An annual holiday favorite that delights audiences of all ages – City Ballet of Houston’s presentation of The Nutcracker Ballet returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House.
An annual holiday favorite that delights audiences of all ages – City Ballet of Houston’s presentation of The Nutcracker Ballet returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House.
The electrifying, much-anticipated PREMIERE of the GSO’s exciting new, chamber ensemble: FOSSEKALL. This Latin music/dance-inspired program combines music, imagery, dance, and story-telling to produce an evening of pure magic. FOSSEKALL will get your heart pumping, your feet tapping, and pulse racing. Get your tickets early!
Whether you’re a fan of smooth four-part gospel harmonies or upbeat country songs, the distinctive sound of The Oak Ridge Boys is legendary! Their string of hits includes the country-pop chart-topper “Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God for Kids’’ and many others. The Oak Ridge Boys put on a high-energy stage show that’ll have old and young alike groovin’ along to the music!
Whether you’re a fan of smooth four-part gospel harmonies or upbeat country songs, the distinctive sound of The Oak Ridge Boys is legendary! Their string of hits includes the country-pop chart-topper “Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God for Kids’’ and many others. The Oak Ridge Boys put on a high-energy stage show that’ll have old and young alike groovin’ along to the music!
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on!” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, visual and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.
We enthusiastically welcome back international soloist and GSO-favorite, Will Hagen, for the mother-of-all violin concertos, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D-Major. Joseph Joachim, who championed this work, called it “the greatest German violin concerto.” Dvorak’s masterful, tuneful and uplifting Eighth Symphony will conclude this powerful, heroic, and memorable concert.
It’s a celebration five decades in the making! A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary takes stage at The Grand with Garrison Keillor, the creative mastermind behind the legendary radio broadcast. Keillor brings his signature storytelling, humor, and entertainment accompanied by co-host, Richard Dworsky, Prudence John, and more bringing the iconic radio show to life.
Once again, Rob and his trio will take you down the pathway of the genius of Irving Berlin. But, this time, along with the familiar songs such as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and “What’ll I Do?” you’ll hear some unfamiliar songs like “Marie from Sunny Italy,” “Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun” and “A Man Chases a Girl.”
Get ready for an outstanding evening with two-time Tony® Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert. Dubbed as “The Last Leading Man,” Mitchell’s diverse background will take you on a journey through the likes of Broadway, opera, film and much more! With hits from “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Jelly’s Last Jam,” and “Shuffle Along,” Brian Stokes’ powerful stage presence is something that everyone will enjoy!
With more than 100 million albums sold, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs poignantly captured the times that made one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Relive all your favorites – “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Sound of Silence” – with this immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the amazing journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
With more than 100 million albums sold, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs poignantly captured the times that made one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Relive all your favorites – “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “The Sound of Silence” – with this immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the amazing journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Known for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance Company brings exuberance, joy, and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company, they are internationally renowned.
Cellist, Julian Schwarz, who made his concerto debut at age 11, has been performing at the top concert halls around the world. Here he performs Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto #1 (dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich). The evening progresses with Delius’ evocative tone poem, Summer Night On The River, and Janacek’s late masterpiece, Sinfonietta … including its celebrated fanfare with NINE (9) trumpets!
Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer and children’s book author. Over the course of a career that has spanned five decades, she is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers, having received nominations for seven Tony Awards, winning two (plus an honorary award), and nine Drama Desk Awards, winning three.
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. CHICAGO has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. You’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO.
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. CHICAGO has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. You’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO.
A WORLD PREMIERE performance of Overture, by dynamic, up-and-coming composer, Antonio Sanz Escallon. Pianist Avery Gagliano – first-place winner of the 2020 National Chopin Competition – performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto #1 (the piece that garnered Avery the “Best Concerto” prize in the competition!). We conclude the program with Beethoven’s transcendent Seventh Symphony, the piece that Beethoven considered one of his very greatest works.
Here’s to five decades of rock ‘n’ roll! With a cast consisting of stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as amazing rock and roll singers, Neil Berg tells the exciting and incredible 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, up until MTV in the early ‘80s, Neil weaves fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, offering tributes to important and iconic artists.