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Theater District Open House
The stage is calling.
We’re putting fun back in the spotlight this Spring Break!
Mark your calendars for a day of family-friendly performances, arts and crafts, workshops and more.
March 9, 2026 | FREE to guests of all ages!
About Open House
What is Theater District Open House?
Since 1993, the Houston Theater District has opened its doors, raised its curtains and welcomed children of all ages behind the scenes to explore the diverse and exciting world of the arts.
Join us March 9, 2026 in some of the city’s most beloved performance spaces for a FREE day of interactive activities, showcases and so much more.
Venues open to the public:
2026 Theater District
Open House Schedule
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Alley Theater
Backstage Tours – Main Lobby
Venue Designated Quiet Room – The Gallery
Craft Zone & Educational Program Info – Mitchell Lobby
Photo Booth – Long Lobby
Discounted Ticket Sales – Guest Services
Artisan Excellence Displays, Costume Try-On – Lily Pad
Yard Games – Chao Balcony
Make-Up Artist Stations, Balloon Artists, Water Giveaway – Front Steps
Concessions – Skyline Bar
Hobby Center
Backstage and Onstage Tours – Sarofim Lobby
Venue Designated Quiet Room – Founders Club
Arts and Crafts – Founders Club
DJ and Food Truck – Zilkah Patio
Ticket Information Tables, Photo Ops and Giveaways – Sarofim Lobby
TUTS
Theater Under The Stars (TUTS) Ticket Information Tables – Grand Lobby
Costume Exhibit – Grand Lobby
Flash Mob Performance – Outside Sarofim Entrance during transition times
Jones Hall
Backstage Tours 12:00 PM – 2:40 PM
Venue Designated Quiet Room – Texas Lounge
Performing Arts Houston
Informational Tables: Outreach Organizations – Main Lobby
Face Painter, Student Art Exhibit – Main Lobby
Ticket Sales – Main Lobby
Visual Art Activation – Outside Patrol
Houston Symphony
Find Your Place in the Orchestra: Create a character, pick an instrument, and add yourself to the orchestra wall – Main Lobby
Instrument Petting Zoo – Mezzanine Lobby
Craft Cardboard Violins; Community Embedded Musicians – Round Bar
Ticket Raffle & Concert Info; Guest Experience Table – Main Lobby
Lynn Wyatt Square
Performing Arts Houston
Alley Arts in Education Revelations Workshop
DACAMERA
Jazz Performance
TUTS
The Academy Company Create & Explore Program + Student Artists Performances
Downtown Houston +
Information Tent, Vendor Booth(s) with sales
Houston Theater District
Information Table with ExxonMobile Houston Theater District Open House programs
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance
Backstage Tours – Meet in Studio 190, 1st Floor
Venue Designated Quiet Room – 1st Floor Loading Dock
Boutique Sales – 1st Floor Lobby
Wortham Theater Center
Backstage Tours – Check in at the Founders Club Entrance
Venue Designated Quiet Room – Green Room
Grand Foyer
DACAMERA: Musical Caricatures, Discount Ticket Sales
Performing Arts Houston: Photo Booth, Information Table,
Discount Ticket SalesHouston Ballet: Archival Exhibit and Educational Boards,
Discount Ticket SalesHouston Grand Opera: Information Table, Raffle, Merchandise and more
Fish Plaza
Houston Theater District: Information Tent and Balloon Sculpture
Face Painting
Jumbo Games (Jenga, Chess, Connect 4)
Giant Interactive Bubbles
Stilt Walkers
Giveaway and Raffle from Houston Theater District
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11:00–11:45am
Lynn Wyatt Square: Kick-off Celebration featuring Houston Theater District Resident Organizations; short performances and highlights of venue activities.
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12:00–12:20pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Mariachi Band. Performance – All Ages
Hobby Center ZILKHA HALL: Excerpts from Origenes. Performance - All Ages
TUTS: Create & Explore. Interactive – For Families
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty
by Houston Ballet II. Performance – All Ages
12:15–12:45pm
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Creative Dance Class (Ages 3-6) & Movement Class (All Ages) in Studio 190, 1st Floor
12:30–12:50pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Slam Poets. Performance – All Ages
Hobby Center: Excerpts from The Fairytale Project by Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. Performance – All Ages
TUTS: Body by Broadway. Interactive – For families.
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1:00–1:20pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Stage Combat. Performance – All Ages
Hobby Center ZILKHA HALL: Excerpts from Don’t Worry Willy by Ensemble Theater. Performance - All Ages
TUTS: Create & Explore. Interactive – For Families
Wortham Theater Center Grand Foyer: Prelude Artist Performance – All Ages
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty
by Houston Ballet II. Performance – All Ages
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Young Artists Classical.
Performance – All Ages
1:15–1:45pm
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Creative Dance Class (Ages 3-6) & Movement Class (All Ages) in Studio 190, 1st Floor
1:30–1:50pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Stage Combat. Performance – All Ages
Hobby Center ZILKHA HALL: Houston Contemporary Dance Company. Performance - All Ages
TUTS: Body by Broadway. Interactive – For Families
Wortham Theater Center Grand Foyer: Prelude Artist Performance – All Ages
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2:00–2:20pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Creating The Importance of Being Earnest
Hobby Center ZILKHA HALL: Excerpts from Our Road Home by Jakari Sherman. Performance - All Ages
TUTS: Create & Explore. Interactive – For Families
Wortham Theater Center Grand Foyer: Prelude Artist Performance – All Ages
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance:Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty
by Houston Ballet II. Performance – All Ages
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Young Artists Classical.
Performance – All Ages
2:15–2:45pm
Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance: Creative Dance Class (Ages 3-6) & Movement Class (All Ages) in Studio 190, 1st Floor
2:30–2:50pm
Alley Theater Hubbard Stage: Artistic Staff Highlight Season 80
Hobby Center ZILKHA HALL: Urban Souls Dance Company. Performance - All Ages
TUTS: Body by Broadway. Interactive – For Families
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3:00–3:15pm
Jones Hall: Closing Remarks
3:15–4:00pm
Jones Hall: Houston Symphony Closing Concert

