Guests vary week-to-week, ranging from traveling comedians, local celebrities, or even selected audience volunteers! [less-]

Named Best Dinner Show in Los Angeles and Denver four years running, "The Dinner Detective" comes to Houston to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic... [more+]

Named Best Dinner Show in Los Angeles and Denver four years running, "The Dinner Detective" comes to Houston to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect -- including you! The evening kicks off with a reception featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights. [less-]

The "Houston Press" hosts the third annual "Morning After" brunch event at the Bayou City Event Center Pavilion, presented by Whole Foods Market. Sample brunch bites and cocktails from over 25 of Hous... [more+]

The "Houston Press" hosts the third annual "Morning After" brunch event at the Bayou City Event Center Pavilion, presented by Whole Foods Market. Sample brunch bites and cocktails from over 25 of Houston's hottest restaurants, with entertainment and more. Plus, general admission includes four drink tickets. [less-]

Up late? So are we! Come check out Station Theater's "Dark Matter" show for a weekly dose of nocturnal entertainment. "Dark Matter" features a lineup of Houston teams performing live comedy improv wit... [more+]

Up late? So are we! Come check out Station Theater's "Dark Matter" show for a weekly dose of nocturnal entertainment. "Dark Matter" features a lineup of Houston teams performing live comedy improv with scenes and sketches that are only allowed after dark. It's late, we're up to something. Come watch. [less-]