Bright lights, big voices and behind the scenes costume changes are a big part of live musicals. From West Side Story to Chicago to The Phantom of the Opera, musicals have thrilled audiences with award-winning songs, highly choreographed performances and acting chops fit for an Oscar contender.

TUTS (Theatre Under The Stars) Underground, which presents performances in downtown Houston at the Hobby Center, offers a contemporary approach to the world of musicals and live theatre. TUTS Underground attracts the modern-age musical lover by booking shows that contemporary audiences can relate to. With plots of sex, love, revenge and self-discovery, the most innovative and thought provoking musicals coming out of the Broadway community are featured at TUTS Underground.

Striking 12, an infectious pop/rock/jazz fable about a grumpy guy on New Year’s Eve, is a musical that is currently running from Dec. 17-23 at TUTS Underground. The main character is over the holiday season and makes a resolution to not do anything but to stay home and go to bed. The story unfolds with music, laughter and additional characters and plots being added to the mix.

Tickets to Striking 12 are on sale now. You can get more information at Tuts.com.

TUTS Underground | 800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 | 713.558.8887