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CALENDAR OF EVENTSMAY – AUGUST 2021281-FREE FUN (281-373-3386) milleroutdoortheatre.comPhoto by Nash Baker
INFORMATIONPicnicsLocation6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030Something for EveryoneMiller offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of any Houstonperformance venue — musical theater, traditional and contemporary dance, opera,classical and popular music, multicultural performances, daytime shows for youngaudiences, and more! Oh, and it’s always FREE!SeatingTickets for evening performances are available online!! Tickets will be available atmilleroutdoortheatre.com beginning at 9 a.m., one week prior to the performancedate until noon on the day of performance. All seating will be socially distanced.Seating is extremely limited due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. All ticket holderswill have temperatures checked prior to entry to the covered seating area.Face coverings/masks are required for all attendees.in the covered seats and on the hill, unless eating or drinking.A picnic on the hill is a tradition at Miller. Bring your own or purchase foodand beverages from the Miller concession stand and help support the theatre:credit cards only. Go to milleroutdoortheatre.com for a complete menu.Glass containers are prohibited in all City of Houston parks. If you are seatedin the covered seating area, please ensure that your cooler is small enough tofit under your seat in case an emergency exit is required.SmokingSmoking is prohibited in Hermann Park and at Miller Outdoor Theatre, includingthe hill.Recording, Photography, & Remote Controlled VehiclesAudio/visual recording and/or photography of any portion of Miller Outdoor Theatrepresentations require the express written consent of the City of Houston. Launching,landing, or operating unmanned or remote controlled vehicles (such as drones,quadcopters, etc.) within Miller Outdoor Theatre grounds— including the hill andplaza—is prohibited by park rules.AccessibilityHill seating does not require tickets and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.There will be a limited number of socially distanced designated “pods,” whichaccommodate up to 10 people in a known group. Everyone must sit inside a podand once all pods are taken, no more hill seating will be allowed. The left sideof the hill is designated for lawn chairs and the right side for blankets.Face coverings/masks are required on the hill unless eating or drinking.Look forandsymbols indicating performances that are captioned for thehearing-impaired or audio described for the blind. Listening devices/headsets areavailable at no cost at the Miller Security Desk ninety minutes prior to curtain time.A valid Texas Driver License or state-issued ID is required as a deposit. For information,visit milleroutdoortheatre.com.ALL PROTOCOLS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.Please visit milleroutdoortheatre.com for updates to policies and protocols.There are easily accessible wheelchair spaces in the covered seating area. For informationon these and other seating accommodations, call 832-487-7107 in advance.Miller Outdoor Theatre’s season of free performances is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Allianceand is produced by the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Special thanks to the following for their generous support:The Brown FoundationThe Cullen Trust for the Performing ArtsGeorge & Mary Josephine Hamman FoundationHouston Endowment, Inc.The Humphreys FoundationBe in the know!National Endowment for the ArtsKathrine McGovern / McGovern FoundationTexas Commission on the ArtsThe Wortham FoundationSign up for email updates on performances milleroutdoortheatre.com
mayjunejulysmt1w2t3f4s5678910 11 12augustsmtwtfs1smtwt1f2s3s1m2t3w4t5f6s72345678910 11 12 13 14 1513 14 15 16 17 18 19411 12 13 14 15 16 175678910815 16 17 18 19 20 21910 11 12 13 1416 17 18 19 20 21 2220 21 22 23 24 25 2618 19 20 21 22 23 2422 23 24 25 26 27 2823 24 25 26 27 28 2927 28 29 3025 26 27 28 29 30 3129 30 31August throughNovember calendarpublished in JulyPerformance dates in bold30 31MAYMay 22, 8:00 PM ONLINE ONLYMay 1, 8:00 PMHOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:HISD Fine Arts ExtravaganzaCINCO DE MAYO AT MILLER:Mariachi Divas de Cindy SheaMiller Outdoor Theatre is back and we’re ready to celebrate!This L.A. based all-female mariachi band was the first ofits kind to win a Grammy, and now they are bringing theirenthusiasm and world-class musicianship to Miller!HISD Fine Arts Extravaganza is a virtual performancefeaturing the talents of HISD students in dance ensembles,choirs, bands, mariachi, theatre, visual art, andstudent-produced videos.Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in HoustonMay 7 & 8, 8:00 PMMay 29, 8:30 PMHouston Ballet ReignitedCOMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON PRESENTS:The Philadelphia Soul SoundFor the first time in over a year, Houston Ballet and theHouston Ballet Orchestra are performing LIVE with anevening of dance, music and film!Featuring some of the best songs from 1960’s and 1970’sPhiladelphia Hit-makers, this performance is guaranteed tohave you dancing in your seats.JUNEMay 14 & 15, 8:00 PMHOUSTON GRAND OPERA PRESENTS:Marian’s SongJune 4, 8:30 PMAudio Described May 15HOUSTON METROPOLITAN DANCE CENTER PRESENTS:Join the journey of pioneering Black opera singer MarianAnderson whose fearless voice reverberates to this dayin this innovative fusion of opera and spoken word.An original HGO commission.Summer ExtravaDanceInvigorate your summer with an evening bursting withenergy, music and the intoxicating spirt of dance.May 18 – May 24, 10:00 AM ONLINE ONLYJune 10 & 12, 8:30 PMHOUSTON GRAND OPERA PRESENTS:THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS:Katie: Strongest of the StrongSummer Symphony NightsA circus strongwoman uses her fame to fight for femalevoting rights. Based on an incredible true story! This virtualperformance will be available to view for students andfamilies alike for an entire week.Join your Houston Symphony at the Park for a seriesof family-friendly concerts that showcase outstandingsoloists and conductors performing favorites from theclassical repertoire.
JUNE continuedJULYJune 18, 8:30 PMJuly 2, 8:30 PMAPERIO PRESENTS:AMERICAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS:Lush Life & Latin BeatsSummer Music FestivalGet ready to feel the beat with orchestralshowstoppers by Duke Ellington, Chick Corea,Michael Torke & Arturo Marquez.Talented young musicians from across Houston performas part of AFA’s Summer Music Festival Showcase.June 19, 8:30 PMJuly 3, 8:30 PMA GULF COAST JUNETEENTH FEATURING:APOLLO CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENTS:Bobby RushLatin BeatsThis annual blues and creole festival features Grammyaward-winning blues legend Bobby Rush, a story-tellingbluesman who boasts gritty, sensuous vocals and impressiveharmonica chops that wow audiences wherever he goes!Latin Beats explores the breathtaking music of Brazil,Cuba and the Andes through multicultural new music,dance, and art.June 25, 8:30 PMJuly 9 & 10, 8:30 PMAN EVENING WITH:HITS THEATRE PRESENTS:Christina WellsShowstoppers: A Broadway MusicalScrapbookShe is the powerhouse vocalist and Houston nativewho rocketed to national notoriety as a semi-finalist onAmerica’s Got Talent. Join her and her Band for an eveningof story and song in her, “love letter to Houston.”Captioned July 9; Audio Described July 10Relive your favorite show stopping Broadway musicalnumbers performed by HITS Theatre students in thisenergetic revue.June 26, 8:30 PMJuly 14, 10:00 AM ONLINE ONLYERNEST WALKER BANDEXPRESS THEATRE HILLTOP FESTIVALKeeping The Music AliveAztec PrincessIn a celebration of Black Music Month, Keeping the MusicAlive pays tribute to legendary performers such as ArethaFranklin, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston,Barry White, Michael Jackson, and Prince.Join the Aztec Princess as she tells two classic Mexicanfables about making good choices, while teaching bothEnglish and Spanish vocabulary along the way.
Where HoustonTakes Center Stage!#CelebrateMillerJULYJuly 24, 8:30 PMcontinuedMOKSH COMMUNITY ARTS PRESENTS:July 15, 10:00 AM ONLINE ONLYHouston’s Got BollywoodEXPRESS THEATRE HILLTOP FESTIVALAdventures in Motion Pictures is a spectacular canvasshowcasing the imaginative elements of a magical life inBollywood Movies through its music, languages, art, andcultural festivals of India, in true Bollywood Style.Rhyme & ReasonMusic, dance and performance poetry presentingBlack History from ancient Africa to today.July 16, 8:30 PMJuly 29, 30, 31, 8:30 PMFly Dance CompanyMILLER OUTDOOR THEATREMiller Summer MixtapeFamily favorite FLY brings its unique “theatrical hip-hop,”a stylish, sophisticated and humorous fusion of streetdance and classical music.We all know Houston has some incredible talent, andMiller is proud to present some of the hottest emergingartists from this great City. Each night will feature threenew performances from up-and-coming local acts for thisunforgettable three-night event.AUGUSTJuly 17, 8:30 PMCOMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON PRESENTS:The Family Funk FestivalBring your flashlights for hits from Parliament Funkadelic,George Clinton and other funkmasters. Featured artists areTweed Smith formerly a member of WAR and The StormBand featuring Vivian Mosley.August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8:30 PMHOUSTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRESENTS:Shakespeare Night at The MoviesFor their 47th Anniversary season, HSF presents6 curated Shakespeare films in repertory.July 23, 8:30 PMLIVE IN CENTRAL PARK-REVISITEDJames TaylorThe transcendent harmonies of Lee Lessack and JohnnyRodgers pay homage to the unique artistry and indeliblemusic of James Taylor.Schedule subject to change. Please visitDenotes ticketed event forcovered seating area.milleroutdoortheatre.com for updatesDenotes captioned performance.or call 281-FREE-FUN (281-373-3386).milleroutdoortheatre.comDenotes audio describedperformance.See website for details.
Celebrate MillerNearly 100 years of memorable FREE performances.Help us celebrate with a gift to Miller. It’s easy!Mobile:Text GIVE to 832-648-4304Online:milleroutdoortheatre.comBy mail:Miller Theatre Advisory BoardP.O. Box 66267Houston, TX 77266-6267At the Theatre:the box office windowMayor Sylvester TurnerMiller Outdoor Theatre is managed by Houston First Corporation
Anderson whose fearless voice reverberates to this day in this innovative fusion of opera and spoken word. An original HGO commission. May 7 & 8, 8:00 PM Houston Ballet Reignited For the first time in over a year, Houston Ballet and the Houston Ballet Orchestra are performing LIVE with an ev
