Access & Arts

Houston's Arts Scene Has a Message for Neurodivergent Audiences: You Belong Here

Local dance studios and theaters are redesigning performances and spaces alike for people with sensory differences.

03/17/2026 By Meredith Nudo

At the Barre of Inclusion

How Houston Ballet Is Making Dance Accessible to Every Body

For more than 15 years, the company has expanded programs for dancers with Parkinson’s, Down syndrome, and other physical or cognitive differences.

11/19/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Urban Remix

This Houston Production Is Not Your Typical Nutcracker Ballet

Urban Nutcracker offers a unique spin on a timeless journey.

12/12/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Dance Revolution

Julie Kent Joins Houston Ballet in History-Making Role

Accomplished dancer brings a life of passion and experience to new co-artistic director position.

03/01/2023 By Holly Beretto

Sound Off

Erica Lall Has Taken the Dance World by Storm

The native Houstonian talks about her journey as a professional ballet dancer and transforming the stage.

09/19/2022 By Layne Van Vranken

Art out loud

Chicago’s Ballet 5:8 Is Coming to Houston

A stirring project on human trafficking.

09/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Artistic Combo

Houston Ballet Brings A Little Night Music to MFAH

The new digital project, ADROIT mixes dance, music, art, and architecture.

06/16/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Ballet Blues

Houston Ballet Cancels The Nutcracker

The beloved dance company announces 2020-2021 season changes, staff cuts.

07/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Of Roses and Spindles

Ben Stevenson’s Landmark Sleeping Beauty Returns to the Stage

Houston Ballet's romantic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky's thrilling score is sure to enchant.

02/26/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

On the Town

What to Do and See This Month, from Goya to Celine Dion

Plus Whiskey Myers and Ann Curry.

01/30/2020 Edited by Chris Gray

'Tis the Season

Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker Returns to the Stage

Andrew Vecseri performs as The Prince for the first time.

11/26/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Review

Giselle Tells a Story of Love Personified

Houston Ballet Principals Yuriko Kajiya and Connor Walsh enchant at the helm of the season opener.

09/09/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Dance

At the Houston Ballet, Giving Dancers the Floor, and Much More

Plus, the performances we're psyched to see this season.

08/26/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Fall Arts

Curtain Call: The 2019 Fall Arts Guide

Everything you need to know about the season’s must-score tickets. Plus, the ovation-deserving professionals who make it all possible.

08/26/2019 By Morgan Kinney and Chris Gray

Don't End, Summer

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, August 16–18

Book readings, dad rock outings, and more.

08/15/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Review

Stanton Welch's Marie Earns the Audience's Sympathy

Houston Ballet finds unexpected triumph in Marie Antoinette's less-than-blameless life story.

06/17/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Review

The Merry Widow Is The Rom-Com Ballet You Didn't Know You Needed

The Houston Ballet balances humor and technical prowess for an irresistible production.

06/03/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Love Street Is Back

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, May 17–19

Did YOU manage to get tickets to Ariana Grande?

05/16/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Remount

Coppélia Comes Back to the Wortham

Houston Ballet brings back the Nutcracker-adjacent story for the first time in a long time.

05/13/2019 By Holly Beretto

Review

Three Premieres, Three Successes at Houston Ballet

A trio of new works—including one from superstar choreographer Justin Peck—emphasizes the company's many strengths.

03/22/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez