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Venus in Fur

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

Venus in Fur

Written by David Ives, Directed by Malinda L. Beckham

Drawing inspiration from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s 1870 novella Venus in Furs, Ives’ provocative and dark play is a comedic exploration of power dynamics, control, and sexuality.

Thomas is a playwright searching for the perfect actress to portray Vanda in his stage adaptation of Venus in Furs. As the evening wears on, a mysterious and unconventional woman, ironically named Vanda, arrives for her audition. Not only is she late, she also appears far from the ideal candidate Thomas had in mind. As the audition unfolds, Vanda’s performance takes an unexpected turn, blurring the lines between the script and reality. Through their interactions, the boundaries between the characters and the actors collapse, forcing both Thomas and Vanda to confront the complexities of their desires and the darker sides of human nature.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!

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Black Girl Therapy 2

Every girl has a Breaking Point... What's Yours?

Six DIFFERENT black girls, strangers to each other, go to a group therapy session. They may be strangers going in but they'll never be the same coming out. The therapist has each girl to choose her number which will define who she is. Come join the session and find the answer to what is your number. Because every girl has a number and every woman has a breaking point.. what's yours?

(You don't have to see part 1 to see part 2)

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French Dessert

Denisov Antrepriza

French Dessert

A comedy by Marc Camoletti

Denisov Antrepriza, one of Houston’s leading Russian language theaters, proudly presents the hilarious comedy French Dessert—performed in English.

Set in the charming suburbs of Paris, the play follows Bernard and Jacqueline, a married couple whose plans take an unexpected turn when their friend Robert arrives for a visit. Jacqueline, originally intending to see her mother, abruptly cancels her trip upon hearing the news. Soon after, two young women—Suzette and Suzanne—enter the scene. Both share the nickname “Suzy,” sparking a whirlwind of misunderstandings, absurd suspicions, and comical entanglements. As Bernard and Jacqueline struggle to protect their relationship amid the chaos, the story unfolds with delightful unpredictability—ending as surprisingly as it begins.Read more

The Amazing Acro-Cats!

The Amazing Acro-Cats, featured in the Netflix series Cat People, are coming to Houston!

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

Company

The Garden Theatre

Company

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by George Furth

The Garden Theatre closes its 5th anniversary season with Stephen Sondheim’s classic Company, starring Founding Artistic Director Logan Vaden as Bobby alongside a cast made up entirely of Garden Theatre favorites.

On the night of his 35th birthday, Bobby finds himself unable to decide on a wish as he blows out his candles. A confirmed bachelor surrounded by “those good and crazy people”—his married friends—Bobby is torn between accepting his life as it is and wondering if something (or someone) is missing.

Through a series of dinner parties, first dates, and candid conversations, Bobby explores the highs, lows, and absurdities of modern relationships, gaining insight into marriage, commitment, and his own persistent bachelorhood. Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at love, vulnerability, and what it truly means to be alive.

Join The Garden Theatre on Saturday, April 11 at 8pm to celebrate the theatre’s 5th birthday and Logan Vaden’s 35th birthday with cake and a complimentary champagne toast following the performance.

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The Stable Genius

Mystic Cat Society

The Stable Genius

A Musical, Political Comedy

Trump’s Inner Circle Weighs Future of MAGA at 81st Birthday Summit

As dusk settled over a secluded Florida estate on June 14, 2027, Donald Trump marked his eighty-first birthday not with fanfare, but with strategy. Behind closed doors, a handful of trusted advisers weighed how to keep the MAGA movement at the center of American politics—and whether talk of an unprecedented third term was mere fantasy or the next step in Trump’s long campaign to shape the Republican future.Read more

Airline Highway

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

Airline Highway

Written by Lisa D'Amour, Direected 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

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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