See the latest performing arts productions and theater happenings opening across Houston from Monday, June 26 to Sunday, July 2, 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: June 26 to July 2, 2023
- AD Players presents Smoke on the Mountain at the George Theater | Wednesday, June 28 | Ongoing – It’s 1938 in a small North Carolina town nestled in the Smoky Mountains, where the Saunders Family, a traveling musical group, is making an appearance after a five-year absence. This family-friendly musical incorporates two dozen bluegrass tunes folded around stories told by the Saunders family. This production runs through Sunday, July 23. $28 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Phenomenal Woman at Ensemble Theatre | Thursday, June 29 | Ongoing – This musical showcases the remarkable life of the iconic writer and activist Maya Angelou, and demonstrates why her life and words continue to inspire. $53 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Musical Theater Company: Puttin’ on the Ritz at Post Houston | Friday, June 30 – Houston Musical Theater Company brings their award-winning, smash-hit musical revue Puttin’ on the Ritz back for an encore performance at the Post Houston. $35. 7:30pm.
- Houston Symphony presents Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1 | FREE – The orchestra presents the final two performances of a concert series that includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Ravel’s Tzigane, and guest pianist Clayton Stephenson to perform Gershwin’s Concerto in F. 8:30pm.
Final Performances This Week
Five productions draw final curtains this week, all of them ending on Sunday, July 2; Wicked at Hobby Center, The Servant of Two Masters at Alley Theatre, Hair at Art Factory near Downtown, and both Stages productions, Drag Wonderettes and The Legend of Georgia McBride.
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