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Join Us for a Concert 65 Million Years in the Making with Symphony of Dinosaurs! April 18 • 7:30 p.m. Get ready for an earth-shaking adventure that takes you back to pre-historic times with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Symphony of Dinosaurs! featuring the Houston Symphony April 18. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the Hats Off to Reading Celebration (details below) and at 6 p.m. for other pre-concert activities. Guests explore the Mesozoic era when dinosaurs roamed the earth, discover fossils and more. The audience is entertained with the music of John Williams’ Theme from “Jurassic Park” and Theme from “The Lost World,” Russell Peck’s “The Glory and the Grandeur,” as well as Morton Gould’s “The Jogger and the Dinosaur” which is narrated by Philip Lehl, an Robert Franz actor with the Alley Theatre and owner of Stark Naked Theatre Company. Starting at 5:30 p.m., kids are invited to join the fun at the Hats Off to Reading Celebration in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent. Hats Off to Reading is a free event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coalition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Children can take home a free book courtesy of CISD and Scholastic Books, and participate in activities kids love such as a book walk, hat-making, face painting, fishing for prizes and a coloring contest with prizes provided by Chick-fil-A and Scholastic.
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Other pre-concert activities in the North Plaza begin at 6 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank and Renewal by Andersen.
Celebrate Hans Graf’s Grand Finale Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 10 • 8 p.m. Commemorate Hans Graf’s farewell season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 10 with Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert. The beloved maestro steps onto The Pavilion’s stage for the last time as Music Director of the Houston Symphony. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.
Hans Graf
Photo by Bruce Bennett
The Symphony’s 2012-13 season is Graf’s grand finale after 12 years at the helm of this world- renowned orchestra. Taking over for Graf is the new music director, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, a Colombian-born, Vienna-trained conductor. He takes over just in time to help celebrate the Symphony’s Centennial Season in 2012-13. OrozcoEstrada starts conducting at The Pavilion during the 2014 season. The symphony performs Carl Maria von Weber’s Overture to “Euryanthe,” Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Special guest, Janina Fialkawska, joins the symphony on piano. Come early and enjoy free pre-concert activities in the North Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank and Renewal by Andersen. Guests also can register-to-win Tommy Bahama’s “Best Seats in the House.” Don’t miss Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion led by noted music scholar Ira J. Black that provides insight into the evening’s program. Pavilion Talk takes place from 7:15-7:45 p.m.
the Arts
April - May 2013
Volume 14, Issue 1
Houston Ballet Pirouettes onto The Pavilion’s Stage for “Madame Butterfly” May 3 • 8 p.m. A love that knows no boundaries goes horribly wrong in a fateful meeting of a Japanese geisha and an American naval lieutenant. What begins as an idyllic liaison turns into the heartbreaking tragedy of an abandoned bride forced to make an excruciating decision in Houston Ballet’s “Madame Butterfly” May 3 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of George P. Mitchell, The Wortham Foundation and Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.
Dancers: Connor Walsh and Sara Webb
Photo by AmitavaSarkar
Published by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands
“Madame Butterfly” chronicles the story of beautiful Cio-Cio San, Butterfly, who renounces her faith and her family when she marries the handsome Lieutenant Pinkerton. Pinkerton is actually betrothed to an American woman and has no intention of staying married to Butterfly. Although she believes he will return, instead his American wife returns to claim Butterfly and Pinkerton’s son to raise him as her own. The story ends with Butterfly realizing the truth and tragedy ensues. “Madame Butterfly” is a stunning achievement in neoclassical ballet that has been an international success, with performances on three continents. Before the performance of “Madame Butterfly”, enjoy two stunning short classical showpieces of the virtuosity and skill of Houston Ballet’s dancers. The pieces include the duet from the 19th century classic Flower Festival Genzano and the wedding pas de deux for Aurora and her prince from the beloved Sleeping Beauty. Arrive early for pre-concert activities in the North Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank and Renewal by Andersen. At the ballet, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Keep in mind that beverages cannot be brought into The Pavilion. Sitting on the hill? Lawn chairs are provided free for this concert and all performing arts events.
Houston Grand Opera Showcases One of the Greatest Love Stories of All Times May 24 • 8 p.m. An impetuous love, the romance of Paris, and the pain of regret all unfold in “La bohème,” one of the greatest love stories of all time. The opera is composed by Giacomo Puccini to a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa and based on the novel “Scènes de la vie de bohème” by Henri Murger. Houston Grand Opera returns to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s stage after eight years with this popular opera May 24. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m. “La bohème” is the story of Rodolfo and Mimi who meet by chance in the poet’s atelier and fall immediately in love. Mimi joins his group of impoverished, generous friends. They weather break-ups and inevitable reunions, but their love proves fragile as the light of a single candle when they confront the harsh realities of bohemian life. Four of the most talented young singers in America, all Houston Grand Opera Studio members or alumni, perform in this special presentation, along with Houston Grand Opera’s renowned chorus and orchestra. Come early for Pavilion Talk, a free pre-performance discussion led by noted music scholar Ira J. Black that provides insight into the evening’s program. Pavilion Talk takes place from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Other pre-concert activities in the North Plaza by The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank and Renewal by Andersen begin at 7 p.m.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts Season Presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation, and United Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion. The North Plaza is sponsored by Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners and Renewal by Andersen.
Sponsor Spotlight In each issue of CenterStage, we turn the spotlight onto one of our sponsors, a gesture of thanks for their invaluable contributions to the many things we work hard to accomplish. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is pleased to highlight BBVA Compass Bank as a sponsor of Children’s Festival. “We are so excited and proud to begin a partnership with BBVA. Their charitable assistance in our community is overwhelming,” said Christine Scully, director of development for The Pavilion.
Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. We have a very exciting and diverse schedule of events planned in the upcoming year for your enjoyment. Our performing arts season includes performances by the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. On the contemporary side, the Dave Matthews Band is making their 19th appearance on The Pavilion’s stage. Artists announced to date include Mumford & Sons, an English folk rock band nominated for six GRAMMY® awards this year and won two, including album of the year. Other artists include John Mayer with Phillip Phillips, Diana Krall, The Lumineers, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company, Train, Heart, Depeche Mode, Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson, FUN., Pitbull & Ke$ha and more. In addition, Buzzfest 30 is back April 20, featuring the best alternative rock bands. Our country music offerings this year include concerts by Eli Young Band, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert with Dierks Bentley. We have many more exciting concerts to announce in the coming weeks. We welcome back KSBJ this year for their 30th Anniversary Show May 11 with headliners Mercy Me and Switchfoot. In 2012, The Pavilion was ranked No. 2 in the world based on the total number of tickets sold at amphitheatres by industry publication, “Pollstar.” Since opening in 1990, we have had more than nine million visitors attend our events. Last season we had 12 sold-out concerts and our performing arts events experienced a significant increase in attendance. I want to thank our guests and sponsors for making 2012 a great year for us, and also thank our employees and board of directors for their continued support. Cindy DuBois, The Pavilion’s Director of Marketing & Education, is currently out of the office on extended medical leave. Shannon Wilson is filling in for her during her absence. Our hearts and best wishes go out to Cindy and her family from the entire Pavilion staff and board of directors.
Jerry MacDonald President and CEO
The BBVA Compass Foundation gives more than $500,000 a year in grants to local nonprofit organizations in the greater Houston area on a monthly basis. “The Pavilion is the marquis for The Woodlands and we’re honored to be involved with the organization,” said BBVA Compass Houston District Retail Executive Amos McDonald. “Our sponsorship helps give local children the opportunity to attend educational and arts events at the Pavilion.” BBVA Compass sponsored the 17th Annual Children’s Festival in 2012 and donated $5,000 to subsidize bus transportation of local school children to the Pavilion. The bank also supplied volunteers to assist in escorting students at the event.
For information about season tickets, joining The Pavilion Partners or participating in our educational outreach programs, call 281-364-3010. Visit www.woodlandscenter.org for details.
Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent To book your next meeting or event, call 281-363-0900.
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In addition to providing grants and volunteers at Pavilion events, BBVA Compass works with The Woodlands Children’s Museum, Habitat for Humanity, Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, Books on Wheels and the CrawPHish Festival. The bank sponsors The Woodlands’ Red, Hot and Blue Festival and supports the HOPE Foundation. BBVA Compass also works with Spring ISD to provide financial planning courses. BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA. BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 708 branches, including 367 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 79 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 20 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th).
Off Stage
Education is Our Mission! Every year, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosts approximately 40,000 students and their families through a variety of educational outreach programs. Hats Off to Reading, Musical Scores and Fine Arts Education Day are just three of The Pavilion’s educational programs taking place during the next two months. Hats Off to Reading April 18 is held in conjunction with Symphony of Dinosaurs! concert at The Pavilion. Hats Off to Reading is a free event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coalition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Children can take home a free book and participate in literacy-based activities such as a book walk, hat-making and face painting. The event takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent, followed by activities and entertainment in the North Plaza. Guests are invited to stay and enjoy the free concert at 7:30 p.m. Reading Odyssey is a partnership between Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Conroe ISD librarians, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Library, Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Books and The Pavilion. Musical Scores, one of The Pavilion’s signature educational outreach programs, primarily serves middle school students who earn the opportunity to attend a special event and concert at The Pavilion by displaying model behavior
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“Our vision is simple: working for a better future for all people,” said McDonald. “This includes getting our team out of the office and actively helping in the community.”
and achieving specific scholastic goals. Administered by teachers and counselors from schools throughout the Greater Houston area, students are rewarded when they reach their goal or “musical score.” They are treated to a free performance, t-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion. Approximately 6,000 students are scheduled to attend Musical Scores May 1.
On May 21, nearly 5,500 students are slated to attend Fine Arts Education Day: A David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer Concert. This program was created for Conroe ISD fourth grade students to experience orchestral music and learn about instruments in band and orchestra. The purpose of the program is to expose students to orchestral music before they enter fifth grade and have to choose an elective. CISD sixth grade band and orchestra students also are invited to attend. For more information on The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
Photo by Ted Washington
The Pavilion Ranks Second in the World According to “Pollstar” magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked second in its listing of the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold in 2012. The Pavilion’s ticket sales totaled 390,808 for concerts played between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012. “The Pavilion had an incredible 2012 and we are proud to have ranked second in the world for the top 100 amphitheaters,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “This is the highest ranking we have ever finished at the end of the year. In 2011, we finished fifth and in 2010 we finished third. We are fortunate to be located in a strong market and have as our partner, Live Nation, the No. 1 concert promoter in the world. The venue itself, its location and our staff also contribute to our success.” The Pavilion had 12 sold-out concerts in 2012 including Buzzfest 28 April 21, Dave Matthews Band May 18, Jimmy Buffett June 2, One Direction June 24, Weenie Roast July 28, Pitbull Aug. 2, KISS and Mötley Crüe Aug. 3, Journey Aug. 24, Linkin Park and Incubus Aug. 28, Florence & the Machine Sept. 29 and Jason Aldean Oct. 26.
“What more can I say about The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? More than 390,000 concertgoers enjoyed a great experience there in 2012, making The Pavilion the second most popular amphitheater in the world,” said Randy McElrath, senior vice president of booking for Live Nation. “This venue is consistently at the top from year to year. A fabulous atmosphere combined with an unparalleled staff of experienced professionals who treat their customers exactly as you would wish to be treated. It is a winning formula.” In addition to its lineup of contemporary entertainment in 2012, The Pavilion presented its performing arts series that included nine Houston Symphony concerts, performances by Houston Ballet and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra, 17th Annual Children’s Festival and several educational outreach programs. “Pollstar” magazine provides music business professionals with the most reliable and accurate source of information on the industry.
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April 18
Symphony of Dinosaurs! • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor / Philip Lehl, narrator $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
April 20
Buzzfest 30 • 1 p.m. with Shinedown, Bush, Stone Sour, Papa Roach, P.O.D., Sick Puppies, Hollywood Undead, The Dirty Heads, Oleander, IAMDYNAMITE, A Silent Film, The Virginmarys, Youngblood Hawk and Beware of Darkness SOLD OUT
April 24 The Lumineers • 7:30 p.m. $49.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved May 3
“Madame Butterfly” • 8 p.m. with Houston Ballet $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of George P. Mitchell, The Wortham Foundation and Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
May 4
Diana Krall • 8 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $77.50, $57.50, $37.50 & $27.50 Reserved
May 10 Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor / Janina Fialkawska, piano $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation May 11
KSBJ 30th Anniversary Show • 5 p.m. with MercyMe, Switchfoot, Fransesca Battistelli, Chris August, Family Force 5, For King and Country & special guest $63 GA Pit / $63 & $21 Reserved / $21 Lawn
May 17 Dave Matthews Band • 7 p.m. with Carolina Chocolate Drops $75 GA Pit / $75 Reserved / $40.50 Lawn May 24
“La bohème” • 8 p.m. with Houston Grand Opera $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
May 25 Boni’s “And the Oscar Goes To” • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved / On sale April 27 May 26 Boni’s “And the Oscar Goes To” • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved / On sale April 27 June 8
Hans Graf
Horst Förster
The Music of Michael Jackson • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Brent Havens, conductor / Jason Delisco, vocalist $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Insperity and Woodforest National Bank
Train
Depeche Mode
June 12 Mumford & Sons • 7 p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets $49.99 GA Pit / $49.99 Reserved / $30 Lawn June 14 June 15
Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m. Horst Förster, conductor FREE event The Earth – An HD Odyssey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtsey of The Wortham Foundation
June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 / $25 Lawn July 3
Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
July 6 Eli Young Band • TBA with special guests to be announced Megaticket: $465 Gold Package / $315 Silver Package / $95 Lawn Package Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA July 11
Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company • 7 p.m. with Black Stone Cherry $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $80.50, $60.50, $50.50 & $40.50 Reserved / $21 Lawn
Aug. 3
Photo by Lindsey Byrnes
John Mayer
Diana Krall
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
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Michael Krajewski
Photo by Bruce Bennett
The Lumineers TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Photo by Michael Tammaro
Robert Franz
“La bohème”
“Madame Butterfly Dancers: Fote and Artists of Houston Ballet
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Photo by Scarlett Page
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FUN.
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival • 1 p.m. with Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Motionless in White, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress, Thrown into Exile and City in the Sea $89.50 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $39.50& $29 Reserved / $29 Lawn
Aug. 14 Heart • 7:30 p.m. with with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $76, $50.50 & $36 Reserved Aug. 16
Keith Urban • 7 p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch Megaticket: $465 Gold Package / $315 Silver Package / $95 Lawn Package $54.75 GA Pit / $54.75 & $39.75 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Sept. 5 Musica Clasica Latina • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Marcello Lehninger, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation Sept. 18 Depeche Mode • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50 & $59.50 Res. / $35.50 Lawn Sept. 19 Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $80, $60 & $40 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn
July 12 John Mayer • 7 p.m. with Phillip Phillips $75 Res. Pit / $75, $55 Reserved / $36 Lawn July 16 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II • 8:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation July 28
Cracker Barrel and Woodforest National Bank presents Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens Megaticket: $465 Gold Package / $315 Silver Package / $95 Lawn Package Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Aug. 2
Train • 7 p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75 Res. Pit / $75, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert • 7:30 p.m. with Dierks Bentley Megaticket: $465 Gold Package / $315 Silver Package / $95 Lawn Package Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Oct. 6
fun. • 8 p.m. $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 Reserved
Oct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B Nov. 9
18th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Nov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door Dec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA
Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-3633300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.
Where Are You Sitting at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Don’t just hear about the great concert last night…be there with season tickets at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion! Being a season or box seat holder ensures that you and your guests never have to worry about securing great seats, finding parking or waiting in line to enter the venue. Instead you can enjoy a drink and each other’s company in the Woodforest Bank Club. Come see why being a member is the best way to see the best shows at the best venue. With season seats, it’s all about the wow factor. You are sitting inside the first 20 rows, seeing every expression on the singers’ faces or the speed at which they bend the guitar strings. You can feel the energy coming off the stage going right through you and bringing you to your feet as the words to your favorite song surround you in sweet melody. That’s the power of live music! Be there!
Imagine sitting on your back porch enjoying a fantastic evening listening to your favorite artist perform his or her greatest hits while a dedicated server brings your ice cold drinks right to you. Add 16,500 of your closest friends and you are now sitting in a box seat at The Pavilion. Larger, padded seating provides the comfortable environment of a box seat. With your name or company name prominently displayed on your box, your guests know exactly who gave them the tickets in the most comfortable seat in the house. Season seats start at $5,300 and box seats start at $24,000 for the 2013 season. Purchase your season seats today to ensure you and your guests will be there for the show. For more information, contact JD Villaseñor, director of premium seat sales, at 281-210-1121 or jvillasenor@woodlandscenter.org.
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Get into the spirit of Halloween as the Houston Symphony returns for a night of bonechilling music and spooky sounds Oct. 11 with Hocus Pocus Pops. Daddies, mummies and all the little ghosts and goblins are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for a chance to walk on stage during the concert.
Fall in love with the performing arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts Season. Showcased this season are nine exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, including the last concert conducted by Hans Graf May 10, who enters his final season as Music Director of the Houston Symphony after 12 years at the helm. Kicking off the season April 18, the Houston Symphony’s Symphony of Dinosaurs!, is an earth-shaking adventure exploring dinosaurs, fossils and more. Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera are featuring love stories with performances of “Madame Butterfly” May 3 and “La bohéme” May 24. Details about these performances can be found on page 1 in this issue. Other thrilling concerts this season include The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony June 8 taking you through each era of this storied performer from “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more. Blasting off June 15 The Earth – An HD Odyssey, is a special encore performance of the second film in the HD Odyssey series that showcases our planet. Striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit accompanied by J. Adams “Short Ride in a Fast Machine” and Strauss’ epic tone poem “Also sprach Zarathustra” are a part of the performance.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12)
Back on The Pavilion’s stage this summer, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, is the exciting new edition of Looney Tunes and live orchestra accompaniment that adds classics like Duck Amuck, along with such beloved special guests as Pepe Le Pew and Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl! Plus two sensational new 3D theatrical animated shorts.
Join the Houston Symphony for Musica Clasica Latina Sept. 5 with Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening’s conductor. The concert features Latin classicalstyle music.
Fun takes center stage at The Pavilion’s 18th Annual Children’s Festival. Entertainment spans from local community performances to awarding-winning children’s performers, meaning you are sure to enjoy the show! Lots of activities are located in the different zones, so every child has something to enjoy. Check out activities in the Activity Tent, Healthy KidZone, Adventure Zone, Fun Zone and at the top of the hill where kids can fly a kite, pan for gold and play in the sand. Wrapping up the season is Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular Dec. 12 where guests can frolic in our Winter Wonderland, complete with snow, as the symphony performs holiday classics and popular carols. The North Plaza feels more like the North Pole as it’s all decked out for holiday fun. Guests can visit with Santa, Frosty and other holiday characters, make arts and crafts, play in the snow, listen to carolers sing and much more. The Pavilion offers these exciting performances with free mezzanine and lawn seating at all Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera performances, as well as free seating at Star-Spangled Salute and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. Children’s Festival is affordable fun for the whole family with tickets $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Plus, picnics are always welcome at all performing arts events. Lawn chairs are available for free at all performing events. Bring your family for affordable fun and celebrate your love of the performing arts.
Get the Best Seats in the House by Becoming a Season Ticket Holder for the Arts at The Pavilion Get a spectacular deal for every performance of the season with a 2013 performing arts subscription. Season tickets are just $175 per seat and include orchestra-level seating to all Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera at The Pavilion, VIP on-site parking, admission to the Woodforest Bank VIP Club for each performance and a subscription to The Pavilion’s CenterStage newsletter.
Performing arts subscribers also receive preferred seating and VIP on-site parking for the Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra performance. But that’s not all! Subscribe by May 1 and receive a special Pavilion subscriber gift. Performing arts subscriptions are available beginning April 1 at noon. Children’s Festival is not included in season subscriptions.
$50,000 - $99,999 The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B Devon Energy PepsiCo $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP Talisman USA
$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty Partners EMI Renewal by Andersen $1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Sheryl & Fred Greene Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman Susie & Jeff Shipley
$500 - $999 Annette & Ken Hallock Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul Kenworthy Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Brenda & John Mizell Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish Amy & George Sowers Melissa & Jeff Young $250 - $499 Debra & Michael Caliel Suzanne & Ed Ellis Linda & Ken Feld Susan & Daniel Fordyce Kelly & Paul Messenger Annice &John Nanninga Arlene & Sol Sachs
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Dinosaurs! with the Houston Symphony
$15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Friday, May 3
8 p.m.
“Madame Butterfly” with Houston Ballet $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Friday, May 10
8 p.m.
Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Friday, May 24
8 p.m.
“La bohème” with Houston Grand Opera $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Saturday, June 8
8 p.m.
The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Friday, June 14
8 p.m.
Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event
Saturday, June 15
8 p.m.
The Earth – An HD Odyssey with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Wednesday, July 3
8 p.m.
Star Spangled Salute with the Houston Symphony FREE event 8:30 p.m.
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2013 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of March 25 printing deadline. $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt BBVA Compass Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation Union Pacific Foundation
Thursday, April 18
Tuesday, July 16
Encore $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners
2013 Performing Arts Calendar
In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Main Event EMS Tommy Bahama United Airlines 2013 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,000 Colleen & Robert Ayers Alice & Patrick Hynes Phil Barber Ed Jones Lewis Bock Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Corporate Incentives Janet Wong & Ron Mullins Leslie & Bryon Ellis Suzanne & Robert Potter Candi & Gerald Glenn Dr. Judith Ragsdale Bonnie & Robert Graham Maryann & Tim Seaman Annette & Ken Hallock Leigh & Larry Shaffer Kelly & Brady Hull R.E. Strong
with the Houston Symphony
$15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Thursday, September 5
Musica Clasica Latina
with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Friday, September 5
7:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus Pops
with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Thursday, December 12 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion acknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts and educational programs.
8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular with the Houston Symphony
$15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
SUPPORTING C ST
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-364-3010 • Fax: 281-364-3011 www.woodlandscenter.org • info@woodlandscenter.org Officers
Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Joseph P. Ash – Vice Chairman
Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
Board of Directors
John H. Beaird Gary Becker David D. Dunlap Carol P. Garner Douglas R. Guthrie Jeffrey R. Harder Jason K. Harris Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D.
Daniel E. Kolkhorst George Lindahl III Julie V. Mayrant Ralph C. McIngvale C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance Diane Nielsen
Julie Rock Maryann T. Seaman Larry Shaffer Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha Williams Brian Wing Janet S. Wong Hank Wood
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales Shannon Wilson – Acting Director of Marketing & Education David Schlauch – Operations Manager Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Kelly Rich – Event Manager Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Lori Figaro – CFO Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Jenny Lewis – Accountant Mike Bevel – Operations Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Christine Scully – Director of Development Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Suzanna Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance
Centerstage Shannon Wilson – Editor-in-Chief Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Don Crouch, imagineer
Our Mission Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.
www.woodlandscenter.org
President's Message
I am pleased to introduce myself as the new president of The Pavilion Partners. I have been on the board for four years and am honored that I get to serve as the president this year. I am proud to say I grew up in the area graduating from Oak Ridge High School in 1996. While in high school I worked in security at The Pavilion for two years. It has certainly helped me in my career and being involved with the volunteer arm of The Pavilion. After high school I went to Lamar University and obtained my degree in Marketing in 2001. After college I moved back to The Woodlands and eventually got into the family business. My father started Robichau’s Jewelry in 1986 and I have been with the business for 11 years. As a company we have been very active in the community in many aspects. I love live music of all genres and I am awed by the talent we have performing at The Pavilion. I am eager to get started and hope to grow the Partners membership this year. We are always looking for great volunteers, so I hope you will consider joining me and the rest of the Partners volunteers.
John Robochau The Pavilion Partners President For more information about Partners, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.
Give Your Heart to the Arts as a Pavilion Partner Performing Arts Event Volunteer The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, is looking for volunteers with a passion for the arts. Partners is hosting a volunteer information meeting for anyone interested in becoming a performing arts event volunteer. The meetings takes place every month at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The next meeting is set for May 2. Volunteers may choose to attend the 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. meeting. Each session lasts approximately an hour and a half. Reservations are required. A mini-tour of The Pavilion is included as well as door prizes and refreshments. “This meeting is a great way to find out more about our volunteer program and how you can be involved in the events at The Pavilion,” said Leslie Williams, volunteer and special events coordinator for The Pavilion. “Of course there are a variety of other ways you can volunteer with Partners including fundraising, scholarships, membership and more.” Launched in 1998, Partners is a dedicated group of volunteers who share a love for the arts. This dynamic group offers opportunities to volunteer at The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs. As a performing arts event volunteer, you can help in many ways including manning the Instrument Petting Zoo and Arts & Crafts booths, ushering and handing out programs at events like the Houston Symphony and Houston Ballet. Performing arts event volunteers also help at educational outreach programs like Musical Scores, Fine Arts Education and Children’s Festival. To be a performing arts event volunteer, you must join Partners. Memberships start at $50 for individuals and $100 for couples. For more information on meeting dates or to RSVP, contact Leslie Williams at 281-210-1125 or lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org. For more information on volunteer opportunities with Partners visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.
Wine Dinner Committee Commended for Successful Event by Leslie Williams
2013 Members of The Pavilion Partners $1,000-$1,999
$50-$100 cont.
Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman Susie & Jeff Shipley
Angela & Mark Gott Lillian & Jess Hargis Janene Hemmen Barbara Hodges Jeannie Hopper Lyn & Greg Hullilnger Marlies Iida Mary & Keith Jaeger Elizabeth Johnson Judith & Dickie Jones Letty Kelley Cindy Kirk Lisa Koetting Conchita & Eric Ladwig Judy Latour Karen Leiker Jennifer Lewis Linda & Irv Lichtman Karen & Jim Listak Nancy & Terry Mahan Sydney Mark Charles Marling Christine & Bo McBee Nancy & Brian McCulloch Lynn McDonald Stacey & John McKinley Nazeema Karim & Peter Molberg Phyllis Molnar Ann Moore Gloria Moser Lauren Munn Myron Murphy Misty Napp Betty Nelson Linda & John Newbold Diane Nielsen Cindy Notarainni Jadzia & Richard Olson Shelly & Mike O’Neil Kathryn Painter Patrick Paris Shannon & Thomas Paylor Callie Piper Karen & Lance Portman Douglas Pulgini Stevie Platt Patricia Harrison & Frank Radik Tom Rafferty Liz Regan Jodi Rehwinkel Joyce & Ken Reynolds Rhonda Richardson Nancy Roberson Dr. Alysia & John Robichau Lori & John Rubel Karen & Michael Schexnayder Sharon Schilling Christine & Mark Scully Ann & Dane Sever Chris Steinke Sheryl Stoeckle Vicki Huebler & Debbie Stofcheck Candace Strang Stephanie & Mark Teed Fred Thomas Maria & Frank Valenzuela Freda & Benny Van Osdell Tula Walls Barbara & Frederick Washburn Jenny & Teddy White Karen Williams David Wilson Gene Wolfson Carolyn Wong JoAnne & Gary Wood Marla Wulf
$500-$999 Annette & Ken Hallock Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul Kenworthy Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Brenda & John Mizell Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish Amy & George Sowers Melissa & Jeff Young $250-$499 Debra & Michael Caliel Suzanne & Ed Ellis Linda & Ken Feld Susan & Daniel Fordyce Kelly & Paul Messenger Annice &John Nanninga Arlene & Sol Sachs $50-$100 Pamela Adams Chardelle & George Adelson Rodney Anderson Suzie Baker Melissa Barksdale Judith Bartok Nancy & Mike Becker Bunny Benditz Nancy Bickle Lisa & Tom Blanchard Joy & James Borneman Sharon & Tom Bowen Michelle Bridges Carol & Tom Buffa Beth Butler Jan Cain Debbie & Skip Cain Julie & Carlos Camacho Sylvia Caracio Annabelle & Chris Carrillo Joy Casteel Barbara & Regan Chambers Patsy & Namen Chambliss Sean Kenneth Connelly Candis Cooper Dixie Cope Gaye & Bill Craig Elizabeth Crawley Lisa & Jeff Crum Andria & Gabriel Cuellar Elsie Dillow Kathryn Donohue Ruth Dowden Debra & Matt Dozier Tina Dunne Kris Eaton Stacey & Ted Eicks Linda & Rob Eissler Sarah Epley Keith & Grady Ferry Lori & Sean Figaro Jane Fisher Sylvia Forbes
A successful fundraiser does not happen without the hard work and dedication of a great committee. The Pavilion Partners 15th Annual Wine Dinner was a huge success primarily due to the committee led by co-chairs Candi Glenn and Randy Lowry. As the planning of the event began, the committee celebrated a milestone with all of the underwriting opportunities for the event sold-out for the first time. Several members of the committee not only solicited donations, but personally contributed as underwriters of the event. Most of the work was done behind the scenes prior to the event. Every aspect from the centerpieces to the wine charms to the auction items, were bought, made or solicited by different members of the committee. Some committee members even spent a day of labor decorating and wrapping each silent auction gift basket. The food and wine down, to the cork that held each guest’s name at the seats were all carefully selected and prepared. Volunteering for the Wine Dinner committee is a commitment that transcends the evening helping to fulfill the dreams of students who have made their own commitment to the arts. The Wine Dinner committee members included Chardelle Adelson, Rodney Anderson, Joy Borneman, Beth Butler, Sylvia Caracio, Dixie Cope, Keith Ferry, Janene Hemmen, Lisa Koetting, JoAnne Lowry, George Lindahl, Richard Jones, Judy Jones, Kelly Messenger, Brenda Mizell, Kathryn Painter and Shelli Moran. If you are a current member of Partners and interested in serving on the Wine Dinner or other fundraising committees, please contact Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org or 281-210-1125.
Arlene and Sol Sachs (center) were honored at the 15th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction March 24. Guests dined on the Main Stage of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and bid on items in the live and silent auction, and bid board. Pictured with the Sachs are (left to right) Jeff Shipley, chairman of The Pavilion Board of Directors, Randy Lowry, co-chairman of the event, Candi Glenn, cochairwoman of the event and Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion.
Keith Ferry (front) was honored at the Interfaith “Five Who Share” luncheon March 1, 2013, with the Fine Arts Service of Excellence Award. Pictured with Ferry are members of The Pavilion staff, Partners members and Mary Jo O’Neal, development director for Interfaith of The Woodlands.
George Lindahl III, member of The Pavilion Board of Directors and Dianne Lindahl enjoyed an evening of wine, food and friends at the 15th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction March 24 on the Main Stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Money raised from the event benefited The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs and The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarships.
Shannon Wing and Brian Wing, member of The Pavilion Board of Directors, dined in style at The Pavilion Partners 15th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Guests enjoyed premium wines, a seated dinner, live and silent auction and more.
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PAVILION There are lots of exciting events planned for this season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the best way to stay updated is through our social media sites. Get real time updates about concert information, performing arts events and Children’s Festival on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. The newest social media site to join The Pavilion’s roster is LinkedIn. Fans can follow The Pavilion for the latest news, upcoming events and employment information. Find us at http://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion. Don’t forget to check in on The Pavilion’s Foursquare anytime you come to a concert. Fans that check in before they enter the gates may find themselves the winners of some great prizes, including ticket discounts and Pavilion merchandise. The Foursquare app is available on both iOS and Android devices. The Pavilion blog now has a new name. The Pavilion Press is the hub of our social media. Fans can find ticket giveaways, artist profiles, concert reviews and behind the scenes interviews with Pavilion staff. Visit our blog at woodlandspavilion.blogspot.com.
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The Apple App Store has more than 500,000 apps for work, play and everything in between. And now it includes The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s app. The Pavilion’s app is now available to download for free in the Apple App Store. The Pavilion app is compatible with iOS devices including iPhone, iPad and iPod. Guests can get detailed event information, buy tickets to events, add specific events to a Favorites list, scroll over the interactive map to see where the concessions or restrooms are located, sign up for Pavilion newsletters, find out about guest information and more. Currently, The Pavilion only offers an app for iOS devices, but plans for an app on Android devices will be available soon. Look for updates to the iPhone app beginning this spring as well. We would love to hear what you think of the app. Find the app in the app store and write a review or email us your feedback and suggestions. To find the app, simply visit the App Store and search for Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and download to your phone. Now you can have access to The Pavilion anytime, anywhere.
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