This is a very professional group and the plays are superb. Additionally the theatre is nice and…read moreclean/comfortable.

8/8/2025: Cute theater with a great lineup of plays. We saw Annie and loved it! One of our friends…read morewas a leading role, so we got a group together and went to see her. The rows of seats are graduated like a small movie theater. The lighting was great. The actors wear mics to enhance the sound. The offer popcorn and snacks for purchase. You can also purchase bottled water. If you want an alcoholic drink, you must purchase a "Stageworks" tumbler for $20. It comes filled with your drink of choice on the first round and then you pay for the addition drinks with a by the glass cost. You can bring the tumbler back each time. There was a little bit of a wait at intermission for the bathrooms. Of course, us ladies always have to wait no matter the venue. The staff were great in assisting us to the other more hidden restrooms. Everyone was friendly and the night was terrific. The theater is in a shopping center. Parking is free. You can buy tickets online and then pick them up at will call.

New location for Riot! Right next to Julep, which is another favorite of ours…read more This location used to be a gym, and more recently a bar, so people might think this spot is cursed - but I am hopeful Riot will change that pattern. The cool thing about the location is they have their own coffee shop and bar and a few sitting areas so you can hang out before the show. The coffee shop also offer pastries and is open from 7 am! As far as the comedy part itself, we've been to a Monday open mic night - which I didn't expect to be great but we wanted to do something a little different for date night. The employees are nice and they even warned us that the talent might not be the best, but we still had a good time. The stage is nice and well lit and the seating areas all have good views of the stage. Overall I think its a nice addition to the neighborhood - something to do other than eating and drinking. Hopefully they bring in some good acts pretty soon!

Love this new location for The Riot. My beau and I have been to many shows at their previous…read morelocation above Rudyard's, but they now have their own digs right off lower Washington in the same small strip center where Julep is located. This new location has some parking, street parking, valet (shared w Julep?)... there's a bar and bar seating (wish the lighting was a bit dimmer and more comedy club vibes), but enter through the dark curtains and they have a nice setup! Seating, great sound and lighting, a Htown mural, and QR codes at each table to order drinks and bites.

Really cute, small theater in the neighborhood. A friend's daughter was in a production for the…read moresummer children's class so I tagged along w the proud parents to see Urinetown: The Musical (the kids & teachers had 2 weeks to prepare for the production & I was very impressed!) . The theater has an attached parking garage for convenience as everyone knows how parking is in this area. Small, clean lobby, ample bathroom stalls & an intimate theater with a balcony area. Seriously when I say intimate, I mean every seat in this place guarantees a good view of the stage. I will be checking their website for shows as this was a very nice experience!

10/10/2026: We saw Alice In Wonderland. It was a decent experience, but I wasn't super impressed…read moreoverall. Because it was a kids' production, I wanted to be kind--and honestly, I'm surprised the Director doesn't teach the kids to have a better audience presence. It was very loud with lots of yelling at the end; I agree with cheering and supporting, but there's a noise level they should respect. In addition, the constant eating during the performance seemed unnecessary and was very distracting to other viewers. I will say, the very small venue made it feel cozy and safe, which was nice. However, the lobby area is pretty bare-bones, and it didn't leave me eager to rush back and plan another visit right away. It definitely seems like a spot mostly frequented by parents, grandparents, and family members supporting the young performers. If you park in the garage attached to the theatre, it is validated inside the building. Without validating your ticket, you will pay $5.

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!

Went with a friend to see the stage adaptation of Paula Hawkins' bestselling psychological thriller…read more"The Girl on the Train" at the Alley Theater. The story follows Rachel Watson, a woman battling dependency and fragmented memories as she becomes entangled in the disappearance of a young woman. It is interesting that I did not like the movie, but I loved this stage production. Easy to follow the story line that kept you on the edge of your seat. Loved the set design and our orchestra seats gave the best view. So interesting to see how they raised and lowered elements and created the illusion of a moving train. Sign up for their subscription information. Look for BOGO Theater Week Specials. Would definitely recommend seeing a production at Alley Theater.

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.

I have seen quite a few shows here, from ballet recitals to musicals. The latest one I saw was The…read moreMoulin Rouge. It was such a fantastic show! I am always so fascinated how they can move the furniture so fast behind scenes. I think the theatre itself is really nice. A bit narrow though and everytime I go I am fearful of falling in someone haha. the ceiling has a beautiful star light. Not too big of a theatre or stage so it feels like a much more intimate experience. The valet service parking is always so convenient but it does get full pretty quickly !

Great show at the Hobby Center! It is always nice to be there. Good venue. Clean and easy access. A…read morebit disorganized when leaving.

I love Cirque shows…read more My wife and I figured we'd see a show while living in Houston and they were in town, so that's exactly what we did! This show was great! I have liked all three of the touring shows I've seen, but this was my first time in the Big Tent! It was a super hot day out, but the AC kept things nice inside. Don't expect big, comfortable seating with ample space to stretch out because these kinds of things are meant for packing people in. It's OK, that's what I expected since that's how most event-type places are. I'm glad there was an intermission so I could stretch out my back a little, though. Parking was easy getting in and out, although I could see it taking a bit longer if you get there a bit later than semi-early or if you get out of the tent a little slower. My favorite act was the juggler!

This review is for their performance in Houston…read more If you've been to other Cirque Du Soleil in the race park before then you know that there's no way around paying for parking. It will cost you $12 to park. The good thing about the parking is it was super organized so even though there were long lines of cars trying to park, the lines were moving; and once I had paid, the attendees directed me where to go and it took me less than a minute to park. Before you can enter the Grand Chapiteau, you have to go through your typical security measure. There are no metal detectors but they will look inside your purse if you have one. I was here with my sister and she didn't have a purse so we didn't even get checked. She did have a jacket on her but they didn't check it. This means you could sneak in your own snacks/drinks should you be inclined to. Why would one be inclined to sneak in their own snacks/drinks? Well, a bottled water/soda will run you $5. Nachos will run you $10. A Cotton candy will run you $8. Hot dog will run you $7. You see where I'm going with this? If you're coming here with your family (kids, wife, girlfriend, whatever), then you be better be ready to be dropping some $$$$. As for the show, it's your typical CDS stage/seating. You have the round stage with the seats surrounding them. I was lucky enough to get good seats to the right side and three rows from the stage so I was able to see everything clearly. If you opt to sit toward the back, some times you can't even see the faces of the performers clearly. The show started at eight on the dot. Some of the performances are pretty typical CDS where it would amaze you what a human body can do with training (contortionist, balancing act, juggling). Some of the other acts were more creative (invisible circus, finger dancing, animal impression). One act in particular was a combination of both where you have this dude playing yo-yo in the middle of the stage, but holy cow, he could control them yo-yos like they were a part of his body. I felt like he should have been competing in international yo-yo championship or something. All in all, I was happy with the show. This was also my sister's first Cirque Du Soleil and so everything was brand new to her and she was thoroughly impressed with the performances. CDS is always a fun event to go to and I definitely will go to whatever other Cirque Du Soleil shows that would make a stop in Houston.

Wonderful experience from start to finish! The Magic Show Theater is family friendly, entertaining,…read moreand a great option for all ages. The show was fun, engaging, and kept everyone entertained throughout. You can tell a lot of effort goes into creating a memorable experience for the audience. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it to families, couples, or anyone looking for something fun and different to do. Well worth the visit!

What an amazing magic show yesterday! Both performers were fantastic, and we had such a great time!…read more A special thank you to Lanny the Magician for making my nephew's 8th birthday extra magical! Lanny was kind enough to invite him on stage to be part of one of the best magic tricks of the show, and my nephew is STILL talking about it this morning! Seeing the excitement on his face was priceless! We would definitely come back again! This show isn't just fun for kids, it's just as entertaining for adults, too! Thank you, Lanny, for giving my nephew an unforgettable experience and a memory he'll cherish for a lifetime!

This place is amazing. We went to go watch Joseph and the Amazing Technology Dreamcoat…read more The performance and singing of the cast was incredible! Overall was a beautiful experience. The cast makes you feel the story with so much detail and the laughter to enjoy each moment! Every staff member was friendly, welcoming and everyone had a smiling face.

The experience was fantastic for the Kiddos!!! Narnia Was an amazing production…read more The Venue. Nestled into the Galleria off Westheimer, the venue is unassuming and quite understated outside. Parking is abundant and easy ingress and egress was no problem. The Staff. Amazingly accommodating and Friendly. They helped us to our seats and were quite knowledgeable. Top marks. The Venue Part Deux. There are signs a-Plenty stating no food or drink in the venue. Until it is noted the drinks must remain closed a-la purchased drinks at the bar which come with a closeable top or bottles that may be again... brought with you and closeable. You can still bring your own in...but for a whopping $90 for 2 adult beverages, kid beverages, and waters at the beginning and pre order for intermission...you could have just brought in your closeable water bottle and saved the cost. This is like handing you the keys to an Aston but told not to drive it off the lot. Understandable for spillage, but not well explained. The production and sound were second to none. The only niggle I had were the inexperienced show goers behind us who continually dialogued what came next via the book, how it did not correspond to the movie, and continually picked at it. I cannot control other people...but do stay home or keep like a church mouse like the rest of us while the production was in course. I guess money can buy your way in but not common decency no matter your age bracket/demographic/wealth status. Again out of my control, so I will not hold it against the theatre. Overall. Yes. I will be back for another show. Amazing. Thank you all so much for what you do and giving back to your community the way you do. Donation made. And will continue to support. Rock solid 4 Stars.

Last Saturday, I was invited by my friend to a special event held at The Ensemble Theatre presented…read moreby Impulse Houston! The program was called Queer Monologues: The Affair of Authenticity ,and a night of raw real and radical truth. They also had a panel of guests speakers, who shared their real life stories and testimonies about their life experiences in the community. The program focused on mental health for all types of relationships, that people go through in everyday life. Overall...this was an awesome event to remember!!!

The Ensemle is a must for a night out on the town! They have plays every weekend and will have some…read moreof the best live music you can find in Houston! My husband and I came to see Get Ready and we loved the acting, singing and piano playing behind all of the tunes. There are no bad seats in the building. This is a theatre for the African American Arts so if you want to support black theatre this is the place to be!