The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents 2025-2026 Season
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents its 2025/2026 performing arts season “Unstoppable.” Season subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now! Visit The Grand’s website at www.thegrand.com or call The Grand’s box office at 409.765.1894.
“This season’s theme, “Unstoppable,” reflects the incredible momentum we’ve gained as we launch the largest and most ambitious lineup in our history,” said Maureen Patton, Executive Director of The Grand 1894 Opera House.
“We’re thrilled to open the season with Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti, followed by an exciting mix of movement and music— from the fiery rhythms of Flamenco Vivo featuring Carlota Santana to the gravity-defying acrobatics of Cirque Kalabanté, the sensational a cappella stylings of Voctave, and the percussive power of Syncopated Ladies. We’re also welcoming back fan favorites like Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, and the beloved comedy of Bill Engvall, as well as his ‘blue collar redneck’ buddy, Jeff Foxworthy.”
“From show-stopping tributes like One Night of Queen and Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll V, to a slate of magical holiday performances, laugh-out-loud comedy, a live Hitchcock silent film experience, and an exciting new family series featuring Dinosaur World Live and The Cat in the Hat, there’s truly something for everyone,” Patton added. “We invite you to experience the artistry and the joy that only live performance at The Grand can deliver. This season, we’re not slowing down—we’re just getting started.”
The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District, is recognized as “The Official Opera House of The State of Texas.”
Pop 2000
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8 PM
Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s. The show features host Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, and performances by O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. Featuring performances of the decade’s biggest songs like “Bye Bye Bye,” “All or Nothing,” “Come Back to Me,” and more, the Pop 2000 Tour reads like a who’s who of chart-topping hit makers. Take a Napster fueled trip down the early aughts memory lane!
Silent Film: Hitchcock’s “The Lodger” with Rob Landes
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7 PM
Before digital sound and special effects, silent film stars captivated audiences with nothing more than expression, movement, and music—bringing to life unforgettable stories of romance, comedy, adventure, and horror. Continuing a beloved Halloween tradition, Rob Landes returns with his one-of-a-kind, fully improvised musical score for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent classic, The Lodger. Experience the magic as Landes’ live accompaniment breathes new life into this suspenseful masterpiece.
Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed!
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 3 PM
Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed is sure to win Best in Show!
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Wynton Marsalis
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8 PM
Founded in 1988, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis tours the world performing a vast repertoire of music, from historic and rare compositions to commissioned works. The group’s compositions and arrangements include works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and Charles Mingus, as well as new music from the group’s unrivalled collection of world-renowned composers and arrangers.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 3 PM & 7 PM
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 3 PM
A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has enchanted audiences all over the world with its traditional message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, the most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he is visited by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present and Future. A joyful pairing of Dickens Weekend with a Dickens story. Costumed patrons will enjoy traditional Christmas carols in this classic production of a beloved holiday story.
A Prairie Home Companion Christmas
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 7 PM
Some people believe the Creator of the Universe sent His Son to Earth in the form of an infant born to a virgin woman and her faithful husband, Joseph. Other people don’t believe this but enjoy being with those who do — and enjoy a party (parties being more fun if there’s a reason, and what better than a birth?). Join GK, Heather Masse, Maria Jette, the Radio Acting Company, Fred Newman, Richard Dworsky and the Guy’s Shoe Band for the Adventures of Guy Noir, Duane & His Mom, the News from Lake Wobegon, A Christmas Carolette, and the audience singing of five beloved carols.
The Choir of Man
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 8 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 3 PM
Known across the globe as “the ultimate-free good show,” The Choir of Man offers up 80 minutes of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, The Choir of Man has something for everyone. A multi-talented cast of nine talented guys combines hair-raising harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs, world-class tap dance, and poetic meditations on the power of community in this riotously enjoyable homage to that gathering place we all love so much: your local pub. With a real working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the action.
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll V
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 8 PM
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often-unknown stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin,
Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6 PM
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, are coming to Galveston for Peppa Pig: My First Concert – a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Join Peppa and George to learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together! Enjoy some of your favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little piggies can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own!
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 8 PM
Fierce. Feminine. Flawless. Direct from Los Angeles, the Syncopated Ladies are a groundbreaking, all-female tap dance band that’s redefining the art of rhythm. Created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloé Arnold, this electrifying troupe fuses high-energy tap dance, live music, and powerful female artistry into an unforgettable, show-stopping experience. With viral videos racking up millions of views—and endorsed by legends like Beyoncé, Whoopi Goldberg, and Shonda Rhimes—the Syncopated Ladies are not just performers; they’re a movement.
One Night of Queen
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8 PM
The show does go on! For over two decades, Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries. Stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. They WILL ROCK YOU and are guaranteed to blow your mind! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works!
Wizard of Oz on Ice
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 2 PM & 8 PM
Prepare to be captivated as Ice Creative Entertainment presents Wizard of Oz On Ice, a reimagined, all-new production that breathes fresh life into the beloved classic. Set on a stunning synthetic ice stage, this innovative performance will take place at select theaters around the nation. From the visionary team behind acclaimed ice spectacles like “Peter Pan On Ice,” “Cinderella On Ice,” and “Beauty & The Beast On Ice” comes a fresh and exhilarating
reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s timeless story. This all-new production, Wizard of Oz On Ice, promises to dazzle audiences of all ages with stunning choreography, state-of-the-art special effects, and vibrant costumes that bring the Land of Oz to life in ways never seen before, enchanting both the young and the young at heart.
The Rob Landes Trio: Back to Broadway
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 4 PM
Sit back and enjoy the Rob Landes Trio as they whisk you off to the land of Broadway! Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others will lead you on this musical stroll through your favorite Broadway shows! Prepare to hum, tap and sing your way through this delightful concert.
An Evening with the Duke Ellington Orchestra
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 8 PM
Step into the world of swinging sophistication and musical genius with The Duke Ellington Orchestra—the living embodiment of one of America’s greatest musical legacies. From the smoky elegance of “Mood Indigo” to the unstoppable drive of “Take the ‘A’ Train,” the Duke Ellington Orchestra delivers an unforgettable evening of jazz classics performed with precision, soul, and flair. Every note honors Ellington’s genius—his rich harmonies, bold rhythms, and unmistakable sound that changed the landscape of American music.
Voctave
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 3 PM
Soaring harmonies, incredible vocal precision, and heart-stirring arrangements—Voctave is the a cappella sensation that’s redefining vocal music. Featuring 11 powerhouse vocalists with backgrounds in musical theater, choral music, and classical training, Voctave brings audiences to their feet with a sound that’s as pure as it is powerful. With a repertoire that spans Broadway, Disney, pop, and gospel, Voctave’s performances are emotional journeys wrapped in stunning vocal artistry. Their lush arrangements and signature sound have captivated millions online, with videos that have garnered over 150 million views and counting.
The Cat in the Hat
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 3 PM
Step into the world of The Cat in the Hat and experience Dr. Seuss’s timeless classic come to life on stage! With its zany characters, imaginative storytelling, and playful humour, The Cat in the Hat is more than just a children’s book – it’s a cultural phenomenon. Adapted for the stage in 2009 by the National Theatre of Great Britain, this live show stays true to the original story. Join Sally, her brother, and their overprotective pet Fish as they meet the mischief-making Cat in his
iconic, red-striped hat on a rainy afternoon. What follows is an afternoon of fun, chaos, and valuable lessons about creativity and imagination!
Dinosaur World Live
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 6 PM
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3 PM
Looking for fun days out with the kids? Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8 PM
With his signature wit, relatable charm, and hilarious Southern drawl, Jeff Foxworthy has become one of the most beloved comedians of all time. A best-selling author, Grammy nominee, and the voice behind the iconic “You might be a redneck” one-liners, Jeff has made millions laugh with his unique take on everyday life, family, work, and the quirks that make us all human. Now, Jeff hits the road for a night of side-splitting stand-up that’s full of heart, honesty, and good old-fashioned fun. Whether you’ve followed him from Blue Collar Comedy Tour fame or you’re discovering him for the first time, Jeff’s show is a hilarious reminder that laughter really is the best medicine.
Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 8 PM
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 3 PM | 8 PM
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” “‘Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
Bill Engvall – Here’s Your Sign: It Wasn’t My Time
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 8 PM
It’s not a joke — Bill Engvall is coming back to The Island! After announcing his retirement
from stand-up in 2022, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum comedy legend just couldn’t stay away from the mic for long. Best known for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and his signature bit “Here’s Your Sign,” Engvall returns with the sharp wit, relatable charm, and laugh-out-loud stories that made him a household name. A Galveston native, Engvall’s career has spanned hit TV series (Last Man Standing, The Bill Engvall Show), popular films, a finalist turn on Dancing with the Stars, and chart-topping comedy albums. His recent work includes roles in Netflix’s MO, Peacock’s Blue Collar Auction, and the streaming special Just Sell Him for Parts. Don’t miss this homegrown icon’s triumphant return to the stage—live, in-person, and funnier than ever.
