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Best Shows This Spring

in Houston

Hamilton at Sarofim Hall

Hamilton

A true cultural phenomenon, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton is changing the face of the modern musical. An exhilarating historical epic, that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., this record-breaking Broadway musical traces the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most important (and colorful) historical figures.

Mar 4 - 23, 2025

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Mamma Mia! at Sarofim Hall

Mamma Mia!

Based around the hit songs of Abba, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good jukebox musical! Set on a Greek island, this sunny show centers on single mother Donna, whose daughter Sophie is about to get married. Little does Donna know that Sophie has invited three of her mother's former lovers to the wedding, in a quest to find out which one could be her father! Plenty of romantic shenanigans (and sparkly jumpsuits) ensue.

Apr 8 - 13, 2025

Sarofim Hall

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Waitress at Sarofim Hall

Waitress

So good it will make your mouth water, Waitress took Broadway by storm and now returns for its national tour. Scored by pop singer Sara Bareilles, this heart-warming musical follows a small town waitress who sees a chance to leave her small town behind by winning a prestigious baking contest.

Apr 15 - 27, 2025

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The Wiz at Sarofim Hall

The Wiz

The seven-time Tony-winning hit, "The Wiz," is back with a brand new Pre-Broadway tour the first in 40 years! The soul, gospel, funk, and R&B-fused reimagining of Frank L. Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" will be taking to the road in a brand new production directed by Schele Williams, presenting William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls' vibrant musical for the 21st century. With additional material by Amber Ruffin and choreography by Jaquel Knight, join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow, and Lion as they boogie down the Yellow Brick Road in search of heart, knowledge, courage, and home!

Apr 29, 2025 - May 4, 2025

Sarofim Hall

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Houston Symphony - 007 James Bond Forever at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Houston Symphony - 007 James Bond Forever

Nobody does it better...than the Houston Symphony! Joined by Broadway's Lena Hall the orchestra will be taking you on a journey through some of the best Bond themes ever! So grab those martinis (you know the rest) and settle in for an unforgettable night of music, including selections from Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, and of course, our favorite, Live and Let Die!

Shakespeare In Love at Crighton Theatre

Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare's work has been universally embraced as one of the highest forms of literary art and his sonnets and plays have even shaped the English language as we know it. It is delightfully wicked then that Shakespeare in Love opens with the bard in the throes of writer's block, struggling to finish his next great play Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter...

Apr 4 - 20, 2025

Crighton Theatre

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Houston Symphony - Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Houston Symphony - Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro

Houston Symphony Orchestra has a gloriously fun, family-friendly interactive treat in store, in Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro! The concert has started but it suddenly becomes clear that the conductor has gone missing... what will the musicians do? Luckily for them, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes is in attendance - but he'll need some assistance from the audience to find the missing maestro!

In The Heights at Sarofim Hall

In The Heights

Before Hamilton took over the world there was In the Heights! Lin-Manuel Miranda's exuberant portrait of Manhattan's Latino community on the island's Washington Heights was a sensational blockbuster show in its own right, picking up four Tony Awards and earning Miranda his first nomination for the Pulitzer Prize.

May 20 - 31, 2025

Sarofim Hall

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Houston Grand Opera - Breaking the Waves at Brown Theater

Houston Grand Opera - Breaking the Waves

Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's daringly dark, award winning modern masterpiece Breaking The Waves comes to Houston Grand Opera for the first time, featuring a cast of some of Houston's best loved performers; soprano Lauren Snouffer and bass-baritone Ryan Mckinney. Conducted by Patrick Summers, see why this modern opera is rightly viewed as one of the best works of the 21st century.

Apr 19, 2025 - May 4, 2025

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Houston Grand Opera - Tannhauser at Brown Theater

Houston Grand Opera - Tannhauser

Damnation awaits those who have enjoyed the pleasures of Venus, none more so than Tannhauser, the court minstrel who lives in the Venusberg- the home of the legendary deity, and pledges his love to her. But when his desires are satiated and he begs to leave, his hostess turns sour and curses his name. Once freed and able to live the simple life he craves, he realizes that the mark of Venus does not easily wash away.

Apr 25, 2025 - May 11, 2025

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Taylor Tomlinson at Smart Financial Center

Taylor Tomlinson

Rising comedian Taylor Tomlinson is hitting the road once again this year! After cutting her teeth as a comedian at the tender age of 16 in church basements, Tomlinson has made appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show and has three Netflix stand-up specials already under her belt. Don't miss the blossoming of this exciting new comedic voice as she storms a stage near you!

Matt Mathews at Bayou Music Center

Matt Mathews

You may know him from his hilarious farm chore videos on Tik Tok or his series 'Confessions with Matt', but here's your chance to see him live and in person as Matt Mathews steps off the farm and onto the stage on his new tour! Join Matt for a brand new show where he'll be sharing his relatable humor, finding the laughs in his personal stories, including growing up Gay in the South and his renowned career as a boudoir photographer.

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