Performing Arts Houston 2024-2025 Season Brochure

Théotime Langlois de Swarte

You can see the world from here

The 24/25 Season features a new Global Voices Music Series celebrating traditions and artists from around the world, productions for all ages, and so much more.

There’s a lot I know you’ll love. Maybe even something you’ve never seen before. Join us for a new year of exploration and joy with some of the most astounding artists on the planet.

Meg Booth President & CEO

Photo by Claire McAdams

At the Illusionist’s Table

An Intimate Dinner

Experience

September 3–15, 2024

Tuesday–Sunday, 7:30 pm

Eldorado Ballroom

After sell-out runs across the globe, At the Illusionist’s Table debuts in Houston at the Eldorado Ballroom. World-renowned illusionist Scott Silven hosts evenings of fine dining and storytelling interwoven with mind-bending illusions and mystical mentalism. Candles flicker. Whisky pours. Conversation stirs. Before the night is over your thoughts will transcend, mysteries will materialize, and your dreams will be revealed.

“WOW. WOW. WOW. Silven will leave your mouth agape.” The New York Times

All tickets include a prix fixe dinner crafted by James Beard Award finalist Chris Williams. A wine pairing add-on is available. Seating is limited to 28 guests per performance. AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour

December 10, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, Folds’ ever-expanding career of genre-bending music includes albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. On his newest tour, audiences will share their song requests via paper airplane.

A portion of each ticket sold goes to Ben Folds’ charitable initiative, Keys for Kids.

by Alysse Gafkjen

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Meow Meow

March 8, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

At last! An evening of pure CHAOS. International siren and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her glorious brand of subversive and sublime performance to North America. The spectacular crowd-surfing queen of song creates an unforgettable evening of exquisite music and much mayhem. Prepare for Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, even Radiohead alongside original chansons. With Bowie and Pina Bausch as curators of her work, Meow Meow is an award-winning phenomenon, from Shanghai to the dives of Berlin.

“There are not many women who can stun an audience into pin-drop silence with an exquisitely delivered torch song one moment and rock the rafters with laughter the next…no one now does it better than Meow.” Evening Standard, London

Photo by Harmony Nicholas

Aba Diop Trio

September 20, 2024 Friday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

The Aba Diop Trio (Aba Diop, Noumoucounda Cissoko, and Jason Hosier) transmits a wholly new genre of West African sabar fusion music. Featuring the propulsive rhythms of Diop’s sabar drum, the dulcet tones of Cissoko’s kora (a 21-stringed double-bridged African harp-lute), and the elastic fluidity of Hosier’s jazzy, meditative guitar riffs, this unique collaboration interweaves the griot storytelling traditions from thousands of years with Sufi mysticism and rock and jazz influences. The overall effect is a mesmerizing amalgam, tethered to an ancient impulse while offering a current—and deeply listenable—reflection of our shared humanity.

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE ELKINS FOUNDATION

Aida Cuevas Canta Juan Gabriel 40 años después

October 18, 2024

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning icon

Aida Cuevas leads a mariachi spectacular celebrating Mexico’s bestselling artist of all time—Juan Gabriel. Dubbed “The Queen of Ranchera Music,” Cuevas performs some of the greatest hits from Gabriel’s career, including Te Lo Pido Por Favor, Te Sigo Amando, La Diferencia, and more.

“Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.”

The Kansas City Star

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE ELKINS FOUNDATION

Anoushka Shankar

March 19, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Placing the sitar front and center, nine-time GRAMMY nominee Anoushka Shankar incorporates traditional Indian and modern electric music into her work, producing a unique sound that transcends genres. Daughter of acclaimed musician Ravi Shankar, Anoushka‘s exposure to world cultures, from her upbringing in Delhi to her travel throughout the United Kingdom and Southern California, places her at the forefront as an activist, human rights ambassador, and highly sought after musician. Her mastery across styles has led to collaborations with artists like Nina Simone, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Sting.

“Her sitar’s resonant twangs weaved emotions, and what followed was a spellbinding concert that painted the night with sonic magic.”

The Times of India

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE ELKINS FOUNDATION / SYMA & WALT ZERKOW, PRODUCING SPONSORS

Photo by Laura Lewis

Kodō Warabe

March 29, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodō forges new directions for a vibrant living art-form. Based in Sado Island, Japan, the group has circled the globe since their founding in 1981, giving over 7,000 performances on five continents. Their latest tour, Warabe, takes inspiration from the unique environment they call home to create new music brimming with originality.

“Artists who appeared to have moved into a fantastical realm where the usual limits to human endeavour do not apply.” Financial Times, London

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE ELKINS FOUNDATION

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

April 1, 2025

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrates the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African music traditions. The a cappella group has gained worldwide attention through their 30 albums, including notable features on Paul Simon’s Graceland, collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and Josh Groban, and an iconic 1996 performance with Nelson Mandela.

“It isn’t merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention, but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.” Paul Simon

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE ELKINS FOUNDATION

TUDOR FAMILY DANCE SERIES

Counterpoint : Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

September 14, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Pianist and composer Conrad Tao and tap dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher reimagine an Aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s demented stride piano, Arnold Schoenberg’s ironic take on the Viennese waltz, and more, exploring the counterpoint between their perspectives. Threading it all together, a work that bridges traditions, approaches, and styles—Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

“Former prodigies, Tao and Teicher feed off each other’s virtuosity. Presented with genuine delight, the performances left them exhausted and the audience gobsmacked.” NPR

by Richard Termine

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SPONSORED IN PART BY SYMA & WALT ZERKOW, PRODUCING SPONSORS / 711 FIT

OPENING NIGHT PART Y ADD-ON

Join the artists on stage after the performance for our Opening Night Party, a $100 add-on supporting Performing Arts Houston’s learning and community programs.

Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee

September 28, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Ocean’s Motion (1975)

Music by Chuck Berry

Dancers: Miriam Gittens, Daisy Jacobson, Skye Mattox, Reed Tankersley, Jake Tribus

Brel (2024)

Music by Jacques Brel

Dancers: Daniel Ulbricht

The Ballet Master (2024)

Music by Simeon ten Holt & Antonio Vivaldi

Dancers: Miriam Gittens, Daisy Jacobson, Skye Mattox, John Selya, Reed Tankersley, Jake Tribus, Daniel Ulbricht

All works choreographed by Twyla Tharp

Revolutionary choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a boundary-breaking program featuring new works plus a revival of Ocean’s Motion (1975) featuring the music of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry. Unpredictable and dynamic, seamlessly blending streetwise nonchalance and unconventional movement styles, Tharp’s creations solidify her place as one of the great artists of our time.

DANCER AFFILIATIONS

Miriam Gittens (Gibney Company), Daisy Jacobson (LA Dance Project), Skye Mattox (Tharp Collaborator), John Selya (Tharp Collaborator), Reed Tankersley (Tharp Collaborator), Jake Tribus (Gibney Company), Daniel Ulbricht (New York City Ballet)

SPONSORED IN PART BY 711 FIT / THE PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON FOUNDATION / LISA & MUSTAFA PARRIS-COCHINWALA, PRODUCING SPONSORS

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Featuring the Music of U2

January 31, 2025

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

For Crying Out Loud

Choreography by Dwight Rhoden

Music by U2

Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends dance tradition through a groundbreaking approach to the art. Founded in 1994 by master choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson, Complexions’ foremost innovation is to remove boundaries, not reinforce them.

The company blends methods, styles, and cultures from across the globe, and the result is a continually evolving form of dance that reflects the movement of our world—and all its cultures—as an interrelated whole.

In the 30 years since its inception, the company has witnessed a world becoming more fluid, more changeable, and more culturally interconnected than ever. Today, Complexions Contemporary Ballet represents one of the most recognized and respected performing arts brands worldwide.

“They’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.”

The Guardian, London

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

February 8, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm Jones Hall

Founded in 1952 by choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico is Mexico’s most revered traditional dance company, bringing together the music, dance, and costumes of Mexican folklore, from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era.

“The gorgeous costumes and breathtaking formations keep coming, dance after dance.” The New York Times

SPONSORED IN PART BY 711 FIT

ADMIRAL TRANSFER MUSIC SERIES

Conrad Tao, Piano

October 2, 2024

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Debussy Études, Book I

Conrad Tao Improvisation for Lumatone

Arlen/Tatum Over the Rainbow (trans. Conrad Tao)

Conrad Tao Keyed In Schumann Auf einer Burg (arr. Conrad Tao for Lumatone)

Debussy Études, Book II

Conrad Tao is the quintessential 21st century artist. Dubbed “the kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music” (New York Magazine), Tao follows his Opening Night debut with Caleb Teicher (page 12) with a solo recital program celebrating his work as a composer and Debussy’s remarkable Études

“From Tao’s very first entrance, it was clear listeners were in the presence of a creative supernova.”

Chicago Tribune

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON FOUNDATION / SYMA & WALT ZERKOW, PRODUCING SPONSORS

Photo by Shervin Lainez

Tenebrae A Celestial Gift

November 9, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

The Church of St. John the Divine

Under the direction of Nigel Short, English choir Tenebrae is one of the premiere singing groups in the world. Tenebrae returns for a special performance at The Church of St. John the Divine featuring a program spanning five centuries of sacred choral music, including Holst’s majestic Nunc dimittis and Allegri’s iconic setting of Psalm 51. Alongside these favorites, the choir showcases music by some of today’s most exciting composers, including Caroline Shaw, Joanna Marsh, and Sir James MacMillan. “Devastatingly beautiful.” Gramophone

Photo by Chris O’Donovan

Vitamin String Quartet

The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

November 12, 2024 Tuesday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

With over 2 billion streams, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Fresh off high-profile placements on the streaming smash Bridgerton, VSQ’s latest tour features fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, and more.

“[VSQ has] reached a mainstream, global audience.” Variety

Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero

February 12, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

GRAMMY winners Sō Percussion join forces with Shodekeh Talifero to explore distinctive rhythms with breath art, vocal percussion, beatboxing, and physical percussion in Vodalities, a collaboration dedicated to three towering vocalists: Bobby McFerrin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Doug E. Fresh, the Original Human Beatbox. “Exhilarating blend of precision and anarchy, rigor and bedlam.” The New Yorker

Photo by Anja Schutz

Photo by Lauren Castellana

Les Arts Florissants Vivaldi’s

Four Seasons at 300

March 26, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Baroque orchestra superstars Les Arts Florissants are joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, commemorating the original publication of Vivaldi’s Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 (The Four Seasons) in 1725. The program frames these iconic masterpieces afresh, setting them alongside music Vivaldi would have known in Venice and compositions which were in turn inspired by his bold vision.

“Théotime Langlois de Swarte reminds me why I fell in love with the Baroque violin in the first place.” Gramophone

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON FOUNDATION

Bluey’s Big Play

July 6-7, 2024

Saturday, 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm Sunday, 1 pm Brown Theater, Wortham Center

Back by popular demand! The Emmy Award-winning children’s series is bigger than ever with Bluey’s Big Play. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, an original story, new music, and all your favorite characters. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

“A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show.” The Guardian

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Live-to-Film Concert The North American Tour

Featuring Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México

October 19-20, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm (in English with Spanish subtitles)

Sunday, 1 pm (in Spanish with English subtitles)

Jones Hall

Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete film with Oscar and GRAMMYwinning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.

About the Movie

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

“A visually resplendent animated film with a poignant story about the importance of family.” LA Times

CORPORATE SPONSOR

CHIANG FAMILY SERIES

Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live

February 14-15, 2025

Friday, 7 pm

Saturday, 2 pm & 7 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Down in Fraggle Rock!

When Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Great Song Stone, his pals Mokey, Boober, Wembley, and Red join him on an adventure to find it, and end up celebrating the greatest treasure of all— something much more special than they could have ever imagined!

The first-ever Fraggle Rock Live stage show is produced by The Jim Henson Company (Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth) with puppets created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Perfect for firsttime theater goers and Fraggle Rock fans young at heart.

Piano Battle

Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis

March 28, 2025

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Two pianists. Six rounds. Who will win? You decide! The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis comes to Jones Hall where the two masters go head-to-head. Despite being friends in real life, mercy is the last thing on their minds when they’re battling it out on stage. Winning the hearts of the audience is all that counts!

Photo by Neda Navaee

A Conversation with Jenna Bush Hager

September 19, 2024

Thursday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Jenna Bush Hager has stories to tell. She’s the co-host of NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna and author of New York Times best sellers like Everything Beautiful in Its Time and Ana’s Story: A Journey of Hope. The humanitarian and former first daughter and granddaughter makes her Performing Arts Houston debut with an inspiring evening of conversation and storytelling.

VIP EXPERIENCE

Includes premium seat, signed book, and meet & greet with Jenna Bush Hager.

An Evening with David Sedaris

October 29, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

One of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, a master of satire and incisive social critique, David Sedaris is beloved for his personal essays and short stories. He’s the author of Holidays on Ice, Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Calypso In 2020, the New York Public Library voted Me Talk Pretty One Day one of the 125 most important books of the last 125 years. Join Sedaris for an evening of readings from both published and unpublished works plus a post-event book signing for all attendees.

Photo by Anne Fishbein

A Conversation with Amor Towles

May 6, 2025 Tuesday, 7:30 pm Jones Hall

Towles is the author of the bestsellers Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow (newly adapted for television by Paramount+ and Showtime), and The Lincoln Highway, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times best seller list. His latest is the short story collection Table for Two. Enjoy an evening of conversation with the acclaimed author plus a post-event book signing for all attendees.

Photo by Dmitri Kasterine

A Conversation with Tan France

June 12, 2025

Thursday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

For Tan France, makeovers are about more than clothes—the experience addresses real issues, change, and acceptance on all sides. Join the fashion designer, star of Netflix’s Emmy-winning sensation Queer Eye, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir Naturally Tan, and one of the most soughtafter personal stylists in the world for a farreaching, fascinating, and inspiring Pride Month evening of discussion.

Includes premium seat, signed book, and photo opportunity with Tan France. VIP EXPERIENCE

Frankie Quiñones

August 15, 2024 Thursday, 7:30 pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Frankie Quiñones is a comedian, actor, and creator of the viral CholoFit exercise routines. He stars as Luis in Hulu’s critically acclaimed This Fool, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a New Scripted Series by the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and recurs on FX’s What We Do in the Shadows.

Yippee Ki Yay (the parody celebration of Die Hard)

December 20-22, 2024

Friday, 7:30 pm

Saturday, 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday, 3 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorized parody) offers an acclaimed one-man retelling of the classic film, paying affectionate tribute to the iconic ‘80s festive fan favorite. Essential viewing for Hans Gruber superfans and newcomers alike.

“You’d have to be as heartless as Hans Gruber not to be touched and uplifted.”

The Telegraph, London

5th Annual Mariachi Festival

Celebrating our Hispanic culture

August 23-25, 2024

Friday-Saturday, 7 pm

Sunday, 3 pm

Brown Theater, Wortham Center

Celebrate our Hispanic culture with some of the best mariachi musicians and ballet folklórico dancers from across Texas, including Oscar De La Rosa singing with mariachi, Mariachi 7 Leguas, Mariachi Mariposas, Mariachi Imperial de America, México en Danzas Grupo Folklórico, America’s Got Talent star Eduardo Antonio Treviño, and more. See complete programming details at performingartshouston.org.

PRESENTED BY MARIACHI FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON

SPONSORED IN PART BY TELEMUNDO / QUE ONDA! MAGAZINE

“Houston is an amazing city. Whatever we do, the world will follow.”

ShaWanna Renee Rivon, 2023–24 New/Now Artist

24/25 SEASON

Photo by Melissa Taylor

New/Now Houston Artist Commissioning Project

March 6-7, 2025

Thursday-Friday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

New/Now is a springboard for Houston’s working artists. Our city is one of the most diverse in the nation. As such, audiences can expect an evening that explores a wide range of arts traditions and stories from our communities. Look for complete details on the 2024-25 New/Now applications and awards later this summer, at performingartshouston.org/newnow.

“I’m proud to show that Houston is another place where the bleeding edge of music is happening, the bleeding edge of art is happening. This isn’t happening in New York. This isn’t happening in LA. It’s happening here.”

J.E. Hernandez, 2022-23 New/Now Artist

Tickets offered on a sliding scale supporting new works by Houston artists. Contact the box office directly to pay any amount you wish.

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Bluey’s Big Play

The popular Disney+ kid’s series in real life!

July 6–7, 2024

Saturday, 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm

Sunday, 1 pm

Brown Theater, Wortham Center

Frankie Quiñones

Comedy with the star of Hulu’s “This Fool”

August 15, 2024

Thursday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

5th Annual Mariachi Festival

Celebrating our Hispanic culture

August 23–25, 2024

Friday & Saturday, 7 pm

Sunday, 3 pm

Brown Theater, Wortham Center

At the Illusionist’s Table

Scottish vibes, fine dining, and mind-bending illusions

September 3-15, 2024

Tuesday-Sunday, 7:30 pm

Eldorado Ballroom

Counterpoint: Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

A pianist and tap dancer collide

September 14, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

A Conversation with Jenna Bush Hager

Bestselling author and TODAY co-host

September 19, 2024

Thursday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Aba Diop Trio

An unbroken ancestral line of Senegalese griots

September 20, 2024

Friday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Twyla Tharp Dance

60th Anniversary Celebration

September 28, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Conrad Tao, Piano

Tao returns with Debussy & more

October 2, 2024

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Aida Cuevas

Sings the music of Juan Gabriel

October 18, 2024

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Coco Live-to-Film Concert

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the family

October 19–20, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

(in English with Spanish subtitles)

Sunday, 1 pm

(in Spanish with English subtitles)

Jones Hall

An Evening with David Sedaris

Featuring post-event book signing

October 29, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift

Sacred music in a sacred space

November 9, 2024

Saturday, 7:30 pm

The Church of St. John the Divine

Vitamin String Quartet

The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

November 12, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Ben Folds

Paper Airplane Request Tour

December 10, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Yippee Ki Yay

(the parody celebration of Die Hard)

December 20–22, 2024

Friday, 7:30 pm

Saturday, 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday, 3 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Featuring the Music of U2

January 31, 2025

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Mexico’s most revered dance company

February 8, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero

The power of breath & percussion

February 12, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live Down in Fraggle Rock!

February 14–15, 2025

Friday, 7 pm

Saturday, 2 pm & 7 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

February 8, 2025

New/Now

Houston Artist Commissioning Project

March 6-7, 2025

Thursday & Friday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Meow Meow

Seductively witty cabaret

March 8, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Anoushka Shankar

Nine-time GRAMMY-nominated

master sitarist

March 19, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Les Arts Florissants

Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at 300

March 26, 2025

Wednesday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

Piano Battle

Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis

March 28, 2025

Friday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Kodō: Warabe

The rhythms of old-world Japan

March 29, 2025

Saturday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

A Conversation with Amor Towles

Author of “A Gentleman in Moscow”

May 6, 2025

Tuesday, 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

A Conversation with Tan France Star of Netflix’s “Queer Eye”

June 12, 2025

Thursday, 7:30 pm

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center

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