Houston Shows

Directed by Associate Artistic Director Rhett Martinez. The production runs September 3–19, 2026, at Spring Street Studios #233.

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Collective Rage follows five very different women — all named Betty. One is rich, one lonely, one charismatic, one lovelorn, and one spends her time working on her truck. When one Betty decides to stage a play, their lives collide “at the intersection of rage, love, and the thea-tah.” Wildly funny, fiercely queer, and unapologetically theatrical, the play explores identity, desire, and connection in unexpected ways.

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(And yes — the full title really is: Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties; In Essence, A Queer and Occasionally Hazardous Exploration; Do You Remember When You Were In Middle School And You Read About Shackleton And How He Explored the Antarctic? Imagine the Antarctic As a Pussy and It’s Sort of Like That.)

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Not recommended for anyone under 16

Directed by Tom George. Winner of the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Harvey is a charming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd, a gentle man whose best friend is a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. When his sister tries to have him committed, a hilarious mix-up lands her in the sanitarium instead. As the truth unravels, it becomes clear that Elwood’s odd companion might be more than just imaginary—and not such a bad influence after all.

You know the story, but you haven’t felt it like this. Step into the haunting, deeply intimate world of Thornfield Hall. Through stunning projections and evocative movement, this bold adaptation explores Charlotte Brontë’s timeless romance through the lens of Jane’s own artistic spirit—the very force that sustains her. Written by Tanya Terry and directed by Andrew Roblyer, this world-premiere production charts the quiet fire of a woman claiming her autonomy and the magnetic bond she shares with Edward Rochester. Artistic Director Rebecca Bernstein stars in a spellbinding experience.

It’s twilight in Ronald Reagan’s America, and the specter of nuclear war hangs over the country, but rent is still due on the first. A young girl is pulled into intrigue when her estranged uncle, a prominent Black conservative, brings his mysteriously ill white wife home for the holidays and forces long-simmering family tensions to boil over. Winner of the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Cold War Choir Practice is an explosion of roller disco, Reaganomics, espionage, and cults, underscored by the Seedlings of Peace Children’s Chorus. This production contains adult language and mature themes.

After years caring for her father, a celebrated mathematician suffering from mental illness, Catherine must wrestle with her own legacy and the frightening question of what we inherit.

Meredith Willson’s classic musical comedy follows fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he arrives in River City, Iowa, promising to organize a boys’ band while planning to pocket the money. His scheme becomes complicated when he falls for librarian Marian Paroo. The production features favorites including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” and “’Till There Was You.”

A confrontation on genius, envy, and the terrible silence of God. Vienna. Antonio Salieri summons the ghosts of his past to answer a question that has haunted him for decades: why did God choose Mozart instead of him? As memory gives way to obsession, the story of one of history's greatest composers unfolds through the eyes of the man who believed he destroyed him.

Rec Room transforms Amadeus into an intimate theatrical séance where memory, ritual, and myth converge. Peter Shaffer's masterpiece becomes an act of confession, exploring the mysteries of creation and the unbearable cost of witnessing greatness from its shadow

by PETER SHAFFER

directed by MATT HUNE

Tony Award and Drama Desk Award Winner

THE BELOVED SHORT STORY MADE FAMOUS BY THE ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM IS NOW ONSTAGE!

In a remote village where tradition and sacrifice shape everyday life, the arrival of a mysterious outsider quietly transforms an entire community. Based on Isak Dinesen's short story made famous by the 1987 Academy Award-winning film, this moving stage production explores the extraordinary power of generosity, artistry, and human connection. Filled with warmth, humor, and lavish grace, Babette's Feast invites audiences to discover how a single act of hospitality can awaken hope, heal old divisions, and remind us that life's greatest gifts are often the ones we least expect. Reserve your seat at the table--you won't want to miss this feast!

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Nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this inspiring true story proves that everyday acts of kindness are heroic in themselves. On the morning of September 11, 2001, 7,000 travelers suddenly find their flights rerouted to Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the tiny town’s population overnight. A moment of fear and uncertainty soon becomes an extraordinary story of generosity, hospitality, and human connection.

Perception truly is in the eye of the beholder in this bright, fast-paced new comedy. About Noah chronicles the life of Noah Bailey, spanning decades from the swinging '60s straight through to the present day - all told through the eyes of those who knew him best. Created through the kaleidoscopic lens of playwright Paula Coco, this original production is a wildly creative, funny, and heartwarming theatrical ride.

The World Premiere of JEZEBEL: The Criminally Country Musical comes to Art Factory this September! This honky-tonk jukebox comedy drops audiences inside a rowdy Southern women’s correctional facility, where they’ll meet an unforgettable lineup of inmates guilty of one thing: being just a little too much woman to handle. Powered by iconic country hits made famous by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, The Chicks, and so many more, JEZEBEL is a hilarious, high-octane celebration of outlaw women, questionable decisions, and raising hell without apology.

JEZEBEL runs September 18 through 27, 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.

The influential Jasper family gathers in Chicago when their son arrives with an unexpected guest. As secrets and old assumptions surface, the family must examine its beliefs, relationships, identity, and legacy.