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Performing Arts Events

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:32:09 GMT

Comedy Thriller – Ingenious, Inventive, Riotous Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Adapted By Patrick Barlow Directed by Mark Shanahan Now through March 28 Hubbard Stage Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 eccentric characters – played by a prodigiously talented cast of four – an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called The 39 Steps is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly...

Restaurant Offers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:10 GMT

Tantalizing cuisine abounds in Houston! You'll be sure to find what you are craving - whether it be barbeque, Cajun fusion, Italian or sushi. Good eating!

Offers are currently being updated.

Please visit our restaurant directory in the meantime.

Interested in becoming a restaurant member of Houston Downtown Alliance and the Houston Theater District? Please visit here for opportunities.

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Alley Theatre Offers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:13:51 GMT

SPECIAL OFFERS

Learn more about the Alley Theatre's Special Offers.

Learn more about the Alley Theatre's Backstage Tours.

Alley Theatre

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:12:01 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Now Through March 28 at Alley Theatre Alley Theatre 713-220-5700 www.alleytheatre.org Comedy Thriller – Ingenious, Inventive, Riotous Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Adapted By Patrick Barlow Directed by Mark Shanahan Now through March 28, 2010 Hubbard Stage Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 eccentric characters – played by a prodigiously talented cast of four – an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called The 39...

Houston Ballet

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:04:19 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts Purchase Tickets Check out the 2009-2010 Season Subscribe to Houston Ballet Hailed by The New York Times as one of the nation's best ballet companies, Houston Ballet is America's fourth largest ballet company, featuring 53 dancers who have won gold and silver medals at international ballet competitions. Founded in 1969, Houston Ballet is currently under the leadership of the dynamic Australian choreographer Stanton Welch who was named artistic director of the company in 2003. The company performs a vast repertoire of works, ranging from the great nineteenth century classics such as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker to exciting new ballets commissioned from some of the world's most prestigious...

Register to Win

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:03:24 GMT

Register-To-Win Win a complimentary dinner for two* at one of Downtown Houston's newest restaurants, McCormick & Schmick's. McCormick & Schmick's - Houston Pavilions 1201 Fannin, 713-658-8100 Houston Downtown Alliance is proud to have McCormick & Schmick's as a supporter of the Houston Downtown Alliance and Houston Theater District. Join McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant at 1201 Fannin Street at the Houston Pavilions for lunch, dinner and a lively happy hour. McCormick & Schmick’s Houston Pavilions restaurant was designed in a traditional style that brings its classic appeal to a modern setting. Elements of the design incorporate Texas-centric imagery, rich wood paneling, mahogany tables throughout, and a glass Atrium dining section in view of the shopping. McCormick and Schmick’s new Executive Chef at the Houston Pavilion’s is Chef Doug Pollard who brings years of experience and a fresh approach to the table. After graduating from Johnson...

Houston Theater District Gets High Tech

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:24:43 GMT

These days it is all about what is going on right now (or as soon as they can update it). Several of the members of the Houston Theater District do a great job of keeping audiences informed of what's going on through various modes of social networking:

Twitter

Houston Theater District - www.twitter.com/houstontheater

Subscribe to find out what is playing in Houston Theater District and receive special deals

Houston Ballet - www.twitter.com/houstonballet

Houston Symphony - www.twitter.com/housymphony

Houston Grand Opera - www.twitter.com/hougrandopera

Society for the Performing Arts - www.twitter.com/spahouston

Theater Under The Stars - www.twitter.com/tutshouston

Gexa Broadway Across America - Houston - www.twitter.com/baahouston

Uniquely Houston

- Ars Lyrica of Houston - www.twitter.com/arslyrica

- Dominic Walsh Dance Theater - www.twitter.com/dominicwalsh

Blogs

Houston Ballet - En Pointe with Houston Ballet

Houston Grand Opera - http://houstongrandopera.blogspot.com/

Theatre Under The Stars - http://tuts.com/iTUTS/Blog/tabid/268/Default.aspx

MySpace

Theatre Under The Stars - http://www.myspace.com/theatreunderthestars

Theater Under The Stars (TUTS)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:15:34 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts Founded in 1968, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is Houston’s acclaimed non-profit musical theatre company and is currently under the direction of President and CEO John C. Breckenridge. TUTS was the first theatrical organization in Houston to perform free to the public in 1968 at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park, and is the only Houston arts organization that has performed there free to the public every year since the building opened. Since its founding by Frank M. Young, TUTS has produced more than 300 musicals including many local, national and world premieres such as Kopit and Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jekyll & Hyde, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. TUTS has also produced international tours including Debbie Reynolds in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Juliet Prowse in Mame, Robert Goulet in Man of La Mancha, as well as critically acclaimed local re-inventions of classics such as...

Media Contacts

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:25:06 GMT

Alley Theatre Contact: Rodi Franco Phone: 713-315-3352 Email: rodif@alleytheatre.org Website: www.alleytheatre.org Houston Ballet Contact: Shauna Tysor, Public Relations Manager Phone: 713-535-3226 Email: stysor@houstonball Website: www.houstonballet.org Society for the Performing Arts Contact: Karen Watassek Phone: 713-632-8105 Email: karen@spahouston.org Website: www.spahouston.org Houston Symphony Contact: Art Kent, Sr. Director of Public Relations Phone: 713-224-7575 Email: art.kent@houstonsymphony.org Website: www.houstonsymphony.org Theatre Under The Stars Contact: Johnny Hooks Phone: 713-558-TUTS E-mail: johnny@tuts.com Website: www.tuts.com Da Camera of Houston Contact: Leo Boucher, Director of Marketing Phone: 713-524-7601, ext. 516 Email: lboucher@dacamera.com Website: www.dacamera.com Houston Grand Opera Contact: Christopher Novosad, Director of Public Relations Phone: 713-546-0278 Email: cnovosad@houstongrandopera.org ...

Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:20:39 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts Gexa Energy Broadway Across America - Houston brings you the finest in musical and theatrical entertainment. Want a taste of Broadway this weekend? Broadway Across America channels the talent, beauty and excitement of the Big Apple's Broadway shows in our very own Houston Theater District. Learn more about this season's shows and available tickets! SPRING AWAKENING January 6-18, 2009 WINNER 8 TONY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL! Broadway’s most talked about new musical is now the biggest Tony Award® Winner in years. SPRING AWAKENING is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical. Winner of 8 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL and a Grammy Award® for BEST MUSICAL SHOW ALBUM, SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion you will never...

Society for the Performing Arts

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:57:37 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts

Society for the Performing Arts believes that the arts are a measure of a civilized society and a catalyst for the enrichment, growth and pleasure for all citizens of that society. Society for the Performing Arts’ mandate, therefore, is to create opportunities for the discovery, development, and celebration of creative abilities in whatever form they may take.

Society for the Performing Arts brings a broad selection of performing artists and companies from around the world to complement Houston's own theater, dance, and music offerings. The goal of the organization is to present a wide range of the highest quality national and international caliber of classical performing artists and companies, ranging from traditional to contemporary, large orchestras and dance companies to recitalists and solo performers, new artists and art forms to multi-cultural attractions

Additionally, Society for the Performing Arts seeks to provide a variety of learning experiences for adults and children and to develop bridges between the performing arts and other interests within the greater Houston community and throughout the state of Texas.

Da Camera of Houston Offers

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:30:29 GMT

Introducing Da Camera.Coda, a new group for young professionals who love music. Join Coda and enjoy four exciting concerts, with premium benefits and post-concert events. For information go to www.dacamera.com/coda. Da Camera subscribers get the very best seats, savings off single ticket prices and a free ticket to any concert, among other valuable benefits. Subscription series include the popular Build Your Own series of any 6 concerts and the 6-concert Da Camera Jazz series. Or pick the Full Season series and receive vouchers for free parking. The Da Camera Chamber Music series includes only the chamber music concerts. To subscribe now, call 713-524-5050 or go to www.dacamera.com. Through a generous sponsorship from HEB Tournament of Champions, Da Camera offers discounted...

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:29:06 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts Da Camera of Houston: 713-524-5050 www.dacamera.com. Find Da Camera on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-TX/Da-Camera-of-Houston/71874900450 Check out the Da Camera podcast at http://www.dacamera.com/podcast Da Camera of Houston has established itself as one of America’s leading presenters and producers of chamber music. Da Camera is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming, notably Artistic Director Sarah Rothenberg’s unique concerts connecting music with literature and the visual arts, as well as for its jazz series, featuring a distinctive mix of renowned performers and emerging artists. Da Camera takes its name from the Italian phrase musica da camera, which literally means music of the room, or chamber music, and refers to smaller ensemble music with one musician on a part, usually performed without conductor. Da Camera embraces a broad definition of chamber music to include both classical...

Houston Grand Opera

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:11 GMT

Events | Offers | News | Location | Seating Charts There is nothing as exciting, as entertaining, or as thrilling as a night at the opera - Unless it's a whole season of operas! Subscribe now to Houston Grand Opera for the 2009-10 season, and you'll get six marvelous evenings (or matinees) of magnificent music, scenic magic and breathtaking drama created right here in Houston by our world-renowned company. You'll hear world-famous opera stars, fantastically talented young artists, and the incomparable Houston Grand Opera Chorus and Orchestra. See you at the Opera! There's never been a better time to subscribe, and our Customer Care Center staff is ready to assist you. Call 713-228-OPERA (6737) or visit www.HoustonGrandOpera.org The Elixir of Love - Donizetti October 23 - November 7, 2009 Lohengrin - Wagner October 30 - November 15, 2009 Tosca - Puccini January 22 - February 7, 2010 The Turn of the Screw - Britten January 29 - February 13, 2010 The...

Alley Theatre Location

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:44:10 GMT

How to get to the Alley Theatre: The Alley Theatre is bordered on east by Louisiana, north by Prairie, west by Smith, south by Texas. From I-45 North (75) traveling South (North Freeway): Exit I-10E/Beaumont/Downtown/Milam exit. (left lane exit from I-45). Stay in the left lane. Turn right on Prairie, left on Smith, and left on Texas. From I-45 South (75) traveling North (Gulf Freeway): Exit Houston Ave./Memorial Dr. Get in the right lane. Turn right at light (Rusk St.), then left at Bagby. Turn right on Texas. From I-10 West (90) traveling East: Take Downtown/Smith Street exit, turn left on Texas. From I-10 East (90) traveling West: Stay on I-10 through downtown. Exit 45 South (left exit) just past downtown. Stay in right lane to exit Dallas/Pierce. Turn left onto Dallas. Stay on Dallas as it curves left and turns into Bagby. Stay on Bagby approx. 3 blocks. Turn right on Texas Ave. From US-59 South traveling North (Southwest Freeway): Stay on US-59 going towards downtown....

Alley Theatre Seating Charts

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:40:18 GMT

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Performing Arts Venues

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:06:51 GMT

The Houston Theater District is ranked second, only behind New York City, for the number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area, and Houston is one of only five cities in the United States with permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines of opera, ballet, music, and theater. In addition, the Theater District is home to Houston's nine world-class performing arts organizations, the 130,000 square foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks. The Theater District's resident performing arts companies are: Alley Theatre Broadway in Houston Da Camera of Houston Houston Ballet Houston Grand Opera Houston Symphony Society for the Performing Arts Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Uniquely Houston The Theater District is located in the northwest corner of downtown...

Houston Ballet Offers

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:45:27 GMT

Learn more about Houston Ballet's Student Discounts.

Learn more about Houston Ballet's Senior Discounts.

Photo Gallery

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:18:50 GMT

Please click the images below for larger view. Houston Ballet Houston Grand Opera Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana photo by Felix Sanchez,courtesy Houston Grand Opera Donizetti: The Daughter of the Regiment photo by Primo Gnani courtesy Teatro Comunale di Bologna Mozart: The Abduction from the Seraglio photo by George Hixson Mozart: The Magic Flute photo by Larry Merkle, courtesy San Francisco Opera Britten: Billy Budd photo courtesy of Welsh National Opera Heggie: Last Acts photo by Brett Coomer Puccini: La boheme photo by George...

Feature Promotions

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:45:12 GMT