Performing Arts

5 Major Houston Performances Are Ringing in the Holiday Joy

Ready for winter? Houston has lots to offer to get you into the spirit.

12/01/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Art League Houston, The Ensemble Theatre and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

09/27/2021 By Amarie Gipson

NEWS

Very Artsy News: The Idea Fund, Virtual Ballet and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

09/20/2021 By Amarie Gipson

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Houston Ballet, COVID-19 Policies, and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

09/13/2021 By Amarie Gipson

PAS DE ACTION

Shows to Check Out This Season at the Houston Ballet

After more than a full season away from the Wortham Theater Center, the Houston Ballet is back.

08/24/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

The Houston Ballet Reopens with a Holly, Jolly Surprise

The Wortham Theater Center brings back live performances.

07/29/2021 By Shivani Parmar Edited 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

Happy Mother’s Day

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, May 7–9

Spend some time with Mom and enjoy some live shows.

05/07/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

In the moment

Houston Ballet Leaps Back onto the Live Stage with Reignited

The company's performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre this weekend will be its first live performances in more than a yer.

05/05/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

and the curtain rises

Houston Ballet Announces 2021-2022 Season

The upcoming season, which begins in September, will also mark the company's return to its home stage at the Wortham Theater Center.

05/03/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Who Lives in a pineapple under the sea?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, April 9–11

Take a good, hard look at last year, do some shopping, or eat like SpongeBob SquarePants.

04/09/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Ballet all day

With the Houston Ballet, You’re In Good Company

Each week through April, the company is releasing videos from its new dance film on social media.

03/12/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Home Edition

I Had a Ball at the 2021 Virtual Houston Ballet Ball

Guests got the VIP treatment last Friday night.

03/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

A sweet Yuletide suite

Houston Ballet Offering Bayou City New Holiday Treat with Nutcracker Sweets

The virtual production combines footage from old company performances of the Tchaikovsky holiday ballet with new dances set to favorite seasonal songs and carols.

12/15/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Holiday Treats

Houston Ballet Is Bringing Its Classic Christmas Show into the Digital Age with Nutcracker Sweets

While the company has also cancelled in-person shows through June 2021, it will be creating new online programming in its place.

11/18/2020 By Emma Schkloven

No, Wait, November?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Nov 6–8

Country stylings, printmaking, and dance on film.

11/06/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Chaînés into changes

Houston Ballet's Ian Casady Leaps into a New Role after Taking His Final Bow

One of his first jobs as the newly named Ballet Master? Getting fans ready for the Ballet’s digital season opener.

10/09/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Find a unicorn

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Oct 9–11

So much art. So little time.

10/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Shop ‘til you drop … on the couch

The Nutcracker Market Moves Online This November

You’ll have a whole month to get your holiday shopping done, though.

09/16/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Ballet Blues

Houston Ballet Cancels The Nutcracker

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

07/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven