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    the best of spring theater

    11 best Houston stage shows bloom with love and laughs this spring

    Tarra Gaines
    Apr 10, 2019 | 9:05 am

    Every spring, Houston theaters bloom with dramatic, musical, and comic delights, as local companies bring their theatrical seasons to a close before beginning anew in the summer heat. This year it seems love, in a multitude of forms, pollinates the air on many stages, while other companies take inspiration from history or maybe engage in a bit of murder.

    No matter your taste, here are the shows to catch when looking for a one-night spring fling, with no regrets in the morning.

    The Weir at Main Street Theater (now until April 13)
    Storytelling rules this rural Ireland pub as a group of local men swap ghost stories to impress a newcomer to the village, but she might have the most haunting tale of all to share. This dramatic yarn has been such a hit for Main Street, they’ve extended the run, but April 13 is that last chance to see.

    Side Show at Queensbury Theatre (now through April 14)
    Freaks take the spotlight in this tragically beautiful story based on the real life conjoined twin Hilton sisters, who toured in side shows and vaudeville in the 1930s. The musical follows them from rags to bitter sweet fame, while director Marley Singletary has found some of the sweetest voices in Houston to populate this theatrical carnival.

    The Royale at Rec Room (April 10-27)
    Drama and a bit of true Texas history take to the Rec Room ring in this award-winning play by Marco Ramirez inspired by the real-life story of legendary boxer Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant and first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. Set ringside in Galveston, The Royale takes us into the turn of the century — the 20th century that is — as Jay “The Sport” Jackson battles more than just another fighter to become champ.

    Toast from Catastrophic Theatre (April 11-May 5)
    Take a contemporary trip through Dante’s Nine Circles of Hell in a play with no one playwright. The Catastrophic gang collaborates with experimental director Brian Jucha to bring this mind-bending journey to the stage, with each artist/actor getting a hellish circle to square for their own. We’re expecting a wild, trippy ride.

    Ragtime from Theatre Under the Stars (April 16-28)
    Based on the E.L. Doctorow novel and its huge cast of characters both fictional and historical, with a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, the musical depicts the overlapping lives of African-Americans, Eastern European immigrants, the upper class and celebrities in early 20th-century New York. This show seems ripe for timely 21st-century connections.

    Crimes of the Heart at Alley Theatre (April 12-May 4)
    Family comes center stage with Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize winning contemporary classic, as three sisters unite in tragedy and comedy. The show is directed by Theresa Rebeck, who’s had several of her own plays produced at the Alley.

    Murder for Two at Stages Theatre (April 24-June 16)
    One piano, two actors, murder, mayhem and music. One actor plays the investigator the other plays all 13 suspects. This twisty fun take on the murder mystery play will leave audiences guessing through laughs at whodunit or at the very least sympathetically exhausted at all the character changes the actors dance through on stage. This could be the ultimate in spring fun.

    Miss Saigon from Broadway at the Hobby Center (May 7-12)
    The beloved late-’80s West End and Broadway smash hit, the Madama Butterfly-inspired Miss Saigon lands (yes, helicopter included) at the Hobby for spring. This new production, which just closed on Broadway a year ago, is said to have a renewed focus on the star-crossed love story of Kim and Chris, doomed to be torn apart by war.

    Constellations at Alley Theatre (May 3-June 2)
    Romantic relationships meets string theory and quantum mechanics in British playwright Nick Payne’s cerebral and emotional critical hit in New York and London. The Alley’s resident acting company members Elizabeth Bunch and Chris Hutchison, who happen to be married offstage, will play the constellations-crossed lovers.

    Relatively Speaking at Main Street Theater (May 4-26)
    For a more farcical take on love with a swinging ’60s point of view, head to Rice Village as Main Street Theater brings British icon and theater knight Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s first hit to their stage. Marriage, romance, sex, and mistaken identify bring the laughs in comedy of love errors.

    Collected Stories from 4th Wall Theatre May 16-June 8
    Award-winning playwright Donald Margulies’s take on the thorny subject of mentors/proteges friendships as well as writers writing about their fellow writers gets a dramatic airing and ends 4th Wall Theatre’s stellar 2018-2019 season on a dramatic high note.

    News and Notes
    The end of 2018 served up bad space news for a few theater companies with the closing of Classical Theatre’s Chelsea Market stage, which had also been used by Mildred’s Umbrella. Meanwhile, Obsidian Theatre announced they would leave their Heights space for MATCH. Since then, Classical moved to Queenbury’s blackbox space to mount a stunning production with a theater-as-play feel of the Renaissance drama from The Fair Maid of the West. Unfortunately, they were forced to cancel their season finale Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt after financial setbacks. They hope to include the work in their next season.

    Mildred’s found a temporary home at the Alley Theatre’s Neuhaus stage for the successful regional premiere of the hilarious yet poignant The Hunchback of Seville. Mildred’s artistic director Jennifer Decker says they plan to bring their annual short play festival, Museum of Dysfunction, back to their old home at Studio 101, and then they’ll be on the move and partnering with other organizations and for a series of play reading festivals.

    No word yet on when Obsidian will be back with cutting-edge drama and wild contemporary musicals, but we’ll be in our seats opening night whenever and wherever they land.

    Miss Saigon, including helicopter, lands at the Hobby Center May 7.

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    Photo by Matthew Murphy
    Miss Saigon, including helicopter, lands at the Hobby Center May 7.
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    Start Me Up

    Immersive Houston art venue rocks out with new Rolling Stone experience

    Holly Beretto
    May 15, 2025 | 2:30 pm
    ​“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience!”
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    “Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience!” opens at Artechouse in May.

    A new art exhibit puts viewers into the heart of rock and roll. Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience opens this Thursday, May 15 at Artechouse, the immersive art venue that opened last year in the Heights. With its 270-degree, floor-to-ceiling digital canvases in 18K-resolution and state-of-the-art surround sound, viewers will feel they’ve stepped into some of music’s most iconic moments.

    Narrated by Kevin Bacon, Amplified includes 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and features more than 300 artists whose music changed the world. Using sight, sound, and motion, this dynamic exhibit makes music history approachable and immediate for viewers. Here's a sneak peek:


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    Houstonians know our city has its own deep connections to genre-shaking music history. From The Beatles at the Sam Houston Coliseum, to Elvis at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Bob Dylan’s “Night of the Hurricane” in 1976, and being the hometown of Beyoncé, Bun B, ZZ Top, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more, Houston has cultivated and welcomed artists with choruses of boisterous cheers and applause.

    "Given Houston’s deep connection to the evolution of rock and pop music over the decades, we were thrilled to partner with Rolling Stone to bring Amplified to Houstonians and continue the city’s tradition of supporting and celebrating musical acts from around the world," says Sandro Kereselidze, co-founder of Artechouse. "This exhibit aligns perfectly with our mission to connect the public with cultural and artistic storytelling through cutting-edge technology. We’re excited for guests of all ages to experience the history of rock ‘n’ roll like never before."

    The show was originally produced by Illuminarium Experiences and created by Brand New World Studios in partnership with Rolling Stone. Viewers who attend the Artechouse experience can keep their immersive experience going at the venue’s Reality (XR) Bar, serving cocktails and mocktails that dovetail with the exhibit. Blending cutting-edge XR technology with craft mixology, drinks come to life through exclusive XR activations, which are accessible via Artechouse’s XR mobile app. Guests can downtown the app from the App Store or Google Play.

    “Music imagery is about experiences,” said Jodi Peckman, executive producer and former creative director of Rolling Stone. “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: AMPLIFIED has hundreds of stories to tell.”

    Timed tickets are available online and at the venue, and advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Admission starts at $39 plus fees for adults and $29 plus fees for children, ages 17 and under. Tickets are currently available through August 31.

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