Houston Ballet just returned from New Orleans after a quick two-performance tour of Stanton Welch’s Marie. The ballet was very well received by New Orleans audiences and critics. To read a review, visit NOLA.com.
Hopefully pictures to come soon!
Archive for March, 2009
Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Houston Ballet with One Ticket!
March 24, 2009Looking for a great way to support Houston Ballet AND donate to a good cause?
On Thursday, March 26, Houston’s Theater District member organizations will perform on the same stage to raise funds for breast cancer, when Pink Ribbons Project returns to Wortham Theater Center for “Pink at the Brown – The Arts Bring LIFE to Houston”, its sixth benefit performance gala of dance, music, drama and art.
With performances by Alley Theatre, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony and Society for the Performing Arts, this is one night of performances that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Guest artists include Inprint and Stages Repertory Theatre, who will perform an excerpt from the world-premiere musical Unbeatable.
A celebratory champagne and dessert reception will follow the show. Individual tickets range from $25 to $200, and all proceeds will benefit Pink Ribbons Project.
Lots of great seats are still available, so call 713.524.PINK (7465) today! For more information, visit Pink Ribbons Project online.
Tour of Houston Ballet’s Warehouse
March 13, 2009Have you ever wondered what happens to our sets and costumes once they have left the stage? Visit our Flickr site for a tour of our warehouse, located in Houston’s Fifth Ward. See if you can identify some of the props and scenery from your favorite ballets in the company’s rep.
Sneak peak of Masters of Movement
March 12, 2009We’ve posted three dress rehearsal video clips on our YouTube site from our program Masters of Movement (which opens today!), if you’d like a sneak peak:
William Forsythe’s The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude
Antony Tudor’s The Leaves are Fading
Jirí Kylián’s Soldiers’ Mass
Also, if you’re interested, here is some press about the ballets:
Radio interview with Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner about staging The Leaves are Fading for Houston Ballet on KUHF.
Some articles on Antony Tudor in the Washington Post and Dance Magazine.
Hopefully this will give you some context on what we’re working on at Houston Ballet. We hope you’ll join us for this thrilling triple-bill program, running through March 22. It’s particularly special for us, since all three works are new to our repertoire.
