Houston Ballet Performs at Wortham Theater Center   

Location of Wortham Theater Center

Wortham Theater Center is located in downtown Houston at 501 Texas Street, and spans two city blocks. The nearest cross streets are: Texas Street and Smith Street; and Prairie at Smith Street. Wortham Theater Center is located across the street from both the Alley Theatre and the Downtown Aquarium and is also across the street from Bayou Place.

Parking at Wortham Theater Center

Parking for Wortham Theater Center ranges from $4-12 at numerous parking garages and surface lots surrounding the theater. Click here for information on various parking options.

Please Plan Ahead to Avoid Being Late to Your Performance

Please be aware that there will be construction on the Smith Street exit of I-10 East from April 27 - July 27, 2011. Customers who are traveling Eastbound towards downtown from Katy should consider taking an alternate route such as Memorial Drive or Allen Parkway to avoid traffic delays on I-10 and Smith Street. Due to traffic you may need to find alternate routes to reach the Wortham Theater Center at 501 Texas Street than those listed below.

Click here for more information about this road closure.

Driving Directions to Wortham Theater Center

• From I-10 West traveling East: Take the Smith exit. Turn right on Prairie Street. The garage is on your left. *For those traveling to the Wortham Theater Center between April 27 and July 27, 2011, please see note above regarding the Smith Street closure.

• From I-10 East traveling west: Take I-10 West, exit 769B San Jacinto St/Main St. Take a slight right at Shea St, then left on Main St.  Turn right on Prairie St.  The garage will be on your left.

• From I-45 North traveling south: Exit McKinney (left exit). Turn left on Bagby. Turn right on Texas. The garage is on your left.

• From I-45 South traveling north: Exit Houston Ave./ Memorial Dr. Turn right on Rusk, then left on Bagby. Turn right on Texas St. The garage is on your left.

• From US-59 North traveling south: continue past the Convention Center. Take I-45 North/ Dallas exit. Exit Houston Avenue/ Memorial Drive. Turn right on Rusk, then left on Bagby. Turn right at Texas Street. The garage is on your left.

• From US-59 South traveling north: Take I-45 North. Exit Houston Avenue/ Memorial Drive. Turn right on Rusk, then turn left on Bagby. Turn right at Texas St. The garage is on your left.

• From Highway 290: Take 610 South to I-10 East. Travel east. Take the Smith Street exit. Turn right on Prairie Street. The garage is on your left.  *For those traveling to the Wortham Theater Center between April 27 and July 27, 2011, please see note above regarding the Smith Street closure.

• From Highway 225: Take 610 West to I-45 North. Exit Houston Avenue/ Memorial Drive. Turn right on Rusk, then left on Bagby. Turn right on Texas Street. The garage is on your left.

• From Memorial: Memorial Drive becomes Texas St. The garage is on your left.

• From Allen Parkway: Stay on Allen Parkway until you pass I-45. Turn left on Bagby. Turn right on Texas St. The garage is on your left.