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Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

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.



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    • Contact Info

      Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

      501 Texas Avenue
      Houston, TX 77002

      Phone: 713-237-1439

      Fax: 713.237.9313

      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 Info

        Currently no accessibility information is available for this event.

    • Technical Specs

      At 2,423 seats, the Brown is the "big house" at Wortham. The 17,000-square foot stage is primarily used for major performances by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. Despite its size, no seat is more than 138 feet from the stage.

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