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Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is an American opera company located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1955 by German-born impresario Walter Herbert and three local Houstonians, [ 1 ] the company is resident at the Wortham Theater Center .
The Houston Ballet began its residency at the center on September 2, 1987, with Janie Parker and Li Cunxin starring in the world premiere of Ben Stevenson's production of Romeo and Juliet. [4] This was followed by Houston Grand Opera's first season, on October 15, 1987, with Plácido Domingo and Mirella Freni in a production of Verdi's Aida .
Mary Wickes (born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser; June 13, 1910 – October 22, 1995) was an American actress.She often played supporting roles as prim, professional women, secretaries, nurses, nuns, therapists, teachers and housekeepers, who made sarcastic quips when the leading characters fell short of her high standards.
Pages in category "Opera world premieres at Houston Grand Opera" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The venue is host to performances of the Houston Symphony, the Houston Grand Opera, as well as the Houston Ballet and the Cheek to Cheek Tour. [5] During these performances, lawn seating is usually provided free of charge due to a grant underwritten by various sponsors.
Sister Act pulled back the curtain on what it’s like to be a nun — and gave life to a musical film with impact that's lasted 30-plus years. In the 1992 classic, Whoopi Goldberg stars as lounge ...
August 15–21: Porgy and Bess – Houston Grand Opera; August 22–28: Sweet Charity – Carol Lawrence; August 29 – September 4: Chicago MP 77a – Jerry Orbach ^77a The Broadway production was scheduled to close for one week to transfer to the Muny for this special engagement. As it turned out, the Broadway show closed – after 936 ...
It's a Wonderful Life is an opera by Jake Heggie to a libretto by Gene Scheer based on the 1946 film. The opera premiered at the Houston Grand Opera on December 2, 2016. [ 1 ]