We will destroy you.
Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene
Music, lyrics, and book written by Joe Folladori
Directed by Tamarie Cooper
Music direction and arrangements by Alli Villines
Music, lyrics, and book written by Joe Folladori
Directed by Tamarie Cooper
Music direction and arrangements by Alli Villines
Performances
Feb 20, 2026 -
Mar 7, 2026
Romeos And Juliets
Conceived, directed, and designed by Afsaneh Aayani
Performances
Apr 3, 2026 -
Apr 25, 2026
News
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Feb 22, 2026 | Houston Press | D.L. GrooverMake way Katy Perry, there’s a new diva in town. Joe Folladori — musician, song writer, one of Catastrophic Theatre’s core artists, leader of Houston’s former cult indie-band The Mathletes — has arrived center stage in the persona of Sophia, and the star wattage is blinding. Playwright Folladori identifies as “high-fem, Christian, bisexual, Democrat,” as
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Feb 11, 2026 | Houston Press | Margaret DowningOf course the first question of Joe Folladori, who wrote the music, lyrics and book to Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdelene had to be: How did he come up with the title to this world premiere about to open at The Catastrophic Theatre? “Well, I knew Katy Perry had to be in the title,”
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Feb 04, 2026 | The Texas Signal | Jef RounerKaty Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene follows Sophia, the lead singer of Houston underground band Bird Murderer, who goes on a manic quest to write the perfect song. The real story, though, is about self-exploration through art. The show is called Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene, and that title matches the chaotic and strange
Upcoming Productions
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by Conceived, directed, and designed by Afsaneh AayaniApr 3 - Apr 25
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byConceived, directed, and choreographed by Tamarie CooperBook by Tamarie Cooper and Patrick ReynoldsJun 19 - Aug 1
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