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CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL – JULY 2013

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL – JULY 2013

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL – JULY 2013

I N H E R M A N N P A R K

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL – JULY 2013

I N H E R M A N N P A R K

MILLERO U T D O O R T H E A T R E

281-FREE FUN (281-373-3386) milleroutdoortheatre.com

INFORMATION

Location6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030

Something for EveryoneThe most diverse season of professional entertainment of any Houston performance venue. Family friendly and always FREE. Miller offers musical theater, traditional and contemporary dance, opera, classical and popular music, multicultural performances, daytime shows for young audiences and more! Miller Outdoor Theatre is Houston’s best entertainment value.

SeatingALL performances at Miller are FREE. Evening events (excluding movies) offer 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 is not ticketed. 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 the covered seating area and restrooms.

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 hear-ing 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 Drivers 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 VenuesHermann Park has become a Houston showplace. For your convenience we’ve provided a partial list of the largest park highlights. Please visit hermannpark.org for a complete listing of attractions.

The 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)

SponsorshipMiller 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 FoundationThe Cullen Trust for the Performing and Visual Arts

Ray C. Fish FoundationThe Fondren Foundation

George & Mary Josephine Hamman FoundationAlbert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

Houston EndowmentRobert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation

National Endowment for the ArtsJohn P. McGovern Foundation

Lisa and Downing MearsEdward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation

Texas Commission on the Arts The Wortham Foundation

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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. With16 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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90 years. Thousands of performances.

Millions of fans. Countless memories.

All for FREE!Join the celebration — Make 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

2013 season – part 1aprilTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

April 4–6 and 11–13, 8:00 pm (Captioned performance April 5 and 11; Audio described performance April 12)

Flash back to the Roaring Twenties in this high-spirited, Tony Award-winning musical with an exciting plot and endearing characters the whole family can enjoy.Produced by HITS Theatre

LEGENDS OF WIND AND FIREApril 16–17, 11:00 am

The Quest for Fire, How Winter Was Born, Tring-Tring & Kai-Kai and Why Penguins Can’t Fly are myths and legends of the native American people from Argentina to Brazil. These tales are rich with music, culture and lore. Bilingual (English and Spanish).Produced by Express Children’s Theatre

THE SACRED HARP April 19, 8:15 pm

A story of love set in a small, early 20th century southern town, as told through contemporary ballet, modern and American folk, historical shape-note singing and narrative film.Produced by FrenetiCore

NOCHE CALIENTE FEATURING MARLON April 20, 8:00 pm

Next generation salsa singer Marlon performs with Houston’s premier Latin youth ensemble Caliente.Produced by Diaz Music Institute

ROCO IN CONCERT — BIG BANG! April 21, 8:00 pm

ROCO makes its Miller debut with a Big Bang! Featuring guest conductor Andre Raphel, the 40-piece River Oaks Chamber Orchestra and the Houston premiere of an exciting percussion piece by Jonathan Leshnoff.Produced by River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

WHERE WERE YOU IN ’65? April 26, 8:00 pm

TSU presents the Miller premiere of Professor Thomas Meloncon’s musical drama that takes a young

man, unaware of his history, on a nostalgic and magical journey to the year 1965.Produced by College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences – Texas Southern University

Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

EAST MEETS WEST XI April 27, 8:15 pm

Houston’s most prominent companies in contemporary, modern, hip-hop, ballroom and Chinese dance unite for some of the best from the East and the West.Produced by Dance of Asian America

DANIEL AND THE DREAMCATCHERApril 29 – May 3, 11:00 am

Daniel is afraid of the monster in his closet who likes to shrink things. But when the monster shrinks his family, Daniel has to decide to be brave and confront his fears.Produced by Houston Grand Opera

may¡RITMO LATINO! FEATURING SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA May 3, 8:00 pm

New York style and sophistication meet Afro-Caribbean rhythm and passion with Spanish Harlem Orchestra—the musical embodi-ment of the steamy, culturally rich neighborhood of Spanish Harlem.Presented by Society for the Performing Arts

MOVIES AT MILLER: THE ARTISTMay 4, 8:30 pm

Miller screens the 2012 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

Cinco de Mayo at MillerFOLKLORE MEXICANO May 5, 8:00 pm

Nicknamed “Anthropology in Motion” for their powerful performances, Leyenda Dance Company captures the original essence of strength, vitality, and intense passion of the Mexican folkloric dances. HSPVA Mariachi Los Pasajeros opens the celebration.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre in partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico in Houston

MADAME BUTTERFLY May 10–12, 8:00 pm

Set to Puccini’s powerful score, Stanton Welch’s Madame Butterfly is a stunning achievement in neoclassical ballet that has been an international success.Produced by Houston Ballet

LA BOHEME May 17–18, 8:00 pm (Captioned performance May 17; Audio described performance May 18)

Impetuous love. The romance of Paris. The pain of regret. All unfold in one of the world’s greatest love stories. With HGO Studio artists, Chorus and Orchestra, and conducted by Eric Melear.Produced by Houston Grand Opera

DANCIN’ IN THE STREET: MOTOWN & MORE REVUE May 23–26; 8:15 pm

Yet another soul-filled Memorial Day Weekend featuring tributes to Chaka Khan and Jackson 5, plus the return of the music of James Brown!Produced by One Delta Plaza Educational Center and BACE Productions

THE GREEN RABBIT (EL CONEJITO VERDE)May 28, 11:00 am

Follow the journey of Marisol as she falls in love with the Green Rabbit prince in this popular children’s Mexi-can folktale. Complete with colorful masks and audience participation.

Bilingual (English and Spanish).Produced by Young Audiences of Houston and Teatro de la Rosa of Fort Worth

SWING, JIVE AND POP! INTO DANCEMay 29, 11:00 am

Dance of all styles and eras, from the 1930s to today, explode on stage to engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages.Produced by Houston Metropolitan Dance Company

THE JUNGLE BOOKMay 30–31, 11:00 am

Experience the Rudyard Kipling classic adventure about strength and true friendship. Mowgli has been raised by the Seeonee wolf pack, but the vicious tiger Shere Khan has a plan to scatter them.Produced by AD Players

Fresh air!First rate entertainment!Absolutely FREE!

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2013 season – part 1INCREDIBLE INDIA FEATURING ORISSA DANCE ACADEMY May 31, 8:00 pm

Orissa Dance Academy makes its Texas debut at Miller with an evening of beautiful Odissi dance. Full of sculp-turesque poses known as Bhangis, Odissi dance strikes a distinctive balance between grace and power.Presented by Indian Performing Arts, Samskriti

june24TH ANNUAL ACCORDION KINGS & QUEENS June 1, 6:30 pm

Celebrate the best of Texas Squeeze-box with “Zydeco Sweetheart” Rosie Ledet, 2012 Big Squeeze Champ Peter Anzaldua and 2013 Big Squeeze statewide contest finalists.Produced by Texas Folklife

SWING, JIVE AND POP! INTO DANCEJune 5, 11:00 am

See May 29 for description.Produced by Houston Metropolitan Dance Company

SIZZLING SUMMER DANCE June 7, 8:30 pm

From classic to avant garde, “breathtaking, awesome and inspiring” dance in a performance with something for everyone.Produced by Houston Metropolitan Dance Company

LA VIE PARISIENNE BY JACQUES OFFENBACH June 8, 8:30 pm

The vocal stars of tomorrow delight audiences in Offenbach’s spoof on the cultural melting pot that is Paris. High-jinks

and Can-Cans assure a memorable evening at the theater.Produced by Franco-American Vocal Academy

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.June 12–14, 11:00 amJune 14–15, 8:15 pm

(Captioned performance June 14, 8:15 pm; Audio described performance June 15)

Disney Channel’s smash hit movie comes to life on stage with Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High! Produced by Theatre Under The Stars: TUTS Humphreys School

HOUSTON’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION June 19, 7:00 pm

The Crown Prince of Zydeco comes to Miller! Celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a musical showcase headlined by legend CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band.Produced by Houston Institute for Culture

EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION June 21, 8:30 pm

Happy Birthday Houston Symphony! The Miller main-stay kicks off its Centennial Celebration with a

Houston-centric concert featuring music from their inaugural season, cameos from famous Houstonians and a fireworks finale! Produced by Houston Symphony

EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS June 22 and 28–29, 8:30 pm

Celebrate Houston Symphony’s Centennial Season with concerts featuring outstanding artists and conductors, the music you love and your own Houston Symphony musicians.Produced by Houston Symphony

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!June 24 and July 2, 11:00 am

Experience the artists of tomorrow as musical prodigies ages 4–18 perform.Produced by Houston Young Artist’s Concert

SOUNDS LIKE FUN!June 25, 11:00 am

The Sounds Like Fun! series returns to Miller with a relaxed and dynamic music experience

designed for the whole family.Produced by the Houston Symphony

julyDISTRICT D MOVIE NIGHT AT MILLER: THE AMAZING SPIDERMANJuly 3, 8:00 pm games with KMJQ, 8:30 pm movie

Join District D Councilmember Wanda Adams and Majic 102FM for the 2012 hit film that tells a different side of the Peter

Parker story.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

EXXONMOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS: A STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE July 4, 8:30 pm

Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski presents a rousing musical salute to Independence Day. Tchaikovsky’s stirring 1812 Overture! All-American favorites! Fantastic fireworks!Produced by Houston SymphonyFireworks courtesy of Miller Theatre Advisory Board

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL: ON SCREEN AND ON STAGE July 5, 8:30pm

The “post-modern kings of western swing” roll into Miller with a docu-mentary film of their 40+ year history and a full concert of fan favorites.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

AN EVENING WITH WARJuly 6, 8:30 pm

WAR is not just a band... WAR is a movement! Low Rider, The Cisco Kid, The World Is a Ghetto, Spill the Wine, Why Can’t We Be Friends? — WAR brings their hits to Miller’s stage for an unforgettable concert experience.Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

A CHORUS LINE

July 16–21, 8:15 pm(Captioned performance July 19; Audio described performance July 20)

Casting for a Broadway musical is almost complete, but for 17 dancers this audition is a chance to truly shine. A musical for anyone who’s ever boldly chased their dreams.Produced by Theatre Under The Stars

Children’s Hilltop FestivalProduced by Express Children’s Theatre

DREAM OF DOORSJuly 23, 11:00 am

This new production focuses on the struggle of several iconic figures from the Civil Rights era who are engaged in the movement to open doors of human opportunity for everyone.

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFFJuly 24, 11:00 am

All the three billy goats want to do is get across the bridge so they can eat the grass on

the other side, but there’s a grum-bly, grouchy, bully of a Troll who is determined not to let them pass.LEGENDS OF WIND AND FIREJuly 25, 11:00 am

See April 16–17 for description.THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEFJuly 26, 11:00 am

Two crooks plan a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap the very energetic son of a local

banker. The kidnappers get more than they bargained for with the rambunctious Red Chief.

Classic Movies at MillerPresented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (1974)July 23, 8:30 pm

Bing Crosby, Fred and Ginger, Liza Minnelli, Mickey Rooney and many more present highlights from MGM Studio’s golden age.

SHALL WE DANCE? (1937)July 24, 8:30 pm

Miller screens the Fred and Ginger dance classic featuring a score by George and Ira Gershwin.

Houston Shakespeare Festival 2013

Produced by University of Houston

ANTONY & CLEOPATRADirected by Leah GardinerAugust 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, 8:30 pm

(Captioned performance August 2; Audio described performance August 10)

Houston Shakespeare Festival presents one of history’s grandest struggles between love and honor, a sweeping epic containing some of Shakespeare’s lushest poetry.AS YOU LIKE ITDirected by Marc MastersonAugust 3, 7, 9 and 11, 8:30 pm

(Captioned performance August 9; Audio description August 3)

All the park’s a stage for this new production of the Bard’s merry pastoral comedy about love, the humor of mistaken identity, and what happens when women quite literally wear the pants.

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Fresh air!First rate entertainment!Absolutely FREE!