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BWW Review: HO HO HUMBUG 2.0 Packs Laughs in Revised 90-minute One Act


Scott Burkell's updated version of HO HO HUMBUG packs laughs and heartwarming moments in his most recent trimmed down version of this original Christmas comedy. Stark Naked produced the World Premiere last year and yielded mixed reviews. I wanted to see last year's performance of HO HO HUMBUG, but am now glad I waited for this one-act 90-minute version directed by Stark Naked Artistic Directors Kim Tobin-Lehl and Philip Lehl. The show opened on December 3rd and performances will run through December 23, 2015.

Stark Naked Theatre's HO HO HUMBUG Returns!


Back by popular demand, Stark Naked Theatre spreads a hearty dose of holiday cheer with a new 90-minute, no-intermission version of Ho Ho Humbug that is even faster and funnier than before.

BWW Reviews: THE MIRACLE WORKER, An Engrossing Success At A.D. Players


BWW Reviews: THE MIRACLE WORKER- A Fascinating Story At A.D. Players

A. D. Players Present THE MIRACLE WORKER, Now thru 6/21


A. D. Players presents their final Mainstage production of the season, The Miracle Worker, opening tonight, May 13 and running through June 21, 2015 on the Grace Theater stage.

A. D. Players Mainstage Theater to Present THE MIRACLE WORKER, 5/13-6/21


 A. D. Players announces that their final Mainstage production of the season, The Miracle Worker will open May 13 and run through June 21, 2015 on the Grace Theater stage.

BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Stark Naked Theatre Company Puck'ing Awesome


Walking up to this warehouse building in the downtown area I was excited. Was I in the East Village seeing a production at La MaMa, or I was in the Bayou City seeing The Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM? From the rugged factory exterior of the venue to the perfectly designed industrial theatre space I was in artistic heaven.

Stark Naked Theatre Partners the University of Houston for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


Stark Naked Theatre Company continues its fourth season with a compelling production of one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Co-directed by Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin-Lehl, and produced in collaboration with the University of Houston, A Midsummer Night's Dream previews on March 5th, opens on March 6th, and runs through March 21st at STUDIO 101.

Photo Flash: New Production Shots from A.D. Players' ANNE OF AVONLEA


A. D. Players closes its 46th season with Anne of Avonlea by Joseph Robinette, whose heroine, Anne Shirley, is beloved throughout the world. The production is now open, and runs through August 18th at A. D. Players' Grace Theater. BroadwayWorld has new production photos below!

BWW Reviews: A.D. Players' ANNE OF AVONLEA Will Bring a Smile to Your Face and Warm Your Heart


The A.D. Players is closing their 2012-2013 MainStage season with a beautiful and heartwarming production of Joseph Robinette's adaptation of L. M. Montgomery's ANNE OF AVONLEA. This delightful sequel to Anne of Green Gables focuses on the next chapter of the beloved protagonist, Anne Shirley's, life. ANNE OF AVONLEA invites viewers into the little town of Avonlea, where we see the exceptional red-head embark on a new adventure as a school teacher. The play centers on Anne and her endearing and oftentimes humorous interactions with all of the people who call Avonlea home.

Photo Flash: A.D. Players' ANNE OF AVONLEA, Now Playing Through 8/18


A. D. Players closes its 46th season with Anne of Avonlea by Joseph Robinette, whose heroine, Anne Shirley, is beloved throughout the world. The production is now open, and runs through August 18th at A. D. Players' Grace Theater. Check out a first look below!

A. D. Players Wrap Season with ANNE OF AVONLEA, Now thru 8/18


A. D. Players will close its 46th seasonwith Anne of Avonlea by Joseph Robinette, whose heroine, Anne Shirley, is beloved throughout the world. Anne of Avonlea previews tonight, July 10th and the 11th, opens July 12th, and runs through August 18th at A. D. Players' Grace Theater.

Photo Flash: First Look at A. D. Players' ANNE OF AVONLEA


A. D. Players will close its 46th seasonwith Anne of Avonlea by Joseph Robinette, whose heroine, Anne Shirley, is beloved throughout the world. Anne of Avonlea previews July 10th and 11th, opens July 12th, and runs through August 18th at A. D. Players' Grace Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

A. D. Players to Wrap Season with ANNE OF AVONLEA, 7/10-8/18


A. D. Players will close its 46th seasonwith Anne of Avonlea by Joseph Robinette, whose heroine, Anne Shirley, is beloved throughout the world. Anne of Avonlea previews July 10th and 11th, opens July 12th, and runs through August 18th at A. D. Players' Grace Theater.

World Premiere of THE JUNGLE BOOK Begins Tonight at A. D. Players Children's Theater


A. D. Players Children's Theater will close its 2012-2013 season tonight, April 16th with the World Premiere of The Jungle Book, previewing tonight, April 16th and opening April 17th. The play is written by Will Ledesma and is a new adaption of the classic adventure book by Rudyard Kipling.

World Premiere of THE JUNGLE BOOK to Begin 4/16 at A. D. Players Children's Theater


A. D. Players Children's Theater will close its 2012-2013 season April 16th with the World Premiere of The Jungle Book, previewing April 16th and opening April 17th. The play is written by Will Ledesma and is a new adaption of the classic adventure book by Rudyard Kipling.

BWW Reviews: A.D. Player's THUMBELINA Excites and Exhilarates Younger Audiences


Houston's A.D. Players, while always producing theatre that is safe for the whole family, produces a full season of Children's shows that many Houstonians may not know about. Their most recent offering is the World Premiere of the musical THUMBELINA, adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen with a Book and Lyrics by Will Ledesma and Music by Braden Hunt.

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