Houston Burlesque Revue was fun and even appropriate for date night with the wife.the space is…read morecharming, the actors are top notch, and staff was dear.

From the owner: The Houston Burlesque Revue is the premier group of entertainers in The Bayou City! This burlesque…read morecompany presents classic styles of dance with a their own sexy twist of burlesque entertainment, humor and glamour in a refreshing way that guarantees to transcend viewers to a sensual new experience. The ladies of this one of a kind troupe are comprised of classically trained dancers and singers who love to entertain and will create a sexy mood for any occasion by combining all elements of classic and Neo burlesque with beautiful technique and grace.....and of course a little TEASE! We are technical dancers and singers with a twist of burlesque and so much more! The ladies of the Houston Burlesque Revue also provide private burlesque classes for birthdays and bachelorette parties and can offer personal dance coaching for adults of all levels and ages. Be sure to check out www.houstonburlesquerevue.com for upcoming shows and workshop information!

This was my first time at the Ensemble Theatre, and I am so glad that just as I was reading The…read moreBluest Eye, the play rendition was being premiered. The atmosphere here was very relaxed with so much Black art adorning the walls. There were also affordable concessions (chips, candy bars, and soda) -- all for $3. Before the show started, the Director, Ms Eileen Morris, was so welcoming and acknowledged all who had decided to patronize this production. She made sure to especially acknowledge any folks who had traveled from as far as Norway and as close as Galveston, and any birthdays as well. I must say it was extremely cold in there... I'm assuming b/c of all of the warm stage overhead lights. It wasn't as chilly outside that night either. Nonetheless, th otherwise warm and personableness made for a relaxed and familial atmosphere before we witnessed the retelling of The Bluest Eye, a harrowing and tragically youthful story. I look forward to returning to the Ensemble Theatre to support more of their productions that center Black storytelling and culture.

I'm STILL a subscriber- I absolutely love coming here and enjoy the experience each time. Every…read moreseason offers different productions that are so interesting and entertaining. This year kicked off with Akeela and the Bee- I never watched the movie but I LOVED this! They also have other events and opportunities which I've attended as well like themed brunches and that was also so fun. I'm so glad I continue to support this amazing theater! #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED

Why 5 stars? Because this was a great place to watch a show…read more --- --- --- We took our son here to watch the Pigeon Extravaganza and were really impressed with the entire production. I'm not sure if I'm just reviewing the physical theatre or everything about the experience, but it was all 5-stars across the board. The actors were excellent, the production quality was very high and the theatre was nice, new and comfortable. I guess the only gripe is that getting out of the parking garage was not efficient at all with the extremely slow machines, but everything other than that was great. We found it funny that no one even ever scanned our tickets - this was purely on the honor system, which seems like a really weird choice. I hope this place is definitely making the money needed to pay these actors for doing such a great job!

This is a solid performance venue in the heart of Midtown. I've attended a couple shows here and…read morerecently was part of a performance so I had the chance to see backstage as well. The venue is easily accessible. The theaters are on the smaller side (around 300 seats). It's usually clean though on a recent visit I saw some goldfish snacks spilled on the ground which was before we used the space - but it's possible their cleaning staff was coming later in the evening. There's a box office outside and refreshments are also available though I've never bought any food or drinks here before. The parking is a bit of a drawback - there are paid garages and if you get lucky and park at off times there is sometimes free (or cheap) street parking. The backstage was pretty clean though cramped for our large group. There's one women and one men's bathroom with 2 stalls. The backstage is easily accessible from the back of the theater.

I laughed a lot throughout the night--the comedy was definitely on point. The comedians did a great…read morejob and kept the energy up the whole time. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't match the experience. Everything felt overpriced for the quality. I paid $10 for a tiny brownie that tasted store-bought and was so dry it literally stuck to the roof of my mouth. I'd definitely recommend eating beforehand, because the food just isn't worth it. That said, I still had a great time overall thanks to the entertainment. If you're going for the laughs, it's worth it--just don't go for the food.

Went here for a valentine's day comedy night & I had a great time. Because there is a bar…read moredownstairs there isn't much in the way of a comfortable waiting area before the show. I love that you can order your drinks from your phone. I was in VIP which is the closest seating from the stage(but didn't give much else). I will say save yourself some money & get general admission or reserved seating the talent did work the room rather than just VIP for crowd work time. The show was funny most of the comedians were hilarious We may return but maybe on a less packed day.

Great theater. I've seen a few plays here and have never been disappointed. The theater is cozy…read moreand well kept. There is lots also lots of parking. You should bring cash if you want a drink before or during the show. You are allowed to bring it in the theater with you. After the show they have complimentary water or TX beer.

Great fun. We saw Old As Hell and loved it...loved it. The musical was very well done, the…read moreacting and singing was great and the jokes were hilarious. The seating was comfortable and all seats had a great view. Maximum Capacity for the theatre was 140 people. There was a 4 person band behind the stage that provided music. Highly recommend this for a fun 1 1/2 hours.

It's always a pleasure supporting small local theatre! I came to the River Oaks location to watch…read moreNo Other Choice (10/10 film btw) since it was screening on the first week of January. Tickets were on the pricier end especially since it was a Thursday night, but not a big deal. The workers were friendly, and the seats were EXTREMELY comfortable & cushy... I still think about them to this day... I also thought it was nice how movie viewers could order food and the workers would come serve it on a platter! I'm not too familiar with any deals or memberships that the River Oaks Theatre may have compared to its big name competitors, but I highly recommend everyone to experience a film here at least once! Also there is ample parking nearby, but can't speak on it too much since I was dropped off.

I loved the OG River Oaks theater and am happy to patronize the new theater that's taken its place…read more Service is good. It's a beautiful space. The programming has been solid. I have removed 1 star due to the unfortunate experience I had via their expensive hotdog. This is a warning to everyone here.. the banh mi hotdog tastes like a**. omgagod... it literally tastes like evil. I have never had anything like it, and I've eaten at dozens of Vietnamese restaurants in my life. It's not only the pickled veggies on it that seemed to have marinated in something really awful, but it's the weird smoked? flavor given to the hotdog. I considered sending it back but opted to just make the best of the movie. Do you like the hotdog? If so I'd like you to post an opposing review because I can't imagine someone enjoying it. And since I am here... I get the gratuity is included but the wait staff never came back to clear dishes, and maybe it's because they will only come if you press the button? If that's the case it was not communicated to us, and when the wait staff went by us to serve our neighbors maybe it would be a good practice to check in quickly with other people in the row while they're there? That's it. Will return. Will never order hot dog again.

Went to improv show on 7/21/12…read more Close and intimate setting. Free parking. Nice midtown location. Cool art on building Exterior. $3 local draft beer (one keg of a local choice). I had to leave half way thru because I was sweating. It was hot. They host various show types and I'll give it another try when the weather is cooler.

The Midtown Art Center, located right across from the HCC downtown campus, boasts a well-maintained…read moreblackbox theater with several rows of not-too-rickety stadium-style seats. The lighting and sound equipment are decent. There's a small parking lot off of Holman, or metered parking on La Branch. The offices upstairs are home to an ever-changing mix of community organizations and recording studios. Rentals seem to be pretty inexpensive; details are on the website./ Technically, "[t]he Midtown Art Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for profit community supported cultural arts organization. Midtown enriches the neighborhood and the city with vitality of artistic and cultural expression by offering visual and performing exhibitions at Midtown Art Center and in Houston." They hold dance classes and other arts classes from time to time; just call them for the schedule.

First visit to the Alley Theater for the brilliant performance of "Fences" by August Wilson in…read moreHubbard Theater directed by Eileen Morris in the . I chose paid underground Theater District parking which is vast, great lighting, parking staff, and safe. Garage signage, yet, I found the twists a little tricky. Persevered and next time I'll be a pro. Friendly ushers, lobby bar, large restrooms, elevators, and comfortable seating. Houston Theater District always has fantastic shows.

Alley Houston is one of Houston's premier theaters. Today I'm here for A Christmas Carol, and on…read moreother times shows like Wicked. I'm an oil and gas engineer but I learned one thing when I moved to HTX is with our focus on Arts. You can see this in the Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre and so many other venues. Come, buy a ticket. Any play will be a good one. Even better, try to get in the first few rows. The cast will pull you into the scene like you've never felt before!

Stages is my favorite performing arts theater in Houston! Ever since I saw my first show here, The…read moreHeart Sellers, I knew I had found something wonderful and was hooked. Since then I've gone on to see The ripple, the wave that carried me home, and the latest show, The Lehman Trilogy. Each show Ive watched here has been wonderfully well crafted in storytelling, acting, and have been very immersive to the audience. You can definitely feel the love that was put into each production. I've been enjoying going to opening preview night of each of these shows, there's something really different about seeing the first live performance for each production. Seeing the directors and producers all watching their hard work come to life, the roaring standing ovation. It's a great place to be at! I fully recommend people to check out their productions as they're never a disappointment to me!

Wow I came to see a play at STAGES, based on the life of Lauren Anderson, the black prima…read moreballerina! I had great seats right in center,but really the venue is so intimate there is not a bad seat in the house. The play Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson. I believe this was the last performance of the show. Shes a Houston icon. It was a story of her life, told thru Houston Ballet dancers and other amazing actors. It was authentic, and showed a black woman's plight of becoming one of the best dancers in the US, her perilious journey through addiction, and her life now. It was centered and focused on her voice, and it was beautiful story that should be heard by many Americans, not just the black community. Bravo Lauren Anderson!

I came here for a play tonight for the first time and absolutely loved the venue! It was clean,…read morecozy, intimate and all of the workers were so helpful and welcoming. I love venues that are smaller and feel more personable. I can't wait to see more shows here in the future!

This theater uses work release prisoners for ushers and other maintenance work in their theater…read more They get tax credits for this. So that person in the ripped jeans and bad attitude who is showing you to your seat had the choice between working for free or sitting in a jail cell. There are a lot of other theaters in Houston.