Tiny Beautiful Things

Written By Nia Vardalos

Based on the Book by Cheryl Strayed

Adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos

Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos

Directed by Ash Love

Producers Monica and John Isgren

2026 March 27-April 19

Rochelle and Max Levit Stage

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Overview

Finding strength in the questions we ask

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” published online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Details

Performance Times

Wednesday–Friday | 7:00 p.m.
Saturday | 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday | 2:00 p.m.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
Mar. 27— Apr. 1

Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission

Good to Know

Rated R

Advice columnist “Sugar” offers compassionate guidance to her readers even while navigating her own private struggles. Those that write to Sugar bring her their issues of love, loss, and loneliness that include mature themes including death, suicide, child abuse, and assault while making use of some adult language. As Sugar shares her own complicated past, her advice reveals to us beauty despite life’s brokenness, community in the face of loneliness, light amidst the darkness, and the incredible power of hope.

Plan Your Visit

Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
The Gordy lobby is open at 6 p.m. on evenings with performances. On afternoons with matinee performances, the lobby opens at 1 p.m.
Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.

Community Conversations

Intimacy and Mental Health Coordination in Theater

Join Director Ash Love and Mental Health Coordinator Nancy Lynch as they discuss the importance of Intimacy and mental health in theater. This Community Conversation will be moderated by Artistic Director Derek Charles Livingston and will take place in The Edmundson Gallery, immediately following the 2pm Matinee.

Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse, executive producer and host of Hello Houston, moderates a free, post-show discussion about the show.

This event is open to the public and will take place immediately after the matinee performance concludes.

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Media Partner

Sunday Sit-Down

Join the cast for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation following the 2:00 p.m. matinee.

College Night

College students can purchase $15 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT

ASL-Interpreted Performance

For the best views of the ASL interpreters, enter promo code ASLI in the promo code box beneath the seating chart and map legend on the seat selection page, before clicking Continue. Once the code is applied, select seats labeled “A.”