Press Releases
Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Bone
Meet Tony Bone, a cherished member of The Plaza Theatre family whose unwavering dedication and heartfelt contributions have enriched our community for over a decade. From coaching accents to fundraising for extraordinary events like the Houston Grand Opera's visit,...
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: A Review
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play took the stage for Student/Press Night on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: During a time of year that has become synonymous with hustle, bustle, and...
Misery: A Review
Misery took the stage for Student/Press Night on Thursday, October 17th, 2024. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review just in time for Opening Night: Brad and Angelina? How about Goldie and Kurt? That’s a hard pass for me. When it comes to powerhouse acting couples,...
The Plaza Theatre Upgrades Sound Board with Generous Donation from The Orchard at Caney Creek
The Plaza Theatre is thrilled to announce the generous donation of $3,000 from Jeff and Susan Smith, owners of the local venue The Orchard at Caney Creek. This contribution will help fund the purchase of a new state-of-the-art sound board, enhancing the auditory...
The Music Man: A Review
The Music Man took the stage for a combined Chamber Night and Student/Press Night on Thursday, August 1st. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review jut in time for Opening Night: From stirring vocals to exquisite costumes to extraordinary dance numbers, it’s hard to...
Plaza Theatre Selects Gutierrez, Montalvo for Performing Arts Scholarship
PLAZA THEATRE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 2024 The Plaza Theatre proudly announces Rodrigo Gutierrez and Lillian Montalvo as the recipients of the 2024 Plaza Theatre Scholarship in memory of Mrs. Jeanene D. Merka. These scholarships, each valued at $500, aim to...
Cast Selected for Seussical, Jr. (Ages 13-17)
CAST LIST ANNOUNCEMENT! We have chosen our cast for the Litefooters Summer Workshop & Production of Seussical, Jr. (ages 13-17). The roles have been filled as follows. First parent meeting and read-through will be Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00pm at The Plaza Theatre....
Cast Selected for Seussical, Jr.
CAST LIST ANNOUNCEMENT! We have chosen our cast for the Litefooters Summer Workshop & Production of Seussical, Jr. (ages 6-12). The roles have been filled as follows. First parent meeting and read-through will be Monday, May 20th at 6:00pm at The Plaza Theatre....
Deathtrap: A Review
Deathtrap took the stage for Student & Press Night on Thursday, April 18th. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review jut in time for Opening Night: Of all the productions that have come and gone over the years, it’s clear that the Wharton Plaza Theatre’s Deathtrap...
Moon Over Buffalo: A Review
Moon Over Buffalo took the stage February 10th-18th. Local critic Ben Sharp penned a review following the show on Friday, February 16th: A famous fictional Roman general once asked the question, "Are you not entertained?" Well, when it comes to the Wharton Plaza...