HOUSTON \u2013 A blockbuster lineup for Houston Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is rolling out a season designed to please every theatre fan: The Music Man, Mrs. Doubtfire, Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid, The Who\u2019s Tommy, Kinky Boots and Oh, Mary! <\/p>\n
Artistic Director Dan Knechtges joined Houston Life for a sneak peek, promising \u201cmust-see\u201d moments across touring hits and homegrown productions. Oh, Mary! \u2014 currently one of the hottest tickets in New York \u2014 will close the season. <\/p>\n
A holiday show with local heart <\/p>\n
TUTS will present Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid as its holiday production. The company is self-producing this title and plans to showcase students and local cast members, continuing TUTS\u2019 tradition of pairing professional storytelling with Houston talent. While TUTS typically self-produces about half of each season, next year\u2019s abundance of exceptional tours persuaded the artistic team to bring more Broadway productions to the city.<\/p>\n
How TUTS curates and supports Houston artists <\/p>\n
Selecting touring shows is an artistic and practical process: TUTS evaluates availability, artistic fit and what will resonate with local audiences. The season reflects a balance between crowd-pleasing classics, contemporary favorites and boundary-pushing works. Beyond touring hits, TUTS invests in development and local artists by including students and area performers in self-produced work and by offering performance and training opportunities throughout the year. <\/p>\n
Why subscribe \u2014 the perks of becoming a TUTS subscriber<\/p>\n
Subscribers typically enjoy benefits such as priority seating, subscriber discounts, flexible exchanges and exclusive event invitations \u2014 perks that make it easier and more affordable to see multiple shows. <\/p>\n