August Bournonvilles La Sylphide originally premiered in November 1836 by the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is believed to be the oldest romantic ballet that is still performed today. Houston Ballet is pleased to announce that this years performances of La Sylphide will be accompanied by a world premiere from Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM. Titled Sparrow, this new work is set to music by Simon & Garfunkel, including popular songs such as Cecilia and The Only Living Boy in New York, and will feature a large ensemble cast of dancers.
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Beautiful Princess Disorder
The Catastrophic Theatre (11/21 - 12/13)
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Million Dollar Quartet
Theatre Under The Stars (2/17 - 3/1) | |
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Water for Elephants
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (1/27 - 2/1) | |
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The 1968 Cherry Cola Pitts Christmas Special
Vincent Victoria Presents (12/12 - 12/21) | |
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Who's Holiday!
MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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A Very Holly Moosemas
The Center for the Arts & Sciences (12/5 - 12/14) | |
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Winter of the Snow Queen: An Interactive Musical Adventure
Stages (12/13 - 12/24) | |
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Back to the Future: The Musical
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts [Sarofim Hall] (3/31 - 4/5) | |
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