These 61 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 19 at 7:30pm +19
Main Street Theater · University Place • $45-$64
Inside a modern Dublin pub on Christmas Eve, a wealthy owner faces his lonely future in Matthew J. Keenan's regional premiere. Main Street Theater stages this comic and touching homage to Dickens for audiences aged nine and older.
November 21 at 3pm (Next weekend) +3
Notsuoh · Downtown Houston • Free
An eclectic collection of vintage chairs and couches gathered by founder Jim Pirtle replaces a traditional stage set for this site-specific production of Jean Genet's dark psychological drama, staging four performances on the second floor.
November 25 at 7:30pm
A.D. Players Theater · Westside
The Herdmans, the worst kids in town, hijack the church Christmas pageant and turn it into joyful mayhem. This beloved holiday comedy delivers big laughs and surprising heart.
November 27 at 7:30pm +5
MATCH · South Central Houston • Pay-What-You-Can $10 to $45 ($25 suggested)
Heritage, fear, and hope shape the annual lineup as TEATRX mounts its eighth short film and short play festival, illustrating how the future builds upon the foundation of the past.
November 30 at 7:30pm
MATCH · South Central Houston • FREE with Reservation
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, two strangers meet by chance at the National 9/11 Memorial. Visitors attend an intimate two-person drama at Matchbox 3 tracing family, grief, and decades-old burdens during a single evening performance with a post-show discussion.
January 29 at 7:30pm +8
The Company OnStage · Gulfton • $20
A maid who'd rather write jokes than mop floors sets off Sarah Ruhl's whimsical comedy about love, class, and the perfect punchline. Staged up close in Company OnStage's cozy 40-seat theater.
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Sat Nov 14, 7pm
The Emerald Theatre · Downtown Houston
From $131
Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
MATCH · South Central Houston
General Admission Seating $15 Regular
Sat Nov 14, 7:30pm
MATCH · South Central Houston
RESERVED SEATS $30 to $45
Sun Nov 15, 6:30pm
Alley Theatre · Theater District
Sun Nov 15, 12:30pm
MATCH · South Central Houston
$26-$38
Fri Nov 20, 7:30pm
MATCH · South Central Houston
General Admission Seating $15 Regular
Fri Dec 4, 7:30pm
Company OnStage · Gulfton
$20
Thu Jan 14, 6:30pm
Theater District
Thu Jan 28, 9:30am
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
Sat Jan 30, 11am
Company OnStage · Gulfton
$10
Fri Feb 19, 8pm
Hobby Center · Theater District
Tue Mar 9, 11:30am
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$24-$28
Sun Mar 21, 3pm
Main Street Theater · University Place
$45-$64
Tue Mar 23, 7:30pm
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · Central Business District
Fri Apr 2, 7:30pm
Company OnStage · Gulfton
$20
Sat Apr 3, 11am
Company OnStage · Gulfton
$10
Sat Apr 10, 2pm
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Theater District
Fri Apr 23, 7:30pm
Wortham Theater Center · Theater District
Sun May 9, 2pm
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Theater District
Sun May 9, 2pm
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Theater District
Sun May 9, 3pm
Main Street Theater · University Place
$45-$64
Thu May 13, 7:30pm
Rec Room · Downtown Houston
Fri Jun 4, 7:30pm
Company OnStage · Gulfton
Sat Jun 5, 11am
The Company OnStage · Gulfton
$10
Tue Jun 29, 7:30pm
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Theater District
$128
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$26
Stages · Montrose
$40
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$40
Main Street Theater · University Place
$40
Main Street Theater · University Place
Bayou Music Center · Central Business District
Alley Theatre · Theater District
Stages · Montrose
$40
Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston: MATCH · South Central Houston
$75
Playhouse 1960 · Willowbrook Industrial Park
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$10
Alley Theatre · Theater District
Hobby Center · Theater District
Alley Theatre · Theater District
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
Miller Outdoor Theatre · Houston Museum District
Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston: MATCH · South Central Houston
Sarofim Hall · Theater District
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$40
Alley Theatre · Theater District
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts · Theater District
Stages · Montrose
$40
Alley Theatre · Theater District
Stageworks Theatre · Norchester South
Alley Theatre · Theater District
Stageworks Theatre · Norchester South
Sarofim Hall · Theater District
Main Street Theater · University Place
Norchester South
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