See the latest performing arts productions and theater happenings opening across Houston from Monday, July 24 to Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Looking for ways to keep the theater calendar straight? We have you covered with this weekly roundup series tracking openings at theaters and performing arts institutions across the city of Houston.
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Here’s our list of must-see openings:
Top Performing Arts Openings This Week: July 24 to July 30, 2023
- Houston Shakespeare Festival presents Macbeth & Much Ado About Nothing at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday, July 27 | Ongoing – This annual celebration of the Bard’s greatest works is back in Hermann Park. Macbeth is a story of madness, murder and power, while Much Ado About Nothing is a battle-of-the-sexes comedy. The shows are presented in repertory on alternating nights, with Macbeth running Thursday and Saturday, and Much Ado About Nothing on Friday. 8:15pm.
- Brazos Music presents Invoke at MATCH | Thursday, July 27 – This string quartet uses bowed and fretted instruments to deliver a concert that offers an array of musical traditions, from bluegrass to jazz and more. $30. 7pm.
- Houston Symphony presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Hobby Center | Friday, July 27 & Saturday, July 28 – While the classic sci-fi film from 1977 plays on the big screen, the Symphony performs the iconic John Williams score, from the 20th Century Fox fanfare to the closing credits. $61 and up. Friday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
- The Octarine Accord presents The Honeycomb Trilogy at MATCH | Saturday, July 28 | Ongoing – These three, two-hour plays tell the story of an alien invasion of the planet Earth over 20 years, chronicling how Ronnie Cook and her younger brother Abbie meet its challenges. $40 and up. Times vary.
- Performing Arts Houston presents Bluey’s Big Play at Wortham Center | Saturday, July 28 & Sunday, July 29 – This brand-new, theatrical adaptation of the popular children’s show features brilliantly crafted puppets that help bring the story to life. Dad wants a relaxing Sunday afternoon, but Bluey, Bingo and his friends have other plans. $35 and up. Times vary.
Final Performances This Week
Don’t miss the last shows for these five closings this week; Paul Hope Cabaret’s Ultra Lounge Mambo Fever closes on Monday, July 24; Phenomenal Woman, Maya Angelou wraps up at Ensemble Theatre on Friday, July 28; and Sunday, July 30 brings the last performances of The Pirates of Penzance at Hobby Center, Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder at MATCH, and Power Play from NobleMotion Dance, also at MATCH.
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