Houston Theater District, center for culture and entertainment, features various organizations prominent in the performing arts field. Said to have the second most number of theater seats in an area that is concentrated, Houston Theater District is home to the nine performing arts organizations from opera to ballet.
Alley Theatre is one of the district's lineups featuring various repertoires with classic and contemporary plays. Broadways shows that come straight from London's West End and Broadway are also presented in the district along with a musical presentation called Da Camera. Da Camera boasts of concerts with a broad range of musical styles and repertoire.
Houston Theater District also caters to ballet fans featuring one of the largest ballet companies in the country, the Houston Ballet. The Houston Ballet presents dancing shows and even their rendition of The Sleeping Beauty. Houston Grand Opera can also be found in the district. It's the district's "jewel in the cultural crown" according to The New York Times. Joining the ranks is the Houston Symphony that's considered to be one of the oldest organizations in the performing arts. Houston Symphony is known to have a history of musical excellence as well.
The Society for the Performing Arts is one of the organizations that are part of the district. It is home to the world's prominent performing artists. Also on the list is the Theatre Under the Stars which is considered to be the country's one of the largest musical producers.
The Houston Theater District is not only known for the performing arts organization but of its amenities as well. In the district are restaurants, parks, and entertainment centers that can be experienced by anyone interested. The most popular attraction in the Houston Theater District is the Bayou Place Entertainment, a 130,000 square foot complex where theaters and those other amenities are found. A one-stop district, guests can truly experience various types of entertainment by going around.
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