The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass brings together ten piano soloists for a rare shared performance of the twenty keyboard studies by one of contemporary music's most influential composers. The assembled pianists include Timo Andres, Inon Barnatan, Anton Batagov, Vicky...
Ben Chavez: Last Day, County Fair is a world premiere full-evening work commissioned by Performing Arts Houston as part of its New/Now program. The piece, performed by Broadway star Ben Chavez, shares stories in song rooted in questions of identity, memory, and self-definition...
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas brings his classical guitar to Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center on September 29, 2026, performing masterworks by Bach, Villa-Lobos, Albéniz, and more. Acclaimed as the successor to guitar icon Andrés Segovia, Sáinz-Villegas regularly performs with...
Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, returns to Performing Arts Houston following his 2024 debut with a solo recital at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center. The program features Beethoven's Moonlight and Waldstein sonatas, Chopin nocturnes, and works...
The Joffrey Ballet brings Alexander Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream to Jones Hall as part of Performing Arts Houston's 60th Anniversary Season. The full-length modern work features nearly 50 dancers, large-scale stage designs, and a live performance by Swedish indie pop artist...
Manual Cinema: The 4th Witch is a darkly inventive retelling that adds an alternate perspective to Shakespeare's Macbeth through the lens of a fourth witch. Chicago-based Manual Cinema brings the story to life using live puppetry, music, and projected animation. The production...
Las Migas, winners of the Best Flamenco Album at both the 2022 and 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards, brings a vibrant fusion of flamenco, jazz, and folk traditions to the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center. The ensemble's work draws from deep roots in flamenco while weaving in...
Aga Khan Master Musicians is an international ensemble working across Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and South Asian traditions, with an emphasis on transmission and the continued evolution of classical and folk forms. The performance takes place at The Ismaili Center Houston...
Duck Pond by CIRCA is a contemporary circus reimagining of Swan Lake, set to Tchaikovsky's score. Produced by Australia's Circa, the production makes its Houston debut at the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center. The show runs for two performances over the November 6–7, 2026...
David Sedaris returns for his 19th engagement with Performing Arts Houston, bringing an evening of the signature storytelling style he has pioneered over decades. Known for blending sharp wit with genuine feeling, Sedaris has cultivated a devoted following through his essays...
An Evening of Alton Brown brings the chef, author, and Food Network host to Jones Hall for a night of stories, recipes, and live music. Brown, best known for hosting Good Eats, combines culinary expertise with performance in a format that goes beyond a traditional cooking...
CelloGayageum pairs Western cello with the Korean gayageum, exploring the intersections between musical systems through traditional repertoire and newly commissioned works. The performance takes place at Asia Society of Houston on November 13, 2026, as part of Performing Arts...
Disney & Pixar's Coco in Concert brings the Academy Award–winning film to Jones Hall with its score performed live by a full mariachi orchestra, the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. The beloved story of family, memory, and the Land of the Dead unfolds on screen while the...
The GRAMMY-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet performs Are We Dreaming the Same Dream at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center. The program features new works for reed quintet, piano, and percussion that explore themes drawn from contemporary American life. The ensemble brings together...
The GRAMMY-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet performs Are We Dreaming the Same Dream at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center. The program features new works for reed quintet, piano, and percussion that explore themes drawn from contemporary American life. The ensemble brings together...
Dog Man: The Musical brings Dav Pilkey's popular book series to life on stage at the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center. The production runs for four performances as part of Performing Arts Houston's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
STOMP returns to Jones Hall for its 13th engagement with Performing Arts Houston since 1994. Part dance, part concert, the international phenomenon transforms everyday objects — brooms, trash cans, and matchboxes — into a celebration of rhythm and invention. Performing Arts...
Angel Stanislav Wang, the youngest finalist of the 2025 Cliburn International Piano Competition, performs at Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center. Wang has earned recognition for programming that pairs contemporary composers with reexamined classical works. The recital is part...
The King's Singers return to Performing Arts Houston for the fifth time since 1985 with Food, Glorious Food, an "omakase" program blending early choral works, contemporary compositions, and popular songs. The program draws its name from the beloved musical number and reflects...
Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert brings the beloved film back to the big screen at Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center, with Ludwig Göransson's Academy Award-winning score performed live by a full orchestra. The event is part of Performing Arts Houston's 60th Anniversary...
Kodo, the legendary Japanese taiko ensemble, returns to Jones Hall for their seventh engagement with Performing Arts Houston. Based on Sado Island, the group blends rigorous training with traditional drumming rooted in Japanese cultural heritage.
Aida Cuevas, the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning "Queen of Mariachi," brings her milestone celebration, 50 Years Singing to México, to Jones Hall. The performance marks five decades of her career honoring Mexican musical traditions through mariachi. The evening is part of...
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical, based on the beloved children's book by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, celebrates the joys of language and learning. The production is part of Performing Arts Houston's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season, which spans dance, music...
Sam Green & Yo La Tengo: Trees is a live documentary experience presented by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green, performed in real time with live music by the band Yo La Tengo. The work blends film, narration, and music to explore the world of trees and what they can...
Mandolinist Avi Avital, the first mandolin soloist nominated for a classical Grammy, performs alongside Ksenija Sidorova, widely regarded as the leading ambassador for classical accordion. Together, they bring virtuosic energy to works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Bartók, and more...
It is painstakingly faithful to the book, save for some extra beats that make Jane a more modern-minded woman. Rebecca Bernstein’s performance is wonderful and a career-high for her so far. Luke Hales is the right Rochester, and Todd Thigpen is a delicious Mason.…
I never thought I would have such a good time watching five women talk about their sexual organs, but I absolutely understood every moment as if I had been lucky enough to have been assigned female at birth.…
It deserves a large run, but the Stinson House space makes it all so immediate. You will feel lucky if you get through the door.…
The thing about this cast is they are having fun and putting the play in play, and the comedy in musical comedy. It’s a blast of nitrous oxide, a giggle when you need it, and a surprisingly inspiring take on the creative forces of having questionable taste.…
A NICE INDIAN BOY is one of the most fun romantic comedies that I have seen in years. It is such a nice surprise, and it really captures the heart of the team putting it on!…
Would you believe me if I told you the hottest theater ticket in Houston this summer was to see a nun teach a class? Denise Fennell first debuted as Sister in LATE NITE CATECHISM at Stages Houston during 2007. Since then, the actress has had one of the longest relationships between any Houston theat…
This company is having a great time with a thriller, and it shows. I always feel like the “Summer Chills” is when these actors get to play!…
A delightful evening of wit, charm, and impeccable musicianship awaits audiences at the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston's production of The Gondoliers. Long before Broadway became synonymous with the American musical, W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were redefining what musical storytelling…
You will leave with many questions about how we deal with our past and how we can move forward socially while personally constrained.…
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed into a musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and, above all, Love.…
Harrison Guy: Dear Prairie View is a world premiere full-evening work commissioned by Performing Arts Houston as part of the organization's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season. Created by Houston artist Harrison Guy, the work centers on legacy—personal, cultural, and...
The Houston Mariachi Festival, co-presented by Performing Arts Houston, fills the Wortham Center for three days with mariachi music, dancing, and ballet folklórico performers from across Texas. The festival brings together mariachi ensembles and folklórico dancers in a...
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience traces the cultural roots of the Delta blues, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman guiding audiences through the legacy of this quintessentially American art form. Stars from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi...
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Come From Away BASTROP OPERA HOUSE (1/22-2/14) |
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The Cherry Orchard Alley Theatre (2/12-3/07) |
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Romeo and Juliet Alley Theatre (9/25-10/11) |
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Rumors Lyndall Finley Wortham Theater (10/30-11/08) |
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HisStory by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons Theatre Suburbia (1/08-2/06) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell House of Blues (10/23-10/23) |
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Emerging Choreographers Showcase Lyndall Finley Wortham Theater (12/04-12/05) |
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The Music Man Theatre Under The Stars (9/15-9/27) |
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American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown Theatre Suburbia (6/04-7/03) |
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The Sound of Music The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (9/29-10/04) |
