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.

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.

These studios seem like scams (look at Reddit). I took a class through ClassPass that was Ballroom…read moreClassics. The most basic moves were taught for 20 minutes (with little instruction about proper arm technique or head tilt - just the foot steps). And then they taught a Thriller line dance for 20 minutes. I was confused why this was taught in a Ballroom class until they said they planned for their members to perform the line dance at their Halloween party and solicited us to sign up to be a member. The class was only 40 minutes and I only learned the bare basics of Foxtrot.

I have been going to Fred Astaire - West U for 4 months and have had the best experience working…read morewith Rico B. I was very hesitant about dance classes but he pushed me out of my comfort zone and I look forward to going to every class now. I started with a pack of 15+ classes and I am now looking to get more classes. It has been such a fun workout for me as well! 12/10 experience with Rico.

This place is a real gem. Times Boulevard location. I try to take my friends all the time…read more Last few plays I've watched: The Last Wife, Miss Bennet (TWICE), Men On Boats - 'first read thru ', and I already have my tickets for Daddy Longlegs in May! If you're a student, you get a discount. They have previews for discounted seats as well. Check it out! Wonderful actors and sets.

I have seen some bad performances in my life, but the show "Tamara Siler - Sins and Saints" ranks…read moreamong one of the worst musical events I have ever heard. To sum it up - SHE WAS AWFUL! Consistently flat, raspy, off key - - and she even forgot the lyrics to the sing she was singing - - not just once, but TWICE! WHO advised this woman to charge people money to hear her sing? Truly a disaster! Not only did I feel ripped off, but my auditory senses were offended at the sounds. I will give her one star for having the courage to stand up on stage.

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!

When we signed our daughter up for her first production at Showtime, I thought there would be a few…read moreprops and we'd throw together a costume at home. At the show, I was blown away by the set production, costumes, and most of all, the quality of the actors. Since then, our other daughter has also joined Showtime and we are 17 shows in! If you are looking for a place for your child to have experience with on stage productions, you can't go wrong with Ms Jackie. I think she truly supports her casts, and also has very high expectations for her shows- there is dedication and work involved to be a part of Showtime. Ms Jackie will support them every step of the way! As our girls have gotten older, they have also been able to have the experience of working backstage and in the booth, which gives them other skills and a real appreciation for what it takes to make a production happen. We Showtime!

My daughter has participated in plays at Showtime Theater for many years and we are so pleased with…read moreJackie and entire production crew. It is so great to have a community theater that brings little humans together to do what they love. The fact that so many little actors return year after year is a testament to how warm and fun this place is.

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!

Parking: Lot E is a gamble about 30-40 minutes from showtime, but you can get lucky…read more Seriously one of the bastions of Houston. It's a miracle that they're still able to provide high quality, free entertainment in this day and age. The booking process is a bit random - for extremely popular shows, there's a lottery, but otherwise you refresh during the ticket drop and get into a queue and can pick up to four tickets in the covered seating area (which also has huge ceiling fans. Huge plus.) or just hang out on the hill. Digital tickets are a huge upgrade where you don't have to wait at will call anymore. Seating is fantastic - plenty of walking space, seats have cupholders, and pretty much every seat has a clear view of the stage at a different angle for adults of all heights. There is difficulty in seeing ground level acts like the contortionist. (The interpretation of Da Vinci was phenomenal though, you can imagine). I always try to make it to at least one Cirque show every year and it's always a blast. Cheers to what they do here.

Miller Outdoor Theatre and the City of Houston did a wonderful job for the performances and…read moreactivities of Fiestas Patrias. The turnout was great and the shows were amazing. A great time was had. I recommend supporting them.

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.

One of the best kids theaters in town. Very professional…read more The director and owner has everything under control and she does a great job! This year is our 7th show there! Recommend 100%

Very unassuming entrance, just a door that leads to stairs to the basement. We arrived after dark…read moreand had a hard time finding it, as the sign on the building had not been illuminated. Once down stairs, we found a nicely appointed seating area, with tastefully painted walls. The restrooms were nice. In one corner was a small bar serving wine and drinks and with shelves hosting supplies. The theater is quite small and intimate. I was there for a performance of "Tigers Be Still", which was a great show and conducive to the theater's style. The seats are in an L-shape around 2 sides of the stage. The seats were comfortable and the staff were friendly.

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.

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