The Nutcracker returns to Houston Ballet with a full cast, 61 company dancers and more than 300 young dancers, for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Tickets are available now online. The first performance of the 2021-2022 season is scheduled for Sept. 30. Author: Ciara Rouege (KHOU) Updated: 1:43 PM CDT May 3, 2021
HOUSTON The Houston Ballet will finally return home to Wortham Theater Center with live performances this fall after the pandemic cancelled its last season, according to a release sent Monday.
“We’ve grown from this difficult time and have been inspired by our community to keep creating art that reflects the diverse and innovative city we call home,” Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch A.M. said.
Houston Ballet will kick off its 2021-2022 season with Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, which will run from Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, 2021.
Houston Ballet returning to Wortham Theater Center, announces schedule for 2021-22 season
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HOUSTON – After two seasons either completely or partially cancelled due to COVID-19, Houston Ballet will be coming back to their home stage at Wortham Theater Center for the 2021-22 season.
“We’re overjoyed to return the Wortham Theater Center stage and bring back our talented artists and supporters into the same space to share these joyous occasions once more,” Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch said in a Monday press release. “We’ve grown from this difficult time and have been inspired by our community to keep creating art that reflects the diverse and innovative city we call home.”