Theatre | Hidden Houston

Original Broadway cast of Memphis, performance at Hobby Theater Oct 25-30, 2011

Once again, Houston’s Theater District throws open its doors during the Capital One Bank Theater District Open House. Enjoy four solid hours of the best in Houston performing arts this Saturday, August 28 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The best part? It’s absolutely free and open to the public!

Tons of family-friendly events are scheduled in venues throughout the Theater District. At Jones Hall, you can see The Flying Karamazov Brothers and enjoy an instrument petting zoo. At the Wortham, both the Houston Ballet II and the Houston Grand Opera will perform. The Hobby Center is packed with performances throughout the day from artists including Masquerade Theatre, the Apollo Chamber Players, Dominic Walsh Dance and Broadway Across America. And at the Alley Theatre – how about stage combat demonstrations and backstage tours?

If that kids aren’t completely giddy with excitement from the stage combat (and who wouldn’t be?), haul them around town in a trolley – the rides are free during the Open House. And ensure a fabulous return to the Theater District with special deals on tickets offered all day. Example? How about buy one ticket, get one free for Houston Ballet’s Giselle coming in September? There’s plenty more just like that.

Mark your calendar for this fun day and get more info at downtownhouston.org.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus