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Browse Houston shows running now through Sunday, with direct links to official box offices.

The Cherry Orchard

Alley Theatre

Feb 12 – Mar 7, 2027

Chekhov’s Masterpiece Stripped Down. One of theatre’s most celebrated works is stripped down to its essentials. An aristocratic family and their servants grapple with the imminent loss of their beloved estate. Meanwhile, their country faces radical, irreversible change. Step into Chekhov’s world as never before.

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Medea: Re-Versed

4th Wall Theatre Company

Feb 12 – Mar 20, 2027

Medea: Re-Versed reimagines Euripides’ classic tragedy as an explosive hip-hop reckoning, following Medea as she fights for control of her story. Dates listed on the season page: February 12 - March 20, 2027. Individual performance dates and times are not listed on this season page.

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Sister’s Irish Catechism: Saints, Snakes & Green Milkshakes

Stages

Feb 23 – Mar 21, 2027

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is just around the corner and everyone’s favorite sassy nun takes charge in preparing for the big day. Commanding the pulpit for your next catechism class, this time in shades a bit more green, Sister’s lessons focus on all things Irish history. Audience members become students in a hilarious classroom where Sister’s rules are all that matter. This highly improvised show takes its cue from each audience, meaning each show is different and if you’re in for a good time, so is Sister.

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The Shark is Broken

Alley Theatre

Mar 5 – Mar 21, 2027

Iconic, Comedic, Chaotic. Dive behind the scenes of the high-stress production process of Jaws! Young Richard Dreyfuss, steady Roy Scheider, and seasoned Robert Shaw are feuding. The schedule is sinking, the booze is flowing, and yes, the shark is broken. Witness the hilarious clashes of big egos, the endless delays, and the juicy mishaps that forged a cinematic classic.

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Latin History For Morons

Stages

Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027

Alarmed that his son is only getting half the story from his Euro-centric history classes, one father launches an audacious, laugh-out-loud bid to cover 3,000 years of Latin and Indigenous history, from ancient pre-Columbian societies to the modern mosaic tapestry that’s come since. Along the way, empires rise and fall, imperial conquests end in revolutions, and this ambitious crash course barrels ahead with breakneck speed. Equal parts historic and satiric, this electrifying one-man comedy proves that the whole story has never been more urgently needed or more entertainingly delivered.

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Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

Alley Theatre

Apr 9 – Apr 25, 2027

Luxury Cruise, Deadly Secret, Poirot’s Puzzle. Step aboard for a lush and opulent journey up the Nile! A luxurious honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a murder occurs among wealthy passengers. Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of jealousy and suspicion to identify the killer aboard the ship. Prepare for a thrilling, witty, and dazzling whodunit where everyone has a secret.

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Marjorie Prime

Alley Theatre

May 7 – May 30, 2027

A New Kind Of Future. An aging woman reconnects with her past through artificial intelligence designed to look and speak like her late husband. This tender drama explores memory, family, reflection, and the stories we cling to. As technology advances, it asks: what does it mean to be remembered?

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A Delicate Balance

4th Wall Theatre Company

May 14 – June 12, 2027

When close friends suddenly arrive at Agnes and Tobias’s home seeking refuge from a mysterious fear, an already on-edge household is pushed further off balance. Dates listed on the season page: May 14 - June 12, 2027. Individual performance dates and times are not listed on this season page.

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Once on This Island

Stages

May 28 – June 20, 2027

Weeping, soulful, and radiating with hope, this beloved musical, which won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, has captivated audiences the world over. Set on a vibrant Caribbean island alive with music, movement, and magic, this folktale is loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid and based on Rose Guy’s My Love, My Love. After her village is destroyed by a fierce hurricane, fearless young peasant girl Ti Moune is rescued by playful island gods. When she falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of her island, she is swept on a journey of love, adventure, and self discovery. With soaring music and breathtaking dance, Ti Moune’s journey is a testament to determination and optimism.

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May 29 — 7:00 PM (Sat)
May 30 — 2:00 PM (Sun)
June 2 — 7:00 PM (Wed)
June 3 — 7:00 PM (Thu)
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June 5 — 2:00 PM (Sat)
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June 16 — 7:00 PM (Wed)
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June 18 — 7:00 PM (Fri)
June 19 — 2:00 PM (Sat)
June 19 — 7:00 PM (Sat)
June 20 — 2:00 PM (Sun)

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Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Alley Theatre

May 28 – June 13, 2027

Just Don’t Break the Rules. This vicious classic pulls you into one unforgettable late night when a couple turns mind games into spousal warfare. Nothing is off-limits. As cocktails flow, boundaries blur, secrets sting and the truth hits hard. It’s all fun and games… until someone breaks the rules.

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