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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
281-373-3386
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For Immediate Release: March 27, 2014
May 2014 Performance Calendar at
Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park
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HOUSTON—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 for evening performances are available on a first-come first-served 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 reopen 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 ensure 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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Swing, Jive & Pop! Into Dance
May 1, 11 a.m.
MET Dance's “Swing, Jive and Pop into Dance” incorporates
history, fashion, music and the arts into an interactive blast of
excitement.
Presented by MET Dance
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Philippines: Pearl of the Orient feature Leyte Dance Theatre
May 2, 8 p.m.
After 20 years of artistic pursuit, the Leyte Dance Theater can
rightfully claim a place among the top dance companies in the
Philippines.
Presented by People Caring for the Community, Inc.
¡Ritmo Latino! Featuring Pedrito Martinez Group
May 3, 8 p.m.
Recognized as the leader of the Afro-Cuban sound, with their roots planted
firmly in the rumba tradition, the Pedrito Martinez Group revels in the Bata
rhythms and vocal chants of Yoruban and Saterian music.
Presented by Society for the Performing Arts
Cinco de Mayo at Miller featuring Natalia Lafourcade
May 4, 8 p.m.
Rice University Mariachi Luna Llena kick off the festivities before
Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade takes
the stage to celebrate and continue the tradition of Cinco de Mayo at
Miller.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre in partnership with the
Consulate General of Mexico in Houston
Rapunzel
May 8-9, 11 a.m. each morning
The witch Bruja has horrible hair and uses peppers to concoct potions to try and
transform it. When Bruja’s neighbor, Rapunzel, stumbles into her garden, Bruja sees
a chance to have luxurious hair another way - by stealing Rapunzel’s hair!
Produced by Houston Grand Opera/HGOco
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Highlights of Houston Ballet
May 9-11, 8 p.m. each night
Houston Ballet will present an evening of ballet displaying the company’s
growth and talent since Stanton Welch joined as Artistic Director in 2003.
The program will include works choreographed by Mr. Welch that
continue to engage and inspire audiences.
Produced by Houston Ballet
Houston Grand Opera presents: Die Fledermaus
May 16-17, 8 p.m. each night
Houston Grand Opera presents Johann Strauss’s witty farce, Die
Fledermaus (The Bat). Prince Orlofsky's costume ball - the most
coveted invitation of the year - drives the action of this funny, clever
operetta, set in 1920’s New York with beautiful art deco scenes and
costumes.
Produced by Houston Grand Opera
Three Little Pigs
May 19, 11 a.m.
A bilingual (Spanish/English) show about three brothers…one messy,
one a daydreamer and the other always has a plan for the future.
Produced by Express Children’s Theatre
Dancin’ in the Street… Motown & More Revue
May 22-25, 8:15 p.m. each night
Houston’s favorite Memorial Day weekend event, Dancin’ in the
Street… Motown & More Revue is back for another soul-filler
holiday weekend. Featuring Houston’s most happening entertainers
and the Bacement Soul Orchestra, Dancin’ in the Street… is sure to
thrill the hill all Memorial Day Weekend long!
Produced by BACE Entertainment and One Delta Plaza
Educational Center
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Tomas and the Library Lady
May 27, 11 a.m.
When he's not working in the fields con su familia, young Tomas looks for more exciting
cuentos like the ones his Papa Grande tells. The Library Lady loans him his first libros and
helps him create his own stories. He even teaches her a little Spanish!
Presented by Young Audiences of Houston and Brave Little Company
Vivaldi Dances in the Park
May 30, 8 p.m.
Vivaldi Dances in the Park brings the best Houston has to offer in contemporary
dance and classical music to the Miller stage. This impassioned evening of dance by CORE
Performance Company pairs Vivaldi's recorder concerto La Notte, performed by Houston's
own Mercury, with CORE's inspired originality.
Produced by CORE Performance Company
East Meets West XII
May 31, 8:15 p.m.
Experience a mesmerizing evening of East Meets West.
Dance of Asian America and Mitsi Dancing School bring you
the latest award-winning choreography from China. Mitsi
Dancing School won national fame last year by competing on
“America’s Got Talent.”
Produced by Dance of Asian America
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