The 1989 comedy/drama “Say Anything” brought popular culture the love story of Lloyd Dobler (actor John Cusack) and Diane Court (actress Ione Skye). A
n eternal optimist seeks the heart of a “brain trapped in the body of a game show hostess.”
Ranked by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest modern movie romances (and #11 on the list of 50 best high-school movies), “Say Anything” made a star out of John Cusack who went on to success in multiple films including “High Fidelity,” “Grosse Point Blank,” and “Being John Malkovich,” among others.
Now, join John Cusack for a screening of “Say Anything” followed by a LIVE conversation this weekend (Sunday 6/16/2019) at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, regarding his career and the making of “Say Anything.”
Roger Ebert called the movie “one of the best films of the year” when it was released. Fans will now get the opportunity to experience a moderated discussion, with John answering audience questions as well.
In this dramatic retelling of France’s infamous young monarchs, history becomes HERstory as Stanton Welch’s Marie returns to the Wo
rtham Theater Center to close Houston Ballet’s 2018/19 season this weekend.
The past unfolds in the three-act ballet that chronicles the Queen’s life in a time of immense social and political strife for the people of France. Returning to the role originally created for her in 2009, Melody Mennite, Houston Ballet Principal Dancer will dance the ballet’s namesake once again.
. . .more Houston Ballet Marie click here
The Alley Theatre this summer is presenting Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers on their Hubbard Stage. The theatre groups closes out their 20118-19 season with this production. The performances start May 31st through June 30th, 2019.
Ludwig a prolific playwright has created numerous works and has earned two Olivier Awards, three Tony Award nominations, two 
Tony Awards, two Helen Hayes Awards, the Edgar Award, the Edwin Forest Award, the Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts and an honorary doctorate from York University. In 2014, Ludwig won a Falstaff Award for his book "How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare" in the category of "Best Book, Publication, or Recording".
Ludwig on his web portal describes his adaptation, which was commissioned by the Bristol Old Vic in England, is based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honor.
. . .more Three Musketeers click here
Machine Gun Kelly know for short, "MGK" started his hip hop sound as a teenager, releasing a mixtape back in 2006. MGK went on to release four more mixtapes.
MGK waas eventually able to get a recording contract with Bad Boy and Interscope Records in 2011.
His major label debut album, Lace Up, was released in October 2012 to positive response from critics. The record 
contained the singles "Wild Boy", "Invincible", "Stereo", and "Hold On (Shut Up)", and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart; it was later confirmed to have sold more than 178,000 copies.
In early 2015, he released the singles "Till I Die" and "A Little More" for his second studio album, General Admission, which released in October 2015, and debuted at number four in the US. The album incorporated darker tones, rap rock, R&B, and storytelling. His third studio album, Bloom, was released on May 12, 2017, preceded by "Bad Things" with Camila Cabello, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, his highest charting single.
This weekend at Revention Music Center MGK.