lisa.holmes - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lisa-holmes/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:21:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 lisa.holmes - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lisa-holmes/ 32 32 103504436 Tommy Tune AWARDS PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS – 2026 https://houstonnewmedia.org/tommy-tune-awards-participating-schools-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tommy-tune-awards-participating-schools-2026 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:21:11 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34867 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2026 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS! Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announces the schools from across the Greater Houston Area participating in this year’s Tommy Tune Awards program! The 2026 Tommy Tune Awards will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for […]

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]]> 1032465 INTRODUCING THE CAST OF THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE  https://houstonnewmedia.org/introducing-the-cast-of-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-cast-of-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:40:33 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34832 INTRODUCING THE CAST OF THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE  How do you spell an unforgettable night of musical theatre? T-U-T-S! Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is serving up laughs, lyrics, and lots of letters with an all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee starring a hive of Houston’s most beloved […]

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]]> 1025093 TUTS Disney Musicals In Schools https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuts-disney-musicals-in-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuts-disney-musicals-in-schools Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:49:40 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34827 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS RECEIVES $150,000 GRANT FROM DISNEY TO LAUNCH DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM IN HOUSTON  Applications are open for Greater Houston Area Public Elementary Schools to Participate and Produce a Disney Musical at No Cost  Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is proud to announce it has received a $150,000 grant from Disney […]

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]]> 1015398 TUTS QUESTIONNAIRE – colleen grady https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuts-questionnaire-colleen-grady/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuts-questionnaire-colleen-grady Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:10:55 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34603 THE TUTS QUESTIONNAIRE WITH COLLEEN GRADY What moment in a performance—onstage or off—has ever made you feel most alive?
 One of the things was probably that first show back after COVID. And that moment of the first downbeat of that and the first curtain call of that [Rock of Ages]. I remember just crying and […]

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]]> 965816 2025 Tommy Tune Awards Winners https://houstonnewmedia.org/2025-tommy-tune-awards-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-tommy-tune-awards-winners Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:59:05 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34583 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 2025 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS! The 2025 Tommy Tune Awards from Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) was a spectacular night! “Every year we see more and more how much incredible talent we have right here in Houston in these amazing students,” said Jacob Shideler, TUTS Director of […]

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]]> 964161 MEET THE CAST OF IN THE HEIGHTS! https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-cast-of-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-cast-of-in-the-heights Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:16:21 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34491 MEET THE CAST OF IN THE HEIGHTS! Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking you to Washington Heights in the last production of the 2024/25 Season, Lin Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway smash hit, In the Heights. “In the Heights is the final show in our season and what a perfect way to end it,” said […]

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]]> 947253 Waitress CAST https://houstonnewmedia.org/waitress-cast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waitress-cast Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:55:15 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34446 MEET THE CAST OF WAITRESS! Get a sweet taste of a brand-new production of the hit Broadway musical, Waitress, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Experience this heartwarming musical that celebrates female friendship, love and pie all set to an unforgettable score by Sara Bareilles. “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring this […]

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]]> 931347 Tommy Tune Awards 2025 Finalists https://houstonnewmedia.org/tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:59:02 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34428 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS! Theatre Under The Stars is excited to introduce the finalists for the 2025 Tommy Tune Awards! The stage is set, the lights are up, and the energy is electric—it’s time for the Tommy Tune Awards, where Houston’s most talented high school performers, […]

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]]> 928099 Tommy Tune Awards 2025 Finalists https://houstonnewmedia.org/tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:59:02 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34428 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS! Theatre Under The Stars is excited to introduce the finalists for the 2025 Tommy Tune Awards! The stage is set, the lights are up, and the energy is electric—it’s time for the Tommy Tune Awards, where Houston’s most talented high school performers, […]

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]]> 928100 Tommy Tune Awards 2025 Finalists https://houstonnewmedia.org/tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tommy-tune-awards-2025-finalists Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:59:02 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34428 THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS! Theatre Under The Stars is excited to introduce the finalists for the 2025 Tommy Tune Awards! The stage is set, the lights are up, and the energy is electric—it’s time for the Tommy Tune Awards, where Houston’s most talented high school performers, […]

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]]> 928098 Waitress Costumes https://houstonnewmedia.org/waitress-costumes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waitress-costumes Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:17:18 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34431 Step inside joe’s pie diner… See how the magic of Waitress comes to life—one stitch at a time! From classic waitress uniforms to sweet, small-town charm, every detail is carefully created to capture the heart and warmth of this beloved musical. Get a sneak peek at the fabrics, fittings, and final touches before the show opens! Costume […]

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]]> 927346 2025/26 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT https://houstonnewmedia.org/2025-26-season-announcement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-26-season-announcement Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:09:21 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34365 BUCKLE UP—THEATRE UNDER THE STARS IS TAKING YOU ON THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE! Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking you on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season! Take off on a whirlwind adventure where words hold power, music shapes history, and dreams defy time. From knightly chaos to rock ‘n’ roll legends, snowy […]

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]]> 909293 TUTS EDUCATION NEW WORKS SERIES https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuts-education-new-works-series-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuts-education-new-works-series-2 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:44:09 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34318 BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS TUTS EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW WORKS SERIES—WHERE STUDENTS HELP CREATE THE FUTURE OF MUSICAL THEATRE! For young performers dreaming of being at the heart of the creative process, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is making the impossible possible! This summer, TUTS Education is giving high school and college-bound actors […]

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]]> 905669 TUTS EDUCATION NEW WORKS SERIES https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuts-education-new-works-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuts-education-new-works-series Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:44:09 +0000 https://www.tuts.com/?p=34318 BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS TUTS EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW WORKS SERIES—WHERE STUDENTS HELP CREATE THE FUTURE OF MUSICAL THEATRE! For young performers dreaming of being at the heart of the creative process, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is making the impossible possible! This summer, TUTS Education is giving high school and college-bound actors […]

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]]> 898702 meAN giRLS cAST announcement https://houstonnewmedia.org/mean-girls-cast-announcement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mean-girls-cast-announcement Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:24:21 +0000 https://www.tuts.com/?p=34274 GET IN, LOSER—MEAN GIRLS IS TAKING OVER TUTS STARTING JANUARY 28! Catch TUTS Humphreys School alum Armani Brown shining bright in Tina Fey’s hilarious hit musical – it’s gonna be so fetch! You Know You Wanna Sit With Us… Theatre Under The Stars launches the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American […]

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]]> 881360 meAN giRLS cAST announcement https://houstonnewmedia.org/mean-girls-cast-announcement-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mean-girls-cast-announcement-2 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:24:21 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34274 GET IN, LOSER—MEAN GIRLS IS TAKING OVER TUTS STARTING JANUARY 28! Catch TUTS Humphreys School alum Armani Brown shining bright in Tina Fey’s hilarious hit musical – it’s gonna be so fetch! You Know You Wanna Sit With Us… Theatre Under The Stars launches the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American […]

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]]> 906475 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.tuts.com/?p=34167 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! GET READY TO “SLEIGH” THE RUNWAY ONCE AGAIN WITH THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Get ready to rock your tackiest threads because The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical is back to jingle all the way! After leaving audiences laughing in the aisles last year, the […]

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]]> 845101 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season-2 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34167 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! GET READY TO “SLEIGH” THE RUNWAY ONCE AGAIN WITH THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Get ready to rock your tackiest threads because The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical is back to jingle all the way! After leaving audiences laughing in the aisles last year, the […]

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]]> 910286 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cast-of-the-ugly-xmas-sweater-musical-returns-this-holiday-season-3 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.tuts.org/?p=34167 THE CAST OF THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! GET READY TO “SLEIGH” THE RUNWAY ONCE AGAIN WITH THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Get ready to rock your tackiest threads because The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical is back to jingle all the way! After leaving audiences laughing in the aisles last year, the […]

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]]> 1016810 BROADWAY ICON KELLI O’HARA HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S THEATRE UNDER THE STARS GALA https://houstonnewmedia.org/broadway-icon-kelli-ohara-headlines-this-years-theatre-under-the-stars-gala/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=broadway-icon-kelli-ohara-headlines-this-years-theatre-under-the-stars-gala Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:10:58 +0000 https://www.tuts.com/?p=34142 BROADWAY ICON KELLI O’HARA HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S THEATRE UNDER THE STARS GALA Today, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced that the 2024 Lights Up Gala will be held on Friday, November 8, at The Post Oak at Uptown Houston featuring Broadway icon, Kelli O’Hara. The wintry themed event promises guests a magical evening featuring themed […]

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