Wonder & A Whale: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer Transform American Classics into Opera
This November, Moby-Dick journeys safely back to its home port, as the Dallas Opera once again flies the doomed ship Pequod’s colors.
Animated Dance: The Proximity of Being at Luminaria
For San Antonian Barbara Felix, the human form is a never-ending source of fascination.
Breaking Boundaries: METdance’s Big Year
After twenty years of success, a dance company might find itself hard-pressed to top itself season after season—but not the team at METdance.
SHOW UP: Harold Mendez
When we meet for coffee, Harold Mendez has just returned to Houston from the Rauschenberg Residency at Captiva Island (FL) via Chicago, where he opened a solo exhibition at Patron Gallery.
Power Study: Main Street Theater’s Rebecca Greene Udden on Wolf Hall
This month, Houston’s Main Street Theater becomes the first U.S regional company to attempt the intricately plotted historical drama, Wolf Hall.
Making It Look Easy: Jubilee Theatre’s New Artistic Director William “Bill” Earl Ray
William “Bill” Earl Ray says theater is in his genes. His grandmother was a gospel singer, his mom acted in high school, and he had an uncle they called “Mr. Do Everything” because he tap danced, acted and sang.
Hand, Heart & Passion: Jim Dine’s Designs for Salomé at the McNay & More
A hand, a conch shell, a pair of lips, a valentine heart: Rendered in pastels and lined up along the gallery wall, they possess an eerie mix of starkness and sensuality.
Behind the Curtain: Big Medium Hosts its Wildly Popular East Austin Studio Tour
Since 2003, Big Medium’s East Austin Studio Tour (or EAST for shorthand), Nov. 12-13 & 19-20, has offered Austin artists the chance to open their doors to the public.
New Theater New Audiences: Lott Entertainment Presents Moves to the Alley
A year ago, Lott Entertainment Presents, introduced Houston to cabaret and theatrical performances rarely seen in the city.
Performania: Houston Ballet’s Fresh Nutcracker
Houston Ballet is throwing a little holiday get-together, at least that's what it looks like from my seat at the front of the rehearsal room as the company enacts the famous party scene from the Nutcracker.
Vice Palace Shuts Down in Dallas, Vice Palace Tapes Live On
Arthur Peña’s roving venue, Vice Palace, will shut its hypothetical doors after four shows in November.
A Culture Collective: Art Outside the Therapy Hour
In the months following our two comedy improvisation classes with Beta Theater last year, our teacher, actor Jerry Emeka remarked candidly, “I could not for the life of me figure out what your collective ‘deal’ was.”