Press Releases

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...

(January 16, 2025) – Performing Arts Houston presents the return of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, marking the ballet’s seventh presentation by Performing Arts Houston since 1966. The company’s one-night-only...

(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...

(Houston) – Performing Arts Houston presents mechanical engineer, scientist, and Emmy-winning TV personality Bill Nye for a discussion on global challenges and ways to survive, mitigate, and prevent them, on October 20...

(Houston) – Isaac Mizrahi makes his Performing Arts Houston debut with an evening of comedic cabaret accompanied by his jazz band on September 23, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the Hobby Center’s...