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Events in June, 2026

June 2026

Airline Highway

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

Airline Highway

Written by Lisa D'Amour, Directed by Malinda L. Beckham & Curtis Barber, Regional Premiere

A group of people living on the fringes of society face their personal struggles and chase elusive dreams in Lisa D’Amour’s vibrant, poignant, and darkly comedic dive into the gritty underbelly and vibrancy of New Orleans.

Set in a dilapidated motel off the bustling Airline Highway, a group of misfits has formed their own unconventional family. They come together to honor and celebrate the life of Miss Ruby, a beloved community figure and former exotic dancer, as she nears the end of her life. With a palette of raw honesty and unapologetic humor, the play paints a portrait of those who inhabit the edges of the city’s allure, offering a mix of humor and heart as they navigate life’s complexities, and create a family in the most unexpected and overlooked places.Read more

The Lion's Roar

Emilie Anne/Wu Wei Company

The Lion's Roar

in the footsteps of the prince who became Buddha

Before the statues and beyond the legend, there was a man—Siddhartha, a prince who renounced his royal life in search of an answer to human suffering. In this solo dance theatre production by Wu Wei Company, choreographer and performer Emilie Anne brings this 2,500-year-old story into contemporary light through dance, mime, and poetry. With a rich musical score and visual projections created by a collective of artists, the stage becomes a landscape of inner and outer journeys. Read more

After Rehearsal

Gilberto Giles-Sosa

After Rehearsal

TV Show Presentation & Live Table Read

After Rehearsal is a new dramatic TV series set in the world of theatre — and we're starting the journey of bringing the show to life right here in Houston before it hits the road to a full season order. 

Join Gilberto Giles-Sosa for an intimate preview evening featuring a live table read with a cast of super talented actors, a first look at what's to come, and a real conversation with the creators behind the project. Read more

El corazón del incauto

Teatro Loft

El corazón del incauto

Dramaturgas: Sandra Franzen & Patricia Suárez; Directora: Georgina Palencia

"El corazón del incauto" es un drama poético y punzante que se sumerge en lo más profundo del deseo, la identidad y el sacrificio. En un rincón rural de la Argentina de los años '20, una pareja campesina teje sueños de familia y redención, mientras la verdad se abre paso como una herida imposible de suturar. Lo que comienza como un anhelo de amor y pertenencia se transforma en una danza entre la ternura y la traición, donde cada puntada en un vestido revela los hilos ocultos de lo prohibido. Una historia conmovedora que late con el pulso de quienes se atreven a amar más allá de las normas.

"The Heart of the Gullible" is a poetic and piercing drama that plunges into the depths of desire, identity, and sacrifice. Set in rural Argentina in the 1920s, a farming couple weaves dreams of family and redemption, while truth emerges like a wound too deep to mend. What begins as a yearning for love and belonging transforms into a dance between tenderness and betrayal, where each stitch in a dress unveils forbidden threads. A moving tale that beats with the pulse of those brave enough to love beyond the rules.

Dramaturgas: Sandra Franzen & Patricia Suárez
Directora: Georgina Palencia
Elenco: Esteban Gago, Mariana Pérez y Gerónimo AcevedoRead more

Thank You for the Music

Theatre Under The Stars

Thank You for the Music

Senior Showcase with the Academy Company

Join us in celebrating the incredible Class of 2026 from Theatre Under The Stars Education! Experience an unforgettable evening filled with inspiring musical performances by these talented students as they take their final bow. From heartfelt ballads to show-stopping numbers, each selection is sure to leave a lasting impression. Come share in the joy, the memories, and the promise of what’s ahead as we wish these rising stars “happy trails” on their journey into the future of musical theatre!Read more

Monologos de la Vagina

¡HOUSTON, prepárate para una noche inolvidable! 👠✨
Celebramos los 30 años de una obra que rompió esquemas y sigue haciendo historia: “Los Monólogos de la Vagina”. Una pieza que te hará reír, reflexionar y emocionarte de principio a fin.
Disfruta del talento arrollador de tres grandes actrices:
🌟 Mónica Pasqualotto
🌟 Alba Roversi 
🌟 Fabiola ColmenaresRead more

Songs For A New World

It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last 5 Years, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.

Brown transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, meeting a startling array of characters that range from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of his humble beginnings to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams... and a soulless marriage. Read more

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But will he get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court? Join us as we discover what really happened and who was to blame. A whodunit for all ages!

Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.Read more

Wendy Taylor: Not Your Ingenue

After a critically acclaimed performance in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, The Garden Theatre is elated to welcome Wendy Taylor back to the stage in a one-woman cabaret, Not Your IngenueNot Your Ingenue flips the script on who gets to take center stage. Featuring the electrifying Wendy Taylor, this one-woman tour de force trades wide-eyed innocence for unapologetic confidence, delivering a night of bold, belt-it-to-the-back-row anthems. With soaring vocals, sharp storytelling, and just the right amount of bite, Not Your Ingenue celebrates women who know exactly who they are... and aren’t afraid to sing it at full volume. Featuring songs from musicals like Cabaret, Jagged Little Pill, Burlesque, SIX, and 50 Shades of Grey, this cabaret promises to thrill Houston audiences.
 
Wendy Taylor is a Houston-based vocalist known for her commanding stage presence and powerhouse belt. A familiar face in the city’s musical theatre, cabaret, and night life scenes, she has built a reputation for delivering emotionally charged performances that blend technical precision with raw, authentic storytelling. Whether interpreting Broadway standards or contemporary favorites, Wendy brings a bold, expressive style that resonates with audiences and leaves a lasting impression. Read more

From Seed to Stage

The Garden Theatre

From Seed to Stage

Celebrating 5 Years of The Garden Theatre

Five years. Countless stories. One unforgettable night.

From Seed To Stage celebrates five extraordinary seasons of The Garden Theatre with a one-night-only cabaret event bringing together the artists who made it all possible. Featuring dozens of returning cast members from past productions (Into The Woods, Cruel Intentions, Bonnie & Clyde, Reefer Madness, The Color Purple, Assassins, Company, and more!), this special reunion performance revisits some of the most memorable moments from our musicals, reimagined, reignited, and performed live on one stage.

From showstopping numbers to heartfelt favorites, this evening is both a celebration and a homecoming, honoring the journey from our earliest beginnings to the vibrant, thriving company we are today. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are discovering The Garden Theatre for the first time, this cabaret is your chance to experience the magic, the music, and the community that have defined our first five years.

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Does It Make A Sound?

VWK Productions

Does It Make A Sound?

by Velvia Keithley - A Special Industry Staged Reading

Does It Make A Sound? is a new full-length historical drama by Houston playwright and theatre educator Velvia Keithley. Set in Texas and Boston in 1895, the play follows Ophelia Freeman, a brilliant young Black woman pursuing a medical education in a world determined to silence her voice, and Katherine MacNeil, her white half-sister whose privilege cannot protect her from insecurity, expectation, and the limitations placed upon women of the era. As the sisters struggle toward the same impossible dream, they are forced to confront questions of race, morality, family loyalty, and who history chooses to remember.Read more

Tamarie's Greatest Hits, Volume 3

The Catastrophic Theatre

Tamarie's Greatest Hits, Volume 3

By Tamarie Cooper & Patrick Reynolds; Directed and Choreographed by Tamarie Cooper

WORLD PREMIERE

“TAMALALIA FOREVER!”

As every good Houstonian knows, Tamarie Cooper creates another in a series of wholly original, full-scale musicals every summer—a Houston institution with a cult following—featuring wildly irreverent scripts, riotously funny songs, wackadoodle dances, spectacular sets, large casts of quadruple-threat performers, a small but mighty band, and of course Houston’s own Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and Bugs Bunny rolled into one, the undefeated champion of ass-clownery, Tamarie Cooper, co-star Kyle Sturdivant forever at her side, chewing up all her expensive scenery.

What you might not know is that every ten years, Tamarie creates a Greatest Hits show, featuring the best moments from a decade of really great moments with a ridiculous new script and a couple brand-spanking new songs to tie the whole thing together. 

The very first Tamalalia, premiered in a two-night stand on the tiny Orange Show stage in the summer of 1996. This summer marks a major milestone: 30 dang years of all-new Tamarie Cooper Shows. (World premiere.)

Seriously, how does Tamarie Cooper not have her own HBO series?– Broadway World

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2026 Fade to Black Play Festival

Shabach Enterprise

2026 Fade to Black Play Festival

Celebrating the New Works of African American Playwrights

The Fade To Black Play Festival celebrates 14 seasons of amazing festival performances! We are Houston's first and only national short play festival to spotlight the new works of African-American playwrights. Our play festival is the hippest, hottest play festival you'll ever experience! Be There!

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A Tribute to James Taylor & Carol King

Sames Music Entertainment

A Tribute to James Taylor & Carol King

An Evening of Timeless Music, Soulful Storytelling & an ntimate Live Performance

Experience the stories & songs of legends James Taylor and Carole King! Featuring Yesenia McNett and Jerry Rowell Father's Day Weekend! 

Step into an unforgettable evening of music that has shaped generations. This is more than a tribute. It’s a carefully curated musical journey through the legendary songbooks of James Taylor and Carole King.

A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to SOTIAL Foundation Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on empowering underserved individuals and families providing equitable access to educational programs (music & arts, and financial, physical & emotional health and wellness.Read more

Swan Lake

Petite Swan Ballet

Swan Lake

Summer Performance 2026

Petite Swan Ballet proudly presents our semester recital, showcasing the growth and skills of our students throughout the season. This special performance features dancers of different ages and levels as they bring classical ballet to life on stage. The recital showcases the girls training and preparation through beautifully choreographed pieces.  Each performance reflects elegance, confidence, and passion for dance. Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the achievements and talent of every performer.Read more

Use to Be

Off CNTR Productions

Use to Be

Starring Nia Calise Lewis; Written & Produced by Nia Calise Lewis; Directed by Erran Booker

ONE NIGHT. ONE STORY. ONE HOUSTON PREMIERE.

Some stories stay with you long after the credits roll. Used to Be is one of them.

Join us for the Red Carpet World Premiere of Used to Be — a powerful short film about a Black family's journey through loss, financial hardship, and the possibility of redemption. Set and filmed right here in Houston, Texas, this is a story for our community, told by one of our own.Read more

Reed the Room

Rose Street Saxophone Room

Reed the Room

The Houston Reed Quintet Experience—student ensembles ignite the stage alongside a thrilling professional premiere of music by Mark Buller!

Reed the Room brings the stage to life with the vibrant sound of the reed quintet—featuring student ensembles coached by professional artists, followed by a full program from the quintet. The concert includes a commissioned premiere by Mark Buller, funded by the Houston Arts Alliance. Join us for an evening of energetic music making and collaboration - let's Reed the Room!Read more

High School Musical Jr.

Stage Right Theatrical Insitutute’s High School Musical Jr. is reimagined through a sleek, contemporary lens—blending the energy of a modern concert with the exclusivity of an elite prep school. Set against a dark, minimalist world of black, white, and navy, the production is driven by dynamic LED lighting, phone-lit moments, and a constant undercurrent of social media influence. With students always “on,” the show explores identity, pressure, and connection in a hyper-visible world—while still capturing the heart, humor, and joy that make High School Musical so iconic.Read more

The Inaugural HTOWN Comedy on S.L.A.B.S.

Presented by Behind the Comic, LLC & Gospel Comedy Entertainment 

H-Town Comedy on S.L.A.B.S is a one-of-a-kind Gospel Comedy Experience where faith, culture, and comedy meet.

It’s about bridging generations, cultures, and communities through joy, rhythm, and positive energy. From clean stand-up comedy to faith-inspired music, H-Town Comedy on S.L.A.B.S blends the spirit of hip-hop culture with praise and worship, creating a space where people from all walks of life can come together.Read more

Let's Create!

Samskriti presents a unique dance performance by artists from Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, highlighting great women across centuries. 

History, mythology, and modern society are filled with women whose contributions and stories have fundamentally reshaped how we understand the world. There are several figures across those three categories who left an unforgettable mark. Mythological figures often represent the archetypal strengths and complexities of women, pioneers in History broke social and political barriers, leaving a tangible legacy in courage and leadership, and impactful Women of Modern Times, like Malala Yousufzai, have influenced the 20th and 21st centuries through activism, environmentalism, and education. Watch these stories unfold through different dance forms from India, using interpretative movements and meaningful hand gestures.Read more

Caged

Houston Dance Consortium

Caged

A Multi-Media Production Incorporating Dance, Video, Music, and Art

Who is truly CAGED? The piece explores themes of captivity, power dynamics, and the blurred lines between oppressor and oppressed.

This is Houston Dance Consortium's Premiere Production, featuring choreography by Persi Mey, Quimen Carpenter-Sanchez, Maria McCain, and other local choreographers. Under the direction of Jennifer San Miguel, HDC has created a production nurturing collaboration across the fields of dance, videography, and art to create a piece that speaks to compassion and social change. Join us June 29th and 30th 2026 7pm for an amazing performance and Q&A after with the dancers, HDC Directors, and our partner organizations.Read more