Where great performances are always FREE!
Miller OutdoorTheatreMedia Contact:
6000 Hermann Park Dr.Lydia Baehr 713-208-3421
in Hermann ParkLydia Baehr Public Relations
Houston, TX
281-373-3386
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
From Indiana Jones to Indian Dance, the Big Band Era to Elvis Tributes, Ballet to Baroque: Miller Outdoor Theatre announces the second half of a compelling 2010 season
Fresh air! First rate performances! Absolutely FREE!
HOUSTON―The Miller Theatre Advisory Board (MTAB) recently announced the Miller Outdoor Theatre 2010 Season Part II schedule. Miller Outdoor Theatre offers Houston’s diverse communities and visitorsa spectacular array of quality entertainment free of charge.
There’s something for everyone on stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. The performing arts schedule for the season includes drama, musical theater, traditional and contemporary dance, opera, classical and contemporary music and multicultural performances and festivals. From daytime programs especially for young children to family friendly evening performances, this is Houston’s best entertainment value. Admission is FREE!
Daytime performances (11 a.m. to noon) offer teachers and parents alike an excellent opportunity to expose youngsters to the delights of the performing arts with a series of productions designed especially for children. No tickets are necessary; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission is free for all performances, but some evening shows ( ) require tickets for covered seating. For those performances, assigned seat tickets are available on the day of performance only between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the box office behind the theatre on a first-come basis, to those 16 years of age or older, while supplies last. A maximum of four tickets per person is allowed. Any remaining tickets are released one hour before curtain. At management’s discretion, all unoccupied seats may be released at any time for any reason. For program updates, call 281-373-3386. Tickets can not be reserved by phone. For a complete schedule of performances, visit
July 30 – Nov. 6, 2010Performances will include:
Denotes free assigned seat tickets available for covered seating area.
Denotes captioned performance.
August
July 30, Aug. 1, 3, 5 & 7, 8:30 p.m.A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 31, Aug 4, 6 & 8, 8:30 p.m.Much Ado About Nothing
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Aug. 10, 11 a.m.Learning about China
Aug. 12, 11 a.m.Texas, Alive with Music
Aug 10-13Miller Outdoor Theatre Celebrates “Elvis Week at
Graceland” with movies and music!
Aug. 10, 8:15 p.m.“Jailhouse Rock”
Aug. 11, 8:15 p.m.“Blue Hawaii”
Aug. 12, 8:15 p.m.“Viva Las Vegas”
Aug. 13, 8 p.m.Donny Edward with Fever – A Tribute to Elvis
Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.Star of Hope “Can” Film Festival: “The Blind Side”
7:30 p.m. - Canned food collection
8:15 p.m.-Movie
Aug. 16, 11 a.m.Discover Korea’s Rich Cultural Heritage
Aug. 17, 11 a.m.You Don’t Need Words to Tell a Story
Aug. 19, 11 a.m.The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
Aug. 17-19Miller Movies Action & Adventure Series
Aug. 17, 8:15 p.m.“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”
Aug. 18, 8:15 p.m.“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”
Aug. 19, 8:15 p.m.“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”
Aug. 20, 8 p.m.The Kashmere Reunion Stage Band
Aug. 21, 8 p.m.A Carnegie Hall Encore Performance: A Tribute to the Big Band Era featuring The Soothing Sounds Band
Aug. 27 & 28, 8 p.m.Golden Dragon Acrobats of China
September
Sept. 3, 8 p.m.District D Movie Night at Miller: “Avatar”
Sept. 4, 8 p.m.Brandenburg in the Park
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Sept. 5, 8 p.m.Bollywood Blast
Sept. 10 & 11, 8 p.m.Fall for Dominic Walsh Dance
Sept. 11, 11 a.m.Ballet Folklorico:Revolución Mexicana
Sept. 14, 11 a.m.Swing, Jive and Pop! Into Dance
Sept. 15, 6 p.m.El Grito-Festival de la Independencia Featuring
Ramon Ayala y los Bravos del Norte
Sept. 17 & 18, 7:30 p.m.14th Annual Grand Taiko Festival
Sept. 24 & 25, 8 p.m.16th Annual Weekend of Texas Contemporary
Dance
Sept. 25, 11 a.m.Dance Around the World
Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 11 a.m.The Magic Flute
October
Oct. 1 & 2, 8 p.m.Splendid China V
Oct. 3, 5 p.m.1000 Lights for Peace
Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company
Oct. 7 – 9, 7 p.m.31st Annual Festival Chicano
Oct. 9, 11 a.m.Ballet Folklorico: Mosaico Panameño
Oct. 13, 11 a.m.Under the Sea: Becky Valls University of Houston
Dance Ensemble
Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.Classic Albums Live Presents “Dark Side of the
Moon”
Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.Dia de la Hispanidad: Day of the Hispanic World
Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.Donde Jugarón Los Niños
Oct. 18, 11 a.m.All About Dance
Oct. 19, 11 a.m.Taking it to the Streets
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Oct. 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m.Benise – The Spanish Guitar
Oct 23, 6 p.m.One World Music Jam
Oct. 27, 11 a.m.Sing, Jive and Pop! Into Dance
Oct. 29, 11 a.m.Jack and the Beanstalk
Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.Movies at Miller: “Monsters vs Aliens”
6:30 p.m. – Costume contest
7:30 p.m. - Movie
Oct. 30, 8 p.m.Modern Music at the Park
Oct. 31, 7 p.m.Movies at Miller: “Dracula”
November
Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.Whitney Bank Presents New Orleans Nights
with Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton and the Joe Krown Trio
Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.Lunada 2010
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