Houston Grand Opera

A bale of hay comes to life and plays with a little girl. A headless mannequin holds a lobster on a leash. A confused astronaut wanders amongst a group of choristers while a video of a collapsing glacier plays in the background. These are but a few of the arresting images from Robert Wilson’s mesmerizing vision of the beloved Messiah, composed by Handel and arranged by Mozart.

Messiah

Wortham Theater Center

Outrageous disguises, intercepted love letters, and comic misunderstandings—Rossini’s uproarious masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, has them all. This fan favorite receives a delightful staging from director Joan Font, returning to Houston following the triumph of his acclaimed Cinderella.

The Barber of Seville

For over 60 years, Opera Ball has wowed and delighted with themes centered on storied locations around the globe, from Vienna to Morocco and everywhere in between.

The evening starts with a lively red-carpet arrival on the Wortham’s Fish Plaza, and a glamorous, bustling reception and silent auction. An inspired dinner, entertainment, and dancing the night away follows.