Productions

Set in 1940s Ohio, The Bluest Eye follows Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who dreams of having blue eyes like Shirley Temple. Searching for love and acceptance, Pecola faces the harsh realities of racism and beauty standards that shape—and scar—the soul. A poetic and powerful story about identity, longing, and resilience.

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

By Josefina López. Directed by Lisa Portes. In a small East Los Angeles sewing shop, five Latina women share dreams, frustrations, and laughter as they rush to meet an impossible deadline. This lively, funny, and inspiring story celebrates sisterhood, body positivity, and the courage to define beauty and success on your own terms. 

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

A thrilling and deeply introspective look at the failings of the human heart, Crime and Punishment: 2026 is a modern adaptation of Dostoevky's classic novel, steeped heavily in the digital landscape of our present age.  Rodya, a former university student, finds himself in abject poverty with nothing to cling to. Steeped in a post-Truth world where every fool has a platform, Rodya takes it upon himself, believing that he is doing justice, to kill an old pawn broker, whom he is deeply indebted to, and her disabled sister, with an axe. The guilt that washes over him is unbearable as he navigates his new tortured existence.  Hot on his trail is a keen detective who sees through his constant lies.  As the law closes in on him, Roscoe begins to have an awakening to the reality of his broken self and must decide whether to own up to his crimes and seek the forgiveness he so desperately needs, or let his soul wither into nothingness.

Synopsis and media provided courtesy of A.D. Players at The George Theater.

The play follows the escapades of two charming bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who lead double lives to escape their social obligations. Jack pretends to have a wicked brother named Ernest, whose mischievous behavior provides him with an excuse to escape his country life and pursue romantic interests in London. Algernon employs a similar tactic, creating an imaginary friend named Bunbury whose frequent illnesses allow him to escape his social commitments in London and enjoy leisurely pursuits in the country. Their intricate web of deception becomes increasingly complicated when both men fall in love. The pursuit of love and marriage leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and absurd situations. Through clever wordplay, satire, and hilarious characters, Wilde critiques the superficial values and social expectations of the Victorian upper class, particularly their rigid adherence to societal norms and their obsession with appearance. The Importance of Being Earnest humorously explores the lengths people will go in order to maintain a façade of respectability and navigate the complexities of love and marriage within a restrictive social framework.

Directed by: Sam Martinez

Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, January 30th, 31st, February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairy-tale opera enchants audiences with whimsy, wonder, and heart. Created in collaboration with the Royal Ballet and San Francisco Opera, this family-friendly staging follows the siblings Hansel and Gretel on their journey through a mysterious forest to the Witch’s house of sweets. A feast of music and imagination for audiences of all ages.

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

A sharp, funny, and heartfelt look at love, marriage, and family in the modern age. Grand Horizons explores what happens when longtime partners decide to shake up the life they’ve built together—after fifty years of marriage.

Presented upstairs at Spring Street Studios, this intimate and insightful comedy asks whether long-term relationships can still surprise us and whether happiness can be reimagined at any age.

Synopsis adapted from Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company’s official season materials.

Armed with a secret that could destroy his future, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train from Los Angeles to Seattle. Along the journey, he meets fellow travelers—each facing their own struggles—and has roughly one thousand miles to decide how to live the rest of his life.

A smart, funny, and compassionate story about human connection and self-reinvention, The Coast Starlight reminds us that sometimes the journey itself helps us find our way home.

“A gentle, rueful play… the ride it offers is as smooth as it is wistful.” — The New York Times
“Funny, moving, and luminous… a dramatic jewel.” — The Daily Beast

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

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, *Hadestown* invites audiences on a soulful, unforgettable journey to the underworld and back. Combining the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with an evocative folk-jazz score by Anaïs Mitchell, this haunting and hopeful musical explores love, faith, and the struggle between industry and nature. 

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

“AI Love You” is the world premiere of a brand-new play by Brian Tighe—a smart, modern take on a love story that brings the humor and heart without getting cheesy. It’s playing at From the Ashes Theatre’s new location (16668 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, TX 77379) February 12–15, 2026, with shows Thursday and Friday at 8:00 PM, two on Saturday (2:30 PM and 8:00 PM), and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 PM.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 8:00 PM
Friday, February 13, 2026 — 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026 — 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — 2:30 PM

By Sanaz Toossi. Directed by Evren Odcikin. Five students in an Iranian TOEFL class discover that learning a new language is about much more than grammar. As they struggle through lessons and laughter, they uncover what language can reveal and conceal about identity, belonging, and the need to be understood. Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. 

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

“What about all the in-betweens?”

A punk elitist tries to convince his band to stage a rock opera about meeting his favorite pop star—Katy Perry. In doing so, he’s forced to confront questions of gender, fame, and identity in a world where pop culture, religion, and rebellion collide. Funny, fearless, and deeply introspective, Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene redefines the boundaries between art and confession.

Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

Step back to 1956 and witness the legendary jam session that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis together for one electrifying night of rock ’n’ roll history.

Description adapted from TUTS website.