Opening Night Onstage Dinner

OVERVIEW

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

RESERVATIONS

Individual Tickets

Quantity

$1500 - Corps De Ballet Ticket

One seat at the event, and the opportunity to dine with a dancer*
Complimentary valet parking
Recognition in event materials
Note: performance tickets sold separately

Quantity of $1500 Tickets

$1000 - Apprentice Ticket

One seat at the event
Complimentary valet parking
Recognition in event materials
Note: performance tickets sold separately

Quantity of $1000 Tickets

Tables

Quantity

$50000 - Principal

Table for 12, and the opportunity to have dancer(s) seated at your table*
Onegin performance tickets for 12
Complimentary valet parking
Recognition in event materials

Quantity of $50000 Tables

$25000 - First Soloist

Table for 10, and the opportunity to have one dancer seated at your table*
Onegin performance tickets for 10
Complimentary valet parking
Recognition in event materials

Quantity of $25000 Tables

$10000 - Soloist

Table for 10, and the opportunity to have one dancer seated at your table*
Complimentary valet parking
Recognition in event materials
Note: performance tickets sold separately

*Based on availability

For recognition purposes, split tables may include up to three parties; otherwise, individuals will be acknowledged at their respective contribution levels.

Quantity of $10000 Tables

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Interested in learning more about Opening Night Onstage Dinner?

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Waller at 713.535.3230 or kwaller@houstonballet.org