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May 6, 2020 (@culturemap)

New drive-in theater revs up movie-watching fun at Sawyer Yards http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/05-06-20-drive-in-theater-houston-sawyer-yards-rooftop-cinema-club-buffalo-brewing-co-movies-schedule-tickets-free-screenings/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it …

New drive-in theater revs up movie-watching fun at Sawyer Yards http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/05-06-20-drive-in-theater-houston-sawyer-yards-rooftop-cinema-club-buffalo-brewing-co-movies-schedule-tickets-free-screenings/?utm_source=…

May 4, 2020 Olivia Pulsinelli

Star Cinema Grill to reopen Houston-area theater amid legal dispute

Houston-based Star Cinema Grill will reopen its Baybrook Mall movie theater on Friday, May 8, with a slate of classic favorites and extremely discounted tickets.

The move comes as the company is dealing with a legal dispute and as many movie theater c…

April 29, 2020 Suad Othman

Here are Several Ways to Support the Houston Theater District During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing shutdown have impacted just about every industry, from restaurants to retail. It has also caused severe financial damage to our local arts scene, and the Houston Theater District has endured an especially rough ride…

April 29, 2020 Margaret Downing

Do Offerings Like alley@home Signal Future Changes in the Way Theater Survives?

It was 1939 when NBC first televised an NFL game on TV (the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the then-named Brooklyn Dodgers). In 1956, CBS brought in regular Sunday pro football games. Rather than discouraging fans from attending games in person,…

April 27, 2020 Margaret Downing

Main Street Theater Announces Its 2020-21 Season

With an optimistic spirit, Main Street Theater today announces its 2020-21 Season, complete with a Tom Stoppard play — always a more than reliable option for the theater’s core audience. The Real Inspector Hound, a one-act by Tom Stoppard, hasn’t been …

April 24, 2020 (@culturemap)

Beloved Houston high school musical theater awards show goes virtual http://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/04-24-20-tommy-tune-awards-houston-online-high-school-awards-theatre-under-the-stars/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it …

Beloved Houston high school musical theater awards show goes virtual http://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/04-24-20-tommy-tune-awards-houston-online-high-school-awards-theatre-under-the-stars/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it …

April 20, 2020 Vivian Gerald

Stay Connected to The Arts with The Pavilion’s ‘Arts At Home’ Program

Looking for some fun family activities while you’re stuck at home? The “Arts At Home” initiative can make your experience a memorable one. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion recently announced the launch of their “daily at-home activity guide”. …

April 14, 2020 (@culturemap)

Venerable Houston theater company rehires entire furloughed staff http://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/04-14-20-alley-theater-houston-rehires-staff-2020-2021-season-cares-act/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it …

Venerable Houston theater company rehires entire furloughed staff http://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/04-14-20-alley-theater-houston-rehires-staff-2020-2021-season-cares-act/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it …

April 13, 2020 Ashtyn Evans

CARES Act Allows Alley Theatre to Rehire Laid Off Employees

In March, the Alley Theatre was forced to cancel the remainder of the 2019/20 season due to the mounting health crisis. Due to the financial instability that comes with ending the season early, Alley had to temporarily lay off 75% of their staff…

April 13, 2020 Suad Othman

This Live Online Comedy Show Brings the Laughs to Your Home

Are you in need of some laughter due to COVID-19 related stress? Or do you just want something else to do besides binge on a show you don’t like that much? Well, Goldstar is bringing you a fun and entertaining event by Lark Entertainment that can be ac…