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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

  • 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 Sales 

      • Houston Ballet: Archival Exhibit and Educational Boards,  
        Discount Ticket Sales 

      • Houston 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 

  • 11:00–11:45am

    • Lynn Wyatt Square: Kick-off Celebration featuring Houston Theater District Resident Organizations; short performances and highlights of venue activities.

  • 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. 

  • 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 

  • 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

  • 3:00–3:15pm

    • Jones Hall: Closing Remarks

    3:15–4:00pm

    • Jones Hall: Houston Symphony Closing Concert 

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Send us a message at info@houstontheaterdistrict.org