by Jonathan Netek - February 21, 2026
Small Talk Turns to Tough Talk and Everything Changes....
by Jonathan Netek - February 20, 2026
ENGLISH, written by playwright Sanaz Toossi, won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and crafts an intimate, devastating portrait of language—as both bridge and barrier. Set in an Iranian classroom, the play unfolds less as a traditional narrative and more as a series of moments unfolding over time....
by Brett Cullum - February 16, 2026
The show introduces us to a half dozen stories from one car, and it’s an interesting look at how humans interact, or in some cases, don’t....
by Brett Cullum - February 12, 2026
You are in a room with eight excellent performers doing songs purely for the joy of getting to sing them for an audience....
by Brett Cullum - February 11, 2026
It’s funny, it’s clever, but it sometimes seems to get too caught up in itself as a script. Yet the acting here is top-notch, and the Mildred’s Umbrella production is a wonder in such a small space. Jennifer Decker’s direction is sublime, and she has a solid cast....
by Armando Urdiales - February 01, 2026
What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL at Houston Grand Opera?...
by Jonathan Netek - February 01, 2026
Wilde’s wit shines at Company OnStage....
by Brett Cullum - January 30, 2026
It’s funny, it’s warm, and you walk away feeling as if you saw a community revealed....
by Jonathan Netek - January 28, 2026
A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all....
by Brett Cullum - January 24, 2026
Denise Fennell Pasqualone shares so much of herself in THE BRIDE that it just feels like a hug from the actress. There are laughs, teary moments, and even a random game show thrown in for good measure....
Past Shows
On Thursday, January 16, The Houston Symphony proudly presents Killer Mike with The Mighty Midnight Revival—a transcendent evening of music, power, and artistic synergy. Performing...
After a nearly sold out run last year, the Houston Symphony brings both Halloween and Christmas cheer to all once again with Tim Burton’s The...
Jones Hall is filled with the sounds of Soul, as the Houston Symphony opens its 2024–25 Season with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: The Music...
The Houston Symphony invites the whole family to become immersed in magic in the enchanting world of Disney’s Encanto in Concert Live to Film at...
The Houston Symphony continues the PNC Family Series with “I’m a Superhero!” live at Jones Hall on Saturday, April 6. The Symphony welcomes families to...
On December 23, the Houston Symphony presents Holly Jolly Holiday at Jones Hall. One of the most popular Symphony events of the year, the concert...
From Wednesday, December 20 through Saturday, December 23, The Houston Symphony welcomes loved ones to Jones Hall for their holiday tradition, Very Merry Pops, a...
On Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10, kick off the holidays with Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen at Jones...
From Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, the Houston Symphony welcomes a supergroup of world-class rock musicians from the band GO NOW!—including drummer Gordy...
On Saturday, October 28, the Houston Symphony presents Halloween Spooktacular for Kids. Jones Hall will transform into a ghostly sight as an orchestra full of...
On September 22-23, the Houston Symphony welcomes legendary baritone singer Norm Lewis to the Jones Hall stage to perform hit songs spanning his Broadway career....
The Houston Symphony presents Stravinsky Oedipus Rex, a tale of intrigue, murder, fatal flaws, unavoidable destiny, scandalous couplings, live at Jones Hall May 19-20. Catch...
The Houston Symphony presents Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6 live at Jones Hall May 12-14. Tchaikovsky confessed that he had put “his whole soul” into his...
From May 5-7, The Houston Symphony presents a cavalcade of fan-favorite songs from some of Hollywood’s most adored musical films in Broadway Hits Go to...
On May 6, the Houston Symphony invites children to enjoy this enchanting concert inspired by classic fairy tales, folk stories, and modern stories including Alan...
Houston Symphony presents Mahler’s First Symphony at Jones Hall on April 20 and 22-23. Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey as renowned Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka...
On April 7 and 8, the Houston Symphony welcomes Concertmaster Yoonshin Song to the Jones Hall stage to present the delicate grace of Mozart’s Violin...
On Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, The Houston Symphony presents Mozart’s Requiem live at Jones Hall. Mozart’s genius burns with brooding intensity in...
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly uniquean unforgettable experience for all ages....
Houston Symphony presents Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter live at Jones Hall from March 17 through March 19. Cole Porter’s sophisticated, sexy, and...
Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft, while carrying it enthusiastically forward....
From March 10 through March 12, Houston Symphony presents Dvoák’s enchanting Symphony No. 8, a sun-drenched jaunt through nature’s endless charms, live at Jones Hall....
In this illustrated talk, Neil deGrasse Tyson will explore the perennial mismatch between collective expectations of where we should be in space by now and...
Houston Symphony presents Dvorak Violin Concerto & Sibelius 1 live at Jones Hall starting March 3. Renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä interprets music of Finland’s...
On February 26, Houston Symphony presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital. Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman performs a solo violin recital with his friend and longtime pianist,...
Houston Symphony presents an exhilarating, decade-spanning journey through Broadway’s greatest hits live at Jones Hall! Phenomenal Tony and Grammy nominee Jeremy Jordan performs songs from...
On February 25, Houston Symphony presents an outer-space adventure with action-packed music from Star Wars, E.T., The Planets, and more live at Jones Hall. From...
From February 17-19, Houston Symphony presents Debussy’s La mer live at Jones Hall. The performance captures the essence of the ocean so completely that you’ll...
From February 10 through February 12, Houston Symphony presents the beautiful songs and breathtaking vocal feats in this performance of Mahler’s The Song of the...
This exciting American dance company returns to Israel after a long absence with a new program for local audiences, featuring its classical repertoire of tantalizing...
The Houston Symphony presents Riots & Scandals Festival: Stravinsky Rite of Spring + Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto live at Jones Hall from Friday, January 20 through...
Houston Symphony presents The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel live at Jones Hall from January 6 through January 8, 2023. From “Rocket Man”...
Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the stage in this popular and dazzling family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with...
Houston Symphony presents “Very Merry Pops!“ from December 15 through December 18 live at Jones Hall. The sensational N’Kenge, star of Broadway’s Motown: The Musical...
Houston Symphony presents “Very Merry Pops!“ from December 15 through December 18 live at Jones Hall. The sensational N’Kenge, star of Broadway’s Motown: The Musical...
Make special memories with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall, and treat the entire family to a morning of holly jolly musical cheer! This festive...
Make special memories with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall, and treat the entire family to a morning of holly jolly musical cheer! This festive...
Living legends of gospel share the spirit of the seasonfeaturing Houston's Sarah Grace and The Soul....
Houston Symphony presents Home Alone live at Jones Hall on December 3, 2022. A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John...
On Thanksgiving weekend, Houston Symphony presents Disney’s Fantasia from Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Jones Hall. Stunning animation fills the giant...
Houston Symphony presents Brahms’s Third Symphony from Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Jones Hall. Brahms’s glorious Third Symphony is one of...
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique...
Calling all Mozart lovers! From October 28 through October 30, renowned conductor Jane Glover and the Houston Symphony bring audiences a treasure trove of Mozart...
A colorful and unforgettable experience of Mexican music and culture....
Diavolo was founded in 1992 in Los Angeles by Jacques Heim to create large-scale interdisciplinary performances which examine the funny and frightening ways individuals act...
On Saturday, October 9, take a musical journey through time as the Houston Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from...
From Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Houston Symphony presents Gershwin Concerto. Brimming with the toe-tapping jazz rhythms of the 1920s, Gershwins effervescent, free-spirited Concerto in F is...
Join Houston Symphony as Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman leads the orchestra in one of the best loved masterpieces of all timeTchaikovskys fiery, fateful Fourth Symphony....
DATES: May 6 & May 7, 8 p.m.May 8, 2:30 p.m.Often called The Great American Symphony, Coplands joyous Third Symphony was composed to celebrate the...
For his final concert as Houston Symphony Music Director, Andrs Orozco-Estrada leads Mahlers monumental Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. Contemplating the meaning of life and the...
For his final concert as Houston Symphony Music Director, Andrs Orozco-Estrada leads Mahlers monumental Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. Contemplating the meaning of life and the...
The landmark Netflix documentary series has been reimagined into an immersive film experience with live orchestra....
Andrs Fest: A Symphonic Celebration is* *a two-week festival honoring and celebrating the legacy of Andrs Orozco-Estradas eight-year tenure in his last season as Music...
Get ready to sail the high seas with a morning of pirate-themed fun for the whole family, including selections from Pirates of the Caribbean! Associate...
Music of the remarkable Boulanger sisters anchors this program of shimmering French masterworks, led by renowned French conductor Fabien Gabel. Nadia Boulanger goes down in...
Houston Symphonys former Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski returns to Jones Hall Feb. 46 for Classic Rock: The Sound of a Generation. A symphonic tribute...
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, featuring the sixth film in the...
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