This was such a fun thing to do while visiting Houston and honestly one of my favorite experiences…read morefrom our trip. The theater is small and intimate, which makes every seat feel like a great seat. You're close to the action no matter where you sit, which makes the entire experience feel more personal and engaging. I loved how interactive the show was. It's family friendly (not a kiddie magic show), so entertaining for adults as well. This would honestly make a great date night show in Houston too. Everyone has a chance to participate, not just people sitting in the front row, which keeps the energy exciting throughout. The theater itself is really unique, filled with antiques that give it so much character. It doesn't feel like a typical venue--it feels like part of the experience. I even got to go on stage and solve a Rubik's cube with my eyes closed and my hands behind my back, which completely blew my mind. I was genuinely shocked. That was definitely one of the highlights for me. Another thing I loved was the variety--there were multiple magicians performing, which kept the show fresh and interesting the entire time. Between the audience interaction, different styles of magic, and constant surprises, it never slowed down. Whether you're traveling, planning a family-friendly activity in Houston, or looking for a fun and unique date night idea, this show is absolutely worth it.

It was a perfect date night activity for us. Family friendly but funny for all ages. Lanny's magic…read moreis so slick and fast, really impressive. The mentalist Gerald did a great job. He even gave me a free beer. Really great for any occasion. Very pro veteran and first responder organization if you have served call them up for a discount.

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!

I came to the Queensbury Theatre to watch Elf: The Musical with my mom and I was so impressed by…read morethis small theatre in Memorial! The tickets were easy to buy online and I even got a student discount and my mom got the senior discount ($10 off each ticket). About a week before the show, I received and email that informed me of free parking at each show in their garage, which is almost unheard of when going to the theatre! We arrived about 30 minutes before the show started to see the theatre and it is beautiful! There could not be a bad seat in the whole place! We were in row G on the lower level and it was a great view!! The whole cast of the play was so fun and great at acting! I enjoyed the performance here just as much (if not more than) a show in the city at some of the larger theaters!! I can't wait to see what else this theatre has to offer and come back for another show!

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.

My daughter has been at Showtime since 2017. We are so impressed by the professionalism and care of…read morethe owner, Ms. Jackie. She truly builds confidence and character. She is a true teacher and is always encouraging. Most importantly, Ms. Jackie creates a supportive environment where EVERY child feels welcomed.

You get the best dance resources here! Everyone who teaches here has amazing resume. I've been…read moretraining here for two years and I love it!!!

Not to start off a review by venting, but a little personal touch on why I'm so upset right now…read moremight go a long way in understanding why this is a one star review. I have personally been going through quite a bit lately that has led me to purposefully drag myself out of my apartment and channel my life frustrations into healthy activities and ventures. Between travel, trying to find a cat to adopt, and other every day oddities, I decided that I wanted to get back into an old hobby of mine: dancing. What could go wrong, right? I took ballet at a young age and was encouraged to stop, as I looked like a "flat piece of cardboard flapping in the breeze." When I got older, I dabbled in dance in high school, and went on to become a professional mascot for some years. Dancing isn't something that I find hard, and many routines, I am able to easily memorize, and have a lot of fun with. But, you know, I haven't learned an actual serious routine in human-form in nearly 7 years. Relevant. Today, I ventured to SoReal after being advised by Yelp that this would be a great place for "beginners" to come and "learn how to dance." Let me advise you: there was no learning HOW to dance, rather... after 10 minutes of the class, at least 10 eight-counts were shoved down my throat and I realized, I am being taught A dance. One must learn to dance before being taught an actual dance. So, you know, I took my cardboard-flapping body and left the studio mid-class. This wouldn't have happened if SoReal did a few items off the basic customer service checklist. First of all, when I arrived at 4:30 pm for a 5:00 pm class (early to ask questions, get info, etc.) the door was locked and a very bland young man answered the door. He let me in, and was not welcoming or cheerful or anything at all. I was obviously uneasy and frankly, a little shy, to be out doing something so bold after having spent the last few months hiding under a Calvin Klein comforter, downing margarita wine, while binge watching Grey's Anatomy. Despite my personal issues, kindness is a universal language that this man was obviously not fluent in. He did nothing to sell the studio or class to me, not phased whether I stayed or went. He did assure me that anyone attending this class would likely be their first class, and that you don't need any prior knowledge of dancing to attend. So, I went with it. There were about 10 people in my class, none of whom were very friendly. They stayed mostly to themselves during the warm up and stretching, which was fine by me. But the instructor was a very heavy-set young lady who seemed to be gasping for air after the set of stretches. Then, she played us a clip of the song we'd be learning the choreography to, and within seconds, she was shouting, "And then you do this! This! And this!" First of all, have you ever heard of an 8-count? Do you know how to break it down for us "beginners?" And when you picked on the little Asian guy in the class for adding his own style to a move, did you mean to insult him? I had all these questions streaming through my head as the instructor sped up the pace on a choreography that was FAR from beginner. We didn't practice with music through any of this. I finally gave up about 20 minutes in the class. I wasn't enjoying myself. It wasn't a beginner choreography (or even a good choreography at that). No one was at the front desk when I left, so I was unable to get a refund on my lousy $12. Basically, I left here feeling like I paid $12 to feel even more badly about myself. Thanks SoReal for keepin' it real.

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.

Went to go see Honkey Tonk Laundry and really enjoyed. The theater is small and intimate so every…read moreseat has a good view. The seats are fabulously comfortable. Parking is $15 but right at the theater. Staff is lovely.

My kid took part in this as part of afterschool programme but totally disappointed.This is pretty…read moremuch a trap,they assign roles for kids who already do classes at their location or good at theatre rather than training them for it! - the communication to help young kids is really bad -the final performance is like a joke,the kids were tortured with cheap costumes and they market it as a stage performance with hosting a performance in a small room packed with about 70-80ppl - my kid and her 3 friends ended up finishing the season thinking they are not at theatre and never wanted to continue - for the performances ,the kids are forced to perform for 4 shows (though we get tkts for only 1show).When the kid was not well and couldn't join one late night show,my friend got a warning that if she misses the night show she cannot her performance next day for which her parents had the tkts for Would suggest not to fall for this money making trap

From the owner: Moore Vision Entertainment is a leading full-service entertainment company and producer of live…read moreentertainment based in Houston, Texas. We are home to the Award-Winning Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre. ​ From concept through activation, we focus on delivering professional and high-quality entertainment experiences. Whether it be live Broadway style productions, dance, live music, concert events, galas, weddings, birthday parties, fundraising events, drag shows, dinner theatre, or any special event, our extensive network of both talent and entertainment resources allow us to deliver a complete solution for theatrical shows, interactive exhibits and experiential events that are highly engaging entertainment experiences for fans of all ages. ​Through our education wing Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company, we offer the finest professional and quality training in the performing arts for youth. We transform the lives of children ages 5 – 18 through active participation in performing arts. Combining a safe, fun, and supportive atmosphere with professional standards. Our students of all skill levels and backgrounds are challenged and supported while developing their mental, physical, emotional, social, and creative potential through the joy and discipline of the performing arts.

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.

3rd Cirque I've seen. Dralion 2002…read moreVarekai 2005 LOVE LOVE LOVE CDS...can't believe it's 12 years since my last one. Houston parking was $12; I parked the furthest away and still it wasn't far from the tent. I was concerned that the AC might not be working from a heads up review 4 days earlier...but, thankfully the AC was on and blowing good!! Toilets looked like porta pottys but they actually had lights and hooks to hang your purse---speaking of...I walked in the stall and there hung a yellow bag and a Kurios souvenir! I was like...HOW can one forget ALL that? Turned it in to an employee...hope the lady got her stuff back. The seats are small and very close together...I chose an end seat so I'd only have one person beside me. My seats were stage right 8 rows back...awesome! Show was exciting...as usual, I was amazed. Do yourself a favor and attend a Cirque de Soleil soon...it's well worth the $$$

In case you missed virtual HAAPIFest in 2020 due to CoVid19 pandemic, movie screening is continuous…read morethroughout the year. The festival was June 4-14 with various topics daily shown on Eventive Virtual. Admission was free and it accepts donations during the screenings of over 40 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) films and special LIVE and pre-recorded Q&As with filmmakers. I attended the preseason teaser screening in May. It was kind of fun until the movie stopped due to technical difficulties. Not sure if it was my internet connection or from the host's computer. I didn't stay to the end (maybe it was the end). The fun part was that participants can chat while watching the movie (I think that was the reason for crashing). I heard from the festival organizer, they can show more movies outside of festival. For example, ASIAN AMERICANS Documentary will be featured at the Virtual OCA National Convention this Sunday August 2nd. I'm waiting FERMENTED movie to be shown again. Because I want to host a virtual watch party with my foodie friends. What's 2021 gonna look like? I don't care it is gonna be virtual or in person, as long as Houston AAPI Film Festival continues forever.

Fantastic festival to learn about Asian American Culture. Awesome experience to learn the…read moresimilarity between the Latin culture and the Asian culture, and the struggle that they both gone through. What a great experiences.

I visited the Bayou Theater, a hidden gem, on the University of Houston Clear Lake campus. My…read moredaughter is a UHCL student and volunteer. Safe well lit parking lot(see university parking website for details), medium sized theater, fantastic acoustics, ample leg space accommodations, and a diverse variety of entertainment throughout the year which boasts affordable patron pricing. Chester Gregory, a recording artist and Broadway alum, showcased a riveting performance which captivated our audience with a marvelous Rock n Soul Party for almost 90 marvelous minutes. Stevie Wonder's "Superstition", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On", "Shindig"- 60s musical variety show, Jackie Wilson's "To Be Loved", and more great hits. The audience sang all night with this fabulous Star! I could have sang all night!

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.