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The Ensemble Theatre
6/20/26 - 7/26/26
The Ensemble Theatre
The Doves, a once-famous singing group, reunite for a comeback tour, reliving the highs and heartbreaks of their musical past. As they chase the magic of their glory days, they rediscover friendship, forgiveness, and the timeless joy of music. A soulful, nostalgic play with music that will have audiences dancing in their seats.
Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.
Musical
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A.D. Players at The George Theater
6/24/26 - 7/26/26
The George Theater
A.D. Players
Get ready for the high-energy, colorful, and unforgettable musical experience of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The classic and beloved story follows Joseph, a young man with a special gift—he can interpret dreams. He is his father’s favorite, which makes his jealous brothers furious. Out of spite, they sell him into slavery, and Joseph’s journey takes him from a prison cell to the grand palace of Egypt. Along the way, he faces betrayal, hardship, and challenges that test his faith and resilience. But through it all, God’s presence leads him to an incredible destiny. This show is bursting with energy, humor, and heart, making it perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether you love musicals, great storytelling, or just a fun night at the theater, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a must-see. It’s a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams—told in the most exciting way possible! Don’t miss this spectacular, technicolor journey—come see Joseph live on stage and experience the magic for yourself!
Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.
Musical, University
Tick, Tick...Boom!
College of the Mainland
7/9/26 - 7/26/26
COM Theatre
College of the Mainland
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick...Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Tick, Tick...Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
Play
Challenging Brown
Fade to Black
7/17/26 - 8/12/26
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
Challenging Brown, written by Cris Eli Blak, winner of the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival and The Ensemble Theatre’s Premier Theatre Readings, is a powerful story of perseverance, education, and the cost of breaking barriers in a divided America.
Set in 1967 Texas, the play follows Gordon Brown as he becomes the first Black teacher at an all-white high school, stepping into a world shaped by open hostility, quiet resistance, and the daily pressure of proving he belongs. As Gordon confronts racism from both students and faculty, he must lean on his convictions, his dignity, and the support of those closest to him to navigate a system built to reject his presence.
This presentation is the 3rd installment of the Shabach Enterprise Vanguard Series, which spotlights compelling new work and bold contemporary voices.
Play
Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind
Company OnStage
7/23/26 - 7/25/26
Company OnStage
Forget everything you know about traditional theater. In Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, the performers have 60 minutes to perform 30 original short plays. When the audience shouts a number, the clock starts, and a brand-new story begins. Raw, fast, funny, and deeply honest, no two shows are ever the same. This fast-moving theatrical experience puts the audience right in the middle of the action and invites them to help shape the show as it happens.
Musical
RENT The Musical
Playhouse 1960
8/7/26 - 8/23/26
Playhouse 1960 Theatre
Set in New York City’s East Village, Rent follows a group of young artists trying to create, love, and survive during a time of uncertainty, poverty, and the HIV/AIDS crisis. With powerful music and an emotional story about friendship, chosen family, and living fully, this landmark musical continues to connect with audiences across generations.
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Xanadu
The Garden Theatre
8/14/26 - 8/30/26
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar.
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. You'll want to keep the music in your head and Xanadu in your heart... forever.
Book by: Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures Film
Screenplay by: Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
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