In a world where civilization and the environment that birthed it has been decimated by myriad human-made cruelties, the question remains: will humans ever learn?

In this post-apocalyptic riff on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” Fred’s long since gone and Nature itself is now the main character. Enter Miss LaRaj—our wise and wisecracking MUTHA of the New World Order.

Talking trees, judgmental rocks, all natural forces sing and move, attempting to guide humankind back to true symbiosis. And what better way to learn than from a kid’s show? What are humans anyway if not the petulant children of this planet?

 What if we used our imaginations?Read more

Shinjini Kulkarni, a renowned Kathak dancer from the esteemed ninth generation of the Kalka Bindadin lineage, is the granddaughter of the legendary Kathak Maestro, Pt. Birju Maharaj. Her journey in Kathak began at the age of five, when she started learning under the expert guidance of her grandfather. By the time she was just eight years old, Shinjini began performing, showcasing her talent and dedication to the art form. Since then, she has continued to refine her skills and express her deep passion for dance. Through her captivating performances, Shinjini Kulkarni consistently mesmerizes audiences, earning accolades and recognition for her exceptional artistry and commitment to the classical dance form of Kathak.Read more

University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts School of Theatre & Dance presents Ensemble Dance Works at Matchbox 2 on March 7-9, 2025. Ensemble Dance Works premieres works by faculty choreographers Teresa Chapman, Dr. M. Gabriela Estrada, Key’Aira Lockett, Travis Prokop, Toni Valle and professional guest artist Kylie Jefferson and Ms. Prissy.Read more

Dance Source Houston is excited to present the 34th edition of Mind The Gap on March 18, 2025, continuing the organization’s 20th anniversary season. This program will feature works from a range of dance forms by local choreographers including Brittany Bass, Dolly Goyal (Steps for Dancing), Ashley Horn (Pilot Dance Project), Savannah Ijames, Shanesha and Tranesha Seals (Double Vision Dance), and Patricia Solorzano.Read more

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, Doubt is the story of when a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of each are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences for all involved.

The Garden Theatre is honored to have Ann star, Nora Hahn, return to the stage as Sister Aloysius in this production. Ms. Hahn appeared in her star-making role of Governor Ann Richards in the one-woman show, Ann, produced by The Garden Theatre in February of 2024, as well as a brief stint of the same production in Columbus, TX in October of 2024. Ms. Hahn also appeared on The Garden Theatre stage as Clairee in Steel Magnolias and Gov. Ferguson/Cumie Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, and has appeared on stages across Houston such as Stageworks, Theatre Southwest, and The Country Playhouse.Read more

As part of its celebration of 30 years' service to Houston arts, Samskriti presents the Jiva Dance Company, NY in The Four Horsemen, a highly innovative Indian Classical dance production exploring symbolism from the story of the Apocalypse through Indian classical dance, music, and Sanskrit poetry. The work centers around four vignettes of life and death through four female protagonists who stand for universal human experience. The stories - a woman shackled to the life of a courtesan (conquest), a woman reminiscing the night she spent with her lover who is at war (war), a mother searching for nourishment for her child in the midst a sandstorm (famine), and finally a woman at the end of her life recalling memories that span youthful joy to hardship and loss (death) - are touchingly timely. Perhaps the apocalypse does not merely occur at a finite point in time when the world/time ends. Perhaps, we as humans live are living in the world marred by endless wars power plays, lust for power and control, and amidst nature who gas unleashed her fury on us for our ignorance. Is this not our apocalypse? Can there be hope to get past these struggles? Read more

Rock Cats Rescue presents The Amazing Acro-Cats!

This troupe of trained house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind, 90 minute purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and acrobatics. The show finale is the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats! The Rock Cats play guitar, drums, and piano, and they've been joined by the Jazz Cats on saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet.Read more