Houston's Theatre Under The Stars has announced its Spotlight Series will return for the company's 2024-2025 season. The series of events, intended to introduce each show in the season to the community before its run, will be held at The Ion.
As previously reported, the season includes a new staging of Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, and Jennifer Lee's Frozen (December 10-29), Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson's Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen (September 10–22), Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic Little Shop of Horrors (October 22–November 3), Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick's The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical (November 29–December 24), Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, and Tina Fey's Mean Girls musical (January 28–February 9, 2025), Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's Waitress musical (April 15–27), and Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' Tony-winning In the Heights (May 20–June 1).
Spotlight Series programming includes live performances, trivia, and conversations with TUTS Artistic Director Knechtges and special guests. Each event will be held at 6 PM beginning with Dear Evan Hansen scheduled for August 22, followed by Little Shop of Horrors September 25, Frozen November 13, Mean Girls January 9, 2025, Waitress March 26, and In the Heights April 30.
“We’re not only creating productions—we’re sparking conversations, connections, and a lifelong passion for the arts,” Knechtges said in a statement. “Join us as we transform every performance into a thrilling journey, celebrating the power and impact of the arts together. Let’s create, connect, and cultivate a love for the arts that lasts a lifetime!”
The Spotlight Series is free and open to the public, with limited seating. General admission tickets are required, and available online or at the door.
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