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!
November
The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959, A Collaboration with Blue Note Records
Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
From Birth of the Cool to Kind of Blue, this new immersive musical and historical production recaptures the sound, history and culture of this critical period of American history through the lens of jazz music and its most iconic innovator, Miles Davis. Featuring the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
Movies at Miller: Grease (Rockin’ Rydell Edition)
Nov.5, 7:30 p.m.
Grease is the word! Sing-a-long to the tunes you love in this entertaining film musical homage to the age of rock ’n’ roll.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
Whitney Bank Presents Cirque Mechanics Boom Town
Nov. 11 – 12, 7:30 p.m.
The remarkably talented Cirque Mechanics returns with a new production that stretches the relationship between man and machine to unimaginable limits with more jaw-dropping acrobatics and hijinks.
Be transported to the 1860’s small frontier town of Rosebud, where two ambitious saloon owners have set up shop in the hopes of cashing in on the town’s gold rush frenzy. A circus ensues when they begin to feud for the townsfolk patronage, which leads to a series of explosive events, exciting brawls, an unexpected romance and a lucrative discovery.
Once again, as with their previous production Birdhouse Factory, Cirque Mechanics explores the relationship between man and machine. Inspired by early mining equipment and the spirit of adventure that brought prospectors and entrepreneurs alike out west searching for gold, Boom Town, features innovative and one of a kind mechanical apparatus that serve both as scenery and performance prop. You will find performers climbing up swaying telegraph poles, dancing on a swinging chandelier, flying high and fast on a revolving crane, flipping and jumping on moving ore carts or balancing on whiskey jugs.
Boom Town takes you beyond the town and deep into the mine to join in the excitement of exploration and experience the thrill of discovery. You’ll be inspired to pick up your picks and pans, hop in an ore cart and come along for the ride!
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston Cinema Arts Festival:
Art Car: The Movie
Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Art Car: The Movie is a documentary feature from Houston’s own Del Monte Films celebrating the legendary art cars and the artists who create them.
Produced by Houston Cinema Arts Society.
