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Jun 24

The classic and beloved story follows Joseph, a young man with a special gift—he can interpret dreams. This show is bursting with energy, humor, and heart, making it perfect for audiences of all ages.

Jun 24
Get Ready

Preview performance of Get Ready, an exploration of the joys and pains that many African American musicians grappled with when music shifted from 1950’s doo-wop into what is now considered mainstream pop + rhythm + blues.

Jun 24
POETRY OPEN MI…

Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals living in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and beyond each year. Our poetry events have become a bucket list stop for poetry lovers who drive and fly from across the country to attend our shows every single week.

Jun 25
Get Ready

Preview performance of Get Ready, an exploration of the joys and pains that many African American musicians grappled with when music shifted from 1950’s doo-wop into what is now considered mainstream pop + rhythm + blues.

Jun 26
7:00 PM
The Happening

A monthly curated experimental performance art & open mic showcase highlighting Houston's most creative minds.

Jun 26
Get Ready

An exploration of the joys and pains that many African American musicians grappled with when music shifted from 1950’s doo-wop into what is now considered mainstream pop + rhythm + blues.

Jul 9
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 10
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 11
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 12
4:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 16
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 17
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 18

Experience "The Gondoliers" in Houston's Theater District, a captivating event for arts enthusiasts.

Jul 18
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 19
4:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 23
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 24
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 25
7:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 26
4:00 PM

Join Stages fan-favorite Holland Vavra for an intimate cabaret celebration marking her 30th production with the company. The theater transforms into a cozy setting for a unique evening that invites audiences to relive the magic, memories, and music.

Jul 29
12:00 AM

Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals living in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and beyond each year. Our poetry events have become a bucket list stop for poetry lovers who drive and fly from across the country to attend our shows every single week.

Jul 30
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow.

Jul 31
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow.

Aug 1
8:15 PM
Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow. This performance will have open captioning.

Aug 3
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow.

Aug 4
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 4
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow. This performance will have open captioning.

Aug 5
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 5
8:15 PM
Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow. This performance will be Audio Described.

Aug 6

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George.

Aug 6
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 6
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow. This performance will have open captioning. This performance will be Audio Described.

Aug 7
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 7
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow. This one will be livestreamed!

Aug 8
2:00 PM
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 8
8:15 PM

Mistaken identities run wild in Comedy of Errors when two sets of long-lost twins unknowingly collide in the same seaside town of Ephesus. Slapstick chaos, misunderstandings, and heartwarming reunions follow.

Aug 9
2:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 11
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 12
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 13
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 14
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 15
2:00 PM
7:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 16
2:00 PM

The church needs a new roof, so Sister organizes a Las Vegas Night, tackling topics from magicians to show girls. Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,” but God sees everything!

Aug 19
Holly

A play by Arlene Hutton.

Aug 22
8:00 PM
Incredible India: Call Of the Flute

Artists from Houston, Austin and Dallas enact stories of Krishna in beautiful classical Indian dance.

Aug 29
8:00 PM
The Art of Circus

This thrilling performance reimagines history’s greatest works of art through gravity-defying acrobatics, mesmerizing dance, and jaw-dropping feats of strength and grace.

Sep 11

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.

Sep 22
11:00 AM

Geared for students and families, this lively hour-long program invites students to step into the world of opera – not just as spectators, but as active participants.

Sep 23
11:00 AM

Geared for students and families, this lively hour-long program invites students to step into the world of opera – not just as spectators, but as active participants.

Sep 24
11:00 AM

Geared for students and families, this lively hour-long program invites students to step into the world of opera – not just as spectators, but as active participants.

Oct 17
7:30 PM
Asia To the World

A mesmerizing evening of breathtaking artistry from Asia and beyond.

Oct 22
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 23
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 23
7:30 PM
UNITE

Bringing two of Houston’s most exciting dance companies together, the program will reflect contemporary dance at its finest.

Oct 24
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 25
2:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 28
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 29
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 30
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Oct 31
2:00 PM
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 1
2:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 4
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 4

A play by William Martinez, running from November 4 to November 8.

Nov 5
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 6
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 7
7:30 PM
Houston’s Got Bollywood – Bombay Express

A high-energy, multigenerational journey through the evolution of Bollywood dance and music – from classic cinema to modern hits.

Nov 7
2:00 PM
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other. This is a Sensory-Inclusive Performance.

Nov 8
2:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 11
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 12
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 13
7:30 PM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

An adventurous comedy filled with mishaps and magic featuring aerial silks, acrobatics, and clever choreography that is sure to delight all ages.

Nov 13
7:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 13
7:30 PM
TOSCA

Opera in the Heights presents Tosca, the electrifying masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini. Set in Rome during a time of political turmoil, the story follows the passionate singer Floria Tosca as she is caught in a dangerous web of love, power, and betrayal.

Nov 14
7:30 PM

This thrilling performance celebrates the beauty and artistry of African culture with daring acrobatics, eye-popping contortion, humor, and gravity-defying feats.

Nov 14
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
The Roommate

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other. This is an ASL-Interpreted Performance.

Nov 15
2:00 PM

This cheeky comedy centers on recently divorced, middle-aged, and quintessentially Midwestern Sharon who reluctantly rents out a room to Robyn, a wordly, spiritually hip vegan from New York. Polar opposites, the women initially clash but soon find themselves confiding their deep dissatisfactions with life to each other.

Nov 15
2:00 PM
TOSCA

Opera in the Heights presents Tosca, the electrifying masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini. Set in Rome during a time of political turmoil, the story follows the passionate singer Floria Tosca as she is caught in a dangerous web of love, power, and betrayal.

Nov 19
7:30 PM
TOSCA

Opera in the Heights presents Tosca, the electrifying masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini. Set in Rome during a time of political turmoil, the story follows the passionate singer Floria Tosca as she is caught in a dangerous web of love, power, and betrayal.

Nov 20

In this hilariously unruly reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, the Bennet sisters take center stage as family chaos gets louder, stranger, and more irreverent than Jane Austen ever allowed.

Nov 21
7:30 PM
TOSCA

Opera in the Heights presents Tosca, the electrifying masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini. Set in Rome during a time of political turmoil, the story follows the passionate singer Floria Tosca as she is caught in a dangerous web of love, power, and betrayal.

Nov 25

A play by Barbara Robinson.

Dec 17
7:30 PM
THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER

Opera in the Heights brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with The Christmas Spider, inspired by a cherished European folk tale. This touching story follows a humble family whose simple act of kindness leads to an unexpected Christmas miracle.

Dec 18
7:30 PM
THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER

Opera in the Heights brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with The Christmas Spider, inspired by a cherished European folk tale. This touching story follows a humble family whose simple act of kindness leads to an unexpected Christmas miracle.

Dec 19
7:30 PM
THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER

Opera in the Heights brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with The Christmas Spider, inspired by a cherished European folk tale. This touching story follows a humble family whose simple act of kindness leads to an unexpected Christmas miracle.

Dec 20
2:00 PM
THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER

Opera in the Heights brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with The Christmas Spider, inspired by a cherished European folk tale. This touching story follows a humble family whose simple act of kindness leads to an unexpected Christmas miracle.

Jan 27

A play by Jayme McGhan & Andy Pederson, produced in partnership with South Houston State University Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre.

Jan 31
2:30 PM
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure, traveling over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures.

Feb 5
7:00 PM
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure, traveling over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures.

Feb 7
2:30 PM
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure, traveling over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures.

Feb 12
MEDEA: RE-VERSED by Luis Quintero

MEDEA RE-VERSED reimagines Euripides’ classic tragedy as an explosive hip-hop reckoning, following Medea as she fights for control of her story.

Feb 21
2:30 PM
7:00 PM
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure, traveling over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures.

Feb 26
8:00 PM

RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World 2027 Tour comes to 713 Music Hall.

Feb 28
2:30 PM
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins finds himself on a magically mystical adventure, traveling over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures.

Mar 24
Emma

A play by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, produced in partnership with School of Theatre & Dance Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts.

Apr 8
7:30 PM

Opera in the Heights presents The Tragedy of Carmen, a bold and intimate retelling of Georges Bizet’s classic tale. This gripping chamber adaptation follows Carmen and Don José as their intense romance spirals toward tragedy.