James Nelson News

BECKY'S NEW CAR Opens Tonight at The New Dragon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2013

BECKY'S NEW CAR opens tonight, July 12th at The New Dragon Theatre, written by playwright Steven Dietz, author of 2011's comedy Private Eyes, and directed by James Nelson.

BECKY'S NEW CAR to Open 7/12 at The New Dragon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2013

BECKY'S NEW CAR opens July 12th at The New Dragon Theatre, written by playwright Steven Dietz, author of 2011's comedy Private Eyes, and directed by James Nelson.

Top Finalists Revealed on FOX's MASTERCHEF

by Caryn Robbins — May 30, 2013

Following a grueling round of auditions and an intense lamb challenge, the MASTERCHEF Season Four Top Finalists have been revealed.

Sam Bertken & Helena Clarkson to Lead BECKY'S NEW CAR at Dragon Theatre; Full Cast Announced!

by Tyler Peterson — May 29, 2013

The Dragon Theatre's upcoming production of Steven Dietz's BECKYS NEW CAR is set to run from July 11th - August 4th, 2013, on Thursdays - Saturdays at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) in downtown Redwood City.

Houston Ballet Brings MADAME BUTTERFLY to Miller Outdoor Theatre, Now thru 5/12

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2013

Today, May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.

Houston Ballet to Bring MADAME BUTTERFLY to Miller Outdoor Theatre, 5/10-12

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2013

On May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.

Houston Ballet Presents LA BAYADERE, Now thru 3/3

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2013

From tonight, February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal India of the past.

Houston Ballet Appoints Jean Ellis First Chief Development Officer

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2013

Houston Ballet has announced that Jean Joransen Ellis has been appointed as its first Chief Development Officer.

Houston Ballet to Present LA BAYADERE, 2/21-3/3

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2013

From February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadère ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal India of the past.

Texas Cultural Trust Honors Houston Ballet with 2013 Texas Medal of the Arts in the Field of Dance

by Kelsey Denette — January 18, 2013

Houston Ballet has been awarded the 2013 Texas Medal of the Arts in the field of dance.

Houston Ballet Presents JUBILEE OF DANCE: A TRIBUTE TO AMY FOTE Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 30, 2012

Tonight, November 30, 2012, Houston Ballet presents its ninth annual Jubilee of Dance: A Tribute to Amy Fote, a special one-night only performance showcasing the talent and artistry of the company dancers in a program of high-energy excerpts from signature works and beloved classics.

Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Kicks Off Holiday Season; Runs Today thru 12/30

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2012

From November 23 - December 30, 2012, Houston Ballet celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, seen by over 1,000,000 people since its premiere 25 years ago.

Houston Ballet Presents JUBILEE OF DANCE: A TRIBUTE TO AMY FOTE, 11/30

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2012

On Friday, November 30, 2012, Houston Ballet presents its ninth annual Jubilee of Dance: A Tribute to Amy Fote, a special one-night only performance showcasing the talent and artistry of the company dancers in a program of high-energy excerpts from signature works and beloved classics.

Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Kicks Off Holiday Season, 11/23-12/30

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2012

From November 23 - December 30, 2012, Houston Ballet celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, seen by over 1,000,000 people since its premiere 25 years ago.

Houston Ballet's WOMEN@ART Set for 9/20-30

by Kelsey Denette — September 10, 2012

From September 20-30, 2012, Houston Ballet presents Women@Art featuring a world premiere by Aszure Barton, the company premiere of Twyla Tharp's The Brahms-Haydn Variations, and the return of Julia Adam's Ketubah, commissioned by Houston Ballet in 2004.

Philanthropist Kitty King Powell Gives $500,000 to Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Symphony

by Kelsey Denette — September 10, 2012

Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, and the Houston Symphony are delighted to announce that longtime arts supporter and philanthropist Kitty King Powell has honored these organizations with gifts of $500,000 each.

Houston Ballet Opens MADAME BUTTERFLY Tonight, 9/6

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2012

Fresh from its appearances at the Chicago Dancing Festival on August 25, Houston Ballet opens its 2012-13 season with artistic director Stanton Welch's signature work Madame Butterfly on a program with his one-act ballet Clear, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) , running tonight, Sep

SPAMALOT to Move to Playhouse Theatre in November

by Nicole Rosky — August 24, 2012

According to published reports, Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe, will move to the Playhouse Theatre following its current run at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Houston Ballet Opens MADAME BUTTERFLY, 9/6

by Kelsey Denette — August 22, 2012

Fresh from its appearances at the Chicago Dancing Festival on August 25, Houston Ballet opens its 2012-13 season with artistic director Stanton Welch's signature work Madame Butterfly on a program with his one-act ballet Clear, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) , running September 6

SPAMALOT Starring Marcus Brigstocke and Jon Culshaw Plays West End, Now thru Sept 9

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2012

Howard Panter (Mr West End himself) for The Ambassador Theatre Group presents Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe.