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!

I just can't say enough about how much I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The theater is very…read moreintimate, so be prepared to be up close with this experience. I think that is what I loved the most. The staff went above and beyond to be helpful. The play itself, Seven Guitars, was so well acted and produced. I would 10/10 return to this gem of a theater.

Think old old Ensemble Theater yes it's a lot like that. Warehouse building small theater with…read moreused chairs. This theater is a jump start to great beginnings. But don't judge the book by its cover. August Wilson Fences is a great play. The theater is ver intimate and the actors are so close there is no need for don't mic's . Snacks are available at a reasonable price . Great evening out. You won't be disappointed

Wow so I finally bought some last minute tickets to see Life of Pi! The show and cast was amazing…read more The venue is located downtown and if you go see an evening event you'll get treated to a beautiful backdrop of a towering skyline full of twinkling lights. Parking in the adjacent garage is $15. Next time I will get there at least an hour prior to get lower level parking. We arrived 15 minutes prior to show time and it took us at least 10 minutes to park and walk into the performance center. And we waited for 25 minutes just to get out of the parking garage when the show was over. Lesson learned. Everyone was dressed from casual (boo) to dressy/business casual (ladies in sundresses and some had heels or little sandals and men were in slacks and dress shirts or polo shirts and some men had suits or jackets or just a buttoned down collared shirt and khakis.) Personally, I dont like to go see a performance and see people in shorts and t shirts especially on a Saturday night performance, It runs the gamut in case you're wondering "how should I dress?" Intermission offered a full bar and snacks and candy. Tickets for our seating area were $128 pp next time I'll sit closer and pay more. Overall we had a fun time!

I just went to see Beauty and the Beast Saturday evening, and it was amazing!! The musical was…read moresurreal and close to the original animation. My husband and I both cried because it was sentimental of how we related to the actual animated film. My only advice would be to NOT take babies or children who aren't capable of sitting still and listening to the show. The first half of the show was interrupted by a couple allowing their baby and toddler to continue to whine and repeatedly ask for her mama. After a while, the dad finally left with his baby. Naturally, it was only after attracting some attention from others that the situation became evident. We adore babies/children; however, this was not the place for them. I blame the parents for being self-centered and ignoring their baby by allowing her to whine and waiting until almost the end of the first half of the show to excuse themselves out. I wish the staff would have noticed and stepped in. They're usually vocal when it comes to food or pictures and should also pay attention to whining babies.

Classical Theatre Company is tucked away in the corner of the same plaza as the new not-so-new…read morelocation of Little Big's on Montrose. I was a little worried that when I would come out my car may have gotten towed but I was very happy that it was still there when I came out as I wasn't sure if I could park where I did. But back to Classic Theatre Company (abbreviated as CTC henceforth). Last night I went to go see the CTC production of A Doll's House. When I was a junior thespian in high school, I remember reading A Doll's House in my theater arts class. It had made such a positive impact on me that I couldn't wait to go see this production. The lead character was Nora (Torvald's wife) and she was played by a young upcoming actress who literally captivated you the entirety of the play. Although the stage was what you would expect from a small community theater, the way it was produced as well as the acting, I was lost in the play the whole time I was there. Upon entrance the counter is directly in front of you, so there is no way that you can miss the ticket booth. We had purchased our tickets online. There is a discount for students and educators as well as senior citizens and those who are in the theatre industry. The stage is akin to a box theater where you are close to the stage. The only negative I would say was the smell of feet which was due to the fact that the lady behind me took her shoes off. P.U. You shameless heathen. During the intermission you can get concessions like any proper theater. They allow you take those inside. By the end of the second act the house started smelling like a bottle of wine had broken. Everyone left very happy. In my opinion this is a great place to bring your friends, dates, parents, everyone! There is boundless talent here from what I saw last night and I cannot wait to come back. P.S. CTC is in the Chelsea Market so parking is an obvious. Just don't park in areas that specifically reserve the spots for other shops or you will get TOWED!

How rare is the opportunity to see a Greek tragedy performed in houston tx and how lucky we are to…read morehave a local company with the chops to do it well! Enter classical theatre company. I saw Medea last night and was entertained, shocked, moved to tears. Excellent production. Thx for making our city richer. Bravo y'all

I saw a ballet in Saturday night. Their website suggests nearby lots and makes you aware of pricing…read moresurges. I was able to find street parking two blocks away and walk up. I arrived just at starting time so I wasn't shown directly to my seat but found it without issue. I was in the orchestra which did not have great elevation so it was hard to see over the head of the person in front of me. The curtain faced technical difficulties during the opening act which caused a 5 or so minute delay, confusion, and laughter. The opening scene was to be very dramatic and mesmerizing but this dampened it. During intermission the lines for the restroom were very long as there is only one set of restrooms for the whole place as far as I could tell. It did move quickly. There are a couple of bars with reasonably priced drinks. It seems they are planning renovations and of the list I think more restrooms are the main thing that's needed. All in all it's a pleasant venue with reasonably priced tickets/sales.

The pros: Great acoustics with an excellent orchestra…read more Appreciative audience. The cons: Poor design that forces people to go up and down stairs for the restroom and drinks. The worst: No security for reserved drinks and tables. How do I know? Someone stole my prepaid drink and table. By the time I searched every table, weaving through the crowd, it was time to go back for the second half. So I couldn't stand in line and ask what the hell happened. No way to prove I didn't get what I paid for so no way to recoup my money. First time to this venue and first time something like this has happened. Too bad. Doubt I will be back. I know it shouldn't be a deal-breaker, but the carelessness with people's time and money is ridiculous.

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.

Delightful theatre experience. Intimate seating and quality performances. Treat yourself to a…read morecharming evening of live theatre. Very reasonable prices for tickets. Group seating available.

I grew up coming to (and occasionally performing at) this theatre. My grandpa and mom were members…read moreand performed in a number of plays from late 80s-early 00s. My grandparents even celebrated their 50th anniversary with a big party here too! This community theatre was honestly one of the highlights of my childhood. So very glad to see it's still around :')

***Iam not a theater going artsy fartsy person I am not really a big fan of the "arts" ***…read more I went to 2 plays within the last Month for my theater class(requirement for graduation). I was surprised at the turn out this place has, I attended both plays within the "Quintero/Black BOx" theater, and the people that attend are from all walks of life. The actors and the setup is so great they really have talented actors from what I can tell. The 2 plays were "At Home At The Zoo" and "Buy 1 get 5 Free". The first one was more of comical drama about married life... the play itself was interesting and the audience is really attentive and respectful. The second one WAS HILARIOUS, I definitely would not mind seeing this even if it wasn't a requirement for my class. The layout and the ticket office is really professional. The plays are in a brand new building with great lighting. Had me saying "IS THIS REALLY IN UH?" then my thoughts turned to..."OHHH...THIS IS WHERE MY TUITION GOES" lol. All in All it was a great experience and the staff are very kind and helpful. And ooooh weee.... the women there for some reason are so pretty... they are everywhere! especially the Ushers... i felt like getting kicked out so one of them would come over and take me away! lol Definitely a great Date Spot... I see a lot of older couples and young couples in there.

Attended the Alley Theatre open house. UH will be its home for the next year while the Alley gets…read moresome much needed renovations. Parking was easy. The walk to the theatre is very short. It's a little confusing now due to construction. Soon a park area will open and there will be direct access to the front of the theater. Seating is roomy and comfortable. There really wouldn't be a bad seat in the house. The stage is recessed which gives it a different look. Definitely not the intimate feel of the Alley. There is also about 300 less seats here than at the Alley so get your tickets while they last!