Performing Arts
Pride Chorus Houston’s A New Day Dawning
Unity of Houston 2929 Unity Drive, HoustonExperience the beauty of transformation as we unveil a captivating musical journey: A New Day Dawning with Pride Chorus Houston! Embark with us on a exploration of life's ever-changing seasons, as we embrace the triumphs and challenges of our vibrant community, while gazing optimistically towards the future. Elevate your senses with a harmonious blend of …
“Ethereal Blooms” Fashion Show for Hispanic Heritage Month
Sabine Street Studios 1907 Sabine St., HoustonCoinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexico-born, Houston-based designer Alvin Alan Ramírez Riojas premieres his exclusive “Ethereal Blooms” fashions for men and women, embellished with hand-sewn embroidery, hand-dyed gold and silver floral appliqués with macramé laces, tassels, angel trumpets, and more. Evoking the natural and cultural radiance of San Miguel de Allende, México, the designer used …
The Nutcracker
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonThe Nutcracker Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky November 24 – December 27, 2023 Houston's holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker. Following the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, journey through the glittering Land of Snow to the bright and joyful Kingdom of Sweets with Clara, Drosselmeyer, …
Transcending Heights
Stude Concert Hall Stude Concert Hall, 6100 Main Street, HoustonTranscending Heights William Eddins, Conductor Isaac Foreman, Piano In Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, beautiful melodies build to a joyful, triumphant and famous finale. 2023 Shepherd School of Music Concerto Competition Winner Isaac Foreman scales the towering heights of Beethoven’s mighty “Emperor” Concerto, undoubtedly one of the most famous concertos in the piano repertoire. Eminent, multifaceted …
Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance: A Celebration of Stanton Welch
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonAlways one of the most fun performances of the season, this year's Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stanton Welch as Houston Ballet's esteemed Artistic Director. The evening will begin with a selection of highlights of Welch's work created in Houston over the past 20 seasons. Continuing to spotlight …
Spirit of the Season
Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, HoustonKick off the holiday season with a spirited, one-hour performance by the Shepherd School’s extraordinary voice and instrumental students–a must-see for all music lovers! Be delighted by selections from opera (Carmen, La bohème) and musical theater (Carousel, Man of La Mancha, Songs for a New World), plus holiday favorites White Christmas, The Twelve Days of …
Pride Chorus Houston: Ring It In!
Unity of Houston 2929 Unity Drive, HoustonRing in our favorite time of year with Pride Chorus Houston! Don your gay apparel and join a chorus of holiday magic as we serenade you with beloved Christmas carols and revel in heartwarming commemorations of Hanukkah and Solstice, and much more! But that's not all! We'll be joined by Houston Bronze Ensemble—one of the …
Houston Pride Band Presents: ‘Twas the Night
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesGet ready to embark on a heartwarming holiday journey with us on Saturday, December 9th, as the Houston Pride Band presents “’Twas the Night,” a concert that promises to light up your holidays with cherished stories and beloved melodies. Join us at MATCH as we weave the magic of timeless holiday tales through music to …
The Small and Mighty Comedy Show
Join us for an evening of hilarious stand-up performances that prove great comedy comes in all sizes. Hosted by out comedian Sable Levy, featuring some of Houston’s funniest people. This is a one-of-a-kind comedy experience where volunteers from the audience will have an opportunity to be part of the show! Follow us @smallandmightycomedy for show …
Explorations of Humanity
Stude Concert Hall, Rice University 6100 Main Street, HoustonShepherd School Symphony Orchestra Lidiya Yankovskaya, Conductor Maximus Gurath, Cello 🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/explorations-humanity 🎟️ Fast-rising star conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya leads a program exploring different shades of the human experience with Jessie Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone and Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. You also won't want to miss …
Deconstructing Mozart
Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, HoustonScenes from Così fan tutte and Le nozze di Figaro Shepherd School Opera Department Gary Wedow, Music Director Joshua Winograde, Director of Opera Studies 🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $30 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/deconstructing-mozart-scenes-cosi-fan-tutte-and-le-nozze-di-figaro 🎟️ Step into the spellbinding world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, where centuries-old works continue to mesmerize opera enthusiasts. …
It Is Magic
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Catastrophic Theatre presents the Houston premiere of IT IS MAGIC by Mickle Maher. “Things are getting crazy at the local Playhouse…” Deb and Sandy are auditioning Tim for the role of the Wolf in an adult adaptation of The Three Little Pigs, but there’s a mysterious haze in the basement of the Mortier Civic …
Cinderella
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonCinderella Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Sergey Prokofiev February 22 - March 3, 2024 Make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella! More tomboy than a princess, Stanton Welch's title character is a striking woman of substance, determination, and spunk. Not waiting on a prince to rescue her, Cinderella is in control, fighting …
Rhythmic Revelry
Stude Concert Hall, Rice University 6100 Main Street, HoustonRhythmic Revelry Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/rhythmic-revelry Journey across the globe in a program of rhythmic and high-energy music, led by charismatic conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Jimmy López Bellido’s Fiesta! fuses Latin American and Afro-Peruvian influences, modern pop music, and more. Inspired …
Music of Place and Time – Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra
Stude Concert Hall, Rice University 6100 Main Street, HoustonMusic of Place & Time Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor 🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/music-place-time 🎟️ Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra in a program spotlighting music that takes its cue from a specific time and place. Named after a grand estate in …
Houston Symphony presents At Last! A Tribute to Etta James
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Symphony pays homage to an American blues legend with “At Last! A Tribute to Etta James” from March 1-3 at Jones Hall. Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke leads Etta James’ two sons Sametto and Donto, along with James’ longtime friend and guitarist Josh Skalir and vocalist Crystal Monee Hall, for a soul-stirring celebration …
Bespoke
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonBespoke (Houston Ballet Premiere) | Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Johann Sebastian Bach Overgrown Path (Houston Ballet Premiere) | Choreographer: Jiří Kylián | Music: Leoš Janáček Filigree and Shadow | Choreographer: Tim Harbour | Music: 48nord (Ulrich Müller and Siegfried Rössert) March 7 – 17, 2024 Bespoke brings a fresh mixed repertory program with …
CLEANSED by Sarah Kane
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Catastrophic Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of Sarah Kane’s CLEANSED April 5 through April 27 at MATCH In her brief, boundary breaking career Sarah Kane’s work prompted the term “a theatre of extremes,” yet CLEANSED comes soaked through with hope. Explosively aching, hauntingly poetic, and disarmingly tender, Kane delivers a fever-dream fable of unimaginable …
Houston Symphony presents “I’m a Superhero!”
615 Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Symphony continues the PNC Family Series with “I’m a Superhero!” live at Jones Hall on Saturday, April 6. The Symphony welcomes families to attend dressed as their favorite heroes, while composer Gonzalo Farias conducts cherished tracks from renowned films, such as John Williams's "Summon the Heroes," "Superman March," Rey's theme from Star Wars: …
Houston Pride Band Presents: Project: Earth
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin Houston Pride Band to rejoice in the splendor that is our 'blue marble' on Saturday, April 6th, for “Project: Earth,” a musical concert exploration of our amazing planet. The concert will feature a performance of composer Julie Giroux's Symphony No. 6 'The Blue Marble', which includes a visual media experience that touches on just …
Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas and Britten’s Lucretia
Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, HoustonA thought-provoking double bill pairs works written nearly three hundred years apart, each exploring remarkable women and timeless themes that remain all too relevant today. The journey begins with one of opera’s earliest masterpieces, Purcell’s poignant Dido and Aeneas, which recounts the tragic love story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Trojan hero Aeneas. It's …
Houston Symphony presents 21st Century Broadway
Jones Hall 615 Lousiana, Houston, TX, United StatesFrom Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7, the Houston Symphony takes a musical trip to the Big Apple for 21st Century Broadway, with stunning performances from today’s greatest musicals, performed by four Broadway singers—Rodney Ingram, Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, and Ali Stroker. Fans can anticipate hit tracks including “All That Matters” from “Finding Neverland,” …
Dimensions Variable: A Journey Through the Senses Food-tasting, artmaking, and music inspired by “The Foreign in Us”
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonExperience the exhibition Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us through sight, sound, touch, and taste! During this multisensory event, guests can explore the galleries while enjoying a live performance of Persian music; taste a selection of torshi samples prepared by local chefs; and try their hand at paper marbling. Drawing from thematic and technical elements …
Ruthless! The Stage Mother of All Musicals
Art Factory 1125 Providence Street, Houston TexasOutSmart’s Gayest and Greatest Award-Winning Company Presents RUTHLESS! The Stage Mother of All Musicals, Starring Colton Berry as Sylvia St. Croix! RUTHLESS! The Musical humorously gives us a glimpse into the competitive nature of show business, with book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird. This dark comedy follows the journey of …
Skyspace Performance | Hour Selves: Moving Into Being A Dance Commission Choreographed by Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonExperience a site-responsive dance by New York-based choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener, with an original soundscape by Thomas Arsenault/Mas Isa. Each free performance will be presented in and around the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace prior to the evening’s light sequence. Hour Selves: Moving into Being is commissioned by the Moody Center for the …