Wortham Theater Center
Houston Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesChoreographer: 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 …
Houston Ballet presents In the Night
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesThree 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 …
Houston Ballet presents Velocity
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesVelocity Choreography: Stanton Welch AM Music: Michael Torke Come In Choreography: Aszure Barton Music: Vladimir Martynov World Premiere Choreography: Silas Farley Music: Kyle Werner (Commissioned Score) Experience the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers in this triple-bill program. Stanton Welch’s Velocity, created for The Australian Ballet in 2003, is a study in …
Houston Ballet presents The Little Mermaid
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesChoreographer: John Neumeier Music: Lera Auerbach As we continue our efforts to enrich our repertoire with a diverse range of ballets and both esteemed and emerging choreographers, we are excited to open our 2024-2025 season with the Company premiere of John Neumeier’s coveted production of The Little Mermaid. This beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian …
Ricky Kej LIVE ‘One Earth Concert’
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesOn Saturday, March 12, 2022, world-renowned Indian music composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej will perform his global ‘One Earth Concert’ at the Wortham Theater Center to kick-off Houston’s Indo-American Association’s star-studded 2022 Performance Season. The Indo-American Association (IAA) is Houston’s longest-running arts organization with a mission to preserve and promote the performing arts of the …