Official Program of
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Letter from the President & CEO
Tonight in the Plaza
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Letter from the President & CEO ..........................................
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Download The Pavilion’s App Today! .................................
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Symphony of Dinosaurs! .......................................................
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Biographies .............................................................................
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Houston Symphony Orchestra ..............................................
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Volunteer Spotlight .................................................................
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Sponsor Spotlight ....................................................................
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2013 Performing Arts Season ................................................
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Arts Season Ticket Order Form ............................................
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Concert Etiquette ..................................................................
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5:30-7 p.m. Hats Off to Reading Celebration in the House of Blues Hospitality Tent with face painting, hat-making & a free book for every child! 6-7:30 p.m. Rockin’ Music & Activities with Radio Disney Road Crew Fossil Frenzy with The Woodlands Children’s Museum Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Discover Dinosaurs with The Pavilion Partners Get a Dinosaur Eraser, Meet Community Bankers & Barkley with Woodforest National Bank Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Stamp Activity with Renewal by Andersen
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Credits 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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Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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 for Houston Grand Opera. Showcased this season are nine exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, Houston Ballet performing a fulllength performance of “Madame Butterfly,” Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the 18th Annual Children’s Festival. Returning to The Pavilion’s stage after eight years is Houston Grand Opera with “La bohème” accompanied by a live orchestra. 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. 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 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! Don’t miss our next Houston Symphony concert May 10. This is a very special event with Maestro Hans Graf conducting his farewell concert at The Pavilion as the Symphony’s Music Director. 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. I look forward to seeing you this coming season.
Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
Download The Pavilion’s App Today! 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.
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, 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 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 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 Department Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Department Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Department Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Suzanna Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance
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Conductor Biography
Program
Thursday, April 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Prokofiev
Suite No. 2 from “Romeo and Juliet” Opus 64 1. Montagues and Capulets: Andante
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Opus 67 I. Allegro con brio M. Gould The Jogger and the Dinosaur (Part 1) Dinosaurian Fanfare: Very fast Scene I: Slowly, gently— Evening Song— Scene II: Moderato—Slow and ponderous Scene III Dino’s First Dance: Lively, moderato tempo Dinorock: Driving Rock tempo R. Peck
The Glory and the Grandeur
J. Williams
Theme from “The Lost World”
Gould The Jogger and the Dinosaur (Part 2) Scene IV Diner: Moving Scene VII: Fast— Dinodance Finale: Fast and lively Williams
Theme from “Jurassic Park”
In his sixth season as Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, Robert Franz has led the Symphony in a broad range of creative educational and family concerts. His concerts have reached more than 72,000 audience members of all ages as he travels to various venues throughout the state of Texas.
Robert Franz
Symphony of Dinosaurs!
When not in Houston, he also is the Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic and the newly appointed Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, Canada. Franz began his tenure as Music Director of the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Opera and Orchestra in 2012. Recent and upcoming guest conducting highlights include his debut with the Baltimore Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and his Canadian debut with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Under his direction, both the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2008) and the Louisville Orchestra (2001) were awarded ASCAP’s Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming. The Louisville Orchestra’s award led to the creation of an education program for Kentucky Educational Television entitled, Creating Music and Stories. Winner of the 2008 BPO/ECMEA Music Educators Award for Excellence, Franz has created arts education programs for the Carolina Chamber Symphony,
Buffalo Philharmonic, Louisville Orchestra, West End Chamber Ensemble and the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony, including that organization’s innovative Bolton Research Project. While at the Louisville Orchestra, he re-vitalized an ASCAP award-winning new music concert series, and served as co-host of “In a Different Key,” a weekly contemporary classical music radio program on WUOL. A recognized leader in the arts, the Idaho Education Committee invited him to address the Idaho Legislature on the importance of music in education. Franz has also authored his first children’s book with a CD entitled, “Stella’s Magical Musical Tour of America.” It introduces children to classical music by incorporating various musical excerpts intertwined throughout the story of a girl’s journey in a hot air balloon. In addition to his current posts, Franz served as the Music Director of the Mansfield Symphony in Ohio (2003-10), Resident Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic (2005-09) and Associate Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra (1997-06). He also has led the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony, the Louisville Youth Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Youth Symphony. He continues to serve as Music Director Emeritus of the Carolina Chamber Symphony, an orchestra that he founded, and provides educational programming workshops at the National Repertory Orchestra during the summer. Franz received his Master of Music degree in conducting from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1992 and his Bachelor of Music degree in oboe performance in 1990 from that same institution. He has participated in conducting workshops in the Czech Republic, St. Petersburg (Russia), Nashville, the Festival at Sandpoint and was a participant in the 1997 National Conductor Preview.
Narrator Biography
Philip Lehl
Robert Franz, conductor Philip Lehl, narrator Brian Del Signore, Mark Griffith and Matthew Strauss, percussion
Philip Lehl is an actor, director and teacher. He is the co-founder and coexecutive director of Stark Naked Theatre Company, for whom he has acted in “Debt Collectors” and “Dinner with Friends.” He has directed “Debt Collectors” and “Body Awareness. “
In June, he co-directs and stars in “Macbeth,” also with Stark Naked. Lehl was last seen on the Houston Symphony’s stage several years ago, as
Ludwig von Beethoven. Other acting credits include Broadway’s “Blood Brothers” and “The Kentucky Cycle,” off-Broadway’s “Hundreds of Hats” and the national tour of “Titanic,” the musical. Over the last two seasons in Houston, Lehl has played Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol” and Karl/Steve in “Clybourne Park” at the Alley Theatre. With Classical Theatre Company, he performed the title role in “Uncle Vanya,” “Prospero in The Tempest” and appeared in “The Merchant of Venice.” He performed the role of the stage manager in “Our Town with Generations.” He also has appeared in dozens of regional theaters across the country. He received his education from The Juilliard School, Drake University, National Theatre Institute and Moscow Arts Theatre School. Lehl teaches ongoing classes in Shakespeare’s verse and mask for Kim Tobin Acting Studio.
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony. 3 • www.woodlandscenter.org
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Orchestra Listing
Volunteer Spotlight
Hans Graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Andrés Orozco-Estrada Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Music Director Designate 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*
A resident of The Woodlands since 1991, Cindy Notrainni was born in Denver, but grew up in Detroit. While in high school Cindy met and fell in love with Tom Notarainni. They were married shortly after high school. Cindy attended Michigan State University. After graduation her husband took a job with Exxon and her love of travel began. During Tom’s career they lived in several international locations including Jamaica, Brazil, Japan and England. Once state-bound they lived in New York, Florida, Connecticut and New Jersey. While living in Brazil, Cindy was involved with a theatre group and her love of the arts blossomed. After moving to The Woodlands, she and Tom volunteered as event volunteers at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 1993. She joined the Living Arts Council which eventually became The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. She has served on the Partners Board of Directors as the treasurer and secretary. Notrainni has worked on several Partners committees including Fine Arts Scholarships, Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament, Wine Dinner & Auction and Children’s Festival. “My favorite part of being a Partners volunteer is being able to work with the wonderful staff at The Pavilion. It’s a very unique program, because the staff is so involved and supportive of the organization, said Cindy. “The educational outreach programs have been wonderful. Seeing the reactions from kids that don’t normally see a program at The Pavilion is so rewarding.”
Sponsor Spotlight Anadarko Petroleum Corporation continues to support the performing arts at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Anadarko is the proud sponsor of free seating at Symphony of Dinosaurs! tonight. Since 1986, Anadarko has worked to ensure its employees and neighbors have access to arts organizations and services in the communities in which they work and live. The company takes pride in its history of partnering with The Pavilion and its performing arts events and educational outreach programs, including the annual Children’s Festival.
“We are a science-based organization, and have long marveled at how the arts transform physics, chemistry, technology and math into delights for the mind and eye,” said Hank Wood, vice president of Anadarko. “Partnering with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion to foster creativity and innovation brings richness to the soul of our community today and for tomorrow.” Anadarko is among the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. Its 2,200 employees in The Woodlands and 4,900 employees worldwide work to preserve the environment, give back to communities and contribute to a more secure energy future. The support of this company helps The Pavilion bring the power and beauty of live performing arts to our community.
Notarinni has four wonderful children who have given her six amazing grandchildren. When she is not volunteering she loves to travel, play golf, and most important, spend time with her grandchildren.
Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray
Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** On Leave
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Celebrate Your Love of the Arts
Kicking off the season April 18, is Symphony of Dinosaurs!, an earthshaking adventure exploring dinosaurs, fossils and more. On May 10, join us for Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert. Graf steps down as Music Director of the Houston Symphony after 12 years. Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera are featuring love stories with performances of “Madame Butterfly” May 3 and “La bohéme” 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 nine exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, Houston Ballet, 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.
Concert Etiquette 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. Children
During the Performance
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.
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.
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.
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 the 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.
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 8 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $75,000 - $99,999 The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation $50,000 - $74,999 The Woodlands Development Company $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America Woodforest National Bank
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$15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B Devon Energy PepsiCo
$5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt BBVA Compass Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation Union Pacific Foundation $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 In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Main Event EMS Tommy Bahama United Airlines
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
$10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP Talisman USA 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. 7 • www.woodlandscenter.org
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Guest Information
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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.
lost and Found
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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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 / $25 Lawn
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 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 / 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 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
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 / $29 Lawn
June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 / $25 Lawn
Aug. 7
June 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice • 7 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 / $25 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
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Aug. 16
Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
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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
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
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
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
Sept. 18 Depeche Mode • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50 & $59.50 Res. / $35.50 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 Platinum / All other seats and lawn are $20
July 20
Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls • 7 p.m. $95 Res. Pit / $95, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
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
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
June 12 Mumford & Sons • 7 p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets SOLD OUT
Aug. 2
Train • 7 p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75 Res. Pit / $75, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn Ticket Information
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Jonas Brothers • 7 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Sept. 19 Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $80, $60 & $40 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy • 7 p.m. $45 GA Pit / $45 & $39.50 Reserved 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
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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