See the latest performing arts productions and theater happenings opening across Houston from Monday, June 24 to Sunday, June 30, 2024.
This week showcases opera and orchestra out of the Texas Medical Center, while a festival of short plays by African American playwrights comes to a close in Midtown.
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.
Here’s our list of must-see openings:
Top Performing Arts Openings This Week: June 24 to 30, 2024
- A.D. Players presents Fiddler on the Roof at George Theater | Wednesday, June 26 to Sunday, June 30 – For 60 years, the story of the Jewish dairy man Tevye, his wife Golde and their five daughters has captivated audiences around the world. As he and his fellow villagers cope with the violence of antisemitism, they also feel the tension of how to honor tradition as the world around them changes. Recognizable songs include “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Tradition” and more. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Lone Star Lyric presents Breath of Life at Moody Center for the Arts | Thursday, June 27 to Saturday, June 29 – With music by J. Todd Frazier and libretto by Michael Remson, this opera is inspired by an early heart transplant performed in Houston. Watch it performed at Rice University, in the shadow of the Texas Medical Center, where the transplant took place. $40. Thursday and Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 2:30pm.
- Fade to Black Festival at MATCH | Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30 – Enjoy incredible works of theater at Houston’s first and only national short play festival to spotlight the new works of African American playwrights. Ten plays are performed across two weekends, featuring local artists. This production runs through Sunday, June 30. $45 and up. 8pm.
- Houston Contemporary Dance’s Silver Celebration at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, June 28 | FREE – This evening of dance features a premiere by NYC-based artist Brandon Coleman, and Viola by sought after Thai American artist Keerati Jinakunwiphat. It’s also a chance to see a guest performance by the organization’s second company, Houston Contemporary 2. 8:30pm.
- Houston Symphony presents The Music of the Rolling Stones at Hobby Center | Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29 – Backed by the power of a full orchestra and rock band, lead singer Mick Adams delivers a fabulous rendition of Mick Jagger’s vocals (and moves) to recreate The Rolling Stones’ biggest hits through the decades—“Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” “Wild Horses,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and many more. $40 and up. Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 2:30pm.
- Pullman Porter Blues at Ensemble Theatre | Friday, June 28 | Ongoing – In this captivating coming-of-age story woven with Blues music, three generations of Pullman porters work on the luxurious Panama Limited train between Chicago and New Orleans, confronting their own history and what their futures hold. This production runs through Wednesday, July 28. $44 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Hollywood Rhapsody at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, June 29 | FREE – The Texas Medical Center Orchestra kicks off its 25th season with this performance, featuring classical movie tunes, including Gershwin’s Overture to Girl Crazy, An American in Paris, and Rhapsody in Blue. The evening also features Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony), and more. 8:30pm.
Final Performances This Week
Two productions wrap up on Sunday, June 30; Unity Brenham’s Star-Spangled Girl, and the last shows of Stages’ A Case for the Existence of God.
Don’t Miss Out on Tomorrow’s Fun!
Subscribe to our free Weekend Guide newsletter and receive a round-up of great things to do every weekend in Houston, hitting your inbox on Thursday.
Don’t want to miss anything? Opt in for our Daily Updates to discover new things happening in Houston and receive special updates and offers, every weekday.
