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HOUSTON BALLET GIVES THREE FREE PERFORMANCES OF CLASSIC MADAME BUTTERFLY AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE MAY 9 - 11  Houston, TX – On May 9, 10, and 11, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., Houston Ballet will present three FREE performances of Madame Butterfly at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. The moving tale of a beautiful geisha's love and loss has never been told more eloquently than in Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch's exquisite, two-act rendition of the classic story. While all... [More Info]

Da Camera of Houston’s second compact disc, featuring the music of American composer Charles Wuorinen, has been released on the Naxos label.

Da Camera of Houston, the presenter of chamber music and jazz events, announces its 2008/2009 season of concerts, Musical Wanderers: Exiles and Immigrants, which interweaves a number of themes through diverse and exciting concerts. The Da Camera season brings to this subject a signature mix of classic masterpieces and music from today’s most original composers.

HOUSTON, TX… It’s the perfect marriage between music and comedy! In honor of the five-time Tony Award®- winning musical comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), The Perfect Wedding Guide and Al’s Formal Wear are giving away a fabulous wedding to a lucky engaged couple on May 24, 2008 at the stunning Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. TUTS’ wedding giveaway celebrates this hilarious tale about a celebrity... [More Info]

University of Houston’s Moore’s School of Music Symphony Orchestra to Accompany Performance for the First Time at Wortham Theater Center Dane Johnny Eliasen Stages Company Premiere of August Bournonville’s Konservatoriet HBII Dancer Garrett Smith, 19, to Premiere Den III, His Third Work for Houston Ballet Houston, Texas – On Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 19 at 2:30 pm, Houston Ballet II, the pre-professional training program of Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson... [More Info]

Contemporary ballet company Dominic Walsh Dance Theater will end its 2007-2008 season run at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Zilkha Hall with E_Merging II on April 10 and 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM. With this program, Dominic Walsh Dance Theater will build on its long tradition of collaboration by working with local artists to produce unique works that integrate the disciplines of visual art and dance.

HOUSTON, TEXAS… When you wish upon a star, your dreams can come true! TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce its fifth annual ACT@TUTS (Apprentice Conservatory Training at Theatre Under The Stars) program will hold open auditions for The Southwest Regional Premiere of Disney’s Geppetto & Son, a new stage musical based on Disney’s made for television movie Geppetto. With a book by Emmy Award- nominated David I. Stern and music and lyrics by multi-award winner... [More Info]

Houston, Texas – On Friday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m., Houston Ballet II, the pre-professional training program of HoustonBallet’s Ben Stevenson Academy, will present its 2008 Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at WorthamTheaterCenter in downtown Houston. Tickets start at $17 and may be purchased by calling 713.227.ARTS (713.227.2787) or online at www.houstonballet.org. All proceeds raised by the performances will benefit Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson... [More Info]

HOUSTON, TEXAS… John C. Breckenridge, President and CEO of Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), announced today the nominations for TUTS’ sixth annual Tommy Tune Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Developed by TUTS, the Tommy Tune Awards honors musical theatre excellence at the high school level. After reviewing and evaluating the 41 participating Houston-area high school productions during the 2007-2008 school year,... [More Info]

The Studio at TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre Offers a Variety of Classes for Ages 4-18 HOUSTON, TEXAS… Get ready to sing, dance and boogie the summer away when TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre presents its 2008 summer curriculum for ages 4-18. Beginning in June, TUTS’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre will offer a variety of musical theatre classes through The Studio. Open to ages 4-18, the Studio summer semester offers students the opportunity to rehearse and showcase... [More Info]

Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston announces 2008-2009 Season HOUSTON—Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston announced its 2008-2009 season today. The 2008-2009 season delivers five of the hottest Broadway shows from classic to contemporary. The unique experience of live Broadway entertainment will include drama, song and dance, comedy and favorite classics at HobbyCenter for the Performing Arts, located at 800 Bagby. “Audiences will marvel at a sparring of wits... [More Info]

BROADWAY’S TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE TO COMPETE AT THE HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON, TEXAS…The Tony Award-winning musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, is coming to Houston’s Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Theatre Under The Stars, March 25-April 6 for 16 performances. Single tickets for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, ($29-$93) will be available to the... [More Info]

On Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, Musiqa and Stages Repertory Theatre present an evening of music and theater. Titled “Inner Voices,” the program includes Karim Al-Zand’s Leila for baritone and ensemble, Kaija Saariaho’s Miranda’s Lament for soprano and ensemble, Toru Takemitsu’s Rain Spell for ensemble and the world premiere of a string quartet by Rob Smith. Staged readings of work by playwright Craig Wright will be interwoven into the program.... [More Info]

Cast Announced HOUSTON, TEXAS... Well, hello Dolly! It’s so nice to have you back where you belong! Theatre Under The Stars proudly presents the grand dame musical, Hello, Dolly! starring Leslie Uggams, February 26-March 9 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby at Walker). With a book by the multi-Tony-award-winning team Michael Stewart (42nd Street, Bye, Bye, Birdie) and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman (Mame, La Cage Aux Folles), Hello, Dolly! features unforgettable... [More Info]

THE PASSION AND JOY OF GREAT MUSIC PERFORMED LIVE REACH NEW HEIGHTS IN THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY 2008-2009 SEASON Hans Graf’s Eighth Season Features Great Musical Works and Great Artists Innovative SoundPlusVision Concerts Return Houston, Texas, January 18, 2008 - - The Houston Symphony today announced details of its 2008-2009 Season, including a two-day musical “competition” between Bach and Vivaldi, the return of Sir André Previn, Yo-Yo Ma and Bill Cosby and performances of... [More Info]

GET READY TO RUNWAY TUTS’ LEADING LADIES HOST THE “TUTS AT TOOTSIES STYLE SHOW” HOUSTON, TEXAS…Show your passion for fashion! Theatre Under The Stars’ Leading Ladies will host its inaugural TUTS at TOOTSIES Style Show on Wednesday, January 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. Held at TOOTSIES (4045 Westheimer Road), the Style Show, featuring the latest fashions, will include brunch, drawings and give-aways. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit TUTS’ Education & Community... [More Info]

HOUSTON BALLET UNVEILS THE AMERICAN PREMIERE OF STANTON WELCH’S CINDERELLA Thoroughly Modern Cinderella Features Spectacular Scenery and Costumes by New Zealand Designer Kristian Fredrikson First New Production of Cinderella for Houston Ballet in 19 Years Houston, TX – From March 6 - 16, 2008, Houston Ballet presents the highlight of the its 2007-2008 season with the American premiere of Stanton Welch’s staging of Cinderella, the first new production of this work... [More Info]

HOUSTON BALLET WINTER REPERTORY PROGRAM FEATURES WORLD PREMIERE BY STANTON WELCH IN FEBRUARY 2008 Welch Creates An Ode to New York City Set to the Music of Gershwin Company Revives Christopher Bruce’s Masterwork Swansong, A Three-Man Tour-de-Force Examining Political Interrogation and Torture Houston, TX – From February 21 – March 2, 2008, Houston Ballet presents Gershwin Glam, the company’s winter repertory program featuring a new work by Stanton Welch, an ode to New... [More Info]

HOUSTON, TEXAS... Well, hello Dolly! It’s so nice to have you back where you belong! Theatre Under The Stars proudly presents the grand dame musical, Hello, Dolly! starring Leslie Uggams, February 26-March 9 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby at Walker). With a book by the multi-Tony-award-winning team Michael Stewart (42nd Street, Bye, Bye, Birdie) and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman (Mame, La Cage Aux Folles), Hello, Dolly! features unforgettable songs including “Before... [More Info]

Jan 18 - Feb 2, 2008 HOUSTON-Houston Grand Opera continues the 2007 - 2008 season with Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio at the Wortham Theater Center Jan 18 - Feb. 2, 2008. Soprano Pamela Armstrong sings Konstanze, captured by harem keeper Pasha Selim. Singing the role of Belmonte, her love interest and rescuer, is tenor Paul Groves. Soprano and Houston Grand Opera Studio alumna Heidi Stober sings Blonde, and tenor Nicholas Pharr is her love, Pedrillo. Bass Andrea Silvestrelli... [More Info]