Performing Arts
The Funny Indian – Rajiv Satyal
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin 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!
Honky Tonk Hearts–The Best of Country Duets starring Ben Hope & Katie Barton Hope
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 …
Opera in the Heights: Lucidity
Opera In the Heights 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, United StatesLucidity 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 …
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 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 …
The Founders Club: An Evening with Sally Mayes
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy 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 March, enjoy An Evening with Sally Mayes. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant Diana American Grill – is …
ROCO Connections: Asia Society Texas Center
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin 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 …
Opera in the Heights: L’italiana in Algeri
Opera In the Heights 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, United StatesDelight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly …
ROCO In Concert: Optimistic
Church of St. John the Divine 2450 River Oaks Blvd, HoustonStep into a world of musical possibilities in “OPTIMISTIC”, featuring the full 40-piece chamber orchestra on April 26th, at Rice University’s Brockman Hall for Opera! Led by long-time ROCO collaborator Alastair Willis, experience the Texas premiere of Dai Wei’s Invisible Portals, a ROCO co-commissioned work that opens new dimensions of sound. Be moved by Keane …
Raymonda
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesChoreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Alexander Glazunov Stanton Welch’s opulent adaptation of Raymonda, inspired by the classic Marius Petipa, finds the lovely young Raymonda and her sisters destined to be betrothed to dukes from various countries, yet her heart already belongs to another. An evil plot by the queen’s trusted advisor may change the destiny …
Sparrow
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesSparrow Choreographer: Stanton Welch Music: Simon & Garfunkel Four Last Songs Choreographer: Ben Stevenson O.B.E. Music: Richard Strauss Theme and Variations Choreographer: George Balanchine Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The final program, Sparrow ignites the stage with three one-act ballets by choreographers spanning from yesterday’s eminence to today’s prominence: George Balanchine, Houston Ballet artistic Director Emeritus …
The Founders Club: An Evening with Broadway’s DeQuina Moore
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United StatesLive at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent, presents An Evening with Broadway's DeQuina Moore. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant Diana American Grill – is transformed into an intimate cabaret club with tables for …