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After Nearly a Year of Searching, ‘TUTS’ Has a New Leader
Posted on · Theatre Under the Stars’ new Executive Director comes direct from Minnesota, but she’s really a Texas girl.
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Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future – Part Three
Posted on · Fifty years after its opening, some say Jones Hall needs a makeover. But what should be changed?
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Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future – Part Two
Posted on · As Jones Hall celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, we look at its ups and downs through the decades.
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Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future-Part 1
Posted on · The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. In the first of a three-part series, we start with the story of the venue’s creation.
Houston Matters
What Awaits in the New Season for Houston Performing Arts — A Preview of the Theater District Open House
Posted on · This Sunday (Aug. 28, 2016) from noon to 5 p.m. is the annual Theater District Open House, where Houston many theater and arts organizations showcase their upcoming seasons and allow patrons to get a behind-the-scenes view of how they operate. This week, Houston Public Media’s arts and culture team has been talking with folks from […]
Arts & Culture
Theater District Open House: Bringing Broadway To Houston
Posted on · Ernie Manouse chats with Jennifer Mire from Broadway at the Hobby Center about the upcoming Broadway tours that will be coming to Houston this season.
Arts & Culture
Theater District Open House: A Performing Arts Prologue
Posted on · Ernie Manouse previews the upcoming Theater District Open House with Theater District CEO Kathryn McNiel.
Theatre & Film
Theater Under The Stars’ New Artistic Advisor Announces Programming Changes
Posted on · Sheldon Epps says the decision was based on bringing in a more diverse audience.
Houston Matters
The Growing Trend of Living and Working in Downtown Houston
Posted on · Amid the daily traffic reports for commuters, it’s easy to forget that among the six million-plus in the Greater Houston region are a significant number who both work and live in the downtown area — and don’t ever really have much reason to leave. So, since today’s show is coming to you live from Jones Plaza […]
Houston Matters
New Master Plan Could Bring Changes to Houston’s Theater District
Posted on · Since we’re broadcasting live today from Jones Plaza in Houston’s theater district, we thought this would be an opportune time to learn more about what the theater district has to offer, what impact it has on the Houston economy and some ways it might be changing in the coming years. We talk with two guests: Kathryn McNiel, […]
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Live from Houston’s Theater District: Tuesday’s Show (April 5, 2016)
Posted on · Today, Houston Matters broadcasts live from Jones Plaza, in the heart of Houston’s theater district! The district, in collaboration with Houston First, is presenting a series of “Food Truck Tuesdays” as a way to encourage Houstonians who work in nearby downtown offices to interact with one another and learn more about the city’s theater offerings. […]
Arts & Culture
Mayor Vows To Support The Arts In Houston
Posted on · At a reception Monday night, Sylvester Turner spoke on the importance of having a thriving creative community.
Arts & Culture
Alley Theatre Renovation Close to Complete
Posted on · Houston's resident theater company is getting ready to raise the curtain on their newly-renovated house.
Houston Matters
Theater District Open House Offers an Inside Look at Houston’s Performing Arts
Posted on · We often hear how Houston is home to the highest concentration of theater seats outside of Broadway, and this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. is the annual free event aimed at engaging and developing the audience for those performing arts organizations – the Theater District Open House. The event includes musical and theater performances […]