On Stage

Houston is one of five cities in the United States with resident companies in the four disciplines of the performing arts -- Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony and Alley Theatre.  Houston's 17-block Theater District is home to all of them, as well as musical theater performances by Theatre Under the Stars and Broadway in Houston, and innovative local groups like Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre and Da Camera.  Barry Mandel, President of the Houston Downtown Entertainment District Alliance, stresses the longevity of Houston's performing arts organizations. "In 2005,  the Houston Symphony turned 90, Houston Ballet turned 35 and Houston Grand Opera turned 50."