Popular singer and actress Christina Wells stopped by Houston Life to share a life update: she's now in a wheelchair but that's not slowing her down. Later this year she'll reprise her role of Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid' at Theatre Under the Stars, and she has a full roster of other upcoming performances to round out 2026. Watch the full interview to find out why this temporary health setback has been filled with uplifting moments and silver linings.

Theatre Under The Stars brings Beautiful: The Carole King Musical to the Hobby Center, a celebration of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to music legend.

Each year, hundreds of high school students in the Greater Houston area come together for the Tommy Tune Awards. The annual awards show, created and hosted by Theatre Under The Stars, is designed to celebrate excellence in musical theatre. With finalists in categories like directing, choreography, lighting design, set design, costume design, singing, dancing and many other roles both on and off the stage, the Tommy Tune Awards highlight the future creatives who will shape the future of theatre, not just in Houston but around the world. Watch the full Houston Life interview to learn more about this annual tradition and meet one of the high school students who credits the awards for paving the way for his next steps in life.

The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards® and won three, including Best Musical.

It's a holiday classic for many families: Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas.' Through December 24th, you can catch it on stage at Theatre Under the Stars at Hobby Center in downtown Houston. Courtney Markowitz and Karli Dinardo, who star as sisters Betty and Judy Haynes, stopped by Houston Life to share why this show is so nostalgic for families, and why they love working with the theatre community in Houston.

A Broadway favorite lands at the Hobby Center the hysterical and heartfelt musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is playing at the Hobby Center now through Nov. 2.

Get in loser, we're going to the theatre! Fans of 'Mean Girls' can experience the hit movie and musical now on stage in Houston with Theatre Under the Stars.

Both of these fantastic shows are sure to cool you down AND warm you up for the holiday season!

You've seen the actor, singer, and songwriter on Houston Life many times. He's back and sharing all of his life updates with us including two new Christmas hits, personal milestones, and what he has in store to end 2024 with a bang. Hint hint....He's sharing the stage with Anna and Elsa!

TUTS is gearing up for their brand-new production of the popular show set to kick off October 22nd at the Hobby Center.

Houston Theater Week is here! Now is your chance to buy one get one free on tickets to all kinds of shows in the Houston area! Whether you love dance, music, or theater, keep reading more information on scoring tickets for performances the entire family will love.

The Tony-Award winning musical “Newsies” returns in a brand-new production by Theater Under The Stars. Pierre Marais and Cailen Fu stopped by Houston Life to chat about the musical with Tessa Barrera and special guest co-host, Christina Wells.

The story of Cher's legendary life and career comes to life on stage in "The Cher Show" -- now playing at Theatre Under the Stars at Hobby Center in downtown Houston. The three stars of the show -- Morgan Scott, Catherine Ariale and Ella Perez -- sat down with Houston Life's Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera to chat about what it was like stepping into such an iconic role.

Do you know a teen interested in musical theatre? There's an upcoming audition you don't want them to miss. Theatre Under the Stars is looking for talented students to participate in their Texas All-State Musical. It is a fully produced stage musical by TUTS happening this summer. Watch above to learn about the audition process, how it all works, and what students will learn along the way.

Gaby Albo and Samuel Garnica, who play the iconic couple on stage, stop by Studio B with a preview of the hit musical.

A closer look at the magical production of 'Cinderella' now playing at the Hobby Center.

It’s a brand-new musical from Theatre Under the Stars with a seasonal twist.

It's the dark and thrilling musical that's racked up 8 Tony Awards, and it opens next week at Theatre Under The Stars at Hobby Center.

A musical set to Alanis Morissette’s iconic songs

The production features a cast of some of our favorite Houston actors, singing songs from the many shows TUTS has performed over the last 55 years.

It’s one of the most highly acclaimed musicals of all time and it’s now playing at Theatre Under the Stars. Local actresses Simone Gundy and Teresa Zimmermann who play Joanne and Maureen respectively are joining us with the details.

Hannah Bonnet plays Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical. Find out what's it like for her to play this iconic role.

The curtain has risen on the first-ever Houston Theater Week.

Theatre Under The Stars canceled Sunday’s performances of “The Little Mermaid” due a positive COVID-19 case within the group.