Official Program of
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Maestro Graf’s
Farewell Concert May 10, 2013 Sponsored by
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Tonight in the Plaza 7-7:45 p.m.
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“A Toast to the Maestro” Free Wine Tasting provided by Hubbell & Hudson (while supplies last)
Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2 Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert ................................................... 3 Biographies ....................................................................................... 4
Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Decorate a Bookmark with The Pavilion Partners Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments
Houston Symphony Orchestra ....................................................... 5
Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama
Sponsor Spotlight .............................................................................. 6
Register to Win with Wine & Food Week
Volunteer Spotlight ........................................................................... 6 Educational Outreach Programs ................................................... 6 2013 Performing Arts Season .......................................................... 7 Arts Season Ticket Order Form ....................................................... 7
Credits Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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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.
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I want to thank our guests and sponsors for making 2012 a great year for us and also thank our employees and dedicated board of directors for their continued support.
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, MD 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 K. Williams Brian Wing Janet S. Wong Hank Wood
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
Staff Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant Shannon Wilson – Acting Director of Marketing & Education Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Lori Figaro – CFO Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
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Returning to The Pavilion stage after eight years is Houston Grand Opera for one of the greatest love stories ever told with “La bohème” May 24. You won’t want to miss this exceptional event. On June 8, join us for The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony. The concert features music from Jackson’s early years to his mega hits.
I look forward to seeing you this coming season and thank you for supporting the performing arts at The Pavilion
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We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. We even provide free lawn chair rental to sit on the hill. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did.
7:15-7:45 p.m. Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands
Tonight’s special concert honors Maestro Hans Graf as he conducts his last concert at The Pavilion as the Symphony’s Music Director. Graf has been at the helm of this world-renowned orchestra for the past 12 years. I invite you to join us in the North Plaza for a “Toast to the Maestro,” a free wine tasting in Graf’s honor.
Cindy DuBois, The Pavilion’s Director of Marketing and 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.
All activities in the plaza are free.
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Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue of Houston Grand Opera.
Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
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Guest Information ............................................................................ 9
Letter from the President & CEO
Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susanna Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance
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Program
Biographies Program
Hans Graf, conductor Janina Fialkowska, piano
Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert Weber
Overture to “Euryanthe,” Opus 81
Chopin Piano Concert No. 2 in F. Minor, Opus 21 I. Maestoso II. Larghetto III. Allegro vivace
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Opus 55 (“Eroica”) I. Allegro con brio II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai III. Scherzo and Trio: Allegro vivace IV. Finale: Allegro molto
Brent Havens
Friday, May 10 – 8 p.m.
Hans Graf Known for his wide range of repertoire and creative programming, Austrian conductor Hans Graf, the Houston Symphony’s 15th Music Director, is one of today’s most highly respected musicians. He began his tenure with the symphony Opening Night of the 2001-02 season. Ending his 12 year tenure in May, Graf is the Houston Symphony’s longest-serving Music Director.
Beloved the world over, Janina Fialkowska has enchanted audiences for more than 30 years with her lyrical sound, musicianship and sense of musical integrity. She is celebrated for her interpretations of the Classical and Romantic repertoire as well as the music of 20th century Polish composers.
Prior to his appointment in Houston, he was music director of the Calgary Philharmonic, the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra and the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra.
Born to a Canadian mother and a Polish father in Montreal, Fialkowska studied the piano with her mother at age 5. She attended the Ecole de musique Vincent d’Indy and earned advanced degrees from the University of Montreal at 17 years old.
A frequent guest with all of the major North American orchestras, Hans Graf appears regularly with the Boston Symphony during its subscription season and at the Tanglewood Music Festival. He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Houston Symphony in 2006 and returned with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in 2007. He and the Houston Symphony were invited to appear at Carnegie Hall in 2010 to present the New York premiere of The Planets—An HD Odyssey and returned in 2012 for the Spring for Music Festival. Internationally, Graf conducts in the foremost concert halls of Europe, Japan and Australia. In 2012, he and the Houston Symphony became the first American orchestra ever to perform at the Festival of the World’s Symphony Orchestras in Moscow. He also led a tour of the U.K. in 2010 to present the international premiere of The Planets—An HD Odyssey. He has participated in the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Bregenz, Aix en Provence and Salzburg Festivals. His U.S. festival appearances include Tanglewood, Blossom Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival and the Grant Park Music Festival. An experienced opera conductor, Graf first conducted the Vienna State Opera in 1981 and has since led productions in the opera houses of Berlin, Munich, Paris and Rome. Born in 1949 near Linz, Graf studied violin and piano as a child. He earned diplomas in piano and conducting from the Musikhochschule in Graz and continued his studies with Franco Ferrara, Sergiu Celibidache and Arvid Jansons. His career was launched in 1979 when he won first prize at the Karl Böhm Competition. His extensive discography includes recordings with the Houston Symphony, works by Bartók and Stravinsky, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, Berg’s Three Pieces from the Lyric Suite, a DVD of The Planets—An HD Odyssey and Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde.
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Janina Fialkowska
Graf has been awarded the Chevalier de l’ordre de la Legion d’Honneur by the French government for championing French music around the world and the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. Graf and his wife Margarita have homes in Salzburg and Houston. They have one daughter, Anna, who lives in Vienna.
In 1969, her career was greatly advanced by two events including winning first prize in the Radio Canada National Talent Festival and travelling to Paris to study with Yvonne Lefébure. One year later, she entered The Juilliard School. In 1974, her career was launched by Arthur Rubinstein after her prize-winning performance at his inaugural International Master Piano Competition in Israel. She has since performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia. She has won special recognition for important premieres, most notably the world premiere performance of a newly discovered Piano Concerto by Franz Liszt with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Her extensive discography includes the tremendously successful CD of the three Liszt piano concertos, Hans Graf conducting. In 2002, Fialkowska’s career was brought to a dramatic halt by the discovery of a tumor in her left arm. After successful surgery removed the cancer, she underwent further surgery for a rare muscle-transfer procedure. After 18 months of performing the Ravel and Prokofiev concertos with her left hand, which she transcribed for her right hand, she resumed her two-handed career. Fialkowska was the founding director of the hugely successful “Piano Six” project and its successor “Piano Plus.” This latest project brings together some of Canada’s greatest classical artists with Canadians who would otherwise be unable to hear this caliber of performance. In 2000, “Piano Six” won Canada’s Chalmers Award.
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Orchestra Program Listing Hans Graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Andrés Orozco-Estrada Principal Pops Conductor Music Director Designate
Volunteer Spotlight
Robert Franz Associate Conductor Sponsor, Beth Madison
First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker, Hewlett-Packard Company Chair Alexandra Adkins** Sergei Galperin MiHee Chung Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Oleg Chelpanov*
Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Eric Larson, Acting Associate Principal Mark Shapiro Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray
Trumpet Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Anthony Prisk Speros P. Martel Chair
Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Judy Dines, Acting Associate Principal Allison Jewett** Gina Hughes* Rebecca Powell Garfield*
Trombone Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman
Piccolo Allison Jewett** Rebecca Powell Garfield*
Tuba Dave Kirk, Principal
Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Tina Zhang, Associate Principal** Sophia Silvos, Acting Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Margaret Bragg Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare David Brubaker*
Oboe Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz
Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Chair Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju** Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton** Anthony Kitai Hellen Weberpal* 5 • www.woodlandscenter.org
Bass Trombone Phillip Freeman
Timpani Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal Percussion Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss
English Horn Adam Dinitz
Harp Paula Page, Principal
Clarinet David Peck, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin
Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair
E-Flat Clarinet Thomas LeGrand
Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman
Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair
Librarian Thomas Takaro
Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General Chair Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson** Benjamin Atherholt*
Stage Manager Donald Ray Jackson
Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson** Benjamin Atherholt* Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Acting Associate Principal Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Wade Butin*
Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray
Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** On Leave
A Native Texan, Bunny Benditz came from a family heavily involved in the fine arts. She graduated with a degree in Dance from the University of Texas and worked as a dance teacher in The Woodlands for many years. A resident of The Woodlands since 1987, Benditz and her husband would ride their bikes from Grogan’s Mill to enjoy performances at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, where they were season ticket holders for many years. Benditz joined The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Pavilion, in 1999. She served three terms as president of the organization. She served on The Pavilion’s Board of Directors for three terms and as spent nine years on The Partners Board of Directors. She also has served on all of the Partners committees and has been the volunteer coordinator for Children’s Festival and Musical Scores for the past nine years. “One of my favorite parts of The Pavilion’s educational events is being able to see the impact on the students’ faces almost immediately,”
said Benditz. “Being able to expose them to live performances and see them get caught up in the event is very gratifying.” Benditz also enjoys working the Instrument Petting Zoo and Arts & Crafts booth at events. She headed the craft committee for six years. “Seeing some of the same children concert after concert is so exciting,” said Benditz. “One time in particular, a little boy comes up and says,’ I just love The Pavilion!’ That expression is exactly what we are trying to capture. That enthusiasm at a young age leads them to become patrons of the arts in the future.” Benditz was a 2009 recipient of Interfaith’s Five Who Share award and a past recipient of Woman of Distinction award. She also has volunteered with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America and Woodlands Christian Academy. She has been married for 30 years and has one son, Austin.
Educational Outreach Programs • Hats Off to Reading A free, family literacy event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee where children get to take home a free book and participate in kid-friendly activities. • Musical Scores Primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion. Once the students have achieved their goals, or “musical scores,” they are rewarded to a free performance, a T-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion. • Fine Arts Education Day: A David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer Concert A free concert featuring the Houston Symphony that is designed to introduce fourth grade students to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra before they enter fifth grade and have to choose an elective. • Texas Music Festival Orchestra Showcases 100 talented young musicians from around the world who attend a training program at University of Hous ton. The festival culminates with a free public performance at The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition winner performs a solo at this performance and medals are awarded to all of the competition finalists. • Music in Motion Master classes are held for CISD high school band and orchestra students led by Houston Symphony musicians and guests. These classes are designed for student musicians to receive personal instruction from professional musicians and to prepare students for All-State competitions.
• Children’s Festival The four-day event that is designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. The festival features award winning performers of puppetry, music, pantomime, theater, humor and original songs who incorporate educational messages into each performance. • Pavilion Talk Informative pre-concert discussions led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira Black that offers historical insight into the evening’s concert. • Young Talent Spotlight Encourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of performing in front of a live audience and takes place during Children’s Festival, Texas Music Festival and on the side stage prior to many performing arts events. • Instrument Petting Zoo Children have the opportunity prior to most performing arts events to interact with the zoo, touching and even playing the instruments. • Community Ticket Program Makes orchestra-level tickets to performing arts events available for free to numerous nonprofit organizations and senior groups. • Community Share Gives area nonprofit organizations the opportunity to utilize our performing arts events by having a booth where they can promote their organization and its mission to concertgoers. May 2013 • 6
Celebrate Your Love of the Arts Coming up this month is Houston Grand Opera featuring one of the greatest love stories of all times with “La bohème” May 24. 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.
This summer, more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased at the Texas Music Festival Orchestra, a FREE summer concert extraordinaire June 14. Blasting off June 15 is The Earth – An HD Odyssey, a special encore performance of the second film in the HD Odyssey series that showcases our planet with striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit accompanied by the symphony. Then ignite your patriotic spirit at the FREE Star-Spangled Salute July 3. This Pavilion tradition for 23 years features the Houston Symphony and all of your patriotic favorites.
Back on The Pavilion’s stage this summer, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, July 16 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. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12)
Fall in love with the performing arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts Season. Showcased this season are exhilarating performances by the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the 18th Annual Children’s Festival.
Join the Houston Symphony for Musica Clasica Latina Sept. 5 with Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening’s conductor. The concert features Latin classical-style music. Get into the spirit of Halloween as the Houston Symphony returns for a night of bone-chilling 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. 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. 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. Bring your family for affordable fun and celebrate your love of the performing arts.
Encore 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 April 22 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $50,000 - $74,999 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 Devon Energy H-E-B PepsiCo $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP Talisman USA $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt BBVA Compass Katherine & John Beaird Black Forest Ventures Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
$5,000 - $9,999 cont. $500 - $999 cont. Entergy Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul Kenworthy Fidelity Investments Judy & Charles Lano John P. McGovern Foundation JoAnne & Randy Lowry Linn Energy Brenda & John Mizell Union Pacific Foundation Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish The Woodlands Waterway Art Amy & George Sowers Festival Melissa & Jeff Young $2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty Partners EMI Sheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen $1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Sheryl & Fred Greene Alison& Rich Henderson 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
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.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion offers concertgoers live performing arts events in a picturesque setting featuring such world-renowned organizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest.
Electronic Devices Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. Tablets, such as iPads and Kindles, are not permitted into the venue because they are a distraction to other guests and the artists. Late Seating Fashionably late? If you arrive after a performance has started, our ushers will do their best to seat you during an appropriate pause in the program. For certain performances, and at the request of the artist, guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats.
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Concert Etiquette
Children The Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orchestra and those around you by keeping youngsters from talking loudly and running around during the performance. Even if you are seated on the hill, loud children can be very distracting for everyone. We want all of our guests to have the most enjoyable concert experience possible.
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$250 - $499 Debra & Michael Caliel Suzanne & Ed Ellis Linda & Ken Feld Susan & Daniel Fordyce Linda & Steve Hester Kelly & Paul Messenger Nicole & Will Murphy Annice & John Nanninga Arlene & Sol Sachs
The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,000 Colleen & Robert Ayers Phil Barber Lewis Bock Corporate Incentives Leslie & Bryon Ellis Candi & Gerald Glenn Bonnie & Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Alice & Patrick Hynes Ed Jones Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Janet Wong & Ron Mullins Suzanne & Robert Potter Dr. Judith Ragsdale Maryann & Tim Seaman Leigh & Larry Shaffer R.E. Strong
During the Performance Guests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a performance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience. Applause Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience. After the Concert Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and leave the stage. The house lights will be turned on so guests can exit safely. To Picnic, or Not to Picnic? Picnics are welcome at all performing arts events at The Pavilion. Guests can bring in any type of food item; however, beverages can not be brought into the venue. Guests are welcome to bring empty water bottles to fill at water fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands. May 2013 • 8
Guest Information
ShowTime ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change. Please visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.
Tickets
Children
Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.
For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.
Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com, all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected contemporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office. Parking Guests may park free of charge in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Preferred parking is available for all events in the on-site Town Center Garage. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food and Beverages Food and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue.
ATMs ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion. Prohibited Items To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: Animals, aerosol cans, audio and video equipment, cameras, food, beverages, non-plastic bottles or bottles with lids, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons. Cameras and Recording Devices Cameras that are small, non professional are usually allowed at most contemporary concerts. No professional, detachable lens cameras are permitted into the venue. No audio or video is permitted at any event at The Pavilion. Camera policies are dictated by the artist and are subject to change. Photography and video, including with cellphones, are NOT allowed at Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Grand Opera or Houston Ballet events at their request.
Restrooms Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.
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Lawn Chairs
To inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or call The Pavilion Administrative Office during business hours at 281-364-3010.
For comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events.
Tours Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.
First Aid Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance. Guests with Special Needs The Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Information Booths
Special Events The 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza, is available for lease year-round. Outfitted with large video screens, multimedia equipment with surround sound, a copier, fax and dedicated telephone and modem lines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information, call 281-363-0900. The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or postconcert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.
Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. If guests have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to visit Pavilion volunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.
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Inclement Weather All events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. Pavilion events are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the event, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.
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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 19
Barry Manilow • 8 p.m. with Carolina Chocolate Drops $139.99 Res. Pit / $139.99, $89.99, $69.99, $49.99 & $29.99 Reserved / Lawn Sold Out
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
May 26 Boni’s “And the Oscar Goes To” • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved June 8 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 June 12 Mumford & Sons • 7 p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets SOLD OUT June 14 Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m. Horst Förster, conductor FREE event June 15 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 June 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice • 7 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 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
July 12
John Mayer • 7:30 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 19
Kid Rock • 7 p.m. with Uncle Kracker Reserved Pit & Sections 101-103 are $170-$350 / All other seats and lawn are $20
July 25
Black Sabbath • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $89.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $30 Lawn
July 26
Wiz Khalifa • 6:30 p.m. with A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and Berner, Chevy Woods & Smoke DZA $59.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $42.50, $32.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 16 Keith Urban • 7 p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch $54.75 GA Pit / $54.75 & $39.75 Reserved / $25 Lawn Aug. 18 Lil Wayne • 7 p.m. $150.75 Res. Pit / $150.75, $89.75, $69.75 $49.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn Aug. 29
Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival • 6:30 p.m. with Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria & Circa Survive $89.50 GA Pit / $55.25, $39.25 & $29.95 Reserved / $25.25 Lawn
Aug. 30 Steely Dan • 7:30 p.m. $95 Res. Pit / $95, $65 & $35 Reserved 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
Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. Sold Out
Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy • 7 p.m. $45 GA Pit / $45 & $39.50 Reserved
July 28 Cracker Barrel and Woodforest National Bank presents Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens $64.75 GA Pit / $64.75, $54.75 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn
Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert • 7:30 p.m. with Dierks Bentley Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA
July 30
Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls • 7 p.m. $95 Res. Pit / $95, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 2
Train • 7 p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75 Res. Pit / $75, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
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
Aug. 3
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. 7
Jonas Brothers • 7 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Aug. 14
Heart • 7:30 p.m. with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $70.50, $56, $50.50, $46, $36, $35.50 & $30.50 Reserved / $15 Lawn
Oct. 6
fun. • 8 p.m. $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 Reserved
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
Nov. 14
Fresh Beat Band • 7 p.m. $39.50 Res Pit / $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
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
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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 281-363-3300 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.
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