A Concert Performance

Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

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Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival.

The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra.

We are extremely proud to have announced a new expanded relationship with Huntsman Corporation as the Presenting Sponsor of the venue. The name-under-title sponsorship provides for additional funding for The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Huntsman has been a supporter of The Pavilion’s performing arts and education programs since 2006.

Just in time for the new season, The Pavilion has installed two state-of-the-art LED video screens. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industry-leading pixel pitch for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight. The new screens have a slightly new position with a 20-degree angle added to allow for improved view-ability from the seating area and the lawn. Besides the two new screens in the seating area, an LED screen also is located in the North Plaza.

The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, the ballet and opera, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. 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.

I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.

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Tonight in the Plaza

7:15-7:45 p.m.Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

7-7:45 p.m.Instrument Petting Zoo

with The Pavilion Partners

Make a Fan and Hatwith The Pavilion Partners

Kids Make Arts

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Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments

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Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank,

Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate

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Tonight in the Plaza........................................................................... 1

Letter from the President & CEO..................................................... 2

Houston Grand Opera...................................................................... 3

“Carmen”......................................................................................... 4-5

Houston Grand Opera Orchestra................................................... 6

Houston Grand Opera Chorus and Children’s Chorus................ 7

Houston Grand Opera Biographies............................................ 7-10

Houston Grand Opera Staff 11

ShowTime.......................................................................................... 13

Stars Come Out to Celebrate 25 Seasons of Spectacular..........14

Volunteer Spotlight and Encore..................................................... 15

Sponsor Spotlight.............................................................................. 16

Give Your Heart to the Arts.............................................................. 16

Sponsors Supporting the Arts!..........................................................17

Concert Etiquette ............................................................................17

Guest Information ............................................................................18

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CreditsShannon Wilson – Editor in ChiefCourtney Galle – Managing EditorWhitney Hough – Contributing WriterProgram design by Don Crouch, imagineer

OFFICERS

Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the BoardJerry MacDonald – President and CEO

Joseph P. Ash – Vice ChairmanMark E. Ellis – Secretary

Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARd OF dIRECTORS Jeff Beard C. Grant Mitchell Gary Becker Steve A. Morrow Eric Beylier Steven W. Nance David D. Dunlap John Robichau Carol P. Garner Julie Rock Carolyne Hannan Maryann T. Seaman Jeffrey R. Harder Larry Shaffer Jason K. Harris Nick Vanderpool IV Peter R. Huntsman Raymond I. Wilcox Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D Marsha K. Williams Daniel E. Kolkhorst Janet S. Wong Estelle P. McLaughlin Hank Wood

dIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF Jerry Macdonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant

Shannon Wilson – director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant

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Letter from the President & CEO

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Carmen, A Concert PerformanceAn Opera in Four Acts

Music by Georges BizetLibretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionMay 9, 2014

This performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes.Sung in French with projected English translation

Cast (in order of vocal appearance):

Moralès Samuel Schultz Micaela Kelly Kaduce Zuniga Robert Gleadow Don José Chad Shelton ‡ Carmen Melody Moore Frasquita Uliana Alexyuk † Beth Madison Fellow Mercedes Carolyn Sproule † Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Barrow Fellow Escamillo Ryan McKinny‡ Dancaire Reginald Smith Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed Fellow Remendado John McVeigh ‡

Houston grand Opera Creative Team

Conductor Rory Macdonald Lighting Designer Michael James Clark Chorus Master Richard Bado‡ Children’s Chorus Director Karen Reeves Musical Preparation Patrick Harvey ‡ Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Fellow Eric Melear ‡ Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair Christopher Turbessi † Joan Hacken Bitar, M.D./Ms. Marianne Kah Fellow Emily Senturia † Mr. and Mrs. James W. Crownover Fellow French Diction Coach Marie-France Lefebvre Stage Manager Kristen E. Burke Surtitles by Scott F. Heumann and Paul Hopper

Houston grand Opera Production Credits Surtitles cued by Elena Lacheva † Lynne Murray Sr. Educational Foundation Fellow

Performing artists are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union for opera professionals in the United States.Orchestral musicians are represented by The Houston Professional Musicians Association, Local #65-699, American Federation of Musicians.

Stage crew personnel provided by I.A.T.S.E., Local #51.

HoustonMethodististheofficialhealthcareproviderforHoustonGrandOpera.UnitedAirlinesistheofficialairlineofHoustonGrandOpera.

The activities of Houston Grand Opera are supported in part by funds provided by the City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc., and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

† Houston Grand Opera Studio artist

‡ Former Houston Grand Opera Studio artist

ACT IIn a town square in Seville, Spain, soldiers guarding the cigarette factory idly watch the passersby. Micaela, a young country girl, enters the square in search of one of the soldiers, Don José. Led by anofficer,Moralès,thesoldierssurroundherandtrytodetainher,butMicaelaflees.

José’s military unit arrives. At noon, the young men of the town gather to watch the women as they come out of the cigarette factory on a break from work. One of the women, the Gypsy Carmen, tells her friends that love is “a wild bird that cannot be imprisoned.” Before returning to work, she flirtatiouslytossesafloweratDonJosé.Micaelareturns,thistimewithaletterfromJosé’smother.José resolves to honor his mother’s wishes by marrying Micaela.

Suddenly,screamsareheardfromthefactory:Carmenhasbeeninvolvedinafightandhasslashedanother woman’s face. While Lieutenant Zuniga drafts the order for her imprisonment, she is put into José’s custody. Carmen persuades him to let her escape by promising a future rendezvous.

ACT IIAt Lillas Pastia’s inn, Carmen and two friends, Frasquita and Mercedes, sing of the Gypsy life. Lt. Zuniga tells Carmen that José was thrown in prison for allowing her to escape, but that he has just beenreleased.ThebullfighterEscamilloarriveswithhisentourageandasksCarmenifshewilleverlove him. Dancaire and Remendado, two revolutionaries, try to convince Carmen and her friends to accompany them on their next mission, but Carmen refuses, saying she is in love with José and is awaiting his return.

When José arrives, Carmen sings and dances for him, but a distant bugle sounds and he says he must return to the barracks immediately. She invites him to desert the army and join the revolutionaries, but he refuses, and Carmen mocks his cowardice. As he is leaving, José encounters Zuniga, who hascomeinhopesofseeingCarmen.ThejealousJoséstrikeshissuperiorofficer.Nowanoutlaw,he has no choice but to desert the army and join Carmen and her friends.

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ACT III

The revolutionaries are busy moving their goods through the dangerous hillside. Carmen, now tired of José’s jealousy, reads her fortune in the playing cards. She draws the death card.

Whentherevolutionariesheaddownthemountaintobribethecustomsofficer,Joséisleftasalookout.OnherwayupthemountaintofindJosé,Micaelahearsarifleshotandtakescover.JoséhasfiredawarningshotatEscamillo,whohascomeinsearchofCarmen.EscamillotellsJoséheisinlovewithCarmenandtheystarttofightbutareseparatedbythereturninggang.Remendadothen discovers Micaela, who has come to beg José to return home to his dying mother. Carmen urges him to leave; José is convinced she wants to be rid of him in order to take up with Escamillo. José leaves with Micaela, warning Carmen that he will come back.

ACT IVAnexcitedcrowdgathersforthebullfight.Outsidethering,FrasquitaandMercedespullCarmenaside and tell her to be careful because José has been seen in the crowd. Carmen, however, ignores theirwarningsandbravelyremainsforafinalencounter.Josépleadsdesperatelywithhertocomeback to him. As she tells him she can never love him again, the crowd is heard cheering Escamillo’s victory in the ring. Realizing that he can never possess Carmen, José stabs her to death.

ViolinDenise Tarrant*, Concertmaster The Sarah and Ernest Butler Concertmaster Chair

Jonathan Godfrey*, Assistant Concertmaster

Erica Robinson*, Principal, Second Violin Carrie Kauk*, Assistant Principal Second Violin

Miriam Belyatsky*Rasa Kalesnykaite*Hae-a Lee*Sarah Ludwig*Chavdar Parashkevov*Anabel Ramirez *Mary Reed*Linda Sanders*Oleg Sulyga†Sylvia VerMeulen*Matthew DetrickAndres GonzalezKana KimuraFiona LofthouseMila NealSylvia OuelletteTrung Trinh

Viola Eliseo Rene Salazar*, PrincipalLorento Golofeev*, Assistant PrincipalMary Fulgham*Gayle Garcia-Shepard*Erika C. Lawson*Suzanne LeFevre*Elizabeth CharlesKostadin Dyulgerski Cello Barrett Sills †, PrincipalLouis-Marie Fardet*, Acting PrincipalErika Johnson*Wendy Smith-Butler*, Acting Assistant Principal Steven Wiggs*Steve Estes double BassDennis Whittaker*, PrincipalErik Gronfor*, Assistant PrincipalCarla Clark*

Flute Seth Allyn Morris*, PrincipalChristina Medawar*

OboeElizabeth Priestly Siffert*, PrincipalRobin Hough*

Clarinet Eric Chi*, Acting Principal James P. Johnson BassoonAmanda Swain*, PrincipalThomas DeWitt †Drew Pattison

French HornSarah Cranston*, PrincipalKimberly Penrod Minson*Scott Strong*Kevin McIntyre

TrumpetJim Vassallo*, PrincipalRandal Adams*

Trombone Thomas Hultén*, PrincipalMark Holley*

Bass Trombone Ilan Morgenstern †Jeremiah Stones

Tuba Mark Barton†, Principal

Harp Joan Eidman*, Principal

Timpani Nancy Nelson*, Principal

PercussionRichard Brown*, PrincipalChristina Carroll

Orchestra Personnel ManagerRichard Brown

*core musician† core musician on leave this production

Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music DirectorMargaret Alkek Williams Chair

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Houston Grand Opera Biographies

Rory Macdonald (United Kingdom)Conductor

Previously at HgO: “Carmen” (2014),“The Rape of Lucretia”(2012).About the Artist: Rory Macdonald’s career was launched following assisting roles with Ivan Fisch-er, Mark Elder, and Antonio Pappano. Recent guest conducting engagements include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philhar-monic, Bournemouth Symphony, Nagoya Philharmonic, Netherlands Radio Kammerphilharmonie, BBC Symphony, Northern Sinfonia, Ad-elaide Symphony, Auckland Philharmonic, West Australian Symphony, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Helsingborg Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. In Decem-ber2013,MacdonaldstoodinforMarissJansonsfortwoconcertswiththe Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and at the Sydney Opera House, marking the end of the orchestra’s Asia and Australia section of the world tour cel-ebrating its 125th anniversary. Macdonald made his North American opera debut in 2010 conducting “Carmen” for Canadian Opera Com-pany; only months later he made his U.S. debut at Lyric Opera of Chi-cago conducting a new production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He has also conducted “The Magic Flute” for San Francisco Opera. For the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, he has conducted “The Barber of Seville,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Fidelio,” “Das Rheingold,” “Owen Win-grave,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and Philip Glass’s “Orphée.” Future operatic highlights include “The Magic Flute” with Royal Danish Opera, “The Barber of Seville” with Canadian Opera Company, and a return to Wexford. In 2014, he will make his debut at Santa Fe with “Carmen” and will conduct Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” for the Vienna Konzerthaus.

Michael James Clark (United States)Lighting Designer

Previously at HgO: As lighting designer: “Die Fle-dermaus”and“Aida”(2013);“Labohème”(2013,2012); “Il trovatore” (2013); “La traviata” and“The Rape of Lucretia” (2012); “The Marriage of Figaro”and “Madame Butterfly” (2011); “Cruzarla Cara de la Luna/To Cross the Face of the Moon” and “Tosca” (2010); and “Rigoletto” (2009). As lighting realizer: “Mary Stuart” (2012), “The Queen of Spades” (2010), and “The Elixir of Love” (2009). As associate lighting designer: “Fidelio” and “Ariadne auf Naxos” (2011). He also designed lighting for StudioShowcase(2009,2008)andConcertofArias(2014,2013,2012).About the Artist: In addition to his work at HGO, Michael James Clark was a member of the lighting department at The Santa Fe Opera for seven seasons. In 2010, he lit Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Mu-sic” at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and in 2011, he re-turned for “The Coronation of Poppea.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in lighting design from North Carolina School of the Arts. He designs the lighting for HGO’s performances of “Die Fledermaus” at Miller Outdoor Theatre later this month.

Houston Grand Opera Chorus and Children’s Chorus

Houston grand Opera ChorusRichard Bado, Chorus Master

Patrick Harvey, Assistant Chorus Master Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Chair

Ofelia Adame Donald Figg Joe Key Stacia MorganDebra Alons Julia Fox Wesley Landry Jammieca MottDennis Arrowsmith LaurelleGowing Laurie Lester Cristino PerezShelley Auer Nancy L. Hall Bor Liang Lin Patrick PerezG.LeslieBiffle SarahJaneHardin MilesRobertLutterbie MartinLowenPoockEileen Buerkert Derek W. Henry Alejandro Magallón Saïd Henry PressleyCristina Carlucci Douglas E. Henshaw Alisa Magallón Priscilla SalisburyChristopher Childress Frankie Hickman Keenan Manceaux Paul Joseph SernaPatrick Contreras Sasha Holloway Kathleen Manley Maria Annette KhoobyarSybil Elizabeth Crawford Grover E. Holst Trevor Martin John StevensCarrie Deorsam David Brooks Horn Katherine McDaniel Leigh TomlinsonRobert Dingman Jr. Jeanne Ireland Cody Medina John WeinelSean P. Elgin Jon Janacek Jason Milam Megan WilhelmAshly Evans James R. Jennings Jeff Monette Jennifer WrightAmi Figg Joy Jonstone Natasha Monette

Children’s ChorusKaren Reeves, Director

Lauren Aungier Noah Stephan Wilson Cook Landry CrawfordSam Dill Aidan Fulton Maria Dunn Gelves Esmé Bianca Grimshaw Sophia Jolie Groen Clara Sophie HaymonJacqueline HickmanGrace HoferPhilip HulténRory A. JohnsonOlivia ManningEmma McKinnySophie ReiQanoTobias RyttingBriana Stephens

Richard Bado (United States)Chorus Master

Previously at HgO: Received HGO’s Silver Rose Awardlastseasoninhonorofhistwenty-fifthan-niversary as chorus master. Head of music staff (1991–2005). Conducting debut leading “Show Boat” at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt (1989); conducted Robert Wilson’s production of “Four Saints in Three Acts”on tour at the Edinburgh Festi-val (1996). HGO Studio artist (1984–85).About the Artist: A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Richard Bado has con-ducted at La Scala, Paris National Opera, New York City Opera, the Aspen Music Festival, the Tulsa Opera, the Russian National Orches-tra, the Florida Philharmonic, the Montreal Symphony, Wolf Trap Op-era and Houston Ballet. An accomplished pianist, he appeared last season in recitals with Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, and Frederica von Stade. He also has played for Cecilia Bartoli, Denyce Graves, Mar-cello Giordani, Ramón Vargas, Samuel Ramey, and Nathan Gunn, and appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor. He holds music degrees from the Eastman School of Music, where he re-ceived the 2000 Alumni Achievement Award, and West Virginia Univer-sity, and studied advanced choral conducting with Robert Shaw. He is the director of the opera studies program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He has been on the faculties of the Aspen Music Festi-val and School and the International Vocal School in Moscow and on the music staffs of the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, the Bolshoi Opera Young Artist Program, Opera Australia, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Chautauqua Opera, and Wolf Trap Opera.

Karen Reeves (United States)Children’s Chorus Director

Previously at HgO: “Carmen” (2014, 2006, 2000); “La bohème”(2012, 2008, 2002); “Dead Man Walk-ing”(2011); “Tosca”(2010); “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”(2009, 1993);“Hansel and Gretel”(2007,2006, 1997);“The Little Prince”(2004, 2003); andmany others. Member of the Houston Grand Op-eraChorusfor13seasons.Creatoranddirectorofthe High School Voice Studio.About the Artist: Native Texan Karen Reeves has prepared the Hous-ton Grand Opera Children’s Chorus and child soloists since 1991. She received her bachelor of music degree from Southwestern University and her master of music degree from Rice University. She taught on the voice faculty at Houston Baptist University and for more than 20 years she taught in the voice department of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as an artist consultant. She has served as a grant evaluator for the Texas Commission on the Arts music and opera advisory panel. She is the administrator for the opera program of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

Houston Grand Opera Biographies Continued

Melody Moore (United States)Soprano—Carmen

HgO Appearances: Freia in “Das Rheingold” and Marta in “The Passenger” (2014), Julie LaVerne in “ShowBoat”(2013).About the Artist: Melody Moore appeared with the San Francisco Opera in the title role of “Tosca,” Susan Rescorla in the world premiere of Christopher Theo-fanidis’s “Heart of a Soldier,” Mimì in “La bohème,” the Countess in “The Marriage of Figaro,” and First Lady in “The Magic Flute”; English National Opera as Mimì and as Marguerite in “Faust”; New York City Opera as Rita Clayton in the New York premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s “Seance on a Wet Afternoon” and as Régine St. Laurent in Ru-fus Wainwright’s “Prima Donna”; Los Angeles Opera as the Countess and in productions of“Der Zwerg” and “Der zerbrochene Krug”; Bordeaux Op-era as Pamina in “The Magic Flute”; Glimmerglass Festival as Senta in “The Flying Dutchman”; Madison Opera as the Countess; The Atlanta Opera and Opera Colorado as Elvira in “Don Giovanni”; Hawaii Opera Theater as Marguerite; New Orleans Opera in the title role of “Manon Lescaut”; Opera Cleveland as Mimì; Orlando Opera in the title role in “Suor An-gelica”; and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra as Donna Anna in “Don Giovanni.” This season includes her Opera Santa Barbara debut as Alice Ford in “Falstaff”and a return to the Madison Opera as Tosca. Engage-ments beyond this season include her debuts with Washington National Opera and Lyric Opera of Kansas City and a return to Hawaii Opera.

Chad Shelton (United States)Tenor—Don José

HgO Appearances: Froh in “Das Rheingold” and Fredrik Egerman in “A Little Night Music”(2014), Al-fredo Germont in “La traviata”(2012), Don José in performances of “Carmen”(2006), Nico in “Lysistra-ta”(2005), Ulises in “Salsipuedes”(2004), Tamino in “The Magic Flute”(2004), Camille de Rosillon in “The Merry Widow”(2003), Janek in “The MakropulosCase”(2002), Arcadio in “Florencia en el Amazonas”(2001), and Laurie in “Little Women”(2000, 1998), among others. HGO Studio artist (1997-2000).About the Artist:ChadShelton’s2013-14engagementsincludeareturnto Opéra National de Lorraine for the title role in “Candide,” singing Fer-rando in “Così fan tutte”at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center in Japan, and performing Don José in “Carmen” with Pensacola Opera. Last sea-son he sang Jack in Gerald Barry’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Lorraine) and Erik in “The Flying Dutchman”(Boston Lyric Opera); he also made debuts with Teatro Municipal de São Paulo as Tom Rakewell in “The Rake’s Progress” and the Brussels Philharmonic for Verdi’s Requiem. He also returned to the Houston Symphony for Handel’s “Messiah” and joined LosAngelesOperafor“MadameButterfly.”InLorraine,hehasperformedthe title role of “Idomeneo,” Giasone in Cherubini’s “Medea,” Don José in “Carmen,” Lysander in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Guido Bardi in “A Florentine Tragedy,” and Tamino in “The Magic Flute.” He sang Tamino withOperaPacificandGrandThéâtredeGenève;withthelattercom-pany, he also sang Prince in “The Love of Three Oranges.” He has reprised Laurie in “Little Women” a number of times since creating the role for the opera’s 1998 world premiere at HGO.

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Reginald Smith Jr. (United States)Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed FellowBaritone—Dancaire

Previously at HgO: Dancaire in “Carmen” and Marullo in “Rigoletto” (2014); Blind in “Die Fleder-maus”(2013).HGOStudioartist(2013–15).About the Artist: Atlanta, Georgia, native Reginald Smith Jr. has performed the title role in “Falstaff,” Germont in “La traviata,” Jake in “Porgy and Bess,” Figaro and Antonio in “The Marriage of Figaro,” Capulet and the Duke in “Romeo and Ju-liet,” the Speaker in “The Magic Flute,” Dr. Falke in “Die Fledermaus,” Col-line in “La bohème,” the title role in “The Mikado,” the Pirate King in “The Pirates of Penzance,” Billy in “River of Time,” and Balthazar in “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Awards include second place in the Metropoli-tan Opera National Council Auditions for the central region and third place in the mid-south region, Encouragement Award from the George London Foundation Competition, and People’s Choice Award in the DallasOperaGuildCompetition,aswellas firstplace in theNationalOpera Association Competition Scholarship Division and the Orpheus Vocal Competition Young Artist Division. Upcoming engagements in-clude Blind in HGO’s “Die Fledermaus” at Miller Outdoor Theatre later thismonthandTheBonzein“MadameButterfly”forCincinnatiOpera.

John McVeigh (United States)Tenor—Remendado

Previously at HgO: Remendado in “Carmen” (2014), Lurcanio in “Ariodante”(2002), Will Tweedy in “Cold Sassy Tree”(2000), Henrik Egerman in “A Little Night Music”(1999), Novice in “Billy Budd”(1998), Missail in “Boris Godunov”(1997), Ty-balt in “Romeo and Juliet”(1995), and many oth-ers. HGO Studio artist (1995–97).About the Artist: This season, John McVeigh’s engagements include Pang in “Turandot” with Hawaii Opera Theatre, covering the role of Bardolfo in “Falstaff” at the Metropolitan Opera, performing “L’Allegro” with the Mark Morris Dance Group as part of the Lincoln Center White Light Festival, singing Handel’s “Messiah” with Distinguished Concerts International New York, and joining Christoph Eschenbach and the National Symphony for a concert performance of “Der Rosenkava-lier.” Operatic highlights include his debut with Lyric Opera of Chicago as the Novice in “Billy Budd,” a role he reprised for his debuts with LA Opera and Washington National Opera; his Ravinia Festival debut as Henrik in “A Little Night Music” alongside Patti LuPone; Little Bat in in theMetropolitanOpera’sfirstproductionof“Susannah”underJamesConlon; creating the role of Will Tweedy in the world premiere of “Cold Sassy Tree” at HGO, with repeated performances at Atlanta Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Omaha, San Di-ego Opera, and Opera Carolina; and his Metropolitan Opera debut as Pang in “Turandot,” followed by return appearances as Bardolfo in “Falstaff” and Tinca in“Il tabarro.”

Ryan McKinny (United States)Bass-baritone—Escamillo

Previously at HgO: Escamillo in “Carmen,” Donner in “Das Rheingold,” and the title role in “Rigoletto” (2014);Kurwenalin“TristanandIsolde”(2013);Col-latinus in “The Rape of Lucretia”(2012); Theseus in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”(2009); Don Pedro in “Beatrice and Benedict”(2008); Mr. Flint in “Billy Budd”(2008); Samuel in “A Masked Ball”(2007); Masetto in “Don Giovanni”(2006); and Figaro in performances of “The Marriage of Figaro”(2006); among others. Houston Grand Opera Stu-dio artist (2005–08).About the Artist: Later this month, Ryan McKinny performs Stanley Kow-alski opposite the Blanche Dubois of Renée Fleming with LA Opera in semi-staged performances of “A Streetcar Named Desire” under Pat-rick Summers. Earlier this season, he returned to the Metropolitan Op-era as Theseus in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under James Conlon, was heard in Britten’s “War Requiem” with the Baltimore Symphony Or-chestra under Marin Alsop, and performed in recital at Wolf Trap and Arizona Opera. Other recent highlights include Nathanael in the world premiere of Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini’s “Der Sandmann,” Melot in “Tristan and Isolde” with Canadian Opera Company, Jochanaan in “Salome”withPalmBeachOpera,andhisfirstDutchmanin“TheFlyingDutchman” for the Glimmerglass Festival. In concert, he reprised the Entertainer in Shostakovich’s “Orango”with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the London Philharmonia. He was a member of the ensemble at Deutsche Oper Berlin, where he performed in “Hansel and Gretel,” “Carmen,” “Lucia di Lammermoor,” and “The Barber of Seville,” among others. He represented the United States in the 2007 BBC Cardiff Singer of the WorldCompetitionandwasafinalistfortheSongPrize.

Kelly Kaduce (United States)Soprano—Micaela

Previously at HgO: Katya in “The Passenger” (2014).About the Artist: Kelly Kaduce’s 2013–14 seasonengagements include returns to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as Blanche in “Dialogues of the Carmel-ites,” to Minnesota Opera in the title role of “Manon Lescaut,” and to Lyric Opera of Kansas City as Rosa-linde in “Die Fledermaus”; and her debut with Utah OperaasLiùin“Turandot.”Inthe2012–13seasonshesangCio-Cio-Sanin“MadameButterfly”withWestAustralianOperaandreturnedtoOperaPhiladelphia as Anne Sorenson in Kevin Puts’s “Silent Night,” to Minnesota Opera as Liù, and to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as Nedda in “Pagliacci.” Recent successes include the title role in “Rusalka” with Montreal Opera, Minnesota Opera, and Opera Colorado; the title role in “Thaïs” with Min-nesota Opera; Cio-Cio-San with the Santa Fe, Minnesota, and Portland operas; title roles in “Suor Angelica,” “Salome,” David Carlson’s “Anna Karenina,” and Michael Berkeley’s “Jane Eyre,” all with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; Violetta in “La traviata” and Marguerite in “Faust”with Malmö Opera (Sweden); Mimì in “La bohème” with Michigan Opera Theatre and Portland Opera; Princess Lan in Tan Dun’s “Tea” with Opera Philadelphia; and Desdemona in Verdi’s “Otello” with Kentucky Opera.

Robert gleadow (Canada)Bass-baritone—Zuniga

Previously at HgO: Zuniga in “Carmen” (2014), King of Egypt in “Aida”(2013), Talbot in “MaryStuart”(2012), Truffaldino in “Ariadne auf Naxos”(2011), Angelotti in “Tosca”(2010).About the Artist: Robert Gleadow is an alumnus of the Jette Parker Young Artists program of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, and the Canadian OperaCompanyEnsembleStudio.His2013–14season includesare-turn to Canadian Opera Company (COC) for Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte” directed by Atom Egoyan and a multi-city European tour per-forming Rocco in “Fidelio” with Le Cercle de l’Harmonie conducted by Jérémie Rhorer. Highlights of past seasons include performing the Steersman in “Tristan and Isolde” under the baton of Jirí Belohlávek, Publio in Christopher Alden’s production of “La clemenza di Tito,” and the Old Gypsy in “Il trovatore” alongside Ramón Vargas with Marco Guidarini conducting, all at COC; Leporello in “Don Giovanni” with Théâtre des Champs-Elysées; Figaro in Montreal Opera’s “The Mar-riage of Figaro”; Leporello in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s “Don Giovanni”; and a debut with the Glyndebourne Festival as Guglielmo along with a return to the company as Leporello in a tour of “Don Giovanni.” He has sung Colline in “La bohème” in Santiago, in his debut with The Dal-las Opera and with COC. Other highlights include participating in a Peter Sellars production of “Tristan and Isolde” with Paris National Op-era under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, appearing with Opera Lille in Rameau’s “Dardanus,” and singing Masetto in “Don Giovanni” at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

uliana Alexyuk (Ukraine)Beth Madison FellowSoprano—Frasquita

Previously at HgO: Frasquita in “Carmen,” Mrs. Nor-dstrom in “A Little Night Music,”Gilda in “Rigoletto,” and Ivette in “The Passenger” (2014); Ida in “Die Fle-dermaus”(2013).HGOStudioartist(2013–14).About the Artist: Ukrainian soprano Uliana Alexyuk is a featured soloist at the Bolshoi Theater, where she has been singing since 2010. Her roles there include Brigitta in “Iolan-ta”; First Lady in “The Magic Flute”; Adele in “Die Fledermaus”; Lyudmila in “Ruslan and Lyudmila”; Frasquita in “Carmen”; Marfa in “The Tsar’s Bride”; Fire, Princess, and Nightingale in Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèg-es”;andAminain“Lasonnambula.”ShereturnedinDecember2013tosing Adele in “Die Fledermaus.” In 2011, she sang in the world premieres of “Le Cerisaie” by Philippe Fénelon at the Paris National Opera and “Lo stesso mare”by FabbioVacchi at Teatro Petruzelli in Bari, Italy. Last sum-mer, she sang the role of Zerbinetta in “Ariadne auf Naxos”with the Glyn-debourne Festival. She has won second prize in the Young Singers Con-test in the Ukraine, third prize in the Paris Opera Awards, the Bella Voce Competition in Moscow, the Queen Sonja International Music Competi-tion in Oslo, and, last summer, the John Christie Award at Glyndebourne. She will sing Ida in HGO’s Miller Outdoor Theatre performances of “Die Fledermaus” later this month.

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Carolyn Sproule (Canada)Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Barrow FellowMezzo-soprano—Mercedes

Previously at HgO: Mercedes in “Carmen,” Countess Charlotte Malcolm in “A Little Night Music,”Maddalena in “Rigoletto,” and Vlasta in “The Passenger” (2014); Prince Orlovsky in performances of“DieFledermaus”(2013);Zulmain“TheItalianGirlin Algiers” (2012). Finalist in HGO’s Eleanor McCollum Competition Concert of Arias (2012). HGO Studio Artist (2012–14).About the Artist: Carolyn Sproule earned her master’s degree at Rice University, where she sang Dorabella in “Così fan tutte,” Ottavia in “The Coronation of Poppea,” and Mrs. Gibbs in Ned Rorem’s “Our Town.” She has also sung the roles of Jo in Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” at The Banff Centre and Meg Page in “Falstaff” at the Aspen Music Festival and at Wolf Trap Opera. In concert, she was the alto soloist in Handel’s “Mes-siah” with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and in Mahler’s Symphony No.3withtheShepherdSchoolSymphonyOrchestra.Recently,shesanga recital at the Kennedy Center as part of The Conservatory Project and performed A Lady with a Hat Box in Dominick Argento’s “Postcard from Morocco” with the Merola Opera Program at San Francisco Opera. She will sing Prince Orlovsky in HGO’s “Die Fledermaus” at Miller Outdoor The-atre later this month and returns to Wolf Trap Opera this summer to sing Sesto in “Julius Caesar.” She will join the roster of the Metropolitan Opera next season, singing Sandman in “Hansel and Gretel.”

Samuel Schultz (United States)Baritone— Moralès

Previously at HgO: Moralès in “Carmen” and Mr. Lindquist in “A Little Night Music” (2014), Dr. Falke in “Die Fledermaus” and Counsel for the Plaintiff in“TrialbyJury”(2013);theWigmakerin“Ariadneauf Naxos”(2011).About the Artist: Recent engagements for Samuel Schultz include returns to the Houston Symphony in a concert version of “Wozzeck” and to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as a Gerdine Young Artist, appearing in “ThePirates of Penzance,” “Il tabarro,” and “Pagliacci” and covering the role of Howie in the world premiere of “Champion.” Schultz made his Houston Symphony debut singing Ramiro in Ravel’s “The Spanish Hour” and the orchestrated “Don Quichotte.” In addition, on behalf of an ailing singer, Schultz stepped into the role of Dandini in “La Cenerentola” for Baltimore Con-cert Opera. He also performed Junius in “The Rape of Lucretia ”at the Aspen Music Festival conducted by Jane Glover. He placed second in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (upper midwest region), received a Fielder Career Advancement Grand and was a finalist inTheDallasOperaGuildCompetition.WhileastudentattheShepherd School of Music at Rice University, he performed in concerts across theUnitedStates topromoteagalabenefit forwhichRenéeFleming appeared in recital. He sings Dr. Falke in HGO’s “Die Fleder-maus” at Miller Outdoor Theatre later this month.

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Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music director* Perryn Leech Margaret Alkek Williams Chair Managing Director

gregory S. RobertsonChiefAdvancementOfficer

Office of the general directorJamesByrne,LiaisontotheOfficeof the General DirectorToni Capra, Governance and Business ManagerMary Fanidi, Executive Associate*

Finance and AdministrationMaria J. Blake, Systems Manager*LuisFranco,OfficeServicesCoordinatorDenise Fruge, Accounts Payable AdministratorMatt Gonzales, Database AdministratorDebbie Loper, Payroll Administrator*Tanya Lovetro, Director of FinanceLydia Middents, Staff AccountantKen Vaughn, Director of Information Systems*Lee Whatley, Director of Business Analytics*Melissa Williford, Director of Human Resources*

developmentRudy Avelar, Director of Patron Services*Richard Buffett, Director of Major Gifts and Legacy PlanningKelly Finn, Director of Development, Institutional GivingScott Ipsen, Director of Special EventsVeronicaKannan,DevelopmentOfficerEva Kanouse, Special Events CoordinatorRebeccaKier,DevelopmentOfficerDavidKrohn,DevelopmentOfficerRebecca Lamb, Prospect and Research ManagerAngela Lane, Director of Development, Individual GivingMichelle Mariano, Development Communications ManagerEmilySchreiber,DevelopmentOfficerDenise Simon, Special Events Operations Manager

MarketingVirginia Ashton, Senior Manager, SalesKelly Buchanan, Marketing ManagerRebecca Koterwas, Manager of Sales and Audience DevelopmentCynthia Lewis, Team LeadSamantha Storie, Customer Care ManagerRichard Wong, Director of Sales and Services*

Advancement ServicesHenry Cantu III, Development Data ManagerM. Jane Orosco, Marketing Data Manager*Joanna Torok, Director of Advancement OperationsKari Zimerman, Development Administrative Assistant

CommunicationsLaura Chandler, Director of Publications*Amy Garcia, Creative Services AssociateChristine Lee, Communications ManagerPattima Singhalaka, Art Director

The genevieve P. demme Archives andResource CenterBrian Mitchell, Archivist*

HgOcoBrittany Duncan, Programs DirectorJulie Hurley, Opera to Go! Stage Manager/ OfficeAssistantJoy Hutton, Operations ManagerAlisa Magallón, Touring and Ensembles Manager

Artistic/MusicRichard Bado, Chorus Master*Marlan Barry, Recording Engineer*Robert Boldin, Music AdministratorRichard S. Brown, Orchestra Personnel Manager*Patrick Harvey, Assistant Chorus Master, Assistant ConductorPaul Hopper, Artistic and Rehearsal CoordinatorDanielle Kimball, Artistic and Rehearsal CoordinatorMark C. Lear, Associate Artistic Administrator *Lisa Oswald, Associate Company ManagerPeter Pasztor, Assistant Conductor *Karen Reeves, Children’s Chorus Director *Bethany Self, Assistant ConductorBrian Speck, Company ManagerTim Tull, Music Librarian *

Houston grand Opera StudioAmra Catovic, Administrator

Technical/ProductionPhilip Alfano, Lighting Associate

Sandra Bernhard Laura Canning Molly dill david Feheley Mena Mark Hanna Director of HGOco Director of HGO Studio Director of Production * Technical and Production Assistant Artistic Director Director deborah Hirsch Steve Kelley Judith Kurnick Eric Melear diane Zola Senior Director of Director of Marketing Director of Associate Music Director Director of Artistic Development Communications Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair Administration *

Houston Grand Opera Staff

Katrina Bachus, Assistant DirectorBobby Baker, Assistant Carpenter*GregoryBanfield,AssistantElectrician*Terri Batcheller, Assistant Electrician*Kristen E. Burke, Production Stage ManagerKatherine Casalino, Wig and Makeup AssistantMichael Clark, Lighting SupervisorAndrew Cloud, Properties Associate*Norma Cortez, Head of Costumes*Jessie Creager, Lighting AssociateEsmeralda De Leon, Costume CoordinatorBrandon Dismukes, Production Master Carpenter*Meg Edwards, Assistant Stage ManagerMary Elsey, Assistant Stage ManagerZoltan Fabry, Master Propertyman*Megan, Properties Design Director*Mario Gutierrez, Chief of SecurityEd Hamala, Assistant Carpenter/Head FlymanDebbie Harrington, Costume Shop Supervisor*Eduardo Hawkins, Head Soundman*Sonia Henao, Technical AssistantBrad Kanouse, Associate Technical DirectorSusan Li, Assistant DirectorMarcie Lou, Technical/Production AdministratorShawna Lucey, Assistant DirectorLouisa Muller, Assistant DirectorJessica L. Mullins, Stage Manager / Assistant Stage ManagerMichael Mullins, Assistant Technical Director/ HGOco Technical DirectorLiz Petley, Assistant Stage ManagerAlbert Pike, Master Electrician *Mercedes Ramirez, Draper*Maria Luisa Salinas, Costume TechnicianDotti Staker, Wig and Makeup Department Head *Christopher Staub, Stage Manager / Assistant Stage ManagerKeturah Stickann, Assistant DirectorPaully Lea Tran, Costume TechnicianMyrna Vallejo, Costume CoordinatorAnnie Wheeler, Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager

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Stars Come Out to CelebrateThe Pavilion’s 25 Seasons of Spectacular

This year marks The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. Italsomarksthefirstyearofafive-yearrelationshipwithHuntsman Corporation as the Presenting Sponsor of the venue. The name-under-title sponsorship provides for additional funding for The Pavilion’s performing arts

events and educational out-reach programs. Huntsman has been a supporter of The Pavilion’s performing arts and education programs since 2006.

“We relocated our global headquarters to The Woodlands in 2004 and we now employ more than 1,000 associates in busi-ness management and administration, research and technology and manufac-turing across three locations in the area,”

said Peter Huntsman, president and CEO of Huntsman. “We are deeply committed – both as a company and individually – to many of the charities and civic organizations in the community and we’re fully sup-portive of the great work that is being done at The Pavilion. We are proud to be associated with them.”

Representing the Mitchell Family Foundation and current member of The Pavilion board of directors, Grant Mitchell said, “We are pleased withthecloseraffiliationwithHuntsmanandthebenefitthissponsorship

will bring to The Pavilion.”

“We are delighted about Huntsman coming on board as our presenting sponsor”, said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “Huntsman has supported The Pavilion for many years and this com-mitment is going tobenefitourarts andeducation

programs tremendously. We look forward to a long-termmutuallybeneficialrelationship.”

The Pavilion opened April 27, 1990, with the Houston Symphony. Other performers in the inaugural

season included Frank Sinatra, Alabama, Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Heart, Jimmy Buffett, Santana, Depeche Mode and more.

“We want our 25th season to blow our past seasons completely out of the water,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “We are bringing back 10 acts that performed during our inaugural season and some big name perform-ers that have never played here before.”

James Taylor, Spryo Gyra, Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Chicago, Steve Miller Band, Jimmy Buffett and Lee Ritenour are just some of the artists that played in 1990 and are returning this year. Besides those

great performers, The Pavilion is the proud Texas ven-uetogetBruceSpringsteenwhichisthefirsttimehewillperform at the venue.

Just in time for the new season, The Pavilion has installed two state-of- the- art LED video screens. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industry-leading pixel pitch

for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight. The new screens have a slightly new position with a 20 degree angle added to allow for improved view-ability from the seating area. Besides the two new screens in the seating area, an LED screen also is located in the North Plaza.

The Pavilion was ranked No. 4 in “Pollstar” magazine in its listing of the top 100 amphi-theaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold in 2013. ThePavilion’spaidticket sales totaled 477,244 for concerts playedbetweenJan.1andDec.31,2013.The Pavilion had more than 525,000 total concertgoers come through the gates in 2013whichincludesthefreeseatingattheperforming arts events.

ThePavilionhad16sold-outconcerts in2013includingKSBJpresentsChrisTomlin,Buzzfest30,TheLumineers,KSBJ’s30th Anniversary Concert, Dave Matthews Band, Pitbull & Kesha, John Mayer, Kid Rock, Black Sab-bath, OddBall Comedy Festival, Steely Dan, Mumford & Sons, Depeche Mode, Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson, Imagine Dragons and Lionel Richie.

The Pavilion also is presenting its 25th season of performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Continuing with the great tradi-tionofhostingclassicalperformancesthisartsseasonisfilledwithanexciting line-up including jazz legends, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Symphony and the 19th Annual Children’s Festival.

S H O W T I M EShowTime 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.

Ticket InformationPricesdonotincludeservicecharge.Ticketsareavailableatalloutlets,includingFiesta,selectH-E-BandWalmartlocationsandMediaMagic,bycalling800-745-3000,oronlineatwww.ticketmaster.com.TicketsalsocanbepurchasedatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.–5p.m.andonevent

daysthroughintermission.TheBoxOfficeislocatedatthenorthentrancetoThePavilionat2005LakeRobbinsDriveinTheWoodlands.Formoreinformation,call281-363-3300orvisitwww.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5pervehicleformostperformingartseventsand$15pervehicleformostcontemporaryevents.Ticketsforon-siteparkingcanbepurchasedinadvanceatalllocationsandThePavilionBoxOffice.Someservicechargesmayapply.Advancepurchaseisnotrequired,butguaranteesaspacethedayoftheshow.

July 10 Classical Concert •8p.m. $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

July 12 Lionel Richie •7:30p.m. with CeeLo Green $125 Res. Pit / $125, $99.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

July 13 Rascal Flatts •3p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

July 24 The Songs of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Huntsman and Insperity

Aug. 1 Fall Out Boy and Paramore •7p.m. $65GAPit/$65,$50,$40&$30Reserved/$25Lawn

Aug. 9 Tim Mcgraw •7p.m. with Kip Moore and Cassadee Pope $70 GA Pit / $70 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn Aug. 10 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival •1p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Body Count featuring Ice T, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more. $79.50GAPit/$79.50,$69.50,$39.50&$29.50Reserved/$29.50Lawn

Aug. 15 under the Influence of Music Tour •6:30p.m. with Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan , Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Sage The Geminii, Young Jeezy and IAMSU! $72.75GAPit/$72.75,$42.75&$32.75Reserved/$27.50Lawn

Aug. 16 Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden •7p.m. $99.50Res.Pit/$99.50,$79.50,$59.50&$39.50Reserved/$29.50

Aug. 19 Panic! At the disco •7:30p.m. with Walk the Moon $39.50GAPit/$39.50&$35Reserved

Aug. 22 OneRepublic •7p.m. $75 Reserved Pit / $75, $49 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Aug. 25 Aerosmith •7:30p.m. with Slash $155Res.Pit/$155,$125,$99.50,$69&$49.50Reserved/$39.50Lawn

Aug. 29 Chicago & REO Speedwagon •7:30p.m. $125Res.Pit/$125,$86,$46&$36Reserved/$26Lawn

Aug. 30 dISNEY IN CONCERT Magical Music from the Movies •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Huntsman and Woodforest – National Bank

Aug. 31 def Leppard & KISS •7p.m. $175Res.Pit/$175,$99.50&$59.50Reserved/$36Lawn

Sept. 5 Linkin Park and 30 Seconds to Mars •6:30p.m. with AFI $104.75GAPit/$104.75,$74.75&$54.75Reserved/$39.75Lawn

Sept. 6 Brad Paisley •7p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Sept.12 ZZ Top and Jeff Beck •7p.m. $99.50Res.Pit/$99.50,$69.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$25Lawn

Sept.19 Luke Bryan •7p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Oct. 11 Mötley Crüe with Alice Cooper •7p.m. $125Res.Pit/$125,$85,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$25Lawn

Oct. 23 Jason Aldean •7p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Oct. 24 Hocus Pocus Pops •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Nov. 8 19th Annual Children’s Festival •10a.m. presented by ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door

Nov. 9 19th Annual Children’s Festival •12p.m. presented by ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door dec. 7 Holly Jolly Jingle •2p.m. Free event sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP

May 10 Lady Antebellum •7p.m. $70 Res. Pit / $70, $50 & $40 Reserved / $25.25 Lawn

May 16 dave Matthews Band •7p.m. $75 GA Pit / $75 Reserved / $40.50 Lawn

May 18 Styx with Foreigner •7p.m. with Don Felder $95Res.Pit/$95,$75,$59.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$20Lawn

May 21 SEE the Music •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

May 23 Journey and Steve Miller Band •6:45p.m. with Tower of Power $145Res.Pit/$145,$110,$75,$65&$45Reserved/$38.50Lawn

May 29 Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band •8p.m. $136Res.Pit/$136,$86&$46Reserved/$46Lawn May 31 Majic 102.1 FM under the Stars •6:30p.m. with Charlie Wilson, The O’Jays and Erykah Badu $150 Res. Pit / $150, $85, $75 & $50 Reserved

June 5 Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne •7p.m. $150GAPit/$89.50,$69.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$22.50Lawn

June 6 A Symphonic Journey •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating

June 13 Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words” •8p.m. with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event

June 14 James Taylor •8p.m. $99.50Res.Pit/$99.50,$75&$45Reserved/$30Lawn

June 17 Boston with The doobie Brothers •7p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50&$39.50Reserved/$25.50Lawn

June 27 goo goo dolls & daughtry •6:45p.m. with Special Guest Plain White T’s $95Res.Pit/$95,$69.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$25Lawn

July 3 Star-Spangled Salute •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company

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Volunteer Spotlight EncoreThe Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the

following contributors for their financial support of our 2014 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of April 28, 2014, printing deadline.

$100,000 - $249,999Live NationThe Pavilion Partners

$50,000 - $74,999ExxonMobilHuntsmanTexas Children’s HospitalThe Woodlands Development CompanyThe Wortham Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaPepsiCoWoodforest National Bank

$15,000 - $24,999ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentH-E-BTalismanUSA

$10,000 - $14,999Century 21 Realty PartnersChevron Phillips Chemical CompanyFMC TechnologiesInsperityKPMG, LLPWells Fargo

$5,000 - $9,999Aon HewittEntergyFidelity InvestmentsLinn Energy, LLCUnionPacificFoundation

$2,000 - $4,999 EMISheryl & Fred Greene Whitney & Derek McCoy Renewal by Anderson

$1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald GlennEd JonesTricia & Jerry MacDonaldCynthia & John HagemanSuzanne & Dennis MilletDenise & Dr. Donald Stillwagon

$500 - $999Kirsten & Michael ArendesAnnette & Ken HallockAlison & Rich HendersonJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryLinda ManningBrenda & John MizellBrenda & John MizellVanessa & Rick RaanesSusie & Jeff Shipley

$200 - $499Deborah ButlerSusan & Alex CosculluelaSuzanne & Ed EllisJulia & Mark EllisSusan & Dan FordyceLinda & Greg FreedeJana & Jeff GrahamAmy & Jonathan HomeyerLyn & Gregory HullingerDebra KlineEstelle & Mark McLaughlinJackie & Blaine MetzgerJohn NanningaJose RodriguezKarin & Bill TownsendMarsha & Tommy Williams

In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentHouston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The VillagerTommy Bahama

2014 The Pavilion PartnersFine Arts Scholarship donors: $1,500Jill & Phil Barber Nancy Battle Nelda & Jim Blair Sylvia Caracio BubbleUp ExxonMobil Susan & Dan Fordyce Angela & Mark Gott Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Robert Hurt Alice & Patrick Hynes Lisa & Fred KoettingLinn EnergyGerald NeubergerCindy NotarainniRichard OlsonSuzanne & Robert PotterDr. Judith RagsdaleCinda RedmondArlene & Sol SachsMaryann SeamanLeigh & Larry ShafferVillage Medical CenterPeggy & Ray Wilcox

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.

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to welcome Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands as a presenting sponsor of the 2014 Performing Arts Season. As a $60,000 season underwriter, Texas Children’s will have a presence at all performing arts events this season. Guests can stop bytheTexasChildren’sHospitalboothintheplazatofindoutaboutthe progress of their new construction as well as fun crafts for the kids.

TexasChildren’sHospitalisanot-for-profithealthcare organization committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by lead-ing in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The largest free-standing children’s hospitalintheU.S.,TexasChildren’shadmorethan3.2millionpatientencountersinthe2013fiscalyear.

“The enrichment provided by The Pavilion’s programs to the community and families in The Woodlands is extremely valuable,” said Lisa Yelenick, director of marketing and public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital. “Part of Texas Children’s mission is to play an integral role and be a committed member of the communities we serve where we provide health care services. One way we would like to accomplish this is by bringing our two organizations together to educate families.”

“We’re most looking forward to growing the relationship between Texas

Texas Children’s Hospital Teams upwith The Pavilion for 25th Season

Children’s and The Woodlands and becoming a great member of the community by meeting the families and learning more from organizations like The Pavilion that serve the community,” Yelenick said.

Christine Scully, director of development for The Pavilion, shares Ye-lenick’s sentiment. “We’rehonored that ThePavilion is thefirst

organization in The Woodlands that Texas Children’s Hospital is exclusively sponsoring,” Scully said. “A

strong partnership with a like-minded organi-zation with the same values of educating the community is invaluable to us.”

Slated to open in 2017, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is the second community hospi-

tal for Texas Children’s Hospital. The 548,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, designed especially to serve children and families, will offer specialty pediatric care in areas that include can-cer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, diabetes and endocrinology, urology, sports medicine, gastroenterology and nutrition, plastic sur-gery, otolaryngology, allergy and immunology, dermatology, adoles-cent medicine and physical rehabilitation.

Hospital facilities will include 24 emergency center rooms, 74 outpatient rooms,fiveradiologyrooms,fouroperatingroomsand30acutecarebeds at opening with plans of up to 200 beds. Along with serving fami-lies throughout The Woodlands area, Texas Children’s anticipates serv-ing families throughout Greater North Houston include Montgomery, Walker, Grimes, Liberty, Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Hardin counties.

give Your Heart to the Artsas a Pavilion Partner Volunteer

by Leslie Williams

The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteerorganization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, is looking for volunteers with a pas-sion for the arts. The 2014 season kicked off in April with the 16th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction fundraiser then moves right into concert mode with Spyro Gyra & Lee Riten-our April 12 and The Waterway Art Festival happening simultaneously. We have lots of volunteer opportunities for Pavilion Partners!

“Our new season is starting off strong and will continue to grow,” said Leslie Williams, volunteer and special events coordinator for The Pavilion. “It is going to be an exciting and busy year here at The Pavilion so sign up now!”

Partners has a lot to offer its members. If you would like to learn more please join us at one of our monthly information sessions. The next session is May 19 at either the 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. meeting. Each session lasts approxi-mately an hour and a half. Reservations are required. A mini-tour of The Pavilion is included.

“Thismeetingisagreatwaytofindoutmoreabout 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.”

Patti Murphy moved to The Woodlands in1982 from the Cleveland, Ohio area. Ready for a change, she had a brother that already lived in the area and it made sense to her to move somewhere close to family.

After reading in “The Woodlands Villager” about The Pavilion Partners, the officialvolunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Murphy talked to a friend about the organization who encouraged her to get involved. She be-cameanofficialmemberofthevolunteergroupin2003.

“My favorite part about being a Partner is the people that I meet,” Murphy said. “I love the fellowship between the volunteers and working with the public. Giving back to the community is always a rewarding feeling.”

In her time as a Partner, Murphy has served on the scholarship committee and is currently involved with the special teams committee and helps in coordinating the guitar auctions, which raise money for The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs.

“Patti is such a solid Partner,” said Leslie Williams, volunteer and special events coordinator at The Pavilion. “She always has a can-do attitude and is such a joy to work with.”

Murphy enjoys attending concerts at The Pavilion as well, citing her excitement for Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett this summer.

“Seeing The Moody Blues was probably my favorite event I’ve ever attended at The Pavilion,” Murphy said. “We need to get them back here again!”

In addition to volunteering at The Pavilion, Murphy also is involved with the Artists Relations committee for The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. She is very involved with St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Murphy currently works for CooperVision and enjoys doing yardwork on her acre-and-a-half in her free time.

For more information on becoming a volunteer with Partners, visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.

TICKETSTicketsareavailableatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.to5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, Master-Card,VISAandDiscoverareacceptedatThePavilionBoxOffice.

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 at800-745-3000.

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 con-temporaryevents.Forinformation,call281-210-1127orvisitThePavilionBoxOffice.

PARKINgGuests 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 BEVERAgESFood and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Enter-tainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue.

RESTROOMSPermanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.

LAWN CHAIRSFor comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events.

FIRST AIdTrained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.

guESTS WITH SPECIAL NEEdSThe Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visitwww.woodlandscenter.org.

INFORMATION BOOTHSInformation 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.

CHILdRENFor 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.

INCLEMENT WEATHERAll 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.

ATMsATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion.

PROHIBITEd ITEMSTo 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-plasticbottlesorbottleswithlids,fireworks,laptops,laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons.

CAMERAS ANd RECORdINg dEVICESCameras 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 dic-tated 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.

LOST ANd FOuNdTo inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or callThePavilionAdministrativeOfficeduringbusinesshoursat281-364-3010.

TOuRSGuidedtoursofThePavilioncanbearrangedforgroupsbycalling281-364-3010.

SPECIAL EVENTSThe 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza,isavailableforleaseyear-round.Outfittedwithlargevideoscreens,multimediaequipment 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,call281-363-0900.

The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or post-concert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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Guest Information

Concert Etiquette

CHILdRENThe Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orches-tra 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.

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 SEATINgFashionably 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.

duRINg THE PERFORMANCEGuests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a per-formance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assis-tance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

APPLAuSENot 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 CONCERTBravo! 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 intothevenue.Guestsarewelcometobringemptywaterbottlestofillatwater fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

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.

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The Cynthia Woods MitchellPavilion Sponsors Support the Arts

Asanonprofitperformingartsvenue,The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion relies on the generosity and participa-tion of local businesses and organiza-tions to provide the community with the best performing arts programming in the area. These sponsors contribute in many ways, including monetary donations, providing interactive ac-tivities in the plazas during events and supplying volunteers at The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs.

Some sponsors, like Woodforest Na-tional Bank, have been supporters of The Pavilion for almost its entire existence. A sponsor for 23 seasons,Woodforest has a presence at each performing arts event and also has the naming rights for The Pavilion’s VIP Club.

“Being a community bank, Woodforest National Bank aligns itself with opportunities to give back to the community we serve,” said Robert E. Marling, Jr., CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “Through The Pavilion’s performing arts programs, we are able to be a small part of enhancing the cultural enrichment of so many.”

While Woodforest supports the arts through the season, Marling cites Children’s Festival as his favorite Pavilion program.

“It would be hard to choose a favorite, as all programs are exceptional in their genres,” Marling said. “The Annual Children’s Festival, with its vast number of participants, allows even more people to enjoy and experience a ‘Pavilion moment.’”

Other sponsors have only recently be-gun supporting The Pavilion’s perform-ing arts events. Most recently, Texas Children’s Hospital—The Woodlands signed on as the newest performing arts sponsor.

“The enrichment provided by The Pavil-ion’s programs to the community and

families in The Woodlands is extremely valuable,” said Lisa Yelenick, director of marketing and public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital. “Part of Texas Children’s mission is to play an integral role and be a committed member of the communities where we provide healthcare services.”

Check out “Encore” for a complete list of all our performing arts sponsors. The next time that you enter The Pavilion gates for a performing arts event, make sure to visit the booths in the plazas and thank our sponsors for supporting the arts in your community.

HOUSTON SYMPHONYA Symphonic Journey

Robert Franz, conductor

Tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

www.woodlandscenter.org281-363-3300

FRIDAY, JUNE 68 p.m. Gates at 7 p.m.

$15 orchestra seating, FREE mezzanine and lawn seating

Start your summer vacation with a musical journey with the sounds of the Houston Symphony in June. Robert Franz leads the audience on a musical trip around the world. Featuring music from Duke Ellington, “Swan Lake”, “West Side Story”, “Memoirs of a Geisha” and more.Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m.

Lawn chairs are FREE & picnics welcome (no outside beverages).

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