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M I L LER
O U T D O O R T H E AT R E
I N H E R M A N N P A R K
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH – JULY 2020
281-FREE FUN (281-373-3386)
milleroutdoortheatre.com
INFORMATION unmanned or remote controlled vehicles (such as
drones, quadcopters, etc.) within Miller Outdoor
Location
Theatre grounds— including the hill and plaza—
6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
in all City of Houston parks. If you are seated in the
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
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By mail: Miller Theatre Advisory Board,
P.O. Box 66267, Houston, TX 77266-6267
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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.
www.ridemetro.org
281-FREE FUN (281-373-3386)
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31 Performance dates in bold
2020 season – part 1 JACK AND THE BEAN STALK
April 29, 11:00 AM
CINCO DE MAYO AT MILLER:
MARIACHI DIVAS DE CINDY SHEA
DANCIN’ IN THE STREET:
MOTOWN AND MORE REVUE
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. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre For The Arts
VOTE FOR THE GOAT! 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 A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTRY— May 29, 8:30 PM
musical! Lilly Goat
high-energy performance! 50 YEARS OF CREATIVITY An evening
learns valuable
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre May 8, 9,10, 8:00 PM bursting with
lessons about
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
Legendary Ismael in the petting zoo to vote to professional
Panto Company USA puts their
Miranda, El Bonito keep it open seven days a week. dance companies
hilarious spin on this classic
de la Salsa, (“The A perfect introduction for kids Groupe Acorde and Urban Souls
tale—bullied by her two mean
Pretty Boy of pre-K through 3rd about the alongside some of Houston’s
Step Sisters, Cinder’s future Three nights of Houston Ballet
Salsa”) performs power of voting and how an most talented youth dancers
looks bleak until her Fairy magic celebrating 50 years
with Houston’s election can come down to one and musicians, MET Too and
Godmother casts a spell of creativity featuring its
premier youth single vote—YOURS! 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
Finalist Jose Antonio Diaz.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
may perform excerpts and grand pas PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP
Produced by Diaz Music Institute P.NOKIO: A HIP-HOP MUSICAL de deux selections from some of May 30, 8:30 PM
DAYMÉ AROCENA
April 22, 11:00 AM their most recognizable and
april May 1, 8:00 PM
beloved classical, neo-classical,
A contemporary
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 STREGA NONA
Captioned April 4;
is sent to school May 14, 15, 11:00 AM
Audio Described April 11
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 Afro-Cuban jazz singer Daymé
imagination and and irrepressible band leader
our hero fights to prove his love Arocena breathes new life into
the inspiring fills the night with Latin Jazz,
for his father G. Petto. Cuban music with a touch of soul
story of a girl Latin pop, and world music.
Presented by Young Audiences of Houston fused with contemporary world
who dreams Presented by DACAMERA
of a better life. HISD FINE ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA music influences.
A kindly witch hires a new
Produced by HITS Theatre April 25, 8:00 PM Presented by Society for the Performing Arts
helper— but can he resist
18TH ANNUAL temptation and leave her magic
DOCTOR NATIVO
EAST MEETS WEST pasta pot alone?
April 17, 8:00 PM
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. Produced by Houston Independent covered seating area.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre collaborates with Revolve Dance Love, revenge, and a powerful
School District
Company, Houston Ballroom curse intertwine in Verdi’s tragic Denotes captioned performance.
Schedule subject to change. Please visit Company, Ad Deum Dance masterpiece about a doomed Denotes audio described
company, and top artists court jester. This dramatic
milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates or from the Houston Ballet and performance is beloved by
performance.
See website for details.
call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386). Texas Ballet Theater.
Produced by Dance of Asian America
audiences of all ages!
Produced by Houston Grand Operajune 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
Produced by University of Houston
Vivian Scott
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
Produced by Wildfish Theatre Produced by Houston Symphony
THE MUSIC MAN
APOLLO PRESENTS: July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 8:15 PM tragedies, this
APERIO PRESENTS A GULF COAST JUNETEENTH LATIN BEATS Captioned July 17; is a towering
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 state into utter chaos.
blues legend
program, Meredith Willson’s
Bobby Rush with CYMBELINE
LATIN BEATS explores the six-time, Tony Award-winning
his gritty, sensuous August 1,5,7,9, 8:15 PM
breathtaking folk music of Brazil, musical comedy has been
Featuring favorites like vocals and impressive harmonica Audio Described August 5;
Venezuela, and Cuba with guests entertaining audiences since
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, chops that wow audiences Captioned August 7
from Houston Ballet, Houston 1957 and is the perfect summer
Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances wherever he goes!
Contemporary Dance Company, treat to share with family
from West Side Story, and Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre,
guitarist Javier Farias, and and friends.
Houston Museum of African-American Culture and
music by Aldemaro Romero Grammy winners Eddy Marcano Produced by Theatre Under The Stars
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
conducted by Marlon Chen. and Baden Goyo.
Produced by Aperio HEAR THE ARTISTS
OF TOMORROW
Produced by Apollo Chamber Players
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 Shakespeare’s great romantic
July 21,22,23,24 11:00 AM
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 across Houston perform as part of who comes
An evening of dancing and
and culture as they perform AFA’s Summer Music Festival to life.
roots music featuring the best of
works from the great composers. Symphony Orchestra.
Texas accordion music genres 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.
2020 winners of Texas Folklife’s THROUGH CHINA SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS: LET’S MAKE A PLAY TOGETHER
acclaimed Big Squeeze statewide June 29,30, 11:00 AM 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 and spur-of-the-moment songs.
A Houston tradition for more
favorite friends as
than 75 years, this is one of our SANTA’S ROCKIN’ REINDEER:
they escape from
city’s premier Independence Day CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
their home in New
Celebrations. Experience patriotic July 24, 11:00 AM
York’s Central
Learn interesting facts about favorites, American classics, An elf disguises
Park Zoo and
Chinese culture, traditions, and and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture herself as a
find themselves
history through authentic Chinese led by POPS Conductor four-legged flyer
on an unexpected journey to the
Dance. This interactive Steven Reineke followed by in order to join
madcap world of King Julien’s
performance involves audience spectacular fireworks. Santa’s special
Madagascar.
Produced by Theatre Under The Stars members with props and Produced by Houston Symphony 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!
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