Performing Arts

It’s a tough summer for Houston performing arts groups — a drought that began in March, when COVID-19 brought an end to gatherings of the kind that fill theaters. And the fallout continues. In mid-June, the Houston Symphony reduced its full- and …

Houston Grand Opera revealed Tuesday evening that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, all HGO productions have been canceled until April of 2021. This is a major blow to opera devotees and performing arts backers alike. The opera company joins other Hous…

As stay-at-home restrictions are eased and restaurants, museums, and stores are opening, at least to some degree, the performing arts stages remain dark as companies struggle with the new normal induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing in a …

The shocking realization/fear that 50 percent of Houston’s performing arts groups might not survive the economic disaster of the pandemic has many philanthropists stepping up to the plate in support of these groups. In this second in a series on …

With recovery from the floods of Hurricane Harvey barely allowing Houston’s performing arts groups to thrive again, the coronavirus pandemic has dealt yet another blow with performances canceled, and therefore revenue stalled, for who knows how l…

With going to performing arts events still off limits, a top fashion house is working to bring the arts to you. While letting you do some of the performing youself. Christian Dior is teaming up with top ballet dancers to offer complimentary choreograph…

What does a performing arts organization do when its years-in-the-making plans for a grand destination gala celebrating a half century of work get derailed by the coronavirus pandemic? Come up with a new date and — as a gift to supporters and music lov…

Summer will be a lot warmer this year without the Alley Theatre’s annual Summer Chills series, which was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But never fear: The Alley is keeping the spirit of its beloved summer programming alive online. And that’…

In these COVID-19 times, we all try to cope from our homes in our own way. Finding art and beauty isn’t always easy. It’s hard to have your favorite museums temporarily closed. But there’s plenty of reason for hope — and many more art…

Each year, Theatre Under The Stars salutes outstanding high school musical theater productions in the Greater Houston area by handing out the coveted Tommy Tune Awards. Normally the award presentation takes place at the Hobby Center for the Performing …