Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Location

559-575 Prairie ST, Houston, TX 77002

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A Multi-faceted Jewel of the Theater District

Designed by Morris Aubry Architects and named for philanthropist Gus S. Wortham, the Wortham Theater Center is home to the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet. Since opening in 1987, it has served as a central venue for Performing Arts Houston.

““I wanted to turn the escalator into a triumphant ceremonial passage”

-Albert Paley, sculptor

“[The Wortham] infuses hope, aspiration, and inspiration into the people of the city of Houston.”

– Mayor Sylvester Turner

A Symbol of Artistic Promise

The Wortham Theater Center was created as a statement of civic ambition and artistic promise. With capacity for approximately 2,400 in the larger Brown Theater and 1,100 in the Cullen Theater, every seat was designed with the audience experience in mind.

Events at Wortham Center

Hung Dance: Birdy
21–22Nov
2 Performances

Hung Dance: Birdy

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Friday – Saturday

Tai Chi’s flow meets contemporary dance’s power in a breathtaking fusion—experience the Houston debut of Taiwan’s Hung Dance.

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A Time For Three Holiday
12 Dec

A Time For Three Holiday

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Friday, 7:30 pm

These guys sleigh—GRAMMY winners Time For Three play holiday favorites.

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Ballet Hispánico: CARMEN.maquia
16–17Jan
2 Performances

Ballet Hispánico: CARMEN.maquia

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Friday – Saturday

No translation needed. Just music, movement—and consequence.

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Chris Thile
22 Jan

Chris Thile

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Thursday, 7:30 pm

Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning mandolinist and songwriter Chris Thile amazes all by himself.

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Mnozil Brass: Strau$$
26 Feb

Mnozil Brass: Strau$$

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Thursday, 7:30 pm

Austria’s “Monty Python of the music world” plays the Waltz King’s greatest hits.

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Lúnasa
14 Mar

Lúnasa

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Saturday, 7:30 pm

A dream team of Irish talent arrives for St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations.

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New/Now
20–21Mar
2 Performances

New/Now

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Friday – Saturday

Houston’s multi-disciplinary new works initiative makes visions real.

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The Sleeping Beauty by International Ballet Stars

Presented by Classical Arts Entertainment

4 Apr

The Sleeping Beauty by International Ballet Stars

Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Saturday, 7:00 pm

Believe in magic again. Experience The Sleeping Beauty, a timeless fairytale told through breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, and a truly magical stage design.

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