People of Houston, are you tired from all that singing and dancing? If you're craving something fresh and different, then look no further than the hottest plays that Houston has to offer! Get ready to sink your teeth into these unmissable stories - side note, there's everything from murder to malevolent love!

Dial M For Murder (Hubbard Stage, May 31 - Jun 23, 2024)

Frederick Knott's gripping and timeless thriller was not only immortalized by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954 but remains a genre-defining masterpiece. When the calculating Tony Wendice discovers his wealthy wife Margot's affair with charming American crime novelist, Mark Halliday, he concocts a chilling scheme to ensure that Margot meets her end...and that he inherits her hefty fortune. Directed by Tatiana Padiani, you won't want to miss this iconic revenge thriller!

Jane Eyre (Hubbard Stage, Apr 12 - May 5, 2024)

From Jane Eyre's difficult orphanage upbringing to a job as a strong-willed governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Bronte's gothic romance has been wowing audiences for over a century. When Jane meets Edward Fairfax Rochester, a mysterious mansion owner, at Thornfield Hall, both are attracted to each other. However, there is a darkness to Mr. Rochester's past, one that will certainly haunt their future.

Life of Pi (Sarofim Hall, Aug 19 - 24, 2025)

Based on Yann Martel's epic coming-of-age story, Life of Pi follows Pi as he battles not only the endless Pacific Ocean but also the darkness of his mind. When disaster strikes and a cargo ship sinks, only five survivors are left with a single lifeboat. The twist? Pi's company also includes a hungry Bengal tiger. Can he make it to shore alive, or will his circumstances swallow him whole and leave him adrift?

Drunk Shakespeare (The Emerald Theatre, Open Run)

This immersive sensation combines the bard's timeless prose with a spirited twist! With plenty of liquid courage and a whole lot of unpredictability, the iconic Shakespeare society brings the words of William Shakespeare to life, with no two shows being the same. Four sober actors must try to keep the play afloat while one actor stumbles their way through the set after one too many shots. Forget all you've ever known about Shakespeare or hangovers - Drunk Shakespeare stares hangxiety right in the face!

The Nerd (Hubbard Stage, Feb 23 - Mar 17, 2024)

A tale of unexpected twists and moral dilemmas to tickle the funny bone, Director Brandon Weinbrenner brings forth the story of Willum Cubbert, a modest architect and landlord to pals Tansy and Axel. His world is turned topsy-turvy when a mysterious stranger, Rick Steadman, lands on his doorstep. Turns out, Rick once saved Willum's life in Vietnam. But as Rick integrates into Willum's life with gusto, the plot thickens, unveiling layers of intrigue and hilarity.