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Play
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
Play
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.
Play
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.
Opera
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.
Play
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.
Musical
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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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.
Play
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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