Cold War Choir Practice

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Cold War Choir Practice

Regional Premiere
By Ro Reddick

Directed by Jessica Jaye

It’s twilight in Ronald Reagan’s America, and the specter of nuclear war hangs over the country—but rent is still due on the 1st. A young girl is embroiled in intrigue when her estranged uncle, a prominent Black conservative, brings his mysteriously ill, white wife home for the holidays and forces long-simmering tensions within the family to boil.

Winner of the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Cold War Choir Practice is an explosion of roller disco, Reaganomics, espionage, and cults—underscored by the Seedlings of Peace Children’s Chorus.

“HILARIOUS, INSIGHTFUL, and surprisingly ACTION-PACKED.” –ZACHARY STEWART, THEATERMANIA

“There’s family drama, capitalist cults, speak-and-spell spycraft and the threat of nuclear war, but it has fun original songs and so many laughs.” = The Public’s Radio/Rhode Island PBS

PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS

LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

September 12 – October 11, 2026
Previews: September 6, 10, 11

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm

Tickets: $45 – $64

Open Captioning

September 13 at 3:00pm
Open “in-sync” Captioned Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 9 are not allowed in the theater.

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An Irish Carol

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An Irish Carol

Regional Premiere
By Matthew J. Keenan

Directed by John Johnston

An Irish Carol is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can! This comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. But on this Christmas Eve – challenged by a voice from the past, provoked by those in the present, and faced with the reality of a lonely future – David’s life may just change forever.

Contains adult language.

“The play offers up a lively mix of passion and wit to deliver its message of forgiveness and hope.” -DC Theatre Arts

PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS

LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

November 21 – December 20, 2026
Previews: November 19 & 20

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30pm
No performance Thursday, November 27

Tickets: $45 – $64

Open Captioning

November 29 at 3:00pm
Open “in-sync” Captioned Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 9 are not allowed in the theater.

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The Sparkle Wars

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The Sparkle Wars

World Premiere
By Brendan Bourque-Sheil

Directed by Andrew Ruthven

Memorial is a large, mid-gentrified neighborhood in the American South, where just about every kind of American life can be found within its mere fifteen miles. When a group of Memorial High School theater students have their production of The Laramie Project shut down by the School Board, they decide to make their own piece of “documentary theater” about the fight to be able to do their play. Soon they find themselves on the frontlines of a hijinks-filled culture war, guaranteed to transform Memorial and the students alike. The Sparkle Wars is a mockumentary, a satire about how communities choose the stories that represent them.

Contains adult language and mature content, including discussions of violence and death.

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LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

March 27 – April 25, 2027
Previews: March 21, 25, 26

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm

Tickets: $45 – $64

Open Captioning

April 4 at 3:00pm
Open “in-sync” Captioned Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the theater.

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Arcadia

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Arcadia

By Tom Stoppard

Directed by Rebecca Greene Udden

Arcadia moves effortlessly back and forth between 1809 and the present day at the elegant estate owned by the Coverly family. The 1809 scenes reveal a household in transition. As the Arcadian landscape is being transformed into picturesque Gothic gardens, complete with a hermitage, young Lady Thomasina and her tutor delve into highly intellectual ideas while passion intrigue dances around them. Present day scenes depict the Coverly descendants and two competing scholars who are researching a possible scandal at the estate in 1809 involving Lord Byron. This brilliant play explores – with great humor and deep heart – the nature of truth and time, the difference between classical and romantic temperaments, and the disruptive influence of sex and passion – the attraction Newton left out.

“Pure entertainment for the heart, mind, soul…It is a work shot through with fun, passion and, yes, genius.” – The New York Post

“Stoppard’s richest, most ravishing comedy, a play of wit, intellect, language, brio and…emotion. It’s like a dream of levitation: you’re instantaneously aloft, soaring, banking, doing loop the loops… The playwright is a daredevil pilot who’s steady at the controls.” – The New York Times

“Full of complex ideas and pleasures one expects from this master of dramatic composition.” – Time Out New York

PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS

LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

May 15 – June 13 , 2027
Previews: May 9, 13, 14
No performance Sunday, April 5

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm

Tickets: $45 – $64

Open Captioning

May 16 at 3:00pm
Open “in-sync” Captioned Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 9 are not allowed in the theater.

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Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

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Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

Adapted by Allison Gregory
Based on the Book by Barbara Park

 

It’s holiday time, and everyone’s favorite first grader is back to celebrate!  At least…until Junie B. finds out she has drawn the name of her archnemesis, Tattletale May, for her Secret Santa Gift?!  Holiday hijinks with lessons about giving and the spirit of peace and goodwill –  a perfect treat for the whole family!

Recommended for Kindergarten and older.

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SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS

LOCATION

MATCH
3400 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

Weekend Performances:
Ticket Prices: $26 – $38

Sundays, November 15, 22, & December 20, 2026
12:30pm & 3:30pm

Monday – Wednesday, November 23 – 25
10:30am & 1:30pm

Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2026
10:30am & 1:30pm

School Matinees:
School Group Tickets: $10.00 each (discount for Title I schools)

Mondays – Fridays: November 12 – December 18, 2026
Performances are at 9:30am & 11:30am
(No performances Nov. 23 – 27)

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November 22 at 12:30pm
Relaxed / Sensory-Friendly Performance

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November 22 at 3:30pm
Audio-described Performance

Audio Described

December 5 at 1:30pm
ASL Performance

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show at PUBLIC performances.

Recommended for Kindergarten and older.

Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.

The Hobbit

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The Hobbit

Based on novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
Licensed by Middle-Earth Enterprises
Adapted for the stage by Greg Banks

Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea. But somehow he finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on an epic journey over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—a lesson in bravery and the knowledge that anyone can change the course of history.

Recommended for 5th Grade and older.

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SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS

LOCATION

MATCH
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

Weekend & Holiday Performances:
Ticket Prices: $24 – $38

Sundays, January 31, February 7 & 28, 2027 at 2:30pm

Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 2:30pm & 7:00 pm

Open to the Public

School Matinees:
School Group Tickets: $10.00 each (discount for Title I schools)

Mondays – Fridays, January 28 – February 26, 2027
9:30am & 11:45am

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February 7 at 2:30pm
Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performance

Audio Described

February 7 at 2:30pm
Audio Described Performance

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February 21 at 2:30pm
ASL Performance

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
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Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Recommended for 5th Grade and older.
Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.

SPRING BREAK & SUMMER 2027: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Adapted by Jodi Davidson
Based on the books by Laura Numeroff

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie, and if you give him a cookie he might ask for a glass of milk… Based on the award-winning book, this fast-paced, slapstick adventure will send our youngest patrons into fits of giggles!

Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.

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SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR IN-HOUSE SHOWS

Book the TOUR to come to your school

LOCATION

MATCH
3400 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

Weekend & Holiday Performances:
Ticket Prices: $24 – $28

SPRING BREAK:

Tuesday – Friday, March 9 – 12, 2027 at 1:30pm

Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 10:30am & 1:30pm

SUMMER:
SATURDAYS: June 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2027 at 10:30am & 1:30pm

SUNDAYS: July 25 & August 1, 2027 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Open to the Public

At the MATCH for Schools:
School Group Tickets: $10.00 each (discounts for Title I schools)

Tuesday, March 9 – Friday, March 12, 2027 at 11:30am

Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19, 2027 at 9:30am & 11:30am

Monday, June 21 – Friday, July 16, 2027 at 9:30am or 11:30am

On Tour for Schools:
(separate pricing)

January 13 – May 21, 2027

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March 20, 2027 at 10:30am
Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performance

Audio Described

March 20, 2027 at 1:30pm
Audio Described Performance

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July 31, 2027 at 10:30am
ASL interpreted Performance

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.

ACROSS TEXAS ON TOUR: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

On Tour for Schools: January 13 – May 21, 2027

Adapted by Jodi Davidson
Based on the books by Laura Numeroff

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie, and if you give him a cookie he might ask for a glass of milk… Based on the award-winning book, this fast-paced, slapstick adventure will send our youngest patrons into fits of giggles!

Recommended for Pre-K and older.

Tour Performances

  • Performance Times arranged with each school
  • Performance length is 45 minutes 
  • $1,000.00 for a single performance
  • $1,500.00 for back-to-back performances
  • Travel fees are not included in the performance price and are determined based on the location of the venue
  • Audience Limit: 450
  • Technical Requirements

SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR THE TOUR

“The book, Click Clack Moo, has not stayed on the library shelves since you came and presented. It is always checked out.”

“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for providing such a wonderful performance for our students.  I have already recommended you to another executive assistant so she can contact you about bringing the program to her school.  Your performers were so friendly, professional, and the setup was perfect.  It truly was a joy working with you and I look forward to seeing you again next year unless we get tickets and come to the theater instead.”

Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark

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Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark

Book by Jenny Laird
Music and Lyrics by Randy Courts
Additional Lyrics by Will Osborne
Based on “Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark” by Mary Pope Osborne

Brother and sister Jack and Annie have just discovered a tree house full of books. When Jack looks through a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see a real one, suddenly the wind begins to blow, and the tree house starts to spin wildly! When it finally stops, Jack and Annie open their eyes to find they have been transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Jack and Annie embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, making friends with some of the dinosaurs along the way, as they try to make their way back home.

Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark is the very first book of the Magic Tree House series by beloved author Mary Pope Osborne.

Recommended for Kindergarten and older.

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SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS

LOCATION

MATCH
3400 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

Weekend Performances:
Ticket Prices: $26 – $38

Sundays, April 11, 18 & 25, 2027 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Saturdays, May 1 & 8, 2027 at 10:30am & 1:30pm

School Matinees:
School Group Tickets: $10.00 each (discount for Title I schools)

Mondays – Fridays, April 8 – May 14, 2027
Performances are at 9:30am & 11:30am

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April 25 at 12:30pm
Relaxed / Sensory-Friendly Performance

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April 25 at 3:30pm
Audio-described Performance

Audio Described

May 8 at 1:30pm
ASL Performance

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: TBD

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show at PUBLIC performances.

Recommended for Kindergarten and older.

Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.

Tamara Siler – Sinners and Saints

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Artist Bios
Read the BroadwayWorld Houston interview with Tamara
Listen to the 104.1 KRBE "Around H-Town" interview with Tamara

Tamara Siler – Sinners and Saints

Songs from a life upon the wicked stage and other divine inspirations!

Conceived by Tamara Siler
Musical Direction by Steven Jones
Directed by Andrew Ruthven

Houston favorite Tamara Siler sings HER favorites, from gospel to Broadway, including some of her iconic roles on the H-town stage. And there just might be a surprise guest joining her!

Enjoy specialty cocktails at the show:
$5 Mocktail: Saint’s Kiss: Sprite, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry garnish
$10 Cocktail – Sinner’s Curse: Jim Beam Black, Coke, and an orange slice/black cherry garnish

Tamara is a veteran of over 90 theatrical productions in and  around Houston. Her first professional role was at Main Street Theater as Viney in THE MIRACLE WORKER. Since then, MST audiences might remember her in the following: WORKING, PUTTING IT TOGETHER (The Wife), DOG ACT (Zetta Stone), CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (Caroline), SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Sour Kangaroo). Around Houston, highlight performances include – Stages Repertory Theatre: PANTO HANSEL AND GRETEL (Witch) XANADU (2014, 2017 – Melpomene), BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL (Ruthie/Ned). Ensemble Theatre: FRONT PORCH SOCIETY (World Premiere – Winnie), ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Asaka). TUTS: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Jewel), CHESS (Ensemble), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Ronnette). Music Box Theatre: AVENUE Q (Gary Coleman). Bayou City Concert Musicals: ON THE TOWN (Hildy). Country Playhouse/Queensbury Theatre: HAIRSPRAY (Motormouth Maybelle), DREAMGIRLS (Effie). The Little Room Downstairs: A NEW BRAIN (Lisa). New Heights Theatre: THE LIFE (Queen). Cabaret: Paul Hope Cabarets at Ovations, Stages Studio Series. Film: First Mourner in the award-winning short film BULLY: A Musical. Tamara has served on four theatrical boards, and is the current treasurer for Thunderclap Productions.

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LOCATION

Main Street Theater – Rice Village
2540 Times Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
Directions

PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

May 30 – June 13, 2026
Preview: May 29
No performance June 6

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm

Preview Tickets: $15 – $25
Regular Performance Tickets: $40 – $50

HELPFUL INFO

Seating Charts
Parking/Dining
Learn more about available discounts here.

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes including intermission.

Please note: no outside food/snacks are allowed at the theater. You may purchase concessions at the show.

Children under the age of 15 are not allowed in the theater.

Pride Night: Friday, June 5, 7:30pm
Enjoy a special Friday Night/Pride Weekend Pride Night!
Happy Hour Drink specials and light bites before the show and Free Beer Friday after!

Special thanks to media sponsor OutSmart Magazine and event sponsor Riven Productions HTX!


Free Beer Fridays, May 29, June 5, and June 12, sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company! Have a beer on us after the show!

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