Houston Stand-Up, Concerts, and Close-Quarters Plays

Touring headliners and local comics share an intimate room in the Marq'E. POST Houston's large hall offers a change of scale. Theater off Allen Parkway spotlights emerging writers. Check performance calendars before choosing a show.

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Houston Improv
4.4 (3,971)
Wed – Sun, 18:30 – 23:55
7620 Katy Freeway, Ste. 455

Houston Improv brings touring national headliners and local comics to an intimate room in the Marq'E Entertainment Center. Table service, a full bar and a restaurant put food and drinks alongside the comedy. The club opens Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Check the lineup before choosing a show.

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713 Music Hall · 401 Franklin Street | Houston
401 Franklin Street

713 Music Hall hosts major touring musical acts and comedy performances inside POST Houston on Franklin Street. The large, multi-level hall offers a different scale from Houston Improv's intimate room. Venue bars serve drinks. Premium upgrades include Kashmere Lounge access and Fast Lane entry. Umbrellas are not permitted inside.

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Stages - Lester and Sue Smith Stage: Houston
4.8 (806)
Mon – Sat, 12:00 – 18:30; Sun, 12:00 – 16:00
800 Rosine St, Houston, TX 77019, USA

Stages presents culturally relevant plays that spotlight emerging writers and artists off Allen Parkway. Productions regularly use the close-quarters setting for immersive staging. Historical timeline exhibits and post-show talkbacks often accompany performances. The compact seating can feel cramped during a long show.

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