Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars provides entertainment that is out of the world. With lots of expansion, education, and outreach over the years, the Theatre Under the Stars has transformed itself from a small theatre to one that is a well-known Houston favorite. Committed to fostering the talent of its performers and providing the community with entertainment in the form of amusing and heartwarming musicals, a show here is a must-see if in Houston.
The 2013-2014 Season a Delight
While the 2013-2014 season is now over, all performances over the course of the year were delightful and entertaining. The theatre started their season off with the production of Priscilla, an “outrageously funny show,” about searching for love in the Australian outback. Throughout the season, the theatre performed Elf, the musical based on the favorite movie starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf; We Will Rock You, which featured music of Queen; the Wizard of Oz, based on the classic book and much-loved film; Evita, the Tony Award winning production of love and passion; the Little Mermaid, a favorite for children and adults alike; and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a hilarious production that’s earned Tony’s from being on broadway and a slew of Drama Desks. The current season, much like the 2013-2014 season, also has some wonderful shows. Check them out for Victor/Victoria, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes, Kinky Boots, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Music Man, and Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
The Cost of Entertainment
The cost of entertainment is priceless: a good laugh, great company, artistic enjoyment, and more shouldn’t have to have a price tag on it. However, revenue must come in for Theater Under the Stars to continue putting on the amazing shows that they do. Regular ticket prices range from $37.25 o $103.50 depending upon where in the theatre you’re sitting. Discounts for seniors and students lower the rate to between $25 and $40. However, group rates is the way to go, where you can receive anywhere from a 20 to 30 percent discount on tickets for you and friends or family.
Where the Theatre Under the Stars Performs
The Theatre Under the Stars hosts all of their performances within The Hobby Center for Performing Arts, which hosts a number of other companies and productions throughout the year. The theatre is intimate but comfortable, has plenty of parking in the form of garage that’s located behind the center. The Hobby Center is also conveniently located, with plenty of restaurants nearby. In fact, there’s even a restaurant within the Hobby Center–the Artista–which is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat in a very theatrical and beautiful atmosphere. If you like the arts, comedy, or musicals, you’ll love a trip to the Hobby Center to see a performance put on by the Theatre Under the Stars. Grab dinner before or after to make a full date night out of it!
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