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‘Crimes of the Heart’, sins of the church, and other Trojan horses
By Randall Jobe
Final weekend! Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company presents The Hunchback of Seville by Charise Castro Smith. Set at the turn of the century, after Christopher Columbus’ return from the New World, the play is a re-telling of Spanish history and the evils of colonialism. As Queen Isabella is dying, her brilliant and disfigured adopted sister, Maxima Terrible Segunda, is called from her forced seclusion to run the country Maxima then works her way through politics, religion
The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere of Joyce Sylvester’s Freeda Peeples. The Bible says all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; there is none righteous, not even one (Romans 3:32). Therefore, the church is the perfect place for spiritual growth. Freeda Peeples deals with the relationships among the deacon, trustees, and the new pastor, and how no one is who they really seem to be. This comedy/drama will have you rolling in the aisles. Through April 14. 3535 Main Street. Tickets: EnsembleTheatre.com or 713-520-0055.
Queensbury Theatre presents Side Show. Based on the true story of Violet and Daisy Hilton during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them
The Music Box Theater salutes Broadway in Best of Broadway. The talented resident cast promises to provide non-stop entertainment while performing songs from Tony award winning musicals from across the decades. This troupe’s music-filled and hilarious cabaret features such favorites as the classic “Luck Be A Lady Tonight†from Guys and Dolls, “Memories†from Cats, “Age of Aquarius†from Hair, “I Dreamed a Dream†from Les Miserables and many more. For the seventh year in a row, the talented singers and formidable band members have created a new show entirely dedicated to Broadway. Through April 20. 2623 Colquitt Avenue. Tickets: TheMusicBoxTheater.com or 713-522-7722.
The Trojan War Projectis the epic undertaking by Main Street Theater to present three productions: Shakespeare, Euripides and Homer’s unique perspectives of The Trojan War. For centuries, the triumphs and the struggles of Helen, Achilles, Hecuba, Ulysses, and the heroes and heroines of the Bronze Age have inspired, shocked and warned of the horrors of war and the consequences of destructive human behavior. Troilus and Cressida and Hecuba and The Trojan Woman play in repertory. This collaboration with Prague Shakespeare Company is co-directed by Guy Roberts and Rebecca Greene Udden with music composed by Patrick Neil Doyle. Through April 20. 2540 Times Boulevard. Tickets: MainStreetTheater.com or 713-524-6706.
Stages Repertory Theatre presents the smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over 30 years: Little Shop of Horrors. A nerdy flower shop clerk named Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant that he affectionately names after his secret crush, Audrey. The exotic bloom offers the promise of fame and fortune, but Seymour soon discovers that the mysterious “Audrey II†also has a taste for blood, ominous origins and an insatiable appetite for power! Directed and choreographed by Mitchell Greco, with musical direction by Steven Jones. Through April 28. 3201 Allen Parkway. 3201 Allen Parkway. Tickets: StagesTheatre.com or 713-527-0123.
A.D. Players celebrates founder Jeanette Cliff George with the Black Box Legacy Series. A prolific playwright, Mrs. George left a powerful legacy in the hundreds of scripts she wrote. This week allows the privilege of sharing some favorites. The George stage converts to a black box theater to honor special shows in this limited engagement. April 4 through 14. 5420 Westheimer Road. Tickets: ADPlayers.org or 713-526-2721.
The Alley Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart
Theatre Under The Stars continues its 50th anniversary season with Ragtimewithbook by Terrance McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Based on E.L. Doctorow’s powerful novel about immigrants and the fight for the American soul in the early 1920s, Ragtime is a deeply moving musical featuring a Tony Award-winning score and book set at a time when cultures are colliding on issues of race, gender identity, and politics. This ensemble piece takes a look at the past; in it, we see our present. April 16 through 28. Hobby Center, 801 Bagby Street. Tickets: TUTS.com or 713-558-8887.
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