Bootycandy tells the story of Sutter, a young gay black man on an outrageous odyssey through his childhood home, his church, dive bars, motel rooms, and his grandmother’s nursing home. Bootycandy won the 2015 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Drama and the original Off-Broadway production was a New York Times Critic’s Pick. The Times …
Hot off the heels of sellout smash “Pride and Prejudice,” 4th Wall Theatre Company is starting 2019 with another Houston premiere, “Rapture, Blister, Burn” by Gina Gionfriddo. This 2013 Pulitzer Prize Finalist is a comedic but unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of fourth-wave feminism. “As a piece that’s part history lesson, part …
Writers in the Schools (WITS) offers free writing and performance poetry workshops for poets ages 13 to 19 on Fridays, March 1, April 5 and May 3, 2019.
Seven interviews about one community, "Precious Memories" is a collection of stories based on oral histories that explore Black Appalachian community survival. Performing artist Yunina Barbour-Payne (Louisville, KY) dedicates her life’s work to preserving the history and culture of Black Appalachians through performance while challenging stereotypes about the Appalachian region more generally. Yunina uses the …
The “Fridays at Moores” series continues with AURA Contemporary Ensemble’s “Eye to Ear,” an evening of music Inspired by visual art. The performance features works by guest composer Chris Arrell, Viet Cuong, George Tsontakis and student award-winning composers Carlos Cordero and Yanis Eberhart. Arrell explores a favorite cartoon in “O Popeye,” Cuong finds inspiration in …
Will the recently wed Schumer tame her ribald comedy act for something homelier? Don’t bet on it. So you can count on her bawdy self will be slaying them in the aisles of the Revention and no, her opening act will not be her uncle Chuck. https://www.facebook.com/events/482222732309398/
Betsy Cook Weber, Jeb Mueller, directors The Moores School of Music's Concert Chorale, Concert Women's Chorus, ManCorps and UH Small Groups present this annual celebration of all things romantically choral, or chorally romantic! $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
David Bertman and Cameron Kubos, directors The Moores School of Music presents a performance by the MegaBand and Wind Ensemble. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
Franz Anton Krager, conductor Isaac Bustos, classical guitarist For "In with the Old, In with the New," the Moores School of Music's Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Elgar and Peter Lieuwen. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
Michael Jacobson, saxophone Cameron Hoffman, piano The Moores School of Music presents a recital by Michael Jacobson, professor of saxophone at Baylor University, who will perform newly written repertoire and standards from the saxophone’s 175-year history of classical music. About the Artist Michael Jacobson is professor of saxophone and associate dean for operations at Baylor …
Jeb Mueller, director "Fridays at Moores" continues with a performance by the Concert Women's Chorus and ManCorps. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
The Moores School of Music invites audiences to be immersed in the sound of the Viennese horn and Viennese style with a recital by Wolfgang Vladar of the famed Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Step right up and prepare to be amazed, dazzled, and possibly disturbed. Drag superstar and erstwhile carny Varla Jean Merman is coming to town with a three ring circus and all she’s looking for is the titular Big Top. This “Freakiest Show on Earth” will showcase jaw-dropping videos, awe-inspiring songs, and death-defying wigs. https://www.facebook.com/events/1254492171370778/
Step right up and prepare yourself to be amazed, dazzled and possibly disturbed! Drag superstar and erstwhile carny Varla Jean Merman is coming to town with three rings stuffed with fun…and all she needs is a big top! This circus-themed show is filled with jaw-dropping videos, awe-inspiring songs, and death-defying wigs. “The Freakiest Show on …
After the unexpected and untimely death of his brother Claiborne, choreographer and Core Dance Company Manager D. Patton White was compelled to create. Several sources of inspiration informed his dance making including the etymology of the word “memorial,” a recommended musical composition of the third movement of Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Symphony Number 5 in D …
Tuts 50th Anniversary Gala Featuring Idina Menzel This one-time witch and celebrated Tony-winner of stage, screen, and music joins Tuts for their biggest event in decades. Menzel knows how to entertain a crowd so expect her trademark talent to be on full display for this ritzy soiree. https://www.facebook.com/events/305681690051804/
The Moores School of Music presents a solo organ recital by David Higgs, professor of organ at the Eastman School of Music. About the Artist One of America’s leading concert organists, David Higgs is also chair of the Organ Department at the Eastman School of Music. He performs extensively throughout the United States and abroad, …
HIVE is bringing in the new year with more dance! Dance Source Houston (DSH) and Houston Ballet are pleased to announce three additional dates for the HIVE Spring 2019. A collaboration between Dance Source Houston and Houston Ballet, the HIVE offers local choreographers time and space at the Center for Dance to explore and experiment …