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Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene

The Catastrophic Theatre

Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene

By Joe Folladori with Songs by Joe Folladori; Directed by Tamarie Cooper; Music Direction by Alli Villines

WORLD PREMIERE

“What about all the in-betweens?” 

Rock-and-roll was invented by corporations to sell cars and sex to teenagers. Indie rock was invented by teenagers who weren’t into cars or sex. Pop music is a CIA plot, like MK Ultra or Abstract Expressionism. Gender is a pyramid scheme; religion is a performance. Texas is both a gender and a religion. 

How about you? What’s your whole deal? You sure about that? 

A punk elitist attempts to sell his band on a rock opera he wrote about meeting his favorite pop star. But first he has to explain why he has a favorite pop star, why it’s Katy Perry, why he wrote a rock opera about it, and how it all ties into his new look, most succinctly described as “she.” Directed by Tamarie Cooper. (World premiere.)Read more

Endgame

The Catastrophic Theatre

Endgame

by Samuel Beckett; directed by Jason Nodler

The earth is barren. The sea stands still. There is less and less of anything here. In the shelter, blind despot Hamm (who can’t stand up) lords over his weary attendant Clov (who can’t sit down), each dependent on the other. Hamm’s legless parents Nagg and Nell slowly expire in adjacent trash bins, confined there by their son. Day after punishing day, Hamm steers Clov through a series of senseless, circular routines in impotent defiance of a predetermined outcome. With each reminder of the death that awaits him outside, Clov inches nearer to the exit. 

Nobody does tragicomedy like Samuel Beckett. A central line from the play, “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness,” practically defines the genre. Director Jason Nodler and Greg Dean (Hamm) revisit their roles from Catastrophic’s 1995 and 2012 productions. Luis Galindo (Clov), Jeff Miller (Nagg), and Julia Oppenheim (Nell) round out the cast.

Catastrophic Theatre’s stark, unflinching production of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame demonstrates exactly why this company and its artistic director Jason Nodler are so important to the city’s cultural life.” – Houston ChronicleRead more

Lecture with Megan Kimble

Houston Design Collaborative is pleased to host a book signing and lecture by Megan Kimble, author of City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America’s Highways. “With propulsive storytelling and ground-level reporting, City Limits exposes the enormous social and environmental costs wrought by our allegiance to a life of increasing speed and dispersion, and brings to light the people who are fighting for a more sustainable, more connected future.”Read more

Midnight High: A Night at the Oxhead

Forget everything you know about traditional theater. Here, you're not just watching a story; you're a part of it. 

Midnight High: A Night at the Oxhead tells a story about the intersection of power and desire for belonging through a western and science-fiction lens. As an immersive show, you will have full agency to explore the set. Every ticket is a premium ticket; every experience is a premium experience, and no two patrons will experience it in the same way.

As you wander through the meticulously crafted Saloon, you'll meet otherworldly characters, each with their own secrets and desires. Engage with them, and you might just uncover the mysteries that bind this town together.

Your journey will be a walking one, so we recommend you wear comfortable shoes as you explore the Saloon. While you're here, you can also enjoy complimentary drinks provided by our sponsors, Milam & Greene Whiskey and St. Arnold Brewing Company (21+).

Midnight High is not just a play; it’s a living world. And we welcome you to join us for A Night at the Oxhead.Read more

LOS INOCENTES

GV&A Productions LLC

LOS INOCENTES

Un encuentro inolvidable entre cuerdas, voz y alma

¡Vive las tradiciones decembrinas con ritmo, cuerdas y sabor latinoamericano!

Este 28 de diciembre en el Matchbox 4, el maestro del cuatro venezolano Jorge Glem, la energía de Elvis Martínez en el contrabajo y la pasión de Juan Pablo Romero en la percusión, se unen a unos invitados súper especiales: la voz encantadora de Ivis Sequera, la magia en la flauta de Manuel Rojas y el virtuosismo del violín de Eddy Marcano.

Un espectáculo lleno de tradición, música popular y alegría contagiosa, donde la música cruza fronteras y enciende sonrisas.

Una sola noche. Una sola oportunidad. ¡No te lo pierdas!Read more

Zhuravochka

Ukrainian Music Theater

Zhuravochka

inspired by Panas Myrnyi’s classic Ukrainian drama "Lymeryvna"

Ukrainian Music Theater invites you to the Special Encore Performance of Zhuravochka sponsored by DAAR Foundation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, emotion, and the soul of Ukrainian theatre brought to life.

A contemporary adaptation inspired by Panas Myrnyi’s classic Ukrainian drama Lymeryvna.

Zhuravochka is a moving and poetic interpretation of a timeless Ukrainian story — a tale of a young woman named Natalia, whose heart longs for freedom, love, and truth in a world bound by harsh customs and silence.

She is like a crane in the sky — fragile, yet strong, reaching for a life that defies what’s expected. Against her stand tradition, family, and societal rules. But how can you cage a soul born to fly?

This is a story about choice, about courage, and the quiet, radiant power of being true to oneself — a voice from the past that still speaks to us today.

Combining drama, music, poetry, and dance, Zhuravochka creates a vivid theatrical world where tenderness meets strength, and tradition meets modern spirit.Read more

December Evergreens and Icicles

Houston Pride Band

December Evergreens and Icicles

A Harmony of Diverse Voices for the Holidays

The Houston Pride Band invites you to join us on Saturday, December 6 at MATCH for December Evergreen & Icicles! Reflecting the beautiful diversity of our city, this cozy concert will feature holiday band music sure to please all. So gather 'round the hearth as we celebrate the sounds and traditions that unite us!Read more

Silk Road Journey

Houston Pride Band

Silk Road Journey

Highlighting the Impact and Influence of Asian Composers and Culture

Secure your season tickets TODAY!

Single tickets on sale September 1, 2025

Join the Houston Pride Band on a mesmerizing journey through a myriad of Asian cultures and communities as we open our 2025-26 season with Silk Road Journey. Widen your musical horizons as we feature pieces inspired by the diverse sounds and styles of the most populous continent on earth. Save money and get more band for your buck by purchasing a ticket package to the next two concerts now!Read more

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