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Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United States

A “matchless American dance company” For Crying Out Loud Choreography by Dwight Rhoden Music by U2 Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends dance tradition through a groundbreaking approach to the art. Founded in 1994 by master choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson, Complexions’ foremost […]

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United States

Mexico’s most revered traditional dance company Founded in 1952 by choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico is Mexico’s most revered traditional dance company, bringing together the music, dance, and costumes of Mexican folklore, from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. “The gorgeous costumes and breathtaking formations keep coming, dance after dance.” – The New York Times […]

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Loving Clara Schumann

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Pianist. Lover. Composer. Wife. Mother. Friend. It’s back! After rave reviews in 2018, Loving Clara Schumann returns to the stage: this fully-staged production tells the remarkable story of Clara Schumann, told through her relationships with Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms while exploring meaningful themes of mental health, human connection, and perseverance. Featuring vocalists, dancers, actors, […]

Loving Clara Schumann

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Pianist. Lover. Composer. Wife. Mother. Friend. It’s back! After rave reviews in 2018, Loving Clara Schumann returns to the stage: this fully-staged production tells the remarkable story of Clara Schumann, told through her relationships with Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms while exploring meaningful themes of mental health, human connection, and perseverance. Featuring vocalists, dancers, actors, […]

Loving Clara Schumann

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Pianist. Lover. Composer. Wife. Mother. Friend. It’s back! After rave reviews in 2018, Loving Clara Schumann returns to the stage: this fully-staged production tells the remarkable story of Clara Schumann, told through her relationships with Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms while exploring meaningful themes of mental health, human connection, and perseverance. Featuring vocalists, dancers, actors, […]

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

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In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

$25

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

$25

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

$25

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

$25

In the Night

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Maninyas Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Ross Edwards Celts Choreographer: Lila York Music: The Chieftains, Mason Daring, William J. Ruyle, Bill Whelan, and Celtic Thunder In the Night Choreographer: Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin Three expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful […]

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The Sleeping Beauty

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Choreographer: Ben Stevenson O.B.E Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty marked a pivotal moment in the career of Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson O.B.E, premiering in 1967 in London. Recognized as a supreme achievement of classical ballet, this exquisite production of the French fairytale was first staged in 1978 and subsequently revamped in 1990 […]

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