Houston Ballet NEW GATEWAY TO THEATER DISTRICT

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finished on the Congress Alkek Williams to lobby bridge provides
Street bridge, steps will Dance Lab has a backstage
be added to connect the retractable, entrance to
building to the walking bench-style the Wortham
path on Buffalo Bayou seating for 200 Theater Center
Sources: Gensler; Houston Ballet JAY CARR : C H R O N I C L E