The 2010-2011 theater season is right around the corner. Get a preview of what's coming with musical theater shows, behind-the-scenes backstage tours, an interactive instrument petting zoo, costume trunk and meet-and-greets with costumed performers. Learn more about Houston's nine major performing arts organizations: Alley Theatre, Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Society for the Performing Arts, Theatre Under The Stars and Uniquely Houston®.
The sneak peak is held concurrently at The Alley, The Wortham, Jones Hall and Hobby Center. Enjoy complimentary trolley rides between venues and a free concert at Jones Hall starting at 4 p.m.
See a complete schedule of events below:
Alley Theatre
12-4 p.m.: Alley Theatre Open House Special Offers
12-3:30 p.m.: Behind the Scenes Tours
1–3:30 p.m.: Alley Theatre Young Performers Studio
1 p.m.: Stage Combat Demonstration
2 p.m.: Stage Combat Demonstration
3 p.m.: Stage Combat Demonstration
Hobby Center
Sarofim Hall
12:30-1 p.m: TUTS Season Musical Revue
1:30-2 p.m.: Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center Season Musical Revue
2:30-3 p.m.: TUTS Season Musical Revue
3:30-4 p.m.: Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center Season Musical Revue
Zilkha Hall: Spotlight on Uniquely Houston
12-12:30 p.m.: Virtuosi
12:40-12:55 p.m.: Sandra Organ
1:05-1:20 p.m.: Musiqa
1:30-1:45 p.m.: Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
1:55-2:10 p.m.: Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico
2:20-2:35 p.m.: Masquerade Theater
2:45-3 p.m.: Travesty Dance Group
3-3:25 p.m.: Divas World
3:35-3:50 p.m.: Houston Ebony Opera Guild
Jones Hall
12–2:20 p.m.: “Ever Ella” featuring vocalist Yvonne Washington, accompanied by pianist Gary Norian
12–3:30 p.m.: Houston Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo, Arts & Crafts and Tours. Last tour will take place at 3 pm.
2:30 p.m.: Houston Argentine Tango Association, in honor of Tango Buenos Aires
4-5 p.m.: Houston Symphony
Wortham Theater Center
12–12:30 p.m.: Houston Ballet II
12:45-1:15 p.m.: Houston Grand Opera
1:30–2 p.m.: Houston Ballet II
2:15–2:45 p.m.: Houston Grand Opera
3–3:45 p.m.: Da Camera Jazz