Joey Guerra

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joey Guerra

Kerstin Anderson says it was "insane kismet" that led her to play Jenna, the pie-making mother-to-be, in the musical "Waitress."Anderson is a huge fan of the original 2007 film starring Keri Russell and had it "on repeat for like a year," with required viewings for all her friends. She loves Sara Bareilles, who wrote the music and lyrics for the stage version that ran for more than 1,500 performances on Broadway. Article continues below this adMost importantly, Anderson loves to bake pies.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joey Guerra

Selena, La Mafia, Bobby Pulido, Elida Reyna — in the ’90s, those were the names that defined Tejano music. They ruled radio, sold out concerts and carried the sound far beyond Texas borders. Tejano music seemed destined for an exciting evolution. But three decades later, it's in need of a revolution. Article continues below this adTejano music has all but vanished from traditional radio, and sales have fallen far below the multiplatinum heights of the '90s.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joey Guerra

Ice Cube is getting back to where it all started - the stage. The rapper and actor has announced the "Truth To Power: 4 Decades of Attitude," his first tour in more than a decade. It will include music and moments from throughout his four-decade career. Houston is the sixth stop on the tour, Sept. 13 at Toyota Center. In a statement, Ice Cube promises "a major production unlike anything I've ever done before."Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through the venue site.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joey Guerra

When she gets home, Solange turns celebration into an art form. "Eldorado Ballroom Houston" is a multi-disciplinary series honoring Third Ward's Eldorado Ballroom and contemporary and historic Black artists, the Chronicle can announce exclusively. The program, presented by Performing Arts Houston and Project Row Houses, includes six programs across four local venues, created and curated by Solange for Saint Heron.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Joey Guerra

K-pop, hip-hop, regional Mexican and more - welcome to Monday's concert announcements. Several artists are heading out on tour this year or extending existing runs. And Houston is on the schedule. The biggest news is two nights for K-pop boy band Enhypen at Toyota Center. They'll be here in August. Read on for on-sale dates and more. Following last weekend's Coachella debut, Enhypen announced the "Walk the Line" tour Monday morning. The K-pop group will perform Aug. 12-13 at Toyota Center.