See the latest performing arts productions and theater happenings opening across Houston from Monday, October 9 to Sunday, October 15, 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.
Dig deeper for more ongoing performances happening on stages across Houston by checking out the 365 Houston Calendar.
Here’s our list of must-see openings:
Top Performing Arts Openings This Week: October 9 to 15, 2023
- Paul Hope Cabaret presents Star Dust: The Songs of Hoagy Carmichael at Ovations | Monday, October 9 | Ongoing – With a mission to keep the music of the Great American Songbook alive, these cabaret performances offer insights to mid-century music, and bring some of Houston’s best vocal talent to the stage. Carmichael is known for “Georgia,” “Star Dust,” “Lazy River” and more. Spend a Monday night with an ensemble that’s doing exceptional singing work. $15 and up. 7:30pm.
- Chamber Music Houston presents Jerusalem String Quartet at Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall | Tuesday, October 10 – Hear the Israeli ensemble BBC Music calls “a triumph” in a program that includes selections from Haydn, Debussy and Paul Ben-Haim. Since their founding in 1993, the group has earned worldwide acclaim and their return to CMH’s concert stage should be a season highlight. $20 and up. 7:30pm.
- Dia de la Hispanidad: Ida y Vuelta at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, October 13 | FREE – Explore the rich history of music in the Americas and the way Indigenous cultures and Europe influenced the sounds of the continents. This full-scale production touches on the musical culture of Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Mexico and many others through music, dance, and magnificent costumes. 7:30pm.
- Viva Latin America with Guillermo Dávila and El Coque Muñiz at Zilkha Hall | Friday, October 13 – Latin recording artists Guillermo Dávila and El Coque Muñiz join the Houston Latin American Philharmonic to close out Hispanic Heritage Month with a program of cultural highlights. Tickets TBA. 8pm.
- Live at the Founders Club: The Songs of Tony Bennett at Hobby Center | Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14 – This evening of jazz by saxophonist Shelley Carrol and saxophonist/vocalist David Caceres includes songs you know by heart, including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “New York State of Mind” and more. $40 and up. Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday at 7pm and 9pm.
- Ragamala Dance Company presents Ananta, The Eternal at Asia Society Texas | Saturday, October 14 – Body, memory, desire and devotion are woven into this new dance work by Aparna Ramaswamy, who is joined on stage by her sister Ashwini for an evening of solos and duets. $35. 7:30pm.
- Music Box Theater presents Broadway at the Box at Queensbury Theatre | Saturday, October 14 | Ongoing – The Music Box Theater ensemble returns to their Broadway roots in this show that includes blockbuster Tony Award winners, new musicals and more. This eclectic cabaret has something for everyone. $38 and up. Times vary.
- I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce at Evelyn Rubenstein JCC | Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15 – Explore the legendary life and death of funnyman and free speech champion Lenny Bruce, portrayed by actor Ronnie Mario in a performance that’s been lauded by the comedian’s real life friends, family, and fans. The show explores Bruce’s personal pain, sharply funny social commentary and completely original, freestyle comedy that left a lasting impact on today’s poetry, politics, music, film, and comedy. $45 and up. Times vary.
Final Performances This Week
Catch the final performance of the acclaimed Waiting for Godot from Catastrophic Theatre at MATCH on Saturday, October 14.
And, on Sunday, October 15, you’ll have one last shot at seeing Chicken & Biscuits at Ensemble Theatre and Main Street Theater’s What the Constitution Means to Me.
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.
