“Murder on the Orient Express” STAGE LIST
THEATER
Agatha Christie’s mystery adapted by Ken Ludwig and directed by Rob Melrose. Presented by the Alley Theatre. Tuesdays to Sundays through Aug. 25; $41-$91; 615 Texas; 713-220-5700, alleytheatre.org.
“Museum of Dysfunction XI”
The best of a decade of short plays. Presented by Mildred’s Umbrella. Friday through July 27; Studio 101, Spring Street Studios; pay-what-you-can, 832-4630409, mildredsumbrella.com.
“Woyzeck”
Modern adaptation of the classic German drama. Presented by Rec Room. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 3. Rec Room, 100 Jackson; $30; 713-344-1291, recroomarts.org.
“Josephine Tonight”
Musical biography of legendary performer Josephine Baker. Presented by the Ensemble Theatre. Thursday through July 28; $36 to $50; 3535 Main; 713-520-0055, ensemblehouston.org.
“Feelin’ Groovy 5”
Sendup to 1960s and ’70s music. Presented by the Music Box Theater. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays (July 21 and Aug. 11 only) through Aug. 31; $31-$41; 2623 Colquitt; 713-5227722, themusicboxtheater.com.
“Speeding Motorcycle”
Revival of Jason Nodler’s original musical about rock artist Daniel Johnston. Presented by Catastrophic Theatre. Thursday through Aug. 4; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. All tickets pay-what-you-can, $40 suggested price; MATCH 3400 Main; 713-522-2723, catastrophic theatre.com.
“West Side Story”
Presented by A.D. Players. Wednesdays to Sundays through July 28. The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer; $39 - $119; 713-5262721, adplayers.org.
“Seussical”
Free production of the musical featuring Dr. Seuss characters. 8:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive; Free; tuts.org.
CLASSICAL/OPERA “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
The film in concert with the Houston Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 pm. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $29-$79; Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana; 713-224-7575; houstonsymphony.org.
DANCE “Dancing the Blue Hour”
Michelle Brangwen Dance Ensemble premieres a new experimental work with live music by composers Thomas Helton (bass) and Tim Hagans (trumpet) about the time just before sunrise each day. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, MATCH, 3400 Main; $15-$35; 713-521-4533, matchouston.org.
COMEDY The Try Guys
Comedy quartet got its start doing videos for Buzzfeed and now headlines large halls. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Revention Music Center, 520 Texas; $36 and up; 713-230-1600; reventionmusiccenter.com