Bayou Theater
2025-2026 Season Announcement
The 2025-2026 season promises an unforgettable lineup of performances that illuminate our shared humanity and celebrate the transformative power of storytelling. These performances connect us across generations and cultures, enriching our lives and enhancing the vibrancy of our campus and community.
Photo by Melissa Taylor
Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Handel & Vivaldi
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Mercury kicks off its 25th Anniversary Season with a program of two Baroque masters - Handel & Vivaldi - and one of Handel's most famous and popular works - Handel's Water Music!
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Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Mercury performs Vivaldi's complete Four Seasons in celebration of the work's 300th Anniversary - featuring Mercury concertmaster, Jonathan Godfrey.
Friends in Low Places: Brandon Bennett Sings Garth Brooks
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Internationally-acclaimed touring star Brandon Bennett (Elvis My Way) brings his signature
swagger to Garth's legendary country-crossover hits, including "The Dance," "Shameless,"
and "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House."
Presented by Artists Lounge Live.
Books and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric
Music by Paul Givalry & William Rush
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith
Main Street Theater for Youth: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.
There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania's Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But will he get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court? Join us as we discover what really happened and who was to blame. A whodunit for all ages!
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
Photo by Melissa Taylor
Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Bolero Querido!
Wednesday, April 15, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Journey through time and across borders, sharing fascinating stories of legendary artists like Cantinflas, Consuelo Velásquez , and Ravel. From early seguidillas to contemporary ballet, experience the beauty of this rich musical heritage.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
Friday - Sunday, April 24-26 and May 1-3, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Experience the timeless magic of Oklahoma!, the groundbreaking Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed Broadway forever. Set against the sweeping plains of the American frontier, this beloved classic weaves romance, rivalry, and unforgettable melodies like "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" into a heartwarming story.
This event is a co-production with Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. For questions regarding ticketing, please call 281-480-1617.
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Refunds and Exchanges
All tickets are non-refundable. Single tickets may be moved to another performance with a 24 hours notice. Call 281-283-3024 or email BayouTheater@uhcl.edu with your name, scheduled performance date, and the date of the performance you wish to move to. Please include your phone number so that we can confirm the exchange.
The Bayou Theater program is made possible through generous support from the
National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Contact
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Bayou Theater
Phone: 281-283-3024
Email: bayoutheater@uhcl.edu
Bayou Building
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1002