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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr.
in Hermann Park
Houston, TX 77030
281-373-3386
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For Immediate Release: July, 2012
2012 September Calendar
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There’s something for everyone on stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. From daytime programs
especially for young children to family friendly evening performances of music, dance, theatre and more, this
is Houston’s best entertainment value. Admission is FREE!
For a complete schedule, visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.
Free tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis (four per person over age 16 while they last) at
the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m.―1 p.m.
for assigned seating under the canopy. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour
before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, open seating on the hill.
Under normal circumstances, all unoccupied/unclaimed seats are released five minutes before the
show is scheduled to begin. We encourage all patrons to be in their assigned seats at least 10 minutes
before showtime to insure that their seat is not released. Again, there is NO charge for tickets. Tickets may
not be reserved by phone. Only four (4) tickets per person. At managements’ discretion, all unoccupied
seats may be released at any time for any reason.
Denotes free assigned seats available for covered seating area
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Denotes audio description
Blazing Baroque
September 1, 8 p.m.
Featuring: Jonathan Godfrey, Violin
Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars and be dazzled by incredible
virtuosity in Blazing Baroque, an exciting program of violin concertos from
the Baroque period. The Mercury orchestra will perform incredible concertos
on period accurate instruments by the famed composers Antonio Vivaldi and
George Frideric Handel, as well as beautiful pieces by lesser-known masters
such as Pietro Locatelli.
Produced by Mercury - The Orchestra Redefined
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Bollywood Blast 2012
September 2, 8 p.m.
Bollywood Blast 2012 takes us to the make believe world of
dreams with foot tapping, hand clapping dance and music.
Directed by Mr. Mahesh Mahbubani, Director of
Contemporary Dance at Anjali - Center for Indian Performing
Arts, Bollywood Blast 2012 represents the largest group of
artists ever assembled for this occasion. Dazzling lights,
colorful costumes, alluring music and astonishing scenery
make up this always-popular production.
Produced by Indian Performing Arts - Samskriti
Fall for Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
September 7, 8 p.m.
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater will kick-off another electrifying season
with Walsh’s Camille Claudel, an homage to this extraordinary French
artist whose fate was equally fascinating, inspiring, and tragic. With a
unique mix of technical virtuosity, innovation, and collaboration, DWDT is
one of this country’s leading contemporary ballet companies. So pack a
picnic and bring the whole family for an evening guaranteed to entertain and inspire!
Produced by Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
Mexico Lindo y Querido
September 8, 11 a.m.
Transport yourself to the country of Mexico with the beautiful and enigmatic folklorico dances so rich with
culture and history.
Produced by Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico
Incredible India
September 8, 8 p.m.
Each Incredible India! highlights different aspect of Indian cultural arts. This year two incredible dance
ensembles from India – Nadam and The Stem Dance Kampni – will present extraordinary group
choreography in dance styles that have not been seen too often in Houston – traditional Kathak, from the
royal courts of North India, and a fairly recent genre, Contemporary Indian dance. With the skill of acrobats
and the speed of Olympic athletes, these dancers will thrill you with their amazing quickness and precision in
footwork, their ballet-like lightning- fast pirouettes, and their graceful hand gestures and myriad facial
expressions. Conceived by Artistic Director Rathna Kumar, Produced by Indian Performing Arts - Samskriti
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Meet the US Presidents
September 11, 11 a.m.
Just in time for an election year, this InterActive treat introduces you to all
the U.S. Presidents in history. From the formation of our country and through
to the current administration, actors teach students about the election
process, just how to go about forming a more perfect union, and the right to
enjoy American history in a whole new way!
Produced by InterActive Theater
Cinderella
September 12-13, 11 a.m.
Cinderella is the classic fairy tale of a beautiful girl, her evil stepmother and
stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her meet the prince of her
dreams. Enchanting and stimulating for the imagination, the story is one of
goodness overcoming evil and wickedness.
Produced by A. D. Players
Michael Londra's Celtic Fire
September 14, 2012 8 p.m.
Celtic Fire, starring renowned Irish tenor Michael Londra, presents the
culture of Ireland, with a focus on Irish dance. Its electric energy sweeps
audiences away to the Emerald Isle - its culture, its music, its pubs, its
heart. World-class Irish dancers take the stage with brilliant flashes of
speed and exuberance. The innovative choreography is original to the
show, presenting an exciting style of Irish dance that perfectly complements the live band. Presented by
Miller Outdoor Theatre
El Grito, Festival de la Independencia at Miller: La Mafia in Concert
September 15, 2012 8 p.m.
The beautiful El Grito ceremony, folkloric dance and mariachi are followed by a performance from the
Grammy Award winning Houston legends – “La Mafia”.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston
Salsa y Salud
September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Houston’s biggest outdoor salsa event! A high-energy evening of spectacular dance featuring the world-class
musicians of Houston All-Stars Salsa Orchestra.
Presented by Foundation for Modern Music
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Hansel & Gretel
September 24-28, 2012 11 a.m.
Hansel & Gretel is one of the most popular fairy tales around, and the lush score of the opera has been a
holiday favorite for years. Our adaptation of this children's classic follows a brother and sister as they embark
on a life-changing journey into the woods.
Music by Englebert Humperdinck, Libretto by Kate Pogue for Elementary and Middle Schools, Produced by
Houston Grand Opera
Splendid China VII
September 28-29, 2012 8 p.m.
Experience all new works by award-winning artists from China's top ranking dance
companies. Come see the best from the other side of the world at the seventh-annual
event, produced by Dance of Asian America.
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