HE THEATER DISTRICT is an impressive cultural and entertainment center. The district features nine renowned performing arts organizations, and many smaller ones, in four venues – Jones Hall, Wortham Theater Center, Alley Theatre and Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
You’ll also find Bayou Place which includes the Verizon Wireless Theater, a variety of restaurants and clubs and family-favorite Landry’s Downtown Aquarium which is just a short walk away from the major theaters.
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Alley Theatre
The Toxic Avenger| Jan. 12 - Feb. 12
The Toxic Avenger is a zany love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all – an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor, an onstage band, and two guys who play...well, everyone else.
Houston Ballet
Cinderella | Feb. 23 - March 4
The story has been a favorite for generations but make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella.
Da Camera
Vienna 1828: Schubert's Invitation Concert | Feb. 4
Debussy's Paris | March 3
Recreation of historic musical event with period instruments. Celebration of the great French composer.
Houston Grand Opera
2011-12 Season
Our 2011-12 season is everything that makes opera grand. Six-opera packages start at just $90. Subscribe and save up to 60%!
Houston Symphony
Free Concert: Bruckner 9 | Feb. 2
Music Director Hans Graf and the Houston Symphony bring a free performance of Anton Bruckner’s magnificent Ninth Symphony to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Society For The Performing Arts
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, will perform its production of Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet in Houston for one night only featuring a rousing French soundtrack, cancan girls performing high-kicking choreography, and a passionate story of love, ambition and heartbreak.
Theatre Under The Stars
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL | Jan. 24 - Feb. 5
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is the explosive new musical comedy that raises the stakes on over-the-top high school rivalries.
Gexa Broadway at the Hobby Center
Riverdance| Feb 10 - 12
RIVERDANCE, the internationally-acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song & dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world, comes to the Hobby Center.
Music Doing Good
Party Like It's Mardi! | Jan 27
Music Doing Good director of Jazz and trombonist,Delfeayo Marsalis, gathers his crew of legendary Jazz musicians and bring New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz to Zilkha Hall!
The Houston Symphony is calling all young musicians to audition for the 2012 Young Artists Competition ...
The Houston Downtown Management District today joined the Houston Police Department and the Houston Police Foundation ...
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, will perform its production of Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet in Houston ...