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Murder on the Orient Express , Play
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Murder on the Orient Express

Theatre Southwest

1/2/26 - 1/17/26

At the Theatre Southwest

By Jane Austen

Adapted by Kate Hamill

Directed by Vicky McCormick

After the death of Mr. Dashwood and his estate going to his first wife's son, the three Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they are forced to leave the family estate in Sussex and move to a modest cottage on the property of distant relative in Devon. There the two eldest  girls experience love and heartbreak that tries the contrasting characters of both.


Auditions: Apr. 12th & 13th

Perfs: May 29th thru June 13th

Matinee: May 31st & June 7th - Open Captioned

Denise Fennell’s The Bride , Play
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Denise Fennell’s The Bride

Stages Houston

1/16/26 - 2/8/26

At the Sterling Stage

Beloved performer Denise Fennell returns in this comedic one-woman show about love, marriage, and second thoughts. With less than two hours before her wedding, a bride of a certain age begins to question what it all means — and whether she’s ready to say “I do.”


Drawing from Fennell’s signature humor and audience interaction, The Bride is a hilarious and heartfelt journey toward self-discovery.


Synopsis adapted from Stages Houston’s official 2025–26 season materials.

The Importance of Being Earnest , Play
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Company OnStage

1/30/26 - 2/21/26

At the Company OnStage

The play follows the escapades of two charming bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who lead double lives to escape their social obligations. Jack pretends to have a wicked brother named Ernest, whose mischievous behavior provides him with an excuse to escape his country life and pursue romantic interests in London. Algernon employs a similar tactic, creating an imaginary friend named Bunbury whose frequent illnesses allow him to escape his social commitments in London and enjoy leisurely pursuits in the country. Their intricate web of deception becomes increasingly complicated when both men fall in love. The pursuit of love and marriage leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and absurd situations. Through clever wordplay, satire, and hilarious characters, Wilde critiques the superficial values and social expectations of the Victorian upper class, particularly their rigid adherence to societal norms and their obsession with appearance. The Importance of Being Earnest humorously explores the lengths people will go in order to maintain a façade of respectability and navigate the complexities of love and marriage within a restrictive social framework.


Directed by: Sam Martinez


Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, January 30th, 31st, February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m.

The Magic Flute , Opera
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The Magic Flute

University of Houston Moores Opera Center

2/5/26 - 2/8/26

At the Moores Opera House

Mozart’s beloved masterpiece blends adventure, comedy, and enchantment into one of opera’s most magical journeys. When Prince Tamino is sent to rescue the mysterious Pamina, he must face trials of wisdom, courage, and love, all guided by the power of music and truth. Filled with unforgettable arias and whimsical characters, this production delights audiences of all ages.

Description adapted from the University of Houston Moores Opera Center.

The Roommate , Play
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The Roommate

Theatre Suburbia

1/9/26 - 1/25/26

At the Theatre Suburbia

by Jen Silverman

January 9 - February 7, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm

Sundays Jan 25 & Feb 1 @ 2:00pm

Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.


This play is directed by Suzanne King and features Karla Brandau & Shannon Matson with Kathryn Collins backstage and Andrea de Oliveira in the tech booth.

Emojiland The Musical , Musical
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Emojiland The Musical

Tapestry Players

1/22/26 - 2/1/26

At the The Rotunda Theater at St. Luke's UMC

Inside your smartphone lies a dazzling world you’ve never seen before—Emojiland, where a vibrant community of emojis live, love, argue, and dream beneath the glass screen. When a long-awaited software update threatens to shake up their perfectly coded existence, the citizens of Emojiland must face new emotions, unexpected relationships, and a looming existential crisis that could crash them all.

Meet Smize 😊, the smiling face who hides her sadness behind a perfect grin; Sunny 😎, her self-absorbed, shades-wearing boyfriend; Nerd Face, the earnest newcomer who believes anything is possible with zeros and ones; Princess 👸, Prince 🫅, and a colorful cast of expressive icons—from Pile of Poo 💩 to Construction Worker 👷‍♀️—each learning that even in a digital world, humanity runs deep.

With an electrifying pop score, sharp wit, and a surprisingly heartfelt message about identity, connection, and self-worth, Emojiland: The Musical reminds us that behind every tiny face on our screens lies a story worth feeling 💛.

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🎭 Emojiland: The Musical

Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Keith Harrison Dworkin

and Laura Schein

Directed and Choreographed by David Gow

Music Directed by Sid Davis


Synopsis from Tapestry Players' official season materials.

Grand Horizons , Play
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Grand Horizons

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company

2/5/26 - 2/21/26

At the Spring Street StudiosSuite 233

A sharp, funny, and heartfelt look at love, marriage, and family in the modern age. Grand Horizons explores what happens when longtime partners decide to shake up the life they’ve built together—after fifty years of marriage.


Presented upstairs at Spring Street Studios, this intimate and insightful comedy asks whether long-term relationships can still surprise us and whether happiness can be reimagined at any age.


Synopsis adapted from Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company’s official season materials.

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