Dan Knechtges, Artistic Director of Theatre Under The Stars, gives Houston a sneak peek at the 2026–27 season — from touring Broadway hits to a locally produced holiday Little Mermaid.

Be our guest! Kyra Belle Johnson — Texas State alum and national tour lead — stars as Belle in Disney classic on stage now 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.

Alyssa Weathersby, Keith Chambers and Wes Landry stop by studio B to chat about bringing this beloved classic to the stage.

“Forbidden Broadway” is a spoof about Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars. Jenny Lee Stern stops by Studio B to chat about bringing the show to Houston and the iconic characters she portrays on stage.

The fast-talking, positivity-spreading, red-headed beauty Dixie Longate has been entertaining and inspiring audiences with her one-woman show, 'Dixie's Tupperware Party' for 17 years. Now, as she makes her final tour through Texas, she's taking Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore backstage for a look at why this show has been an audience favorite for nearly two decades.

It's never too late to follow your true passion. Christina Wells is a singer, actress, nurse, mom and motivational speaker. She's used to performing on stage and in venues around the country - but now she wants to inspire others to follow their dreams and embrace self-love and build confidence.

“Houston’s arts and cultural scene is vibrant, diverse, and has deep roots,” Craig Hauschildt, Executive Director of Houston Theater District said in a statement.

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.

After a 2-year restoration and preservation project, the iconic theater is ready for its grand reopening to the public.

She's the lovable bookworm who has superpowers and she's coming to Houston! When and where you can watch "Matilda the Musical."

Izaiah Montaque Harris, one of the stars of the Broadway National Tour of 'Funny Girl,' chats with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about the show that's getting rave reviews. He also shows off some of his incredible dance moves and explains why he dreaded his first tap lessons at just five years old.

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.

Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Houston, and bringing the soul of country music with it!

Stages is one of the largest premier theaters in Houston's downtown theater district. And with a newly named artistic director, it's expected to grow exponentially.

The Lion King is back in Houston this summer and KPRC has your chance to experience the show!

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.

Theater and rap fans are in for a treat as Stages in Houston is presenting a reimagined take on a Shakespearean classic.

The popular comic book series is brought to life on stage. "Dog Man: The Musical" is a big hit with families and you can see it at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited time.

Houston fans can relive his rise to the top of the charts with a new stage play about his life, career and music.

It's an interactive, one-woman show starring an energetic nun, and the audience plays a very important role.

An epic road trip comes to life on stage in Houston thanks to director and TV actress Amelia Rico. Rico and Joy Germany, one of the show's performers joined us in studio to talk about "26 Miles".

A little bit more magic is heading to Texas soon.

It's the first-ever arts festival featuring the best in theater, dance, film, and music from over 25 Houston art organizations.

Renée’s concert is happening Saturday, January 20th at Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center.

He shares some of his best memories behind the scenes, including a visit from the Bushes

20 Insiders were selected to go to the first ever Alley Theatre and KPRC 2 Insiders event: Cocktails and Cases

They got married thousands of times on stage, but it’s their own wedding tale that led them to a one-of-a kind theater production here Houston!

Today on Houston Life, actors Jeff McMorrough and Olivia Swasey stopped by to chat about A TEXAS CAROL, a festive Texan Christmas production running through December 23rd.

Lauren Kelly got the ultimate cosplay makeover just in time for Comicpalooza next weekend!

The Wellborne Cinema Four Theater in Alvin was in danger of closing but spoiler alert, all sides have agreed to work together to keep it open.

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They are currently in rehearsals for their latest production ‘Noir,’ that is set to debut next month.

Actors Christopher Salazar and Elizabeth Bunch chat about the new whimsical comedy production they both star in.

It’s still hard to believe for fans of musical theater, but Broadway icon and legend Stephen Sondheim passed away over the weekend at the age of 91.

The experience will be just as guests remember, but with a few new upgraded amenities.

HOUSTON – Whether you’re in need of a good laugh or a good cocktail, you can now bring America’s favorite bar hopper and Tupperware lady, Dixie Longate, into your home. The fast-talking redhead shared more details on the uplifting happy hour she’s hosting to raise money for the theater community nationwide and in Houston. Dixie Longate (Dixie's Happy Hour)Her new show is called “Dixie’s Happy Hour,” a virtual event where she will share some new stories while mixing up some cocktails. Tickets for “Dixie’s Happy Hour” are available now through March 7, starting at $35 per household. A big portion of the proceeds benefits the Hobby Center Foundation.

DETROIT – When one thinks of the opera, images of a parking garage are unlikely to come to mind, but some unexpected creativity during the pandemic allowed people to experience the opera from their vehicle. This proves it: When you can’t pack people into a theater, you find another way to perform. Michigan Opera Theatre opened its season in late December this way. Each act performed on a different level of the opera house garage. Watch nextREAD: Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon new artistic director

Holocaust Museum Houston hosts free admission day“When the Holocaust ended there was a outcry for the world to realize that this should never happen again,” said Kelly Zuniga, CEO of Holocaust Museum Houston. “And that was the beginning of the human rights movement.” That movement continues today and on December 10th International Human Rights day will be observed around the world. The Holocaust Museum Houston is hosting a free admission day to help focus on the past, the present and what more needs to be done. John Walker, President, Business Operations, Houston Dynamo/Dash FC· Website: https://www.houstondynamofc.com/· Twitter: @HoustonDynamoWhy is Congress taking so long to reach stimulus agreement? Congressional members have said the best way for constituents to make a difference is to contact them.

HOUSTON – Cinemark is joining the dine-in movie craze with the opening of a new location in Cypress. by Cinemark is said to “elevate the traditional movie experience” by offering moviegoers cooked-to-order items prepared in their full-service kitchen, and specialty cocktails. Menu items include a Bistro Burger, pizzas cooked in specialty Italian stone ovens, and classic concession items such as popcorn, hot dogs, and candy. According to a news release, Cinemark will follow strict safety and cleaning guidelines to ensure customer safety. Guidelines include mandatory mask wearing, staggered showtimes, and extensive cleaning in all auditoriums.

HOUSTON – The show must go on for Alley Theatre this holiday season. A digital production of “A Christmas Carol,” the timeless holiday classic by Charles Dickens, is in the works, and Houstonians can watch it for free. In a press conference Tuesday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the theater’s Artistic Director Rob Melrose to announce plans for the virtual production. This holiday season, the Alley Theatre will proudly present a *free* digital production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL! “It’s going to be a very unique, very intimate ‘Christmas Carol’ like none you’ve never seen before and its going to be special," Melrose said.

HOUSTON AMC Theatres are giving the ultimate welcome-back with an offer everyone can afford. To celebrate the return of movies in the Houston area and to celebrate AMCs 100th anniversary, guests can enjoy a movie at a low price: just $0.15 (plus sales sax). The following theatres in the Houston market are reopening to movie-goers starting Thursday, August 20:AMC Katy Mills 20AMC Willowbrook 24AMC Deerbrook 24AMC Studio 30 - HouAMC First Colony 24AMC Gulf Pointe 30AMC Spring 10AMC Fountains 18For more information on how AMC is preparing to keep theaters clean and safe for guests during this time, click here.

Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says this pandemic is far worse than anything he had to handle while in the top job of county government. He is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and says there are at least a couple of reasons why the response to this pandemic has not been as effective as it could or should be. Lack of transparency in the decision making process Officials more accustomed to public safety issues rather than public health emergencies. Emmett also talks about the state of the Harris County GOP and the potential weakening of both major parties because of catering to the fringe political elements. See full interview on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and on Houston Newsmakers EXTRA.

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2012 file photo, actor Ian Holm appears at the premiere of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in London. Holm, the acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in Chariots of Fire and The Lord of the Rings has died, his agent said Friday. Holm died peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by his family and carer, his agent, Alex Irwin, said in a statement. (Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP, File)LONDON Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in Chariots of Fire and The Lord of the Rings has died. Holm died peacefully Friday morning in a hospital, surrounded by his family and carer, his agent, Alex Irwin, said in a statement.