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The Great Outdoors

Houston’s open-air theatre launches a season of top-tier programming
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Courtesy: Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre unveils its Fall 2024 programming calendar, offering an array of free, high-quality performances from August through November. The iconic venue in the heart of Hermann Park continues to present diverse artistic experiences, inviting visitors of all ages and backgrounds to see high-caliber plays, concerts, and other cultural programming at no cost.

“We’ve been so excited to see packed crowds under the canopy and on the Hill since kicking off the 2024 season in March,” said Managing Director Claudia de Vasco. “We’re thrilled to present local favorites like Festival Chicano and DaCamera and introduce audiences to new acts like Gangstagrass and Louisiana in TX produced by Full Gallop.”   

The 2024 season continues with the Houston Shakespeare Festival, featuring Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other highlights include Miller’s annual tradition Miller Summer Mixtape ’24, featuring performances and appearances by Kam Franklin, EZ Band, DJ Rob G, DJ Michelle McKnight; Huston Jazz Festival featuring James Francies and the return of a beloved Miller tradition, “Movies at Miller,” where families can enjoy films under the stars. Additionally, Miller continues its tradition of mid-week youth matinees with engaging shows from Young Audiences of Houston and Ensemble Theatre, ensuring a rich and diverse cultural experience for all ages.

For those unable to visit in person, a livestream is offered on select nights. Full details and event list of the fall programming can be found at milleroutdoortheatre.com.

Here are just a few of the exciting events this season at the Miller Outdoor Theatre.

AUGUST

Houston Shakespeare Festival 
August 1–10 

Incredible India: Krishnaa – Fire to Frost
Produced by Indian Performing Arts Samskriti
August 16 – 8:30 PM 

Miller Summer Mixtape ‘24
Featuring performances and appearances by Kam Franklin, EZ Band, DJ Rob G, DJ Michelle McKnight, and more. 
August 17 – 8 PM    

Apollo Chamber Players Photo by Lynn Lane
Apollo Chamber Players Photo by: Lynn Lane

Mekong: SOUL
Produced by Apollo Chamber Players
August 24 – 8 PM 

Asia Society Transcending Borders
Asia Society Transcending Borders

Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project
Produced by Asia Society Texas Center
August 30 – 8 PM 

SEPTEMBER

Endea Owens Photo by Lauren Desberg
Endea Owens Photo by Lauren Desberg

Endea Owens and The Cookout
Produced by DACAMERA Houston
September 6 – 8 PM    

Pan-African Passport with Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company
Produced by Young Audiences of Houston 
September 10 – 11 AM 

Full Gallop Louisiana In Texas (Marcia Ball) Photo by Mary Bruton
Full Gallop Louisiana In Texas (Marcia Ball) Photo by Mary Bruton

Louisiana In Texas
Produced by Full Gallop
September 13 – 7:30 PM    

Houston Jazz Festival (James Francies) Photo by Shervin Lain
Houston Jazz Festival (James Francies) Photo by: Shervin Lain

Houston Jazz Festival
Produced by the Houston Jazz Collective
September 14 – 8 PM   

Caña Dulce
Caña Dulce

El Grito at Miller
Featuring Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava
September 15 – 7:30 PM    

OCTOBER

Gangstagrass
October 11 – 7:30 PM   

Jack and The Beanstalk Hip Hop
Produced by Ensemble Theatre
October 15 & 16 – 11 PM   

I Just Want to Celebrate! Songs of the 70s
Produced by Houston Chamber Choir
October 19 – 7:30 PM   

Frida’s Fiesta
Produced by Express Children’s Theatre
October 22 – 11 AM

Asia to the World 
Produced by Dance of Asian America
October 26 – 7:30 PM    

NOVEMBER

Calavera con Calavera
Produced by Fundación Latinoamerican de Acción Social
November 1 – 7:30 PM 

Pilobus Re:CREATION
November 2 – 7:30 PM  


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