Press Releases

4th Annual Series Features New Works by Ben Chavez, Marlon Simon, and YUNGCHRIS (HOUSTON, August 6, 2024) – Performing Arts Houston announces Ben Chavez, Marlon Simon, and YUNGCHRIS as the winning artists...

(HOUSTON, July 24, 2024) – Performing Arts Houston and Mariachi Festival partner to present the 5th Annual Mariachi Festival. This three-day celebration of Hispanic culture features mariachi musicians and ballet folklórico dancers...

CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF HER NEW BOOK SOMETHING LOST, SOMETHING GAINED  (HOUSTON)- JULY 23, 2024 – Former First Lady, Senator from New York, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has added 10...

Fifth performance added by popular demand, on sale June 12 (HOUSTON, June 11, 2024) – Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet...

(Houston) – First presented by Performing Arts Houston in 1979, the Vienna Boys Choir returns as part of their 100th touring anniversary on November 1, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the Wortham...

(Houston) – Performing Arts Houston welcomes the return of Houston favorite David Sedaris on November 3, 2023, at 7:30 pm in Jones Hall. Sedaris, one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers and master...

(Houston) – Performing Arts Houston presents the return of GRAMMY-winning vocalist Lila Downs for a performance in celebration of Día de Los Muertos (Mexico’s Day of the Dead) at Jones Hall on...

(Houston) – Performing Arts Houston presents Step Afrika!, the world’s premiere dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, October 27 and 28 at the Wortham Center. Part of Step Afrika!’s 30th...

(Houston) – Performing Arts Houston presents renowned director, author, visual artist, and recent recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, John Waters for a one-night-only performance of his rapid...