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Productions

Browse Houston’s full lineup of plays, musicals, operas, and festivals with verified links to official box offices.
Play

that drive thru monterey

Stages Houston

5/8/26 - 6/7/26 at the Smith Stage

that drive thru monterey , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

Set in 1971 Los Angeles, this world premiere follows Monterey and her family as they navigate love, pride, and identity in the Chicano community.


Blending poetry, memory, and mysticism, that drive thru monterey captures one woman’s emotional journey through reconciliation and self-discovery.


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

Musical

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Theatre Under The Stars

5/19/26 - 5/31/26 at the Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Musical , Theater
Now Showing Theater

Follow Carole King’s inspiring rise from teenage songwriter to chart-topping superstar. Featuring her most iconic hits, this heartfelt musical celebrates love, ambition, and the enduring power of music.Description adapted from TUTS/Houston Chronicle season announcement.


Description adapted from TUTS website.


Play

Airline Highway

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

5/22/26 - 6/6/26 at the MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Airline Highway , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

A vibrant, poignant, and darkly funny exploration of community and survival, Airline Highway follows a group of misfits living in a rundown New Orleans motel. As they gather to celebrate the life of Miss Ruby—a beloved community figure and former dancer—the play paints a raw, heartfelt portrait of those who find family in the most unexpected places.


Filled with humor, honesty, and humanity, Lisa D’Amour’s award-winning play celebrates resilience and the messy beauty of life on society’s margins.


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

Play

Sense & Sensibility

Theatre Southwest

5/29/26 - 6/13/26 at the Theatre Southwest

Sense & Sensibility , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

By Jane Austen

Adapted by Kate Hamill

Directed by Vicky McCormick

After the death of Mr. Dashwood and his estate going to his first wife's son, the three Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they are forced to leave the family estate in Sussex and move to a modest cottage on the property of distant relative in Devon. There the two eldest  girls experience love and heartbreak that tries the contrasting characters of both.


Auditions: Apr. 12th & 13th

Perfs: May 29th thru June 13th

Matinee: May 31st & June 7th - Open Captioned

Musical

Spamilton: An American Parody

Stages Houston

5/29/26 - 6/21/26 at the Sterling Stage

Spamilton: An American Parody , Musical , Theater
Now Showing Theater

From the creator of Forbidden Broadway, this uproarious musical spoof celebrates and skewers Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton and the world of Broadway itself.


Packed with celebrity impressions, hip-hop, and laugh-out-loud wit, Spamilton delivers a hilarious crash course in musical theatre mayhem — paired with Miranda’s short musical 21 Chump Street for a double bill like no other.


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

Play

Misery

Alley Theatre

5/29/26 - 6/21/26 at the Hubbard Theatre

Misery , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

By William Goldman. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. When a famous author crashes his car in a snowstorm, he’s rescued by his number one fan. What begins as an act of kindness turns into a terrifying captivity in this tense and unforgettable stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller. 


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

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Describe the Night

Company OnStage

6/5/26 - 6/27/26 at the Company OnStage

Describe the Night , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel is a war correspondent with the Red Cavalry. Seventy years later, a mysterious Stasi agent spies on a woman in Dresden and falls in love. In 2010, an aircraft carrying most of the Polish government crashes in the Russian city of Smolensk. Set in Russia and East Germany over the course of ninety years, this thrilling and epic play traces the stories of seven people connected by history, myth, and conspiracy theories.


Directed by: Randy Packer


Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, June 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Play

Marjorie Prime

Theatre Suburbia

6/5/26 - 7/3/26 at the Theatre Suburbia

Marjorie Prime , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

by Jordan Harrison

June 5 - July 3, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm

Sundays Jun 21 & 28 @ 2:00pm


It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits — if any — of what technology can replace.





Play

Clue

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center

6/9/26 - 6/14/26 at the Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center

Clue , Play , Theater
Now Showing Theater

The ultimate whodunit comedy comes to the stage with *Clue*. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six eccentric guests gather at Boddy Manor for a night of mystery and mischief. Inspired by the fan-favorite movie and classic board game, *Clue* keeps audiences laughing, guessing, and gasping with every twist and turn.


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



Musical

Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3

The Catastrophic Theatre

6/19/26 - 8/1/26 at the MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3 , Musical , Theater
Now Showing Theater

The ultimate celebration of 30 years of all-new Tamarie Cooper shows! A Houston institution, Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3 revisits the most outrageous, hilarious, and heartfelt moments from decades of original musicals—plus brand-new songs and spectacularly wacky surprises. Expect music, dancing, satire, and full-on chaos as only Tamarie can deliver.


Synopsis adapted from The Catastrophic Theatre’s website.

Musical

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

A.D. Players at The George Theater

6/24/26 - 8/2/26 at the The George Theater

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Musical , Theater
Now Showing Theater

Get ready for the high-energy, colorful, and unforgettable musical experience of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The classic and beloved story follows Joseph, a young man with a special gift—he can interpret dreams. He is his father’s favorite, which makes his jealous brothers furious. Out of spite, they sell him into slavery, and Joseph’s journey takes him from a prison cell to the grand palace of Egypt. Along the way, he faces betrayal, hardship, and challenges that test his faith and resilience. But through it all, God’s presence leads him to an incredible destiny. This show is bursting with energy, humor, and heart, making it perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether you love musicals, great storytelling, or just a fun night at the theater, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a must-see. It’s a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams—told in the most exciting way possible! Don’t miss this spectacular, technicolor journey—come see Joseph live on stage and experience the magic for yourself!


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

Musical

Get Ready

The Ensemble Theatre

6/26/26 - 7/26/26 at the The Ensemble Theatre

Get Ready , Musical , Theater
Now Showing Theater

The Doves, a once-famous singing group, reunite for a comeback tour, reliving the highs and heartbreaks of their musical past. As they chase the magic of their glory days, they rediscover friendship, forgiveness, and the timeless joy of music. A soulful, nostalgic play with music that will have audiences dancing in their seats.


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

What’s On Stage in Houston

This productions list pulls together Houston theater so you can see current Houston shows in one place. Think of it as your working Houston theater calendar, with direct links to the companies that are actually putting on the work in Houston performing arts. Check back as seasons change and new productions are added.

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