Experience an inspiring performing arts season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Experience a performing arts season full of classical music, dance, rock ‘n’ roll, your favorite movies, patriotic fanfare and more at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 2015. Showcased are eight exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, including the debut of new Houston Symphony music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, a full production of “The Magic Flute” by Houston Grand Opera, a mixed repertory program by Houston Ballet and a brand new experience with the Grease Sing-A-Long.

Continuing with the tradition of hosting timeless classical performances, The Pavilion’s 2015 Performing Arts Season is filled with inspiring concerts including The Music of Led Zeppelin, Disney in Concert Tale as Old as Time, “Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and Hocus Pocus Pops. Other exciting performances this season include the Houston Symphony with The Peking Acrobats, Beethoven & Bartok, Music of the Americas and Star-Spangled Salute as well as a performance by the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. At the 20th Annual Children’s Festival fun takes center stage with performances that encourage children to do the things they love most – flex their imaginations, express themselves, learn and grow.

For the first time ever, join The Pavilion August 15 in your best T-bird or Pink Lady gear for a Grease Sing-A-Long. Sit back and watch Danny, Sandy and the gang, while singing (and dancing) along to the lyrics on the screen to hit songs like “You’re the One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and, of course, “Greased Lightning.” It couldn’t be easier – or more fun. Costumes are strongly encouraged and audience participation is essential.

At most performing arts events, mezzanine and lawn seating is free. Free seating sponsors include Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, H-E-B, Huntsman, Insperity, The Wortham Foundation, Woodforest National Bank, KPMG, Talisman USA and The Woodlands Development Company. Orchestra seating for most events is $20. 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 also are provided free at all performing arts events.

Looking for the same great seats for every show? Performing arts season subscriptions are only $175 per seat and include orchestra-level seating to all Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera performances at The Pavilion, VIP on-site parking, admission to the Woodforest National 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, Texas Music Festival Orchestra and Holly Jolly Jingle. The total value of the performing arts season package is $435. Children’s Festival and the Grease Sing-A-Long are not included in season subscriptions, but individual tickets are available for purchase.

Individual and season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands, Texas. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Fiesta, Walmart and select H-E-B locations, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's 2015 Performing Arts Season is presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion, Huntsman, Live Nation, Texas Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation and United Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion. 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 outreach programs.

Performances included in the 2015 Performing Arts Season are:



Wednesday, April 22

The Peking Acrobats

Houston Symphony


Robert Franz, conductor

8 p.m. / Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Hats Off to Reading Event in the House of Blues Tent from 6-7:30 p.m.

VIP Gates open at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 8

Beethoven & Bartok

Houston Symphony


Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

James Ehnes, violin

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Friday, May 15

“The Magic Flute” (full production)

Houston Grand Opera


Sung in English with projected English text

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Friday, May 29

The Music of Led Zeppelin

Houston Symphony


Brent Havens, conductor

Randy Jackson, vocalist

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Huntsman & Kiewit

Friday, June 12

DISNEY IN CONCERT Tale as Old as Time

Houston Symphony


8 p.m. / Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank & Huntsman

Friday, June 19

Immanuel and Helen Olshan

Texas Music Festival Orchestra


Lavard Skou Larsen, conductor

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition Winner, soloist

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

FREE event

Friday, July 3

Star-Spangled Salute

Houston Symphony


Steven Reineke, conductor

Christopher Johnstone, vocalist

8 p.m. / Doors: 6:30 p.m.

FREE event presented by The Woodlands Development Company

Thursday, July 30

“Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Houston Symphony


Michael Krajewski, conductor

Broadway’s Michael Cavanaugh, vocalist

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Insperity & Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Saturday, Aug. 15

Grease Sing-A-Long


8 p.m. / Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating

Thursday, Sept. 10

Music of the Americas

Houston Symphony


Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor

Gianluca Littera, harmonica

8 p.m. / Doors: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Thursday, Oct. 1

Mixed Repertory Program

Houston Ballet


8 p.m. / Doors: 7 P.M.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

Friday, Oct. 23

Hocus Pocus Pops

Houston Symphony


7:30 p.m. / Doors: 6 p.m.

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 12 – 5 p.m.

20th Annual Children’s Festival


Tickets: $8 in advance / $10 at the door

Thursday, Dec. 3

Holly Jolly Jingle


7:30 p.m. / Doors: 6 p.m.

FREE event

Sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank & KPMG, LLC

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