HGO Studio artists Ricardo Garcia and Elena Villalón lead the production as the titular lovers On Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Gounod’s sweeping adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, at Miller Outdoor Theatre in a new production led by the talented artists of the HGO Studio. Featuring a gorgeously opulent score, this is French opera at its finest, with soaring duets for the star-crossed lovers, beautiful choral harmonies, […]
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Houston Symphony Names Yue Bao Ting Tsung And Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor
The Houston Symphony has announced that Yue Bao has been promoted to the position of Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor. The Shanghai-born conductor joined the Houston Symphony in Fall 2019 in the newly created position of conducting fellow. She made her Houston Symphony debut in May 2019, conducting Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila and the offstage ensemble in the finale to Ives’ Symphony No. 4 as part of the Rachmaninoff’s “The Bells” program. […]
The Houston Symphony Returns To Miller Outdoor Theatre In June After A Yearlong Covid-19-Induced Absence
June 10 & 12, 2021 This June, the Houston Symphony returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre for two free and exhilarating performances: Romeo and Juliet, Piazzolla & More, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. and Mozart, Holst & More, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. with the Saturday performance being livestreamed. An annual summer tradition, these evening concerts bring the Symphony to Houston audiences in a relaxed and casual outdoor setting. Houstonians can access the free livestream through […]
Houston Grand Opera presents Marian’s Song at Miller Outdoor Theatre This Spring
Houstonians can enjoy HGO’s 68th world premiere for free on May 14 and May 15 Continuing the annual company tradition of offering a spring performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Marian’s Song for free on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15. Composed by Damien Sneed to a libretto by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Houston’s poet laureate emeritus, Marian’s Song debuted in March 2020 on the Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen stage as HGO’s 68th world premiere. Marian’s Song is based […]
Miller Outdoor Theatre April 2017 schedule
All performances are always free Fun facts and frequently asked questions at the bottom HOUSTON ─ Since 1923, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park has been one of Houston’s most beloved cultural treasures, a gathering place for the community and the site of thousands of memorable free performances. That’s over 90 years of memories. Miller is unique in the United States, offering an eight month season of professional, artistically-excellent and culturally diverse entertainment completely FREE of […]