Now Playing in Houston

Winner of the 2024 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award

This heartfelt play follows Paul, a retired firefighter, and Katie, his regular server. After months of small talk, Paul reaches out for friendship, and Katie agrees, sensing his need. Their bond deepens through shared secrets, leading both to rediscover hope and joy in human connection.

“★★★★ An intensely provocative new American play.” – New York Stage Review
“The subtle beauty of The Counter lies in watching these two burrowing creatures develop the kind of bond that means they’re pulling each other back up towards the light.” – New York Magazine
“The Counter offers an engrossing dive into the minds of people who have been deeply shaken by their past…” – DC Theater Arts

Description and performance details courtesy of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

Inspired by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s 1870 novella, Venus in Fur is a provocative, darkly comedic exploration of power, control, and desire.

Playwright Thomas is searching for the perfect actress to portray Vanda in his stage adaptation. When a mysterious, unorthodox actress named Vanda arrives late to audition, the encounter spirals into a tense and seductive power play. As lines blur between the script and reality, both characters confront their inner conflicts and the darker sides of human nature.

Synopsis adapted from Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.’s official 2025–26 season materials.

February 27 - March 28, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm

Sundays Mar 15 & 22 @ 2:00pm

A mentally unstable woman, tormented by a childhood trauma, attempts to write her memoirs at her brother’s insistence as a form of therapy. But the ghostwriter brought in to help her, turns out to be more than just a ghost writer. The brother calls in a family friend but the friend’s allegiances are unclear. Ethical dilemmas are discovered, as is the brother’s ultimate goal, and finally the true source of the childhood trauma are revealed.

This play is directed by Doris Merten and features Jana Smith, Cole Pfaffenberger, Maxwell Metyko & Ericka Conway with Marylin Faulkner backstage.

Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to arrive in America in 1834, this play follows her journey as she becomes a living exhibit for a fascinated public.

With poetic language and dark humor, The Chinese Lady examines identity, culture, and the spectacle of “otherness.” It’s a striking reflection on how America defines itself — and those who shape it from its margins.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

By Oscar Wilde. Directed by Rob Melrose. Two bachelors invent alter egos to escape social obligations, only to find themselves entangled in love, lies, and misunderstandings. Wilde’s most celebrated comedy sparkles with sharp humor, mistaken identities, and a joyful send-up of Victorian manners and romance. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

HGO’s Butler Studio artists honor the centennial of American composer Carlisle Floyd with his poignant adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Set during the Great Depression, this moving opera follows George and Lennie—two friends chasing an impossible dream in a world of hardship and hope. A powerful tribute to Floyd’s legacy as one of America’s greatest operatic voices.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Set in an elite prep school for young Black men, Choir Boy tells the story of Pharus, a gifted student leading the school choir while navigating questions of identity and belonging. With moving spirituals and emotional depth, the play explores friendship, sexuality, and the search for authenticity.

Synopsis adapted from The Ensemble Theatre’s 2025–26 season materials.

Horizon Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award-winning sensation, Dear Evan Hansen, presented as a bold, immersive addition to our season.

Breaking away from the traditional stage, this production is part of our new series dedicated to staging at least one work in unconventional theatre spaces. By removing the "fourth wall" and placing the audience directly within Evan’s world, we invite you to experience this powerful story with a level of intimacy and raw emotion that only an immersive setting can provide.

A letter never meant to be seen and a lie that spirals out of control give Evan the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to belong. This deeply contemporary musical explores the complexities of grief, the power of social media, and the universal struggle to be seen.

Production Details

The Immersive Experience: Staged in a unique, non-traditional environment to blur the lines between the digital world and reality.

Themes: Mental health, social anxiety, modern parenting, and the search for authentic connection.

Show Rating: Recommended for ages 12+.

Advisory: This production contains adult language and mature themes, including discussions of suicide and mental illness.

Featuring the iconic score by Pasek & Paul, this is Dear Evan Hansen as you’ve never seen it before—up close, personal, and unforgettable.

Winner of four Tony Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, *Some Like It Hot* is a show-stopping celebration of music, laughter, and reinvention. Two musicians on the run disguise themselves as women to escape the mob, setting off a cross-country adventure full of heart, humor, and tap-dancing spectacle. This big, brassy Broadway hit delivers nonstop fun and dazzling choreography that keeps audiences cheering.

*Synopsis adapted from the official 2025–26 Broadway at the Hobby Center press release.*

Regional Premier directed by David Kenner

In this delightfully zany comedy about love in mid-life, two couples that are long-time friends get together for a dinner party. As the evening progresses secrets begin cracking the surface of their shiny veneer. This funny and entertaining play is an expert mix of farcical extremes, moving pathos and witty timing. Come join the dinner party that will have you questioning the things you're laughing at, reevaluating your relationships, reaffirming the power of connection, and just plain enjoying the fact that, in spite of our own quirks and folly, we are all wonderfully human!

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RUNTIME:
2 hours with 1 Intermission

TICKETS:
General Admission Seating
$37 Regular

THURSDAY, MAR. 26 — 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, MAR. 27 — 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, MAR. 28 — 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAR. 28 — 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAR. 29 — 3:00 PM
MONDAY, MAR. 30 — 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, APR. 1 — 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, APR. 2 — 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, APR. 3 — 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, APR. 4 — 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, APR. 4 — 7:30 PM

Based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted by Nia Vardalos, this heartfelt play explores the beauty and vulnerability of advice-giving.

Through letters and responses drawn from Strayed’s “Dear Sugar” column, Tiny Beautiful Things reveals moments of humor, grief, and grace — reminding audiences of the power of empathy and shared humanity.

Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

Vienna, 1900: a city alive with culture, intellect, and joy. A generation later, the Jewish community that helped shape its brilliance faces persecution and loss. Spanning fifty years and multiple generations, Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows one family’s struggle to preserve love, identity, and faith in the face of history’s darkest turns.

Winner of multiple awards including the 2023 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, Leopoldstadt is an epic and deeply personal work by one of the world’s greatest playwrights.

“A heart-rending epic.” — The New York Times
“Breathtakingly brilliant.” — Chicago Tribune
“Ranks among Stoppard’s greatest works.” — Wall Street Journal

Synopsis adapted from Main Street Theater’s official 2025–26 season announcement.