Velocity - Saturday, Sep 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker - Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM

Raymonda - Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM 

Velocity

Experience the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers in this triple-bill program. Stanton Welch’s Velocity, created for The Australian Ballet in 2003, is a study in speed and precision, showcasing the athleticism of the company. Aszure Barton’s powerful Come In, crafted in 2006 for Mikhail Baryshnikov, highlights the strength of 13 male dancers. Barton’s eclectic works have graced stages worldwide. Silas Farley, an emerging American neoclassicist, returns to Houston Ballet after his debut in the 2022 Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, to create a new one-act piece with a commissioned score by Kyle Werner.

The Nutcracker

Experience the ultimate holiday enchantment with Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker, a cherished Houston tradition. After the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, embark on a journey through the dazzling Land of Snow and to the radiant and jubilant Kingdom of Sweets alongside Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Prince. Witness the reunion with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the clouds, where the true magic unfolds. Renowned as one of the most magnificent productions ever on the stage, Welch's The Nutcracker boasts hundreds of characters, intricate sets, and breathtaking details that will mesmerize audiences, offering discoveries with every performance. 

Raymonda
Stanton Welch’s opulent adaptation of Raymonda, inspired by the classic Marius Petipa, finds the lovely young Raymonda and her sisters destined to be betrothed to dukes from various countries, yet her heart already belongs to another.  An evil plot by the queen’s trusted advisor may change the destiny of Raymonda and her one true love.