MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE IN HERMANN PARK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH – JULY 2020
281-FREE FUN (281-373-3386) milleroutdoortheatre.com INFORMATION unmanned or remote controlled vehicles (such as Location drones, quadcopters, etc.) within Miller Outdoor 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 Theatre grounds— including the hill and plaza— is prohibited by park rules. Something for Everyone Miller offers the most diverse season of professional Accessibility entertainment of any Houston performance venue — Look for and symbols indicating performances musical theater, traditional and contemporary dance, that are captioned for the hearing-impaired or opera, classical and popular music, multicultural audio described for the blind. Listening devices/ performances, daytime shows for young audiences, headsets are available at no cost at the Miller and more! Oh, and it’s always FREE! Security Desk one hour prior to curtain time. A valid Texas Driver License or state-issued ID Seating is required as a deposit. For information, visit ALL performances at Miller are FREE. Evening milleroutdoortheatre.com. events (excluding movies) require tickets for assigned seating in the covered area. Tickets are There are easily accessible wheelchair spaces in available while supplies last at the Miller Box the covered seating area. For information on Office from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the day these and other seating accommodations, of the performance. Limit 4 per person age 16 call 832-487-7107 in advance. or older. Any remaining tickets are available one Visit Other Hermann Park Venues hour before the performance begins. No tickets Here are some of the highlights in beautiful are needed for daytime children’s performances. Hermann Park: The show goes on rain or shine. McGovern Centennial Gardens FREE For ticketed performances, all unoccupied seats The Houston Zoo 713-533-6500 are released five minutes before the performance Train Ride 713-526-2183 begins. At management’s discretion all unoccupied Pinewood Café 713-429-5238 seats may be released at any time for any reason. Golf Course 713-526-0077 Hillside seating does not require tickets. The left Museum of Natural Science 713-639-4629 side of the hill is designated for lawn chairs (Including Planetarium and Giant Screen Theatre) and the right side for blankets. Donors Picnics Miller Outdoor Theatre’s season of free performances is A picnic on the hill is a tradition at Miller. Bring your sponsored by the City of Houston under the supervision own or purchase food and beverages from the of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Special thanks to Miller concession stand and help support the the following for their generous support: theatre. Go to milleroutdoortheatre.com for a complete menu. Glass containers are prohibited The Brown Foundation in all City of Houston parks. If you are seated in the The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation covered seating area, please ensure that your cooler The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is small enough to fit under your seat in case an Houston Endowment, Inc. emergency exit is required. The Humphreys Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Smoking National Endowment for the Arts Smoking is prohibited in Hermann Park and at Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre, including the hill. Kathrine McGovern / McGovern Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts Recording, Photography, The Wortham Foundation & Remote Controlled Vehicles Cover photo of Gary Mullen and the Works starring in Audio/visual recording and/or photography of any One Night of Queen by Jeff Myers Photography portion of Miller Outdoor Theatre presentations require the express written consent of the City of Houston. Launching, landing, or operating M
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The Miller Outdoor Theatre facility is managed by Houston First Corporation. Riding to Miller is Easy on METRORail! 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. To get to Miller Outdoor Theatre using METRORail, exit at the Hermann Park/Rice U Station or the Museum District Station, and you’re just a short walk away from top-of-the-line entertainment. For more information about METRORail, visit ridemetro.org or call the METROLine at 713-635-4000 and get moving.
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JACK AND THE BEAN STALK DANCIN’ IN THE STREET: CINCO DE MAYO AT MILLER: April 29, 11:00 AM MOTOWN AND MORE REVUE 2020 season – part 1 MARIACHI DIVAS DE CINDY SHEA May 21, 22, 23, 24, 8:15 PM May 3, 8:00 PM march HOUSTON’S GOT BOLLYWOOD: ADVENTURES IN MOTION HANDS PERCUSSION: PICTURES DRUMBEAT INFERNO April 18, 8:15 PM March 20, 8:00 PM
When Jack trades his best friend for three magic beans, he gets a Celebrate 25 years of this beloved A spectacular evening showcasing high altitude adventure and more This L.A. based all-female Houston tradition! Enjoy the music the imaginative elements of gold that he could ever spend. mariachi band was the first of of the soul greats performed by a magical life in Bollywood Find out what happens when its kind to win a Grammy, and Houston’s finest singers and movies through music, languages, Jack learns that a true friend is now they are bringing their dancers accompanied by the Direct from Malaysia! With art, and cultural festivals of the greatest treasure in the world. enthusiasm and world-class Bacement Soul Orchestra. ground-breaking innovative India in true Bollywood dance Presented by Young Audiences of Houston musicianship to Miller! Produced by Bacement Foundation performances of contemporary theatre style. For The Arts VOTE FOR THE GOAT! Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre and traditional percussive music, Produced by MOKSH Community Arts April 30, 11:00 AM in partnership with the Consulate General Hands Percussion makes its of Mexico in Houston CINDERELLA An original SUMMER EXTRAVADANCE U.S. debut with a dazzling April 20,21, 11:00 AM musical! Lilly Goat A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTRY— May 29, 8:30 PM high-energy performance! learns valuable 50 YEARS OF CREATIVITY An evening Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre May 8, 9,10, 8:00 PM lessons about bursting with NOCHE CALIENTE how democracy energy, music, WITH ISMAEL MIRANDA works when and spirit, March 21, 8:00 PM she tries to get every animal featuring professional Legendary Ismael Panto Company USA puts their in the petting zoo to vote to dance companies Miranda, El Bonito hilarious spin on this classic keep it open seven days a week. Groupe Acorde and Urban Souls de la Salsa, (“The tale—bullied by her two mean A perfect introduction for kids alongside some of Houston’s Pretty Boy of Step Sisters, Cinder’s future pre-K through 3rd about the Three nights of Houston Ballet most talented youth dancers Salsa”) performs looks bleak until her Fairy power of voting and how an magic celebrating 50 years and musicians, MET Too and with Houston’s Godmother casts a spell election can come down to one premier youth single vote—YOURS! of creativity featuring its Virtuosi Orchestra. and sends her to the ball. internationally recognized group “Caliente,” directed by Happily ever after! Produced by Express Children’s Theatre Produced by Houston Metropolitan Grammy Music Educator Top 10 company of dancers as they Dance Center Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre Finalist Jose Antonio Diaz. may perform excerpts and grand pas PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP de deux selections from some of Produced by Diaz Music Institute P.NOKIO: A HIP-HOP MUSICAL DAYMÉ AROCENA May 30, 8:30 PM their most recognizable and april April 22, 11:00 AM May 1, 8:00 PM A contemporary beloved classical, neo-classical, ROALD DAHL’S adaptation of and contemporary ballets. MATILDA THE MUSICAL a classic story Produced by Houston Ballet April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 8:00 PM where P. Nokio Captioned April 4; STREGA NONA is sent to school Audio Described April 11 May 14, 15, 11:00 AM but willfully This uplifting goes the way of musical explores Fun and Trouble. An uplifting story the power of Master percussionist, singer of redemption and compassion as imagination and Afro-Cuban jazz singer Daymé and irrepressible band leader our hero fights to prove his love the inspiring Arocena breathes new life into fills the night with Latin Jazz, for his father G. Petto. story of a girl Cuban music with a touch of soul Latin pop, and world music. Presented by Young Audiences of Houston who dreams fused with contemporary world Presented by DACAMERA HISD FINE ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA music influences. of a better life. A kindly witch hires a new April 25, 8:00 PM Presented by Society for the Performing Arts Produced by HITS Theatre helper— but can he resist 18TH ANNUAL DOCTOR NATIVO temptation and leave her magic April 17, 8:00 PM EAST MEETS WEST pasta pot alone? May 2, 8:15 PM Produced by Houston Grand Opera
RIGOLETTO May 15, 16, 8:00 PM Captioned May 15; Audio Described May 16 Showcasing a variety of student talent from schools across the district! Performances include One of Central America’s Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, most exciting new talents, with Theatre, and Visual arts from a propulsive sound combining students in Kindergarten reggae, cumbia, hip hop and Denotes ticketed event for through 12th grade. Dance of Asian America pre-Colombian instruments. covered seating area. Produced by Houston Independent collaborates with Revolve Dance Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre School District Love, revenge, and a powerful Company, Houston Ballroom curse intertwine in Verdi’s tragic Denotes captioned performance. Company, Ad Deum Dance Schedule subject to change. Please visit masterpiece about a doomed Denotes audio described company, and top artists court jester. This dramatic performance. milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates or from the Houston Ballet and performance is beloved by See website for details. call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386). Texas Ballet Theater. audiences of all ages! Produced by Dance of Asian America Produced by Houston Grand Opera june EXXONMOBIL july FAMILY FUNK FESTIVAL Houston Shakespeare THE BIG ONE-OH! SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK: July 5, 8:00 PM Festival 2020 June 2, 3, 4, 11:00 AM June 18, 20, 26 and 27, 8:30 PM REVISITED—JAMES TAYLOR The 2nd annual July 1, 8:30 PM Family Funk Festival spotlights the great music of the 70’s and 80’s with Vivian Scott Produced by University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts and The Storm and The Howard Scott Band performing such hits KING LEAR Returning for the 79th year, The transcendent harmonies as “Lowrider,” “Slipping Into July 31, August 2,4,6,8, 8:15 PM A triumphant new musical for experience the sounds of the of Lee Lessack and Johnny Darkness,” “Why Can’t We Be Captioned August 4; the whole family based on the Houston Symphony in a series of Rodgers pay homage to the Friends,” and more! Audio Described August 6 popular book by Dean Pitchford. family-friendly concerts showcasing unique artistry and indelible Produced by Community Music Center One of Recommended for kids 5+ but inspirational compositions and music of James Taylor. of Houston Shakespeare’s children of all ages are welcome. rising stars of the classical world! Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre greatest THE MUSIC MAN Produced by Wildfish Theatre Produced by Houston Symphony tragedies, this APOLLO PRESENTS: July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 8:15 PM is a towering APERIO PRESENTS A GULF COAST JUNETEENTH LATIN BEATS Captioned July 17; MUSIC BY GERSHWIN, WITH BOBBY RUSH July 2, 8:30 PM Audio Described July 18 tale of love and BERNSTEIN, & ROMERO June 19, 7:30 PM madness. As the June 5, 8:30 PM This annual blues aging King Lear resolves to divide and creole festival his kingdom, a whirlwind of features Grammy loyalty versus treachery plunges award winning both the royal family and the Performed by TUTS Public Works blues legend state into utter chaos. program, Meredith Willson’s Bobby Rush with LATIN BEATS explores the six-time, Tony Award-winning CYMBELINE his gritty, sensuous breathtaking folk music of Brazil, musical comedy has been August 1,5,7,9, 8:15 PM vocals and impressive harmonica Featuring favorites like Venezuela, and Cuba with guests entertaining audiences since Audio Described August 5; chops that wow audiences Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, from Houston Ballet, Houston 1957 and is the perfect summer Captioned August 7 wherever he goes! Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances Contemporary Dance Company, treat to share with family Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre, from West Side Story, and guitarist Javier Farias, and and friends. music by Aldemaro Romero Houston Museum of African-American Culture and Buffalo Soldiers Museum Grammy winners Eddy Marcano Produced by Theatre Under The Stars conducted by Marlon Chen. and Baden Goyo. Produced by Aperio HEAR THE ARTISTS Produced by Apollo Chamber Players OF TOMORROW Children’s Hilltop 31ST ANNUAL June 22,23, 11:00 AM AFA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Theatre Festival ACCORDION KINGS & QUEENS July 3, 8:30 PM July 21,22,23,24 11:00 AM Shakespeare’s great romantic June 6, 7:00 PM fairytale is an enchanting story Produced by Express Children’s Theatre of the brilliant Imogen and her THE ADVENTURES OF plot-twisting adventure towards PINOCCHIO happily ever after. July 21, 11:00 AM A new musical based on the Italian classic Houston’s young and talented Talented young musicians from about a puppet musicians bring a touch of class An evening of dancing and across Houston perform as part of who comes and culture as they perform roots music featuring the best of AFA’s Summer Music Festival to life. works from the great composers. Texas accordion music genres Symphony Orchestra. VOTE FOR THE GOAT! Produced by Houston Young Artists Concert including conjunto, polka, zydeco, Produced by American Festival For The Arts July 22, 11:00 AM Cajun, and more. Featuring the 10TH ANNUAL JOURNEY EXXONMOBIL See April 30 for description. THROUGH CHINA 2020 winners of Texas Folklife’s SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS: LET’S MAKE A PLAY TOGETHER June 29,30, 11:00 AM acclaimed Big Squeeze statewide STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE July 23, 11:00 AM youth accordion contest. July 4, 8:30 PM This fan-favorite Produced by Texas Folklife uses suggestions MADAGASCAR from the A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR audience to June 10,11,12, 11:00 AM create a June 12,13, 8:15 PM spontaneous Captioned June 12; 45-minute play, Audio Described June 13 complete with costumes, props, Follow all of your A Houston tradition for more and spur-of-the-moment songs. favorite friends as than 75 years, this is one of our they escape from SANTA’S ROCKIN’ REINDEER: city’s premier Independence Day their home in New CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Celebrations. Experience patriotic July 24, 11:00 AM York’s Central favorites, American classics, Park Zoo and Learn interesting facts about An elf disguises and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture find themselves Chinese culture, traditions, and herself as a led by POPS Conductor on an unexpected journey to the history through authentic Chinese four-legged flyer Steven Reineke followed by madcap world of King Julien’s Dance. This interactive in order to join spectacular fireworks. Madagascar. performance involves audience Santa’s special Produced by Houston Symphony Produced by Theatre Under The Stars members with props and singing group, Fireworks courtesy of Miller Theatre TUTS Humphreys School dance movements. The Rockin’ Advisory Board Produced by Dance of Asian America Reindeer. Can she keep her secret long enough to perform in the Holiday Pageant? Where Houston takes center stage!
Schedule subject to change. Please visit milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates or call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386).