Productions

by Jen Silverman

January 9 - February 7, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm

Sundays Jan 25 & Feb 1 @ 2:00pm

Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.

This play is directed by Suzanne King and features Karla Brandau & Shannon Matson with Kathryn Collins backstage and Andrea de Oliveira in the tech booth.

Beloved performer Denise Fennell returns in this comedic one-woman show about love, marriage, and second thoughts. With less than two hours before her wedding, a bride of a certain age begins to question what it all means — and whether she’s ready to say “I do.”

Drawing from Fennell’s signature humor and audience interaction, The Bride is a hilarious and heartfelt journey toward self-discovery.

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

Inside your smartphone lies a dazzling world you’ve never seen before—Emojiland, where a vibrant community of emojis live, love, argue, and dream beneath the glass screen. When a long-awaited software update threatens to shake up their perfectly coded existence, the citizens of Emojiland must face new emotions, unexpected relationships, and a looming existential crisis that could crash them all.

Meet Smize 😊, the smiling face who hides her sadness behind a perfect grin; Sunny 😎, her self-absorbed, shades-wearing boyfriend; Nerd Face, the earnest newcomer who believes anything is possible with zeros and ones; Princess 👸, Prince 🫅, and a colorful cast of expressive icons—from Pile of Poo 💩 to Construction Worker 👷‍♀️—each learning that even in a digital world, humanity runs deep.

With an electrifying pop score, sharp wit, and a surprisingly heartfelt message about identity, connection, and self-worth, Emojiland: The Musical reminds us that behind every tiny face on our screens lies a story worth feeling 💛.

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🎭 Emojiland: The Musical

Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Keith Harrison Dworkin

and Laura Schein

Directed and Choreographed by David Gow

Music Directed by Sid Davis

Synopsis from Tapestry Players' official season materials.

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.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music, Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Silent Night returns in a newly revised version co-produced by HGO and the Metropolitan Opera. Set on the battlefields of World War I, this powerful opera recounts the real-life Christmas truce of 1914, when soldiers laid down their arms to share songs, soccer, and a fleeting moment of peace.

Synopsis adapted from Houston Grand Opera’s official 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.

Based on the bestselling novel, *Water for Elephants* is a breathtaking new musical about finding love and purpose under the big top. After losing everything, a young man joins a traveling circus and discovers a world filled with wonder, heartbreak, and renewal. With a soaring score by PigPen Theatre Co. and imaginative staging, this spectacular Broadway hit reminds us that life—and love—can begin again at any age. 

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

Mozart’s beloved masterpiece blends adventure, comedy, and enchantment into one of opera’s most magical journeys. When Prince Tamino is sent to rescue the mysterious Pamina, he must face trials of wisdom, courage, and love, all guided by the power of music and truth. Filled with unforgettable arias and whimsical characters, this production delights audiences of all ages.

Description adapted from the University of Houston Moores Opera Center.