Opening Night Onstage Dinner

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Celebrate the start of Houston Ballet's 2025-26 season with dinner on stage immediately following the opening performance of John Cranko’s Onegin. Please join us in honoring Executive Director, Jim Nelson as he celebrates his eminent career with Houston Ballet, alongside a toast to the Ballet’s dear friend, Margaret Alkek Williams, and her 90th birthday.

CHAIRMEN

Shara and Kent Schaffer

HONOREE

Jim Nelson

DATE & TIME

Friday, September 5, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Onstage Dinner immediately following the performance

LOCATION

Wortham Theater Center | Brown Stage

ATTIRE

Cocktail

While this event is now SOLD OUT, please consider supporting Opening Night Onstage Dinner by making a gift. All proceeds support Houston Ballet's mission to inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance. To join the waitlist, please contact Katie Waller at [email protected] or call 713.535.3230.

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