Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life in Charles Dicken's perennial holiday favorite, returning to the Hubbard Stage this year in this revitalized production from Rob Melrose, directed by Amber D. Gray. Magic, merriment, and music abound as Mr. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts, each ready to teach him a lesson he'll never forget!

This revered Christmas tradition continues with Stanton Welch's delightful production of the classic! A true holiday ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Join Clara on her unforgettable journey as she travels to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, and marvel as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince dance the final pas de deux with grace and romance.

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

A vampire lord, an unwitting solicitor, the pinnacle of gothic horror and the stage. Bram Stoker's 1897 novel is returning once more to the theater and is set to terrify and astound you. While tales of vampires have existed for millennia, it was Stoker's story that brought the bloodsucking fiends that we know and love into mainstream culture, influencing cult classics such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight. Are you ready to see where it all began?

When flower store assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles upon a very strange new plant species, he has high hopes that his discovery will lead to fame, fortune and the heart of his unrequited crush, Audrey. But Seymour gets a whole lot more than he bargained for from this exotic foliage. After an accident, the cute little Audrey II (named for his beloved) develops an insatiable thirst for human blood and a set of R&B singing pipes, leading Seymour to turn serial killer to keep his secret from bursting out of Skid Row and endangering the whole human race!

Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, join Charlie Buckett as he wins a trip into the mysterious Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, where nothing, including reclusive Wonka himself, is as it first seems. A candy land fantasy that quickly turns awry, discover Wonka's strange secrets alongside Charlie and his Uncle Joe in this delicious local production, making its way to you this season!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

World-renowned virtuoso Zakir Hussain returns to the USA for a series of exciting live performances. A devotee of the tabula, the instrument he has helped bring to prominence both in the West and his native India, expect a resplendent evening transportive of Indian music from this international phenomenon.

Take a journey to a mysterious hidden venue where mayhem awaits! Enter through a secret door and discover a glam cocktail bar and library where the infamous Drunk Shakespeare Society are ready to perform! But the main event really begins when one actor takes to the stage after at least five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform an entire play by William Shakespeare. No two shows are the same, four sober actors must try and keep the script going whilst one actor tackles the script through blurred vision and slurred words.

Experience the thrills and chills of the ultimate operatic melodrama during Stephen Wadsworth's brand new production of Verdi's Il Trovatore, performed by Houston Grand Opera. A veritable rollercoaster ride of heightened emotions, lust, jealousy and revenge, as well as some Verdi's most masterful and memorable solo moments, the sweeping epic is brought to life by incredible costumes, set pieces and a stellar cast.

Attention video gamers and music fans alike! Come and let the orchestra take you on a high-speed journey through over 30 years of iconic music from the Sonic The Hedgehog universe! Sonic Symphony is an all-encompassing immersive experience, with a symphony orchestra performing musical selections spanning the entire three-decade range of the Sonic universe.