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A new, exciting year begins
By Randall Jobe
The Alley Theatre finishes its run of Houston’s seasonal favorite, A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, through December 30. Also, the tumultuous beginning of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency was dramatized by Robert Schenlekkan in his Tony Award-winning All The Way, seen as a spectacular Alley Theatre production last season. The LBJ journey continues in part two, The Great Society. From 1965 through 1968, LBJ struggles to fight a war on poverty even as his war in Vietnam spins out of control. Besieged by political opponents, Johnson marshals all of his political wiles while the country descends into chaos over the war and backlash against civil rights. Directed by Kevin Moriarity. January 26 through February 18. 615 Texas Avenue. Tickets: 713-220-5700.
Stages Repertory Theatre presents the 10th anniversary production of Panto Cinderella, with book by Kate Hawley, music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin and directed by Josh Morrison. Through December 31. Stages also kicks off the new year with a limited two-week engagement with popular Denise Fennell returning as Sister in Late Night Catechism 2 by Maripat Donovan. Filled with laughs for Catholics and “heathens†alike, Sister imparts important guidance for our eternal wellbeing. Armed with banners, filmstrips, handouts, historical facts and hysterical insights she offers her personal views on new sins for the modern millennium. Sister seeks to conquer that sin with wit, wisdom and laughter. January 2 through 14. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101. Tickets: 713-527-0123.
An Iliad is the 2018 opener for Main Street Theater. This modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the collision with the modern world, is told with poetry and humor in this captivating theatrical experience with actors Guy Roberts, Fanette Ronjatz and Jessica Boone. Directed by Rebecca Udden-Green and Guy Roberts. January 4 through 14. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. 2540 Times Blvd. Tickets: 713-524-670.
Music Box Theater finishes its tribute to The Beatles’ holiday music with The Best Beatles Holiday Ever. December 29 and 30, 7:30 p.m. Then, talented cast members Rebekah Dahl, Brad Scarborough, Luke Wrobel, Cay Taylor, Kristina Sullivan and guest performer John Gremillion reflect on the past year in a musical celebration, 2017: The Year in Review. January 5 through February 10. Fridays and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 2623 Colquitt Street. Tickets: TheMusicBoxTheater.com or 713-522-7722.
Well, a play by Lisa Kron runs at Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre. Funny and touching, this comedy is about mothers and daughters, mind over body, social activism and theatre itself. Lisa, the onstage playwright, attempts a memory play about her force-of-nature mother, Ann, who though constantly ill manages to heal a community. As the carefully crafted narrative unravels, we find what it takes to get a group of people in any setting to improve their mutual wellbeing. January 18 through February 3. Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 3 p.m. Pay what you wish, Monday, January 29. Spring Street Studios, Suite 101, 1824 Spring Street. Tickets: 832-463-0409.
For something different, Boiling Point Players present A New Life, a one-night-only, traditional annual cabaret performance of improv, songs and short plays. The evening features an all female cast in a wildly different exploration of what that means. In a huge twist, three male writers have contributed their take, writing short plays. Thursday, January 18. Rudyard’s British Pub, 2010 Waugh Drive. Tickets: BoilingPointPlayers@gmail.com or 832-303-1578.
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