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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JULY 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JULY 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JULY 2015
INFORMATION
Location6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
Something for EveryoneMiller offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of any Houston performance venue — musical theater, traditional and contemporary dance, opera, classical and popular music, multicultural performances, daytime shows for young audiences, and more! Oh, and it’s always FREE!
SeatingALL performances at Miller are FREE. Evening events (excluding movies) require tickets for assigned seating in the covered area. Tickets are available while supplies last at the Miller Box Office from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on the day of the performance. Limit 4 per person age 16 or older. Any remaining tickets are available one hour before the performance begins. No tickets are needed for daytime children’s performances.
For ticketed performances, all unoccupied seats are released five minutes before the performance begins. At management’s discretion all unoccupied seats may be released at any time for any reason.
Hillside seating does not require tickets. Both blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. The left side of the hill is reserved for lawn chairs and the right side for blankets.
PicnicsA picnic on the hill is a tradition at Miller. Bring your own or purchase food and beverages from the Miller concession stand and help support the theatre. Go to milleroutdoortheatre.com for a complete menu. One caution: glass containers are prohibited in all City of Houston parks.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited in Hermann Park and at Miller Outdoor Theatre, including the hill.
Recording & PhotographyAudio/visual recording and/or photography of any portion of Miller Outdoor Theatre presentations require the express written consent of the City of Houston.
Accessibility
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers both captioned and audio described performances. Look for and symbols indicating performances that are captioned for the hearing-impaired or audio described for the blind. Listening devices/headsets are available at no cost at the Miller Security Desk one hour prior to curtain time. A valid Texas Driver License or state-issued ID is required as a deposit. For information, visit milleroutdoortheatre.com.
There are easily accessible wheelchair spaces in the covered seating area. For information on these and other seating accommodations, call 832-487-7107.
Visit Other Hermann Park VenuesHere are some of the highlights in beautiful Hermann Park:
McGovern Centennial Gardens FREEThe Houston Zoo 713-533-6500 Train Ride 713-526-2183Pinewood Café 713-429-5238 Golf Course 713-526-0077 Museum of Natural Science 713-639-4629 (Including Planetarium and IMAX)
DonorsMiller Outdoor Theatre’s season of free performances is sponsored by the City of Houston under the supervision of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.
Special thanks to the following for their generous support :
The Brown Foundation
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
Houston Endowment
The Humphreys Foundation
Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
John P. McGovern Foundation
Texas Commission on the Arts
The Wortham Foundation
Cover Photo:Jeff Grass Photography
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Riding to Miller is Easy on METRORail! Your ticket to first-rate entertainment is just a rail ride away! Why worry about parking and traffic, when you can ride METRORail to Miller Outdoor Theatre with ease? It’s fast, direct and convenient.
Taking the rail is easy. Simply park your vehicle at METRO’s Fannin South Park & Ride Lot (Fannin at West Bellfort) or one of the other public parking lots along Main Street and hop on the METRORail. With 24 stops along the line; you have access to a bevy of enjoyable opportunities in the city without the worry of expensive parking and traffic.
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More than 90 years of memorable FREE performances.
Help us guarantee 90 more with a gift to Miller.
It’s easy!By mail: Miller Theatre Advisory Board,
P.O. Box 66267, Houston, TX 77266-6267
At the Theatre: the box office window and other locations
Online: milleroutdoortheatre.com
The Miller Outdoor Theatre facility is managed by Houston First Corporation.
Mayor Annise Parker
2015 season – part 1marchCENTERPOINT ENERGY PRESENTS THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP March 20, 8pm
Responsible for nearly twenty top 10 hit songs—including “Gimme Some Lovin,” “Somebody Help Me,” “I’m A Man,” and “Keep On Runnin”—The Spencer Davis Group kicks off Miller’s 2015 season.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
NOCHE CALIENTE FEATURING KEVIN CEBALLO WITH TONY SUCCAR March 21, 8pm
Kevin Ceballo, Tony Succar, and Caliente heat things up with Noche Caliente, an incendiary
evening of incredible Latin jazz. Produced by Diaz Music Institute
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(Captioned April 3; Audio described April 10)
April 2–4 and 9–11, 8pm
Bend and snap! Elle Woods heads to Harvard Law School in this hilarious, heartwarming musical comedy. Contains adult humor, innuendo, and mild language.Produced by HITS Theatre
SWING, JIVE & POP! INTO DANCEApril 15, 11am
Dance of all styles and eras, from the 1930s to today, explodes on stage to engage, entertain, and enlighten students of all ages.Produced by METdance
BELLA GAIA: A POETIC VISION OF EARTH FROM SPACE April 17, 8pm
An unprecedented audiovisual experience that combines NASA satellite imagery of Earth, time-lapse photography, and evocative footage with stirring live music and dance. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
LÁGBÁJÁ April 18, 8pm
Searing. Magnetic. Enigmatic. A multi-award winning Nigerian Afrobeat singer-songwriter, Lágbájá creates music that is a unique fusion of traditional Yoruba folk and contemporary jazz. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBEApril 23–24, 11am
In this inventive and highly theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic, two actors give a captivating, many-charactered performance that’s sure to delight children and adults alike.Produced by AD Players
EAST MEETS WEST XIII April 25, 8:15pm
Houston’s most prominent dance companies in contemporary, modern, ballroom, and Chinese dance showcase some of the best from the east and the west.Produced by Dance of Asian America
mayPABLO ZIEGLER TRIO FOR NEW TANGO May 1, 7:45pm
With his Trio for New Tango, Latin Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Pablo Ziegler delivers stripped-down, intimate arrangements of his essential Nuevo Tango repertoire.Presented by Society for the Performing Arts
H-TOWN GET DOWN May 2, 8pm
Top-notch dance crews. DJs. Live graffiti art. Spoken word. Get ready to get down at Houston’s biggest hip hop extravaganza!Produced by Dance Houston
CINCO DE MAYO AT MILLER FEATURING LOS LOBOS May 3, 8pm
The tradition of Cinco de Mayo at Miller continues with a concert featuring the Grammy Award-winning group Los Lobos. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston
OUR FEET CAN TELL A STORY: AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATIONMay 4, 11am
A poetic and musical journey that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of African-Americans.Produced by Express Theatre
THE PASTRY PRINCEMay 6–8, 11am
A comic story of a group of actors who put on a play for the noble Duke of
Bologna, but things do not go quite as expected! Connects with students in grades 2–6.Produced by Houston Grand Opera
MOVIES AT MILLER — HOUSTON BALLET’S SONS DE L’ÂMEMay 8, 8:30pm
Houston Ballet’s stunning documentary dance performance film, featuring choreography by Stanton Welch and music from Lang Lang.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston Cinema Arts Society, and Houston Ballet
DAY OF EUROPE CELEBRATION May 9, 8pm
Music, dance, and merriment commemorating the 65th anniversary of the historical Schuman Declaration. Come early! Enjoy folk dancing on the plaza from 6–7:30pm. A special musical concert begins at 8pm on the main stage.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre and the European Union Consulates in Houston
GISELLE May 15–17, 8pm
Houston Ballet presents the full-length classic Giselle, a tale of love and betrayal centered around a peasant girl and the man who deceives her.Produced by Houston Ballet
Fresh air!First rate entertainment!Absolutely FREE!
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Schedule subject to change. Please visit milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates or call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386).
THE MAGIC FLUTE (Captioned May 22 and 23; Audio described May 23)
May 22–23, 8pm
HGO presents Mozart’s final opera, The Magic Flute, a fairy tale-inspired, family-friendly feast for the eyes and the ears.Produced by Houston Grand Opera
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS May 27, 8pm
Back by popular demand! The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats return to delight audiences of all ages.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
CASSANDRA WILSON COMING FORTH BY DAY: A CELEBRATION OF BILLIE HOLIDAY May 29, 8:30pm
Showcasing her powerful blues, country, and folk-tinged delivery, Cassandra Wilson pays homage to legendary vocalist Billie Holiday.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
KARMA: THE WHEEL OF LIFE May 30, 8:30pm
A dynamic, colorful Bollywood dance production that examines and celebrates karma, the constantly spinning wheel of life. Produced by India House
juneSWING, JIVE & POP! INTO DANCEJune 3, 11 amSee April 15 for description.Produced by METdance
SIZZLING SUMMER DANCE June 5, 8:30pm
Miller favorite METdance closes out its 19th season with a collection of repertoire exploding with movement, music, and energy for all to enjoy.Produced by METdance
ACCORDION KINGS & QUEENS June 6, 7pm
Calling all accordion aficionados — enjoy the very best of Texas Squeezebox as Texas Folklife celebrates 30 years of promoting Texas music and culture.Produced by Texas Folklife
HAIRSPRAY JR.June 10–12, 11am
Hairspray Jr. is an hour-long, family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs.
Produced by Theatre Under The Stars: TUTS Humphreys School
HAIRSPRAY (Captioned June 12, 8:15pm; Audio described June 13, 8:15pm)
June 12–13, 8:15pm
The 1950s are out and change is in the air! TUTS presents Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.Produced by Theatre Under The Stars: TUTS Humphreys School
EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS June 18, 20, 26–27, 8:30pm
The Houston Symphony’s popular series of summer concerts returns. Hear great guest artists, outstanding conductors, and the musicians of your Houston Symphony orchestra.Produced by Houston Symphony
HOUSTON’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION June 19, 7pm
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth in Houston with traditional Gulf Coast music.Produced by Houston Institute for Culture
SUMMER NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERTSJune 23, 11am
The Houston Symphony returns to Miller to perform the music you love. A great, casual concert for the whole family.
Produced by Houston Symphony
JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA VJune 29, 11am
Explore China’s many rich cultures, traditions, and regions through exciting, evocative, and dazzling Chinese dances.Produced by Dance of Asian America
HOUSTON YOUNG ARTIST’S CONCERTJune 30–July 1, 11am
Hear the artists of tomorrow! Talented musical prodigies—ages 4–18—shine in two spectacular showcases.
Produced by Houston Young Artist’s Concert
julySEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 July 1, 8:30pm
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, leads the relentlessly funky and exuberant Egypt 80 in a special, one-night-only concert.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
INAUGURAL LATIN JAZZ JAM July 2, 8:30pm
Phenomenal jazz music with a fiery Latin American flare, the inaugural Latin Jazz Jam features famed Cuban drummer Ignacio Berroa.Produced by Diaz Music Institute
JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA VJuly 3, 11amSee June 29 for description.Produced by Dance of Asian America
MOVIES AT MILLER — THE WIZARD OF OZJuly 3, 8:30pm
Kansas girl Dorothy Gale and her little dog, Toto, are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much-loved
1939 musical film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS: A STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE July 4, 8:30pm
Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski leads a rousing musical salute to Independence Day, complete with spectacular fireworks!Produced by Houston Symphony Fireworks courtesy of Miller Theatre Advisory Board
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (Captioned July 16; Audio described July 18)
July 14–19, 8:15pm
Smokey Joe’s Cafe is the hottest joint in town! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning musical revue is an electrifying tribute to rock ‘n’ roll.Produced by Theatre Under The Stars
Children’s Hilltop Festival
Produced by Express Children’s Theatre
OUR FEET CAN TELL A STORY: AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATIONJuly 21, 11am
A poetic and musical journey that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of African-Americans.
FRIDA’S FIESTAJuly 22, 11am
A bilingual (Spanish/English) play with music that tells the story of Frida, a shy girl who journeys into
the forest to confront an evil witch.MY BFF, THE DRAGONJuly 23, 11am
Two bitter enemies, a prince and a dragon, discover they have more in common than
they ever imagined. Winner of Express Children’s Theatre’s first playwriting competition.
ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, PART IJuly 24, 11am
A boy gets a lot more than he bargained for when he steals from a band of thieves.
Houston Shakespeare Festival 2015 Produced by University of Houston
MACBETH (Captioned August 4; Audio described August 6)July 31, August 2, 4, 6 and 8, 8:30pmWhat price must a man of conscience pay to pursue his hungriest ambitions?
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (Captioned August 7; Audio described August 5)
August 1, 5, 7 and 9, 8:30pmA fast-paced rendition of Shakespeare’s comic drama, posing the challenge between Justice and Mercy in a world of commerce, glamour, and intolerance.
Schedule subject to change. Please visit milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates or call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386).
PLEASE NOTE — the Dancin’ in the Street… Motown and More Revue will take place September 3–6, 2015. Mark your calendars!