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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.

March 30 — 7:30 PM (Mon)
April 2 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 3 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
April 4 — 7:30 PM (Sat)
April 9 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 10 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
April 11 — 7:30 PM (Sat)
April 12 — 3:00 PM (Sun)
April 16 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 17 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
April 18 — 7:30 PM (Sat)
April 19 — 3:00 PM (Sun)
April 23 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 24 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 7:30 PM (Sat)
April 26 — 3:00 PM (Sun)
April 30 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
May 1 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 7:30 PM (Sat)
May 3 — 3:00 PM (Sun)

In the spring, CTC returns to the Bard with one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello. This marks the company’s first Shakespearean tragedy since 2013’s Hamlet.

The story follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello’s descent leads to devastating consequences.

Exploring themes of racism, jealousy, and manipulation, Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most searing and timeless works.

Directed by CTC Executive Artistic Director John Johnston, who previously directed Three Sisters and performed in The School for Scandal (2023).

April 23 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 24 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM (Sat)
April 26 — 2:30 PM (Sun)
April 27 — 7:30 PM (Mon)
April 30 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
May 1 — 7:30 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM (Sat)

Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. Our tour guide is Suzanne, the town photographer, who lets us peek into her neighbors’ lives to catch glimpses of romance in all its stages of development. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.

April 23 — 7:00 PM (Thu)
April 24 — 7:00 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 7:00 PM (Sat)
April 26 — 2:30 PM (Sun)
April 30 — 7:00 PM (Thu)
May 1 — 7:00 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 7:00 PM (Sat)
May 3 — 2:30 PM (Sun)

Robert Wilson’s visually mesmerizing production transforms Handel’s iconic oratorio—arranged by Mozart—into an ethereal stage experience. With bold imagery, striking movement, and luminous design, Messiah becomes both a spiritual and theatrical revelation. Patrick Summers leads the HGO Orchestra and Chorus in this monumental event.

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

Directed by Eileen J. Morris. This Tony Award-winning classic follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball player whose unfulfilled dreams cast long shadows over his family. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, Fences is a powerful story about love, duty, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. 

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

April 21 — 7:30 PM (Tue)
April 22 — 7:30 PM (Wed)
April 23 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
April 24 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Sat)
April 26 — 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Sun)
April 28 — 7:30 PM (Tue)
April 29 — 7:30 PM (Wed)
April 30 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
May 1 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 3 — 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Sun)
May 5 — 7:30 PM (Tue)
May 6 — 7:30 PM (Wed)
May 7 — 7:30 PM (Thu)
May 8 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 9 — 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 10 — 2:00 PM (Sun)

The Carol Burnett Show entertained audiences for more than a decade and was celebrated for its humor and chemistry among the cast memebers. It has been recognized as one of the greatest television shows of all time, influencing future comedy programs. Join us for an evening of some of our favorite Carol Burnett sketches as we pay tribute to this beloved part of television history.

The play will be directed by Sam Martinez.

April 17 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
April 18 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
April 24 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 1 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 3 — 2:00 PM (Sun)
May 8 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 9 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 10 — 2:00 PM (Sun)
May 15 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 16 — 8:00 PM (Sat)

Figaro returns to HGO in Rossini’s sparkling comedy of love and clever deception. This lively co-production from Canada, France, and Australia bursts with color, wit, and unforgettable melodies. Will Liverman stars as the quick-witted barber who helps young lovers outsmart their elders in a joyful celebration of mischief and romance.

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

In a Berlin nightclub as the world teeters on the edge of catastrophe, an American writer becomes entangled with the magnetic Sally Bowles and a community determined to keep dancing while the world begins to burn around them. CABARET is seductive, funny, romantic, and ultimately devastating, pulling audiences into a world where pleasure and danger collide.

One of the most acclaimed and awarded musicals ever written, CABARET has captivated audiences for generations with its iconic score, daring storytelling, and unforgettable theatricality. Houston audiences will be transported to 1920s Berlin as Art Factory transforms into the decadent Kit Kat Club. This revival promises an intimate, high-voltage encounter with this legendary work in a breathtaking new production.

CABARET runs April 24 through May 3, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday performances at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.ArtFactoryHouston.com/tickets or at the door. Art Factory is located just north of downtown at The Docks at 1125 Providence Street, Houston, Texas. Free onsite parking is available.

This production is funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.

April 24 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
April 25 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
April 26 — 5:00 PM (Sun)
May 1 — 8:00 PM (Fri)
May 2 — 8:00 PM (Sat)
May 3 — 5:00 PM (Sun)

For their 50th anniversary, Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre is bringing back its very first full-length musical. Directed by Laura Henning Thompson and starring company dancers along with local talent, the production offers multiple chances to see this classic show. 

April 29 — 7:00 PM (Wed) 

April 30 — 7:00 PM (Thu) 

May 1 — 7:00 PM (Fri) 

May 2 — 1:00 PM (Sat) 

May 2 — 7:00 PM (Sat) 

May 3 — 1:00 PM (Sun) 

May 3 — 6:00 PM (Sun)

Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid well-versed in Shakespeare and Radiohead. When the ghost of his father demands revenge, he questions whether to break cycles of trauma or follow fate. Amid a raucous family barbeque, Fat Ham explores love, loss, pain, and joy.

“Hot and sizzling... A raucous, flat-out hilarious comedy... Fat Ham is a revelation.” – The New York Times
“Uproarious... an unalloyed comedy pleasure.” – Wall Street Journal
“Delicious, funny and piercingly moving, Fat Ham is a celebration that’s as thoughtful as it is irreverent.” – Daily Beast

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

This cultural touchstone was born when three inspired, charismatic comics, having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, earning the title of London's longest-running comedy after a decade at the Criterion Theatre. Featured are all 38 of Shakespeare's plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it's full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. The latest REVISED AGAIN version includes changes that celebrate and encourage greater diversity and inclusivity in today's theater!

Meet Ellie, played by Elysa Aguilar, a young girl who grows up with the Tejano Music queen Selena Quintanilla as her guide, learning about love, loss, and finding her own voice. Through story, movement, and iconic songs, this one-woman tribute concert celebrates the power of music to teach us how to dream, to grieve, and to shine.

May 1, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
May 2, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
May 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
May 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
May 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.