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Love, politics, gossip and sex
By Randall Jobe
Dirt Dog Theatre Company’s production of The Exonerated is something different. Based on the true stories of six criminally convicted survivors of death row, interwoven stories move through first-person narrative and scenes set in courtrooms, bars and prisons. All reflect the criminal justice system and the inspiration that helped them survive, and eventually escape, death row. Through March 24. MATCH, 3400 Main Street. Tickets: 713-521-4533 or matchouston.org/events/exonerated.
Theatre Under the Stars brings a new musical, Bright Star, with book, music and story by popular comedian Steve Martin and lyrics and story by the incomparable Edie Brickell. Inspired by real events, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the America South in the 1920s and 40s. When a young soldier just home from World War II meets literary editor Alice Murphy, he awakens longings for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past; what she finds has the power to transform both their lives. An uplifting theatrical experience that holds audiences tight in its grip. Directed by Walter Bobbie. Through March 25. Wednesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 800 Bagby Street. Tickets: TUTS.com/tickets or 713-558-8887.
StagesRepertory Theatre presents local favorite, actress Sally Edmundson returning in the highly acclaimed one-woman tour-de-force, 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. Extended through April 22. 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.
Rescheduled after Hurricane Harvey created havoc and caused a cancellation, the Alley Theatre presents the world premiere of Cleo. The whole world was watching when Liz met Dick. Set during the filming of the disastrous 1963 movie, Cleopatra, this is the story of the scandalous romance of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Their relationship brought condemnation from the Vatican and the U.S. Congress. And it opened up the age of paparazzi and tabloid celebrity, assuring that the names “Taylor and Burton†would always be associated with the greatest sex scandal in ancient history. Acclaimed director and actor Bob Balaban directs this new play by Texas-based Pulitzer Prize winner, Lawrence Crawford. For mature audiences. April 6 through 29. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ActOUT performance, April 19, when ticket price includes pre-party with complimentary food, drink and door prizes. 500 Texas Avenue. Tickets: AlleyTheatre.org or 713-220-5700.
Obsidian Theater presents Cabaret, directed by Houston notable actor/director Paul Hope. Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the energizing Third Reich. Memorable musical numbers include “Willkommenâ€, “Cabaret†and “Don’t Tell Mamaâ€. April 12 through May 5. Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. Industry Night, Monday, April 30, 3522 White Oak Drive. Tickets: ObsidianTheater. org or 832-889-7837.
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