SUNDAY, BILLY ELLIOT Play Hobby Center This Season

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has announced the rest of its shows for February and March. The lineup includes Stephen Sondheim classics, Broadway tours, Beethoven concerts, ballet, jazz performances and more. Visit thehobbycenter.org for tickets and more information.

Masquerade Theatre presents Sunday in the Park with George
Zilkha Hall
Feb 18 - Feb 27, 2011

Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Sunday In The Park With George is the third musical of The Masquerade Theatre's 2010-2011 season. Inspired by the painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, the show explores the balance between art and life, and the true nature of both. Sondheim and book writer James Lapine fictionalize Seurat's story and imagine his life and state of mind as he creates his masterpiece. In Act Two, Seurat's grandson deals with his own struggles as an artist, and turns to his deceased grandfather for inspiration. Sunday In The Park With George is a must-see for all who love the theatre.

Gexa Energy Broadway and TUTS present Billy Elliot
Sarofim Hall
Feb 23 - Mar 13 , 2011

Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning ten 2009 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, "THE BEST SHOW YOU WILL EVER SEE" (New York Post) is coming to a city near you! BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one young boy's triumph against the odds. Called "THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW I'VE SEEN IN YEARS" by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, the story follows Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring, into a ballet class and discovers his dream to dance. Full of life, laughter, award-winning choreography and an unforgettable score by Elton John, this uplifting show will stay with you forever. Contains some adult language. Parental discretion is advised.

Da Camera presents St. Lawrence String Quartet:
Adams and Beethoven
Zilkha Hall
Mar 4 , 2011

Old and new worlds collide when this electrifying ensemble, long a favorite of Da Camera audiences, returns to perform one of Beethoven's most profound late quartets and a new work written for them by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer John Adams. Adams, best known for the operas Nixon in China and Doctor Atomic, was recently described as a "post-minimalist titan" by The New Yorker.

Kingwood Ballet Gala
Zilkha Hall
Mar 6, 2011

Kingwood Dance Theatre will present a Ballet Gala on Sunday, March 6 at 6:00pm. The performance will showcase innovative contemporary, classical and jazz ballets created for the company by very diverse choreographers. The company will be joined by its apprentice company, Kingwood Youth Ballet, for an evening filled with the exuberance of dance.

Jazz Salon: Chicago
Zilkha Hall
Mar 11, 2011

From the North side to the South side, Chicago boasts great musicians like Benny Goodman, Albert & Gene Ammons, Dinah Washington, and Frankie Laine. From early swing to blues to popular standards, Chicago musicians are known for their unique styles that have inspired generations of performers and audiences alike. Musical guests performing during Jazz Salon: Chicago will be announced soon! The evening will also include a special performance by jazz trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis.

Apollo Chamber Players
Zilkha Hall
Mar 19, 2011

Join the Apollo Chamber Players for an evening of music by the Germanic heavyweights of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. The program will feature selections from JS Back's dance-infused E Major Partita, Beethoven's captivating Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, and Brahms' thrilling and impassioned Piano Quartet in C Minor. While focusing on the folk-based inspiration imbued in each of these works, we will also highlight the unique veneration each of these towering composers possessed for one another. Also highlighting the program will be the premiere of a set of German/Bavarian folk melodies arranged for strings.

St. John Passion
Zilkha Hall
Mar 27, 2011

Bach's setting of the passion narrative from the Gospel of John is sacred drama of the highest order. This beloved work, presented in collaboration with the Moores School of Music Concert Chorale, features tenor Michael Kelly as the Evangelist and a stellar lineup of soloists and players.

A Night Like This CD Release Concert
Zilkha Hall
Mar 12, 2011

Mercator Media presents "A Night Like This" CD release concert. Please join us for an evening celebrating jazz and the Great American Songbook. The concert will present music from the new CD "A Night Like This" featuring Bryan Anthony and the Gary Norian Trio and Yvonne Washington's new duo CD "Trust In Me" with pianist Gary Norian. Meet and Greet wine reception to follow.

The Art of Conversation
Zilkha Hall
Mar 26, 2011

Musiqa presents a unique blend of music and theater: The Grammy-nominated Enso String Quartet performs world premieres by Kurt Stallmann and Rob Smith, as well as Karim Al-Zand's The Art of Conversation and Marcus Maroney's Three Pieces for String Quartet...

Curtains
Sarofim Hall
Mar 29 - Apr 10

What Broadway musical combines music, comedy and murder in one killer package? It's CURTAINS, the smash-hit from the creators of CABARET and CHICAGO. This backstage mystery where the leading lady's been bumped off and everyone's a suspect is the musical comedy whodunit that knocks ‘em dead every time.

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