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    Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater


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    The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. Since its opening in 1987, Wortham has entertained audiences totaling more than 5 million people. It has also served as the backdrop for hundreds of social galas, civic meetings, corporate and group events, and even weddings, further underscoring its role as a community center as well as a performing arts venue.

    The facility features two theaters, the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Roy and Lillie Cullen Theater.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Contact Info

        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

        501 Texas Avenue
        Houston, TX 77002

        Phone: 713-237-1439   |   Fax: 713.237.9313   |   Official Website

      • Map

        Full map and directions

      • Parking Info

        RATES
        6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
        HOURLY PARKING
        0 to 10 min. - FREE
        11 min. to 1 hour - $3
        1 hour to 2 hours - $5
        2 hours to 3 hours - $7
        3 or more hours - $9
        Maximum rate - $9 per day
        Lost ticket - $9 per day

        RATES
        5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday thru Friday and Weekends
        EVENT PARKING
        $7 (payable upon entry)

      • Accessibility Services
        • Current Events
          02/03/12-
          02/11/12           		 The Rape of Lucretia
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          01/27/12-
          02/12/12           		 La Traviata
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        • Upcoming Events
          02/23/12-
          03/04/12           		 Cinderella
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          02/24/12  TAO: The Art of the Drum
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          03/08/12-
          03/18/12           		 Rock, Roll & Tutus
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          04/13/12-
          04/28/12           		 Don Carlos
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          04/21/12-
          05/04/12           		 Mary Stuart
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          05/24/12-
          06/03/12           		 Made in America
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
          06/07/12-
          06/17/12           		 Romeo and Juliet
          Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

      • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events
        02/03/12-
        02/11/12         		 The Rape of Lucretia
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        01/27/12-
        02/12/12         		 La Traviata
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
      • Upcoming Events
        02/23/12-
        03/04/12         		 Cinderella
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        02/24/12  TAO: The Art of the Drum
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        03/08/12-
        03/18/12         		 Rock, Roll & Tutus
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        04/13/12-
        04/28/12         		 Don Carlos
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        04/21/12-
        05/04/12         		 Mary Stuart
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        05/24/12-
        06/03/12         		 Made in America
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater
        06/07/12-
        06/17/12         		 Romeo and Juliet
        Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

    • Past
      Events

    • Facility
      Information

      • The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.


        Rental Contact Information

        Rental Contact Name: Laine Twining

        Rental Contact Phone: (713) 250-3654

        Rental Contact Email: laine.twining@cityofhouston.net

        Rental Information Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/worthamcenter/

        General Information

        Parking Info: RATES
        6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
        HOURLY PARKING
        0 to 10 min. - FREE
        11 min. to 1 hour - $3
        1 hour to 2 hours - $5
        2 hours to 3 hours - $7
        3 or more hours - $9
        Maximum rate - $9 per day
        Lost ticket - $9 per day

        RATES
        5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday thru Friday and Weekends
        EVENT PARKING
        $7 (payable upon entry)

        Union Affliations: Other

        Other Union Affiliations: Please contact Wortham Theatre Center

        Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

        Liquor Permitted: Yes

        Food Permitted: Yes

        Catering Services allowed: Yes

        Catering Services available: Yes

        Support Staff available: Yes

        Crew(s) provided / fees: View attached PDF File

        Insurance Required: Yes

        Insurance Provided: Yes

        Security Personnel Required: Yes

        Box Office: Yes

        Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Please see official website

      • Facility Information

        Seating (range): 1000+

        Seating (exact #): 2465

        Stage / Venue Width: View attached PDF File

        Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): View attached PDF File

        Depth of Stage / Venue (front to back): View attached PDF File

        House / Auditorium Dimensions (if applicable): View attached PDF File

        Stage is raised: Yes

        Number of curtain wings and borders: View attached PDF File

        Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): View attached PDF File

        Rear crossover space (dimensions): View attached PDF File

        Removable Seating: No

        Dressing Rooms: Yes

        Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): View attached PDF File

        Public Bathrooms: Yes

        Showers: Yes

        Break Room: Yes

        Lighting Available: Yes

        Lighting Details: View attached PDF File

        Sound System Available: Yes

        Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): View attached PDF File

        Audio Recording Available: Yes

        Storage Space Available: Yes

        Reception Area: Yes

        Loading Dock: Yes

        Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): View attached PDF File

      • Accessibility Services

      • Pricing

        Specify breakdown of rates: View attached PDF File

        Non-profit Rates: No

      • Additional Documents

        brownstageinfo.pdf

        rules®.pdf

        hcrew_wages&cond.pdf


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