Theater District Houston Announces Hurricane Harvey Benefit
Theater District Houston presents Houston Strong: A Theater District Benefit Honoring Local Heroes on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, beginning at 8 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The evening will include free performances by seven of the Theater District's resident companies: Alley Theatre, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Society for the Performing Arts and Theatre Under The Stars.
"Not a single theater in Houston's Theater District was untouched by Harvey's floodwaters," said Kathryn McNiel, CEO of Theater District Houston. "In the face of this adversity, the resident companies are coming together to celebrate the resilience of the city and its performing arts scene, and to honor community heroes that emerged in the storm."
The benefit's wide-ranging program will include George Balanchine's Symphony in C, performed by the Houston Ballet; a special appearance by Houston native Jason Moran, presented by Da Camera; a performance of "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide, presented by Houston Grand Opera; and much more.
Donations to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund will be accepted on-site during the event, online at www.ghcf.org or by texting HARVEY2017 to 91999. Contributions are tax-deductible and will go toward relief for victims affected by the recent floods.
Event Information
WHAT:
Houston Strong: A Theater District Benefit Honoring Local Heroes
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 8 p.m.
WHERE:
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive
COST:
Free and open to the public
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:
- Alley Theatre
- Da Camera of Houston
- Houston Ballet
- Houston Grand Opera
- Houston Symphony
- Society for the Performing Arts
- Theatre Under The Stars
LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/283660582119027/
ABOUT THEATER DISTRICT HOUSTON
Houston's Theater District is an impressive cultural and entertainment center nestled in downtown Houston. The District features world-renowned resident companies performing all of the major performing arts disciplines - opera, ballet, music and theater - a distinction that only five American cities can claim. Together with many smaller organizations, the resident companies perform in five venues: Alley Theatre, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Revention Music Center and Wortham Theater Center.
Photo credit: Amitava Sarkar
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