David Sedaris
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXDavid Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers with his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Sedaris has mastered satire by using cultural euphemisms and political correctness to address the human condition today. With a NYT-bestselling collection of fables and multiple award-winning essays, he is admired for his intelligence around the world. Sedaris’ …
A Wynonna & The Big Noise Christmas
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXWynonna Judd —along with her band, The Big Noise— will bring “A Wynonna & The Big Noise Christmas” to Jones Hall. The show will feature incomparable musical arrangements from The Big Noise, putting Wynonna’s voice front and center for what promises to be a truly memorable evening of music and holiday magic. Respected by the …
Neil deGrasse Tyson: “Cosmic Collisions”
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX3…2…1…BLAST OFF! Award-winning astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to Space City with a new lecture entitled “Cosmic Collisions”. The lecture will cover all the things that go bump in the night (and in the day). And yes, the universe wants to kill you: On occasion these collisions — asteroid & comet impacts on …
Kinky Boots
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXKINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit that will step into hearts of Houston. With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon, Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots will take you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) …
Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall / Houston
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXKID KOALA's NUFONIA MUST FALL in HOUSTON, TX. Montreal-based scratch DJ and music producer Kid Koala under the direction of Oscar-nominated K.K. Barrett presents a magical, multi-disciplinary and theatrical adaptation of his graphic novel and soundtrack, Nufonia Must Fall. Nufonia Must Fall’s charming story centers around a headphones-sporting robot, who falls in love. This live …
The Illusionists Present: Adam Trent
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXAdam Trent is an internationally recognized magician who fuses magic, comedy and music to create a one-of-a-kind show. He began street performing at the age of 14 and then went to college in Los Angeles to study finance and entertainment marketing. The skills he gained over the years combined with his creativity has led him …
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXA Houston favorite returns! Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America’s cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill of contemporary favorites to the spirit-lifting joy of beloved classics, these magnificent dancers offer something for every taste. Fri, Mar 16, …
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXA Houston favorite returns! Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America’s cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill of contemporary favorites to the spirit-lifting joy of beloved classics, these magnificent dancers offer something for every taste. Fri, Mar 16, …
Bria Skonberg
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXCanadian singer, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg wields a unique blend of modern-day pop sensibility and sizzling musicianship. Her elite jazz chops, artfully mixed with worldly rhythms and contemporary songwriting, result in a sophisticated pop sound. Bria has performed at some 100 festivals worldwide, co-founded the New York Hot Jazz Camp and New York Hot …
Chris Botti with the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXOn Sale Now!
Chris Botti with the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXOn Sale Now!
ADL’s Houston In Concert Against Hate: Many Voices, One City
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXHouston in Concert Against Hate: Many Voices, One City presents the world-renowned Houston Symphony and moving stories of ADL’s work to combat hate and promote respect. This year we celebrate the global diversity of the City of Houston, acknowledge the struggles of its multicultural communities, and call on all of our supporters to join their …
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXCelebrating 40 years in 2017-2018 season as one of the most original forces in contemporary dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been known for its exceptionally talented dancers and a diverse repertoire of adventurous choreography. Under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, this contemporary ballet company that "is going to take your breath away" …
Tao: Drum Heart
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXIn 2004, TAO attended the world’s largest festival of the arts – the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and made number one box-office smash hit of the festival in spite of their first participation. TAO has started spreading into the overseas after their success at the Festival Fringe and three month long-run show in Germany and Australia …
Houston Symphony: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXThe Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, featuring the sixth film in the Harry Potter series. On Jan. 14–16, Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts the Houston Symphony, performing Nicholas Hooper’s incredible score live while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Houston Symphony: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXThe Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, featuring the sixth film in the Harry Potter series. On Jan. 14–16, Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts the Houston Symphony, performing Nicholas Hooper’s incredible score live while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Houston Symphony presents Let’s Be Pirates
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXGet ready to sail the high seas with a morning of pirate-themed fun for the whole family, including selections from Pirates of the Caribbean! Associate Conductor Robert Franz leads the orchestra in two family-friendly matinees perfect for kids 3 and up. A morning of musical fun comes complete with kid-friendly activities, including our always-popular Instrument …
Houston Symphony presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi—in Concert
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXThe Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, *Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi* (http://ec2-54-189-84-127.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=19253024&l=58960f78-1b01-45ba-ac26-7929e6d006f9&r=77dab828-2432-461a-a6b6-addb51b98007)*_, _*screening as part of the Bank of America POPS series at Jones Hall March 4-7, 2022. Audiences can experience this iconic …
Houston Symphony presents Rachmaninoff’s Second
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXRachmaninoff’s rapturous and romantic Symphony No. 2 unfurls a never-ending cascade of lush, opulent melodies, each one bound to speak directly to the heart. Plus, immerse yourself in Toru Takemitsu’s beautiful and mesmerizing homage to the ocean, Toward the Sea, featuring the Symphony’s Megan Conley, harp, and Matthew Roitstein, flute. Rising young French conductor Lionel …
Houston Symphony presents Andrés Fest 1: Carnival of the Animals + Symphony Soloists
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXHouston Symphony kicks off Andres Fest on March 18 and 19 at 8pm and on March 20 at 2:30pm. Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration is* *a two-week festival honoring and celebrating the legacy of Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s eight-year tenure in his last season as Music Director. From March 18—27, the festival will pay tribute to what …
Houston Symphony presents Music and Memories: A Conversation with Andres Orozco-Estrada
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXAs part of Houston Symphony’s two-week festival celebrating Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada in his farewell season, Andrés joins Executive Director/CEO John Mangum onstage for a look back at eight remarkable years with the Houston Symphony. Hear Andrés’s favorite memories, relive unforgettable musical moments with big-screen video excerpts, ask Andrés questions and more! This event is …
Houston Symphony presents Andrés Fest 2: Boléro, An American in Paris, Broughton & Marsalis
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXHouston Symphony wraps up Andres Fest on March 26 at 8pm and March 27 at 2:30pm. Andrés Fest: A Symphonic Celebration is ** a two-week festival honoring and celebrating the legacy of Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s eight-year tenure in his last season as Music Director. From March 18—27, the festival will pay tribute to what Orozco-Estrada has …
Houston Symphony presents Andrés’s Farewell: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXFor his final concert as Houston Symphony Music Director, Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. Contemplating the meaning of life and the mystery of death and culminating in a blaze of transcendence, Mahler’s Resurrection is an unmatched concert experience. More than 200 orchestra and chorus members fill the Jones Hall stage for …
Itzhak Perlman: Mozart + Tchaikovsky 4
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXJoin Houston Symphony as Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman leads the orchestra in one of the best loved masterpieces of all time—Tchaikovsky’s fiery, fateful Fourth Symphony. Plus, hear Perlman perform the beautiful music of Mozart.
Houston Symphony Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha Conducts Beethoven 9
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TXMusic Director Designate Juraj Valcuha leads orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Come together in Jones Hall and experience one of classical music’s most moving, uplifting, and inspiring journeys, a rallying cry to hope, humanity, and universal fellowship culminating in the exuberant “Ode to Joy.” An internationally acclaimed conductor, Juraj Valcuha …