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For The Performing Arts, The Show Must Go On

Posted on · The author of Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, goes behind the scenes of iconic musicals that changed the landscape of theater, and local theaters, companies, and performers share the ways they have adapted their shows to keep audiences safe during the COVID pandemic.

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‘80s Icon Martha Davis Comes To Houston And Theater District Open House Marks 2-Year Anniversary Of Harvey

Posted on · A legendary new wave singer-songwriter talks about her life and career, and this year’s festival to celebrate the new performing arts season offers lots of free activities, no construction and free parking.

Houston Matters

Full Show: What The “Inverted Yield Curve” Means For Houston’s Economy, The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The News, And The Theater District Open House Preview (Aug. 16, 2019)

Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss why economists are fearing an “inverted yield curve” and what it means for Houston, as well as ways media organizations can spur meaningful online discussions. We also look at The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and chat with Kathryn McNiel, CEO of Theater District Houston, about how the district is doing two years after Harvey.

Houston Matters

Full Show: No Knock Warrants, And Bringing The Arts To Juvenile Detention, (March 22, 2019)

Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: New rules for no-knock warrants, bringing the arts to at-risk youth, breaking down The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the news, and an informal spelling bee.

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 […]

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: […]