The Catastrophic Theatre proudly presents LOVE BOMB by Brian Jucha and the Catastrophic ensemble, Conceived and Directed by Brian Jucha. What’s Love Bomb about anyway? It’s about “taxi dancers.” Even if it isn’t. So, what’s a taxi dancer? Early last century, taxi dancers attended dance halls, being paid in exchange for a single dance, maybe …
Enjoy Live at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston. In November, see Katie Rose Clarke featuring Steven Jamail, music director and pianist. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant …
HOPERA presents the Houston premier of As One in partnership with the Montrose Center and supported by Eureka Heights Brew Co this November 2024. As One tells the story of Hannah, a transgender protagonist, on her journey of acceptance, belonging, and eventual self-realization in the face of adversity and doubt. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this …
Journey into the enchanting world of The Little Prince, where Antoine de Saint- Exupéry’s internationally beloved children’s novella Le Petit Prince, comes to life through an English libretto by Nicholas Wright and a magical score by Academy Award-winning composer Rachel Portman (original scores for Emma, The Cider House Rules, and Chocolat). This captivating tale of …
Experience the jewel of Houston’s 5th Ward Cultural Arts District, the beautifully renovated historic DeLUXE Theater, as ROCO's Connections Series continues—welcoming guest violinist Nicole Cherry in collaboration with ROCO Artistic Partner Scott St. John, presenting an evening of chamber works honoring and inspired by the outstanding contributions of London-based nineteenth-century Afro-European violin virtuoso, George Bridgetower. …
Join Rajiv Satyal for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy as he dives into the hilarities of life between two cultures. From family quirks to the great Indian food debate, Rajiv’s relatable humor and quick wit will leave you in stitches. Don’t miss his fresh, insightful take on life—one punchline at a time!
ROCO’s trailblazing spirit is embodied in “COURAGEOUS”, spotlighting the full 40-piece chamber orchestra, on Saturday, February 8th at The Church of St. John the Divine! Led by ROCO’s newest Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova and featuring acclaimed pianist Lara Downes, this concert is a testament to daring artistry. The Houston Youth Symphony joins ROCO once again …
Enjoy Live at the Founders Club, an intimate new cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston. For February, see Honky Tonk Hearts - The Best of Country Duets starring Ben Hope and Katie Barton Hope. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible …
Join us for the return of "unPRESIDENTed", the queer political cabaret's special 2025 Shake-up Show. It's an anything goes, in your face, stickin' it to the man, don't tell me what to do celebration of queer defiance through art. An evening of performance art, spoken word, and short films; from serious to camp and mild …
Lucidity sheds light on the tragedy of dementia in our society, and on the agony and sacrifices of those afflicted, their family members, therapists, caregivers, and researchers working towards a breakthrough. With a libretto by David Cote and score by Laura Kaminsky, composer of As One, the most produced opera in the US, Lucidity offers …
Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful Maninyas, a breathtaking work that delves into the gradual and sometimes daunting process of revealing oneself in a relationship. Featuring a series of fierce pas de deux and pas de trois, Maninyas earned acclaim …
Join The Catastrophic Theatre for the World Premiere of MISS LARAJ’S HOUSE OF DYSTOPIAN FUTURES by Candice D’Meza. Directed by Candice D’Meza and T Lavois Thiebaud. In a world where civilization and the environment that birthed it has been decimated by myriad human-made cruelties, the question remains: will humans ever learn? In this post-apocalyptic riff …
Get ready for a theater festival unlike any other! Cone Man Running Productions presents the Five Minute Mile - Holiday Edition, featuring 32 short plays and monologues. This dynamic event celebrates creativity and storytelling, performed by a stellar ensemble cast at our home in Spring Street Studios. 📍 Location: 1824 Spring Street, Studio 233, Houston, …
The Vijay Iyer Trio has become one of the pivotal jazz bands of the twenty-first century, known for their emotionally resonant and deeply interactive music that is rooted in tradition yet truly innovative in style and form.
The 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer returns to Houston with a new work composed for Sarah Rothenberg. Tyshawn Sorey’s major new piano work, For Julius Eastman, honors the American composer, pianist, vocalist, performance artist and conductor. Sorey and Rothenberg’s deep musical relationship grew out of their work together on the DACAMERA-Rothko Chapel commission of Monochromatic Light …
A Little Day Music: Honoring Women Composers. A Little Day Music is a series of free concerts presented at noon on the first Wednesday of the month in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Center.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to buzz into a trombone mouthpiece, draw a bow across cello strings, play an oboe, or bang on a snare drum? ROCO flips the script for a wildly entertaining evening that puts instruments in the audience’s hands for a change. The first of its kind hosted by ROCO, …
After a brief intermission, the 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House is back for the first time since 2019! Embrace your inner thespian and join us on March 10, 2025 from 12-5 p.m. for this FREE, family-friendly event. Explore Downtown Houston’s world-class theaters and arts organizations while enjoying a day of fun and learning for …
Choreographer: Ben Stevenson O.B.E Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty marked a pivotal moment in the career of Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson O.B.E, premiering in 1967 in London. Recognized as a supreme achievement of classical ballet, this exquisite production of the French fairytale was first staged in 1978 and subsequently revamped in 1990 …
Bach Society Houston presents a special performance by the world-renowned St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig (Thomanerchor Leipzig) on Sunday, March 16, at 3 PM at Stude Concert Hall, Rice University. Founded in 1212, this historic boys’ choir continues the legacy of J.S. Bach, who served as its cantor. Visit bachsocietyhouston.org for the full season schedule.
Get ready for a night of glamour, hilarity, and heartfelt giving as The Diana Foundation—America’s oldest LGBTQ+ organization—proudly presents the 72nd Annual Diana Awards! Join us on Friday, March 28, at Decorum at Pour Behavior (2211 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002). This one-of-a-kind event brings a comedic twist to the iconic Academy Awards, featuring: - …
Duke Ellington looms large as one of the most important composers, bandleaders and pianists of the 20th century. Experience the timeless genius of Ellington’s music, brilliantly reimagined by pianist Jason Moran, in this extraordinary celebration of the composer’s enduring legacy, 125 years after his birth. Guided by the composer’s great canon, Moran takes a solo …
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances, interactive activities, and a special bilingual presentation of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” with the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Shepherd’s Community Day takes place on Saturday, March 29 …
Join us as ROCO’s Connections Series returns to Asia Society Texas Center on March 29th, and enjoy an evening spotlighting music by Asian artists and composers, exploring the experiences of Vietnamese immigrants. Tenor Nicholas Phan features in the world premiere of Season 20 Composer-In-Residence Viet Cuong’s song cycle, telling the story of his family’s escape …
“Traces of Transtopia” is an all-trans masc fashion show featuring wearable sculptures made of found and discarded materials from local waterways and streets. The show celebrates our strength and resilience and showcases a diverse representation of what trans-masculinity can look like. The show is at Friends Gallery (3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite i) on Saturday, March …