Classical Theatre Company presents ‘An Enemy of the People’
- February 23, 2018
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By Randall Jobe
CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY presents An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 examination of the media and government corruption. John Johnston directs. Through February 25. 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100 Houston, 77006. Tickets: ClassicalTheatre.org.
QUEENSBURY THEATRE presents Unlock’d, a modernish musical romance. It tells the story of Clarissa, a smart, passionate, young woman living in 18th century England who has reached the limit of her frustration living in the shadow of her gorgeous stepsister, Belinda.
Belinda complacently commands the attention of every gentleman of court, so, as the last party of the season approaches, Clarisa decides this is the only day she’ll get Belinda married off and finally win a suitor for herself. In a world rife with vanity, vacuous courtiers and plenty of sibling rivalry, it may, or may not, be an easy task. Through February 25. CityCentre, 12777 Queensbury Lane. Tickets: QueensburyTheatre. org or 713-467-4497.
CASTASTROPHIC THEATRE presents the world premiere of Leap and the Net Will Appear. Written by two-time Obie Award-winning playwright and director Craig Lucas and directed by Chana Porter, the story tells of Maggie, who was raised to be a good girl, but Maggie has a secret: The wants to be a lion. Original and funny and with wildly eccentric family members and unpredictable lovers, Maggie’s journey is at turns uproariously funny and probingly melancholic. Through March 4 at Midtown Arts and Theater Center. All performances, pay-what-you-wish. Tickets: matchhouston.org.
Memphis, the Tony-winning musical examining the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and the black club singer who is ready for her big break. Tony-award winning book by Joe DiPetro with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Through March 4. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 800 Bagby St. Tickets: Tuts.com/tickets or 713-558-8887.
MAIN STREET THEATER presents Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. Featuring ten explorers, four boats, one Grand Canyon, the story tells of the history of an 1869 expedition in which a one-armed captain and a crew of loyal, zealous volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Oh, and all the explorers are played by women. Through March 11. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. 2540 Times Boulevard. Tickets: 713-524-6706.
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE presents local favorite, actress Sally Edmundson returning in the highly acclaimed one-woman tour-deforce, Ann, based on the explosive life of former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Written by Emmy award-winner Holland Taylor, Ann is a no-holds-barred look at the indomitable woman whose complex and captivation ways changed Texas politics. Through April 8. Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. 3201 Allen Parkway. Tickets: StagesTheatre.com or 713-527-0123.
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