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Performing Arts Houston connects audiences with national and global touring artists, exploring a wide range of artistic genres. Each year, the organization presents full seasons of performances in the Theater District and throughout the city. Beyond the stage, the non-profit collaborates with artists, schools, and community partners to create engagement programs for all ages, including masterclasses, workshops, classroom programs, student matinees, and performance opportunities. Since 2020, we have supported new works by local artists through the Houston Artist Commissioning Project. Founded in 1966, Performing Arts Houston has presented many of the most popular, celebrated, and culturally significant artists of our time.
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Pictured: Pianist Conrad Tao leading a masterclass at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Photo by Melissa Taylor.
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project
Meow Meow AN EVENING OF PURE CHAOS
Anoushka Shankar PART OF THE GLOBAL VOICES MUSIC SERIES
Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 300
Piano Battle: Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis WITH STUDENT MATINEE
Kodō Drummers of Japan: Warabe
Ladysmith Black Mambazo PART OF THE GLOBAL VOICES MUSIC SERIES
Jim Henson's Labyrinth : In Concert
A Conversation with Amor Towles FEATURING BOOK SIGNING
Samara Joy GRAMMY WINNER
A Conversation with Tan France
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 300 MARCH 26, 7:30PM Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Baroque orchestra superstars join fast-rising violinist
Théotime Langlois de Swarte to commemorate Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece.
STAFF
Meg Booth President & Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Nelson Chief Financial Officer
Jordan Drum Director of Development
Brian Glass Director of Marketing
Janette Hendrix Program Manager, Education & Community Engagement
Ashley Johnson Patron Services Associate
Caroline McCain Development Associate
Brenda Oliveira
Board Liaison & Executive Assistant
Helena Oliver Development Manager, Individual Giving & Events
Michelle Sclider
Patron Services Manager
Caroline Senter Public Relations Manager
Jennifer Steiner Director of Operations
Lee Strickland Director of Artistic Programming
Phoebe Vo Accounting Manager
Ashley Warner Director of Education and Community Engagement
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OFFICERS
H. William Swanstrom, Board Chair
Vijay D’Cruz, Board Vice Chair
DIRECTORS
Norah G. Adams
S. Kris Agarwal
Jeffrey A. Ball *
Leah R. Bennett *
Charles C. Boettcher *
Brian D. Bravo
Roxann Thomas Chargois
Willie C.W. Chiang *†
Charles D. Davidson*
Tejuana L. Edmond
Theresa A. Einhorn*
Mary Fischer
DIRECTORS EMERITI
James J. Postl
Robert B. Tudor III
Marcus A. Watts
Meg Booth President and CEO
John T. Jones Jr. Founder (1917-1994)
Jesse H. Jones II President, Performing Arts Houston Foundation
Stephen M. Gill *
Sean Gorman
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G. Mark Jodon*†
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Curt D. Karges, Treasurer †
Tymothi O. Tombar, Secretary
Ginni Mithoff
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Armando A. Perez
Amy Marlyse Plato
Lance G. Reynolds
Ann V. Rogers
Marisol Salazar
Omar Samji
Leslie Elkins Sasser
PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON FOUNDATION
Jesse H. Jones II, President
Robert B. Tudor III, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Willie C.W. Chiang, Trustee
Melanie Gray, Trustee
Charles D. Davidson, Trustee
Theresa A. Einhorn, Trustee
G. Mark Jodon, Trustee
James J. Postl, Trustee
Stephen M. Trauber, Trustee
Marcus A. Watts, Trustee
Andrew B. Smith
Kristina H. Somerville
Stephen M. Trauber *
Saul Valentin*
Fernando Vizcaino
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* Executive Committee
†Vice President/Committee Chair
FOUNDATION FOR JONES HALL, PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON REPRESENTATIVES
Meg Booth
Vijay D’Cruz
Charles D. Davidson
Stephen M. Gill
James J. Postl
ARTS TALK
We’re inspired by the people who bring Houston’s vibrant art scene to life. Time and again, our city fuels our creativity and purpose. These are the real stories of Houstonians who know, work with, and deeply love the performing arts.
by Claire McAdams
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Dance was a safe place, a disciplined place.
Vincent
James former dancer and longtime usher
“I knew somehow, even as a high school student, that I was going to have a life in the arts. I didn't know what that looked like, but I knew that it…is it too cliché to say that it saved my life?
My community at home wasn't always safe. I didn't feel safe a lot of times talking about being in dance. Dance was a safe place, a disciplined place.
Eventually, I was able to help my family understand more about arts training. My parents, being wonderful people, weren't university people. They were hardworking and gave me a great life. They just didn't have any background on how to get their child who's interested in dance trained.
I was fortunate enough to get into HSPVA. HSPVA offered me some really valuable training, at no cost, which was incredible. They helped me qualify for a scholarship and a conservatory after graduating. And I realized that I could do this as a career.
I came to a show by Performing Arts Houston, then it was Society for the Performing Arts, back in 2008. Being in the theater just put this kind of spark in me. I walked up to one of the usher managers at DLS Events, and I said, ‘I'm interested in coming to work for you.’ In that same moment, she connected me with the person I needed to talk to, and I went to work as an usher..
A year later, my mother died. I became homeless. The floor dropped out, and I had to find somewhere to live. I was employed, but still homeless. But no matter what, when I got to work, I gussied up, I put on my suit and kept myself together. Someone would ask me how I’m doing. And when you have nowhere to live, what do you even say to that? All I had was the theater and Performing Arts Houston. Somewhere within me, there was faith and hope. I knew I could always come back to the theater, put my suit on, and live in a different world. It was a refuge. It was like church.
In my final comment, I just want to say that...
I feel nourished and appreciated and ministered through the arts. Our lives are changed through the arts.
Dance has given me a voice in this world.
Angelica Villa
Houston-based dancer and dance educator
“I always go to friends for help with, like, proofreading or if I have to write something important. I struggle forming the words or sentences that I want to communicate.
So, dance is my outlet. It’s the easiest way for me to process things or let things go. I mean, I’ve tried writing in a diary. It makes me feel a little bit better, but dancing just lets me feel whatever I’m feeling with my whole body instead of just with my mind. I feel it in my soul… in my whole body. I feel like if I don't get to move, I'm gonna burst.
Dance has given me a voice in this world that my actual voice couldn’t give me. I’m so grateful that my parents realized how much I needed to dance as a kid. I'm glad that they understand that it's part of who I am, and that it gives me a sense of belonging.
I feel like my brain is always running 24/7, overthinking every interaction I've ever had or every situation that could possibly happen next. But when I'm dancing, it's calm, it's silent. Some people go to the beach, and they hear the waves of the ocean hitting the shore, and they say they're relaxed. But dancing is when I’m relaxed. I feel calm. I feel like a normal person.”
Look out for more Arts Talk on our Instagram page, @performingartshouston
NEW/NOW: THE HOUSTON ARTIST COMMISSIONING PROJECT
March 6-7, 2025
Thursday | 7:30 pm
Friday | 7:30 pm
Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Duration: 100 minutes, including two 20-minute intermissions
My Posse’s on Broadway, by YUNGCHRIS
-INTERMISSION-
Last Day, County Fair, by Ben Chavez -INTERMISSION-
On Different Paths, by Marlon Simon
See program insert for more details
Sponsored in part by:
Hudson Davis, Lighting Designer
Andrew Harper, Sound Designer
Madison Sutton , Stage Manager
YUNGCHRIS is a globally recognized artist who has toured 24 countries as an educator, DJ, choreographer, and performer. He has shared the stage with iconic artists such as Sugar Ray, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu, Tobe Nwigwe, and Anthony Hamilton. YUNGCHRIS has earned numerous awards and grants for his exceptional artistry and productions. In 2015, he was honored as a Cultured Millennial by Rémy Martin Cognac and was named a Houston Cultural Influencer by Red Bull, serving as a consultant on dance and culture in
My Posse’s on Broadway
My Posse’s on Broadway is a tribute to the vibrant Houston Hip-Hop dance movement and the trailblazing artists who shaped the style in the early 1990s, reflecting on the genre's journey to Houston and celebrating where hip hop dance is today. Anchored in the four core elements of Hip-Hop— music, art, poetry, and dance—this piece highlights the roots of Houston's Hip-Hop culture while inspiring young creatives to drive impactful change in the city’s arts scene. It aims to promote equity and enrich the audience’s appreciation of Hip-Hop dance culture. All performers in My Posse’s on Broadway are
Texas. Additionally, YUNGCHRIS supports emerging creatives as a mentor through the Artist INC program, powered by Fresh Arts.
A two-time New/Now commissioned artist by Performing Arts Houston, YUNGCHRIS was first awarded in the inaugural year of New/Now in 2020 and again in 2024. As the director of Sonkiss'd Dance Concepts, he trains dancers who have gone on to work with major artists such as Sam Smith, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.
Houston-based and deeply connected to the local Hip-Hop community.
In 2023, Hip-Hop celebrated its 51st anniversary, with Houston playing a pivotal role in its evolution. The city’s influence shone on the global stage when "breakin'," the original form of Hip-Hop dance, debuted as an official sport in the 2024 Paris Olympics, featuring two Houston b-boys representing the United States.
As the legendary poet Notorious B.I.G. once said, "You never thought that Hip-Hop would take it this far."
Ben Chavez is a Houston-based recording artist, actor, and musician. Best known for his breakout role in the Broadway National Tour of Disney’s Aladdin, he has performed on several stages across the USA and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and The Kennedy Center. Locally, Ben has appeared onstage at Theatre Under the Stars and in the Houston Grand Opera production of West Side Story
Last Day, County Fair
Last Day, County Fair is the newest collection of songs by Ben Chavez. This concept album documents an important day in the life of a celebrated hometown performer. Presented as a live concert event with storytelling, the piece follows the journey of a young man grappling with his identity in a small town where he doesn’t seem to fit in. What is the cost of loving unconditionally? Can we all belong, even if we disagree with each other?
As a recording artist, Ben has released a collection of songs documenting his journey through life, love, and self-acceptance, as well as new music for the holiday season. He composed songs for the 2024 feature film Intermedium along with his collaborator Yianni Papadimos. For more information, visit benchavezmusic.com.
The piece is driven by a passion for uplifting the queer community, featuring flavors of Ben Chavez’s “old soul” music background, inspired by piano legends like Billy Joel and Elton John with notes of R&B, Country, and Soul. The soundtrack, accompanied by a live band, vocalists, and a bit of sparkle, is ultimately a celebration of life, otherness, and hope for unity.
Ben Chavez
Marlon Simon
Venezuelan-born educator, percussionist, and composer Marlon Simon began playing music at the age of 10. Simon immigrated to the United States in 1987 and began formal percussion training at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia before obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music from the New School for Social Research. Simon went on to perform and record with artists such as Hilton Ruiz, Jerry Gonzalez, and Chucho Valdez. As leader of his band, Nagual Spirits, Simon has released seven albums and traveled the
On Different Paths
In recent years, events have further divided our country, transforming the ways we connect and interact with one another. On Different Paths was created as a reflection on this ongoing conflict, blending elements of classical and jazz music through the lens of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and techniques. The piece serves as a representation of the integration and harmony that our society so desperately needs.
world performing his original music. As a specialist in Afro-Caribbean rhythms and Latin jazz composition, he has conducted workshops, master classes, and seminars at Temple University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, Haverford College, the New Jersey ABC National Conference for Public Music School Teachers, and the Perkins Center for the Arts. In 2022, Simon was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Learn more about Marlon Simon at www.marlonsimon.com
On view at Holocaust Museum Houston Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery January 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Exploring a decade of hardship, conflict, and state-sanctioned violence along the Texas border that threatened to destroy a community – a decade that led to a cultural renaissance and inspired the Mexican American civil rights movement.
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García family, ca. 1920
Image courtesy of Robert Runyon Photograph Collection, RUN09442, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Originally produced by the Bullock Texas State History Museum in collaboration with Refusing to Forget.
MIX & MINGLE
Performing Arts Houston members and supporters enjoyed multiple opportunities to rub elbows with artists following performances this fall. Here’s a recap (and humble brag) of some recent cast parties and artist filled soirées.
Dancers from Twyla Tharp Dance visited Lyric Bar to celebrate their September 28th performance with attendees, complete with signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from several Lyric Market food hall restaurants.
On November 9th, Board Member Melanie Gray and her husband Mark Wawro hosted guests and the award-winning choir Tenebrae at their beautiful home following the group’s breath-taking performance at the Church of St. John the Divine, with catering provided by Swift + Company.
Visionary Tier members enjoy invitations to cast parties all season, as well as valet parking and pre-performance reception access. Learn more and explore all membership benefits at performingartshouston.org/memberships.
Board Member Chuck Boettcher and Meg Booth
Twyla Tharp Dance members Daniel Ulbricht, and Daisy Kate Jacobson
Members of Tenebrae and Helena Oliver
Board Member Emeritus Bobby Tudor, Phoebe Tudor, Board Member Ellen Levy, and Joe Levy
Meg Booth, Twyla Tharp Dance member Reed Tankersley, Board Member Tejuana Edmond, and dancer Daniel Ulbricht
Don Yurewicz and Board Member Theresa Einhorn
Performing Arts Houston members mingle with Tenebrae singers
Members of Tenebrae
Board Member Mark Jodon grabs a signature cocktail at the Lyric Bar
Mimi Lloyd and Sarah Solomon
YOU MADE IT, KID
The Student Art Contest at 27
by Caroline Senter
Since its founding in 1966, Performing Arts Houston has brought cultural luminaries to the stages of the city’s Theater District. For nearly as long, the organization has championed student engagement through one of Houston’s most enduring arts programs: the Student Art Contest. Now in its 27th year, the contest continues to serve as a vital thread in the fabric of the city’s cultural landscape.
Launched in 1997, the contest celebrates the creative vision of students across the Greater Houston area, reaching from Tomball to Texas City and beyond. Its geographic reach mirrors the diversity of Houston itself—diverse not just in demographics but also in the artistic expression it encourages.
The Student Art Contest is more than an exhibition of young talent. It’s an ongoing conversation between the stage and the canvas, with each year’s theme aligning with performances on Performing Arts Houston’s mainstage seasons that challenge conventional boundaries. The theme for 2002, “Expression of Emotion: Movement & Art,” paired with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s exploration of movement, while 2013’s “The Spirit of Cultural Celebration” echoed the music and storytelling of Lila Downs' celebration of Mexican heritage. These themes provide an entry point for students to engage with the art forms presented on stage, encouraging them to reflect on the world around them.
"I’ve been assisting with the Student Art Contest since the very beginning, and it’s always been an event I truly look forward to," says Theresa Mallett, a longtime board member and chair of the Education & Community Engagement Committee. "It’s really a culmination of everything Performing Arts Houston does best: bringing people together to celebrate art, creating community, and facilitating meaningful conversation around art."
This year’s theme, “Out of the Box,” is inspired by boundary-pushing performances such as Scott Sliven’s At the Illusionist’s Table, Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher’s Counterpoint, and Sō Percussion’s collaboration with breath artist Shodekeh Talifero. The theme invites students to explore the limits of their creativity,
encouraging an openness to experimentation and new forms of artistic expression. “We try to set as few rules as possible,” says Ashley Warner, Performing Arts Houston’s Director of Education & Community Engagement. “We want the theme to inspire the work. Beyond that, we loosen the reins. Students can explore, have fun, and make something they’re really proud of.”
Houston teacher, Ronda Stieber of St. John Paul II Catholic School, has overseen the participation of more than 1,400 students in the contest since 2005.
"The kids look forward to it every year," she says. "It’s truly fun for all of us—discussing how the kids interpret the theme, sharing inspiration, and, of course, celebrating the participants at the ceremony."
The scope of the contest is remarkable: last year, nearly 500 submissions were received. Each entry is carefully adjudicated by a panel comprised of Performing Arts Houston staff, board members, and professional artists from the Houston community. "My involvement in the contest has spanned nearly two decades, with each year bringing a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration," says Dr. Sheng Kuan Chung, Professor of Art Education at the University of Houston. "My favorite part of the contest is witnessing the originality and passion of the students' work. I am particularly moved by how they incorporate their understanding of local and global issues, sparking conversations that resonate well beyond the contest."
When the winning entries are announced, students and their families gather for a formal ceremony where the artwork is displayed in a gallery setting. Thanks to support from corporate and community partners, the winners receive a variety of prizes—cash, tickets to performances, art supplies, and gift certificates.
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The winning works then embark on a tour, displayed at public libraries across Houston, taking their reach beyond the celebration.
For Stieber, the contest’s long-term impact is evident in the way it fosters student growth: “The opportunity for students to be recognized in a major competition in the City of Houston, in a well-judged competition, where they are also awarded for their mastery in artwork, has continued to be important toward their futures.”
Among the contest’s notable past winners is David Maldonado, a Houston muralist whose public works are transforming communities like Pasadena, TX and beyond. "Programs like the Student Art Contest are a huge part of what makes Houston special," he shares. "Exposure to the arts was critical in my path and Performing Arts Houston welcomes kids all over Houston to explore and engage in the arts."
As applications open for the 27th annual Student Art Contest, there is little doubt that this tradition will continue to shape the future of Houston’s arts community. K-12 students from across the Greater Houston area are invited to submit work created during the 2024-25 school year. For complete contest details and ways to support the program, visit performingartshouston.org/artcontest.
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Anna Goldberg
Tammy Gomez
Tyonia Gomez
Breona Gonzalez
Rene Gonzalez
K. Goode
Krisanne Graves and Christopher Harris
William Green
Susan Greenfield
Yizhu Guan
Mark Guerra
Becky Bunnell Gumm
Harrison Guy
Chris Hadley
MaryScott Hagle
Julie Hanson
Brandi Harleaux
Deborah Harris
LaSchon Harris
Yousuf Hasan
Susie and Michael Hatfield
Irene and Marc Helsinger
Tristin Henry
Gerardo Hernandez
James Herrera
Kari Hickman
G.B. Hieshima
Jan Hill
Clarissa Hinojosa
Jesus Hinojosa
Alyssa Holland
Alba Huerta
Nicholas Hussey
Andrew F. Icken
Chandria Jackson
Joyce Busch Jackson
Michael Jackson
Rafael Jarquin
Corrie Jenkins
Stephen Jeu
Sheila Jobe
Andrea Johannes
Alex Johnson
Myrtle Jones
Kresimir Josic
Jamie Jung
Indra Kartawidjaja
Shagandeep Kaur
Tracey Kearny
Lori Kennedy
Sohyen Kim
Danny Kirkpatrick
Nikola Kivett
Jennifer Kocian
Jenny Koehler
Alex Kosmala
Erin and Jeff Kraus
Miguel Kremenliev
Ilianna Reyna Kuntz
Patrick Lamb
Rosie Lang
Jillian Lara
Nancy and Andrew Lattu
Shirley Lee
Tina Lee and Joel Smith
Elizabeth Leos
Amber Lewis
Devin Licata
Ruben Lizaola
Vickie Lofton
Delena Logan
Pedro Lopez
Linda Lorelle and Lou Gregory
Marisa Lozano
Jason Luong
Courtney Lyons
Jessica MacDonald
Noelle MacGregor
L. Elena Macha
Melissa and Stewart Foster
Sean Mahan
S. Mak
Manuel Garcia Maldonado
Roger Maldonado
Neha Malik
Ari Malka
Paul Manino and Elizabeth Cloninger
Natalie Marsh
Stephen Marsh
Charlotte Marsh-Jiles
Alex Martinez and Anita Shahani
Javier Martinez
The Honorable Joaquin Martinez
Kim Martin-Long
Megan Mason
J. McCormick
Sheryl McCurdy
Ashley and Robert McDonough
Jeff McFarland
Alicia McGhee
Yvonne McIntyre
Ron McKeithen
Brian Meigh
Rosalinda Mendez
Kara Mings
Annette Moise
Curtis Monroe and Kelli Woody
Juan Montelongo
Desiree Moore
Deboraha Mora
Jordan Morgan
Cheryl Murphy
Nicole Murray
Doris J. Myles
Andrew C. Navarre
Margarita Navarro
Lynn Nazareth
Kharyne Neptune
Marc and Duyen Nguyen
Kelly Nicholls
Katherine Nix
Ryan Nobles
Judith D. Nordgren
Derek Novak
Almas Obinna
Maxwell Ocansey
Melanie O'Neill
Leah Oren-Palmer
Brenda Orozco
Ronke Osibajo
Michael Palmer
Juan Pena
Sharon Peoples
R.L. Perez
Chadwick Peters
Kay Peterson
Kim Pilcher
Marie and Douglas Polega
Casey Potter
Ronda Prince
Rigo Puga
Liliya Quebedeaux
Alice Quinn Schwarz
Diana Quintanilla
Florante A. Quiocho
Luis E. Ramirez
Charlie and Frankie R.
Diana Reyes
Ragan Rhodes
Jonathan Richard
Alicia Richardson
Denise N. Richardson-Brown
Thomas Roberts
Jane and Alex Robinson
Sylvia Rocha
Shalla Rogers
Joseph M. Rojas
Ryan Rongone
Atin Rosen
Rozanne and Howard Rubin
William Rubio
Alexander Rush
Matthew Ryan
Tina Saenz
Desiree Samei
Rabia and Omar Samji
Cesareo Sanchez
Michael Sanchez
Sharon Sanders
Ed Schneider
Carrie Schultz
Beth Scimemi
Soren Boyd
Andrea and Charles Seay
Dionel Segura
Sara Speer Selber
Nadia Serrano Simental
Jeffrey Shaw
Jim Simon
Deepa Singh
Katherine Singleton
Andrew Smith
Beverly Smith
Phillip Smith
Sydney and Allen Smith
Fade Soboyejo
Kevin Solomon
Jeannine Soto
John Spelman
Trina Stanfield
Debbie and Gene Straka
Victoria Stratton
Joycelyn Streator
Rocio Subira
Hellen Sutley
Caitlin Sutton
Bharat Swatantran
Corey M. Tay
Stephanie Taylor
Kerry-Ann Thompson
Elizabeth Troxler
Brenda Turley
Calissa Ubi
Lesly Van Dame
Mary and Martin Vandenbrook
Naomi Ventura
Irma and Julio Villatoro
John M. Vitucci
Janice Wagner
David Wainwright
Elizabeth Walker
Emily Weinstein
Joyce M. Wellman
Susan West
E.W. Wey
Paula and Richard Wilbourn
Yann Wilhelm
Kirk Wilhelmus
Edward Willey III and Aramis Willette
Jennifer Williams
Julisa Williams
Chris Williamson
Carrie Wirsing
Cynthia Wolff
Christine Wong
Melissa Yarborough
Jasmine Young
Kyuson Yun
Jean Zoppe
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Performing Arts Houston is proud to recognize our corporate, foundation, and government partners for their exemplary community leadership and support. To learn more about partnership opportunities and benefits, please contact Jordan Drum at 713.632.8104 or jdrum@performingartshouston.org
CORPORATE PARTNERS
$50,000+
Admiral Transfer & Rigging
CenterPoint Energy
ConocoPhillips †
ExxonMobil †
H-E-B†
Le Méridien Houston Downtown*
Shell*
$25,000-$49,999
Kirksey*
Wells Fargo†
Westwood Wealth Management
$10,000–$24,999
711 FIT*
City Kitchen*
McCoy Rockford, Inc.
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Plains All American
TD Securities
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP †
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
WM*
$5,000–$9,999
Architectural Floors*
Bank of Texas
Bracewell LLP
CAMAC International Corporation Collaborate
The Friedkin Group†
Houston First Corporation*
JP Morgan Private Bank
FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
$100,000+
Houston Endowment, Inc. †
The Humphreys Foundation†
Texas Commission on the Arts †
Texas Tourism Industry Recovery Program
The Wortham Foundation, Inc. †
$50,000-$99,999
The Brown Foundation, Inc. †
The Elkins Foundation
Powell Foundation
$25,000-$49,999
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts †
Houston Arts Alliance through the City of Houston
M.D. Anderson Foundation†
Vivian L. Smith Foundation
$10,000-$24,999
Kayser Foundation
Memorial Hermann Foundation
Mid-America Arts Alliance
MATCHING GIFT SUPPORTERS
BASF Corporation
Chevron Coterra Energy Inc.
Listings Accurate as of 12/6/2024
ExxonMobil † LyondellBasell
Legacy Community Health Services
PNC
Porter Hedges LLP
StoneTurn Group
Truist
Vinson & Elkins LLP
$1,000-$4,999
BrightStar*
Coterra Energy Inc.
LD Systems* Littler
Vision Production Group
National Endowment for the Arts †
Vivian L. Smith Foundation
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation†
Lyrasis
Phillips 66 Truist
*Includes in-kind support
†Indicates 10+ years of consecutive support
YOU HOU
Spotlighting Houston’s Hotspots
We like to consider ourselves pretty well-versed in the world of fine arts, but when it comes to dining, we lean on our Performing Arts Houston foodie fans for their recommendations on the best spots to eat during a trip to the Theater District. Whether you’re on the way to a performance, meeting friends, or just looking for libations, check out these hotspots, with options to please every taste.
Wanna Bao
2708 Bagby St
Dumpling fans, this is for you! Located just a quick 5-minute drive from Jones Hall, Wanna Bao offers classic Chinese dishes in a contemporary yet cozy setting (with free parking!!!). The menu boasts pork belly dishes, jasmine tea-smoked duck, and plenty of vegetarian offerings. For dessert, Nutella & Banana Xia Long Bao. Need we say more?
Lyric Market
411 Smith St
Lyric Market is Downtown’s newest food hall, located within walking distance from any venue in the Theater District. If your dining squad can’t agree on a cuisine, Lyric Market has it all, with restaurants ranging from Cajun to Mexican, Indian to BBQ, and beyond. Visit the Lyric Market bar for delicious cocktails!
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Tiny Champions
2617 McKinney St
Pizza? Pasta? We’re in. Located in EADO, just 1.5 miles from the Theater District, Tiny Champions is a trendy, casual spot for heartwarming food, a wide variety of natural wines, and craft cocktails. When the weather is nice, opt for patio seating! Plus, Tiny Champions stays open late on weekends— perfect for post-show dining.
We’re always looking for more hotspots to share! Scan below to take our YouHou survey and add your picks to the list. Plus, you'll be entered into a monthly drawing for FREE tickets!
HELLO, STEAMY BUNS!
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