Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 111: Theater District Highlights
Posted on · Excerpts from Houston Theater District performances by Ars Lyrica, Apollo Chamber Players, Aperio, MUSIQA, Da Camera, and Mercury.
Posted on · Excerpts from Houston Theater District performances by Ars Lyrica, Apollo Chamber Players, Aperio, MUSIQA, Da Camera, and Mercury.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Parents and students at Wheatley High discuss the upcoming academic year at the troubled school. We meet a former unaccompanied migrant who's now a psychologist in a facility for migrant teens. And comedian Ali Siddiq discusses life in prison.
Posted on · The corporation in charge of Houston’s arts and entertainment venues has drained its reserves to rebuild the flooded theater district. CFO Frank Wilson estimates it will take at least five years for the organization to recover financially.
Posted on · The company plans to move into the new complex in fall 2019
Posted on · We talk with representatives from some of Houston’s theater organizations about the state of the district after the flood and learn how organizations are moving forward.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how Houston's Puerto Rican community is responding to the natural disaster there. And members of arts organizations within Houston's much-celebrated Theater District talk about the damage they and their colleagues suffered from Harvey and how they're foraging ahead.
Posted on · Theatre Under the Stars’ new Executive Director comes direct from Minnesota, but she’s really a Texas girl.
Posted on · Fifty years after its opening, some say Jones Hall needs a makeover. But what should be changed?
Posted on · As Jones Hall celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, we look at its ups and downs through the decades.
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.
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 […]
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.
Posted on · Ernie Manouse previews the upcoming Theater District Open House with Theater District CEO Kathryn McNiel.
Posted on · Sheldon Epps says the decision was based on bringing in a more diverse audience.
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 […]