Out of Town: Houston

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* Ray Charles, above, performs classical hits and personal favorites with the Houston Symphony as part of the Exxon Pops series Sept. 3-4, 8 p.m., and Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. $21 to $65. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St. (800) 828-ARTS.

* Theatre Under the Stars presents “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” a musical by Frank Wildhorn with book and lyrics by Nan Knighton. Aug. 10 to 22 in the Brown Theater at Wortham Center, 510 Preston. $15 to $75. (713) 558-8887.

* The Alley Theatre will stage Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge” on its Large Stage, Sept. 24 to Oct. 23. 615 Texas Ave. $32 to $49. (713) 228-8421.

* The Houston Ballet opens its 30th anniversary season with a mixed repertory bill that includes the local premiere of William Forsythe’s “In the middle, somewhat elevated.” At the Wortham Center, 510 Preston. Sept. 9, 11, 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. $10 to $84. (713) 227-ARTS.