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2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House
Location
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana St
Date and Time
- Monday, Mar 10, 2025 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Details
After a brief intermission, the 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House is back for the first time since 2019! Embrace your inner thespian and join us on March 10, 2025 from 12-5 p.m. for this FREE, family-friendly event. Explore Downtown Houston’s world-class theaters and arts organizations while enjoying a day of fun and learning for all ages, with interactive activities that celebrate creativity, community and the power of the arts. Participating organizations include the Alley Theatre, DACAMERA, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Theatre Under the Stars, Performing Arts Houston and more, along with partners Houston First and Downtown Houston+.
During the 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House, the doors of all the iconic spaces of the Theater District will be open to the public and activated with performances, arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo, hands-on costume dress ups, musical caricatures, onstage and backstage tours, an opportunity to find your spotlight onstage at Jones Hall, community engagement showcases and more. Food and beverage options will also be available. Performance, activity and workshop highlights include:
-An interactive performance with the award-winning artists of Theatre Under the Stars.
-A high-energy Opera to Go! performance from esteemed singers with the Houston Grand Opera.
-A can’t-miss performance by dancers from the Houston Ballet II.
-A family workshop with a cast member of Broadway’s popular musical “Hamilton.”
-A demonstration from actors with the Alley Theatre of stage combat.
-A workshop with YUNGCHRIS, a multitalented performing artist who has shared the stage with artists such as Tobe Nwigwe, Anthony Hamiliton, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu.
-From 5-6 p.m. there will be a Happy Hour at the Alley Theatre Skyline Bar.
Ticket Info
This is a free event
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