Caroline Menefee News

Scandals and sorrows lie hidden, soon to bubble to the surface, in "Crimes of the Heart" at College of the Mainland Community Theatre Sept. 8-25.

She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Main Street Theater continues its 2015-2016 Theater for Youth season with the delightful antics of the much-beloved character Junie B. Jones. 

In the musical comedy "9 to 5," showing at College of the Mainland Community Theatre July 17 to Aug. 10, a frazzled employee, hesitant newcomer and harassed secretary join forces to turn the tables on their boss.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., NW Houston's critically acclaimed professional theatre begins its spring season with a sparkling production of James Goldman's brilliant theatrical classic, The Lion in Winter, opening tonight, January 24th and running through February 17th. Based on the history of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane's marriage and rule, Goldman's play has become a classic of the modern theatrical canon, and was the basis for an award-winning 1968 film.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., NW Houston's critically acclaimed professional theatre begins its spring season with a sparkling production of James Goldman's brilliant theatrical classic, The Lion in Winter, opening January 24th and running through February 17th. Based on the history of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane's marriage and rule, Goldman's play has become a classic of the modern theatrical canon, and was the basis for an award-winning 1968 film.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., NW Houston's critically acclaimed professional theatre begins its spring season with a sparkling production of James Goldman's brilliant theatrical classic, The Lion in Winter, opening January 24th and running through February 17th. Based on the history of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane's marriage and rule, Goldman's play has become a classic of the modern theatrical canon, and was the basis for an award-winning 1968 film.

Yet, the world premiere of Abby Koenig's YOUR FAMILY SUCKS being produced by Horse Head Theatre Company is taking us back to the hey-day of Game Show Culture and using it to explore the functionally dysfunctional modern American family. With a wit and schema for creating characters that is reminiscent of Pulitzer Prize Winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire, Abby Koenig's Taubin family is strikingly realistic, hilarious, and heartbreaking all at the same time.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26 and a 10:30am performance on December 11. Performances are at Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Boulevard in the Museum District. Ticket prices for public performances are $12 and $14. Tickets are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office at 2540 Times Blvd. in Rice Village, via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at mainstreettheater.com. Group rates are available. No children under 3 are admitted in the theater (including sleeping babies).

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

Madeline's at Main Street Theater! From Ludwig Bemelman's classic book Madeline's Christmas, this delightful musical version will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from November 13 - December 11 with a special 11:30am performance on Friday, November 26.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

Richard Scarry's wonderful world is coming to Main Street Theater! From Scarry's book What Do People Do All Day, this musical version, Busytown, will play Saturdays at 1pm and 4pm from October 2 - 23.

She's back! Junie B. Jones, the world's most precocious kindergartner, mistakenly believes her new baby brother is actually a monkey. She starts taking bids from Lucille and That Grace, her 'bestest' friends, for the first look at him, but then Meanie Jim and Crybaby William enter the fray and things get completely out of control.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School April 18 - May 16, 2009- Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 'I love this story!' says Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. 'It was one of my favorites as a child and still is!' Based on Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools is a truly magical world where anything can - and does! - happen.

St. George and the Dragon are back, but the rules are a little different this time! From renowned author Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows) comes this charming tale of a lonely dragon and the little boy who befriends him. This delightful musical was adapted by Steven C. Anderson with music by Dana P. Rowe and lyrics by John Dempsey.

St. George and the Dragon are back, but the rules are a little different this time! From renowned author Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows) comes this charming tale of a lonely dragon and the little boy who befriends him. This delightful musical was adapted by Steven C. Anderson with music by Dana P. Rowe and lyrics by John Dempsey.