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Theater

Houston Theater District

Houston has a vibrant performing arts district. You can explore the full range of options here: http://downtownhouston.org/district/theater/

The Ally Theater presents: The Seagull

A Masterpiece; A Love Story
The Seagull
By Anton Chekhov
Directed by Gregory Boyd

SAT evening 8 p.m.
SUN matinee 2:30 p.m.

Chekhov created, in his 1895 play that describes the romantic entanglements of a group of actors, writers, and artists gathered on a Russian estate, one of the enduring masterpieces of the world theatre, and a modern classic that grows richer with time. The extraordinary ensemble cast includes James Black as the novelist Trigorin and Josie de Guzman as the actress Arkadina.

Click here to learn more or purchase tickets: http://www.alleytheatre.org/Alley/The_Seagull_EN.asp?SnID=2146525996

 

The Hobby Center for Preforming Arts presents:

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

SAT evening 7:30 p.m. 

Based on the popular 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows two men living on the French Riviera and, of course…..a dame. A hilarious battle of cons ensue, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end.

Book by Jeffrey Lane and Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek

Click here to learn more or purchase tickets:                       http://www.thehobbycenter.org/?q=node/768

 

 

 

 

Houston Symphony presents: Orbit- an HD Odyssey

SAT evening 7:30 p.m.

About this concert

Join us for the world premiere of the second film in our HD Odyssey series–this time focused on our planet. With striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit and accompanied by Strauss’ epic tone poem “Also sprach Zarathustra,” this event is not to be missed.

Theofanidis: Rainbow Body
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra

Artists

Duncan Copp, producer/director

Click here to learn more or purchase tickets: http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3869