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District D Night at the Movies: Avatar

District D Night at the Movies: Avatar

September 3
8:00 p.m.
Join District D Council Member Wanda Adams for Avatar, the spectacular 2009 epic sci-fi film.

Presented by City of Houston District D and Miller Oudtoor Theatre
Brandenburg in the Park

Brandenburg in the Park

September 4
8:00 p.m.
The Brandenburg Concertos are regarded as some of the finest instrumental music of the Baroque. Let these stunning interpretations sweep you into total relaxation.

Presented by Mercury Baroque
Bollywood Blast

Bollywood Blast

September 5
8:00 p.m.
Experience the song, dance, glitz and glamour of Bollywood with an evening of fun for the entire family.

Presented by Samskriti: Society for Indian Performing Arts
Fall for Dominic Walsh Dance

Fall for Dominic Walsh Dance

September 10 & 11
8:00 p.m.
DWDT kicks off another stellar season with a dynamic program including Walsh's mysterious yet whimsical I Napoletani.

Presented by Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
El Grito - Festival de la Independencia

El Grito - Festival de la Independencia

September 15
6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mexico's independence with Ramon Ayala y los Bravos del Norte, Ballet Folklorico Mexico en Danza and others.

Presented by Comite Patriotico Mexicano

14th Annual Grand Taiko Festival

14th Annual Grand Taiko Festival

September 17 & 18
7:30 p.m.
Spectacular Japanese Taiko drumming and dancing with high energy movements, including the most powerful drum in America.
Presented by Kaminari Taiko of Houston

16th Annual Weekend of Contemporary Dance

16th Annual Weekend of Contemporary Dance

September 24 & 25
8:00 p.m.
Experience a range of contemporary choreographic styles set to an ecclectic mix of live and recorded music.
Presented by DanceSource Houston
Splendid China V

Splendid China V

October 1 & 2
8:00 p.m.

Top dancers from China Dancers Association bring you the most recent and award-winning works from China's National Lotus Cup Dance Competition.

Presented by Dance of Asian America
1000 Lights for Peace

1000 Lights for Peace

October 3
8:00 p.m.
Experience the grand finale to Mahatma Gandhi Week with a multi-cultural, international dance and music show and a candle lighting for peace.
 
Produced by Mahatma Gandhi Library
Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company

Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company

October 5
7:30 p.m.
This talented company has performed all over the world, sharing the traditions and culture of the Philippines in a swirl of color and technical prowess. The evening is certain to delight an audience of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
 
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
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Children's Programs

Miller Outdoor Theatre offers culturally and artistically diverse daytime children's programming as part of its season of free productions. These performances are scheduled during the week and on Saturdays, March through October, 2010.

Theatre Info

About Miller Outdoor Theatre

Since 1923, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park has been Houston’s venue for free outdoor performances. This remarkable facility and it’s free high-quality programs is unique in the US. It is the only proscenium theatre in the country that offers an artistically excellent, culturally diverse eight month season of performances totally free of charge to the public.

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Announcements & News

Benise makes Houston debut at Miller

October 21 & 22, 7:30 pm
This multi-media spectacle of music and dance from the incomparable Benise takes the audience on an exotic journey through a Parisian cafe, a flamenco tapas bar in Spain, an Arabian desert, a Venetian masquerade ball and the cobblestone streets of Old Havana.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
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Supporting Miller

Your tax deductible contribution to the Miller Theatre Advisory Board helps ensure that the wonderful entertainment here continues to be free and open to the public for years to come. We welcome charitable contributions of any size. MTAB is a 501(c)(3) organization.
 

It’s Easy to Donate!

By Mail: Send check or money order payable to
               Miller Theatre Advisory Board
               P.O. Box 66267
               Houston, TX 77266-6267

 

At the theatre:  there is a convenient drop box next to the Box Office window.
 

Online:  Make a secure donation through Network for Good.


Grants & Rentals

Applying for a Grant - The Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc. (MTAB) is charged by City Ordinance with the responsibility for allocating Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues and other funds to non-profit performing arts organizations in order to conduct an annual season of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre.  Learn more...

Renting the Theatre - Event Producers may rent the Miller Outdoor Theatre.  The daily rate is $1,500 per day. A discounted rate of $800 per day is available for nonprofit organizations.   Additional charges for crew and security officers vary by event type and projected attendance. Learn more...

Tech Specs - If you need technical information about Miller Outdoor Theatre, don't hesitate to call us.The technical staff is more than willing to help you get the information you want.  We have provided a .zip file that contains hanging schedules, lighting and sound inventories, and stage dimensions.  Tthe file also contains CAD drawinga of site-plans, lighting plots, and elevations.  Learn more...