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Tonight in the Plaza

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Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Make a Necklace with The Pavilion Partners

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7:15-7:45 p.m.

Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

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ontentsTonight in the Plaza.......................................................................... 1

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

Houston Grand Opera................................................................... 3-4

“La bohéme”................................................................................... 5

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

Houston Grand Opera Chorus....................................................... 7

Houston Grand Opera Biographies............................................7-11

Houston Grand Opera Management & Staff..............................12

Houston Grand Opera Supporters 13

Volunteer Spotlight.......................................................................... 13

Pavilion Bytes.................................................................................... 13

Encore.............................................................................................14

ShowTime......................................................................................... 15

2013 Performing Arts Season and Ticket Order Form.................. 16

Educational Outreach Programs 17

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

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

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

dIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia 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 Stancia Matijevich - Marketing Assistant

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 JosieReeves–BoxOfficeManager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance

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Letter from the President & CEO

Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue of Houston Grand Opera.

We welcome back to The Pavilion stage Houston Grand Opera after an eight year absence on our stage. Tonight’s performance, “La bohème” is one of the greatest love stories ever told.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided free at all performing arts 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.

On June 8, join us for The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony. The concert features music from Jackson’s early years to his mega hits. The concert takes the audience 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. Brent Havens, joins the symphony again as the conductor for The Music of Michael Jackson. Havens has conducted the last two Music Of concerts at The Pavilion.

I want to thank our employees, sponsors and dedicated board of directors for their continued support.

I look forward to seeing you this coming season and thank you for supporting the performing arts at The Pavilion

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

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Houston Grand Opera Houston Grand Opera

Houston grand Opera Creative Team:

Conductor Eric Melear ‡ Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair

Original Director John Caird Lynn Wyatt Great Artist 2012–13

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Director Susan Li*

Set Designer David Farley, adapted by the HGO Technical Department

Costume Designer David Farley

Lighting Designer Michael James Clark

Chorus Master Richard Bado ‡

Children’s Chorus Director Karen Reeves

Musical Preparation Peter Pasztor ‡

Craig Kier Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Chair

Ana María Otamendi † Mr. and Mrs. James Crownover Fellow

Elena Lacheva † Lynne Murray Sr. Educational Foundation Fellow

Stage Manager Annie Wheeler

Assistant Director Kristen Burke

Surtitles by John Caird and Mena Mark Hanna

Video Direction Mena Mark Hanna

† Houston Grand Opera Studio artist‡ Former Houston Grand Opera Studio artist* Houston Grand Opera debut

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Cast (in order of vocal appearance):

Marcello Mark Diamond † Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed Fellow

Rodolfo Scott Quinn † Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Mr. Milton D. Rosenau Jr. Fellow

Colline Nicholas Masters † Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Fellow

Schaunard Michael Sumuel ‡

Benoît / Alcindoro HectorVásquez

Mimì Natalya Romaniw † Joanie and Don Haley and Nancy and Ted Haywood Fellow

Parpignol Kevin Ray † Melinda and William Brunger Fellow

Musetta Andrea Carroll † Michelle Beale and Dick Anderson Fellow

Sergeant Keenan Manceaux

Customs House guard Peixin Chen † Andrew C. Schirrmeister III Fellow

A co-production with Canadian Opera Company and San Francisco Opera.

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

An Opera in Four Acts

Music by Giacomo Puccini

Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionFriday, May 24, 2013—8 p.m.

The performance lasts approximately two hours and 20 minutes.

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

Sung in Italian with projected English translation

Houston grand Opera Production Credits:

Surtitles cued by Catherine Schaefer

Video cued by Kristen Burke

Set Design Assistants Kim Alwyn, Cara Newman, Jonathan Patric Ward

Painting Consultant Peter Farley

Assistant Costume Designer Laura Gordon

Scenery constructed and painted by Ravenswood Studio, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

Costumes constructed by the Houston Grand Opera Costume Department.

Selected props built by Craftsman Studios, Brenham, Texas.

Performing artists, stage directors, and choreographers are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists,the union for opera professionals in the United States.

Scenic, costume and lighting designers and assistant designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, I.A.T.S.E., Local USA-829.

OrchestralmusiciansarerepresentedbyTheHoustonProfessionalMusiciansAssociation,Local#65-699,American Federation of Musicians.

Scenic costume and lighting designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, I.A.T.S.E., Local USA-829.

OrchestralmusiciansarerepresentedbyTheHoustonProfessionalMusiciansAssociation,Local#65-699,AmericanFederationofMusicians.

StagecrewpersonnelprovidedbyI.A.T.S.E.,Local#51.

Wardrobe personnel provided by Theatrical Wardrobe Union, Local #896.

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ProgramHouston Grand Opera Orchestra

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*Dorian Vandenberg-Rodes*Sylvia VerMeulen*

Viola Eliseo Rene Salazar*, PrincipalLorento Golofeev*, Assistant PrincipalMary Fulgham*Erika C. Lawson*Suzanne LeFevre †Gayle Garcia-Shepard † Cello Barrett Sills*, PrincipalLouis-Marie Fardet*, Assistant PrincipalWendy Smith-Butler*Erika Johnson † Steven Wiggs † double BassDennis Whittaker*, PrincipalErik Gronfor †, Assistant PrincipalCarla Clark*, Acting Assistant Principal Piccolo Colleen Matheu Johnson

Flute Seth Allyn Morris*, PrincipalChristina Medawar †Lisa Nickl

OboeElizabeth Priestly Siffert*, PrincipalRobin Hough*

English HornSpring Hill

Clarinet Carol Stinson*, Principal Eric Chi* Bass Clarinet MollyMayfield

BassoonAmanda Swain*, PrincipalThomas DeWitt*

French HornSarah Cranston †, PrincipalKimberly Penrod Minson*Scott Strong*, Acting PrincipalGavin Reed James F. Wilson

TrumpetJim Vassallo*, PrincipalRandal Adams* Sponsored by Mrs. Jerry L. DoggettGeorge Chase

Trombone Thomas Hultén*, PrincipalMark Holley*

Bass Trombone Ilan Morgenstern †Richard Reeves

Cimbasso Mark Barton*, Principal

Harp Joan Eidman*, Principal

Timpani Nancy Nelson*, Principal

PercussionRichard Brown †, PrincipalChristina Carroll, Acting PrincipalCraig HauschildtKaren Slotter

Orchestra Personnel ManagerRichard Brown

*core musician† core musician on leave this production

ProgramProgram

Synopsis

ACT IIt is Christmas Eve in Paris. Two poverty-stricken young artists, Marcello, a painter, and Rodolfo, a poet, attempt to work in their freezing garret. In desperation, they burn one of Rodolfo’s dramas to keep warm. Their two roommates, Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, return home. Even though Schaunard has brought food, the four bohemians decide to take their holiday dinner in the Latin Quarter. Just then, Benoit, their landlord, arrives to demand his overdue rent. The men ply him with drink, and when he boasts of marital indiscretions, they throw him out with feigned indignation. Marcello, Colline, and Schaunard leave for the Latin Quarter. Roldolfo promises to join them after finishing some work, but a knock on the door interrupts him. Mimì, a young neighbor, enters, wishing to relight her candle. Obviously ill, she nearly faints and drops her room key. Rodolfo is instantly attracted to her and manages to detain her by concealing the key. He snuffs out his own candle, and as the two search in the darkness for the “lost” key, their hands touch. Spontaneously, they pour out their love for one another before leaving to join Rodolfo’s friends.

ACT IIA festive crowd celebrates Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter. At the Café Momus, Rodolfo introduces Mimì to his roommates. Their carefree mood changes when Musetta, Marcello’s former lover, appears with Alcindoro, her elderly paramour. Musetta attempts to attract the attention of Marcello, who deliberately ignores her but ultimately cannot resist her charms. Musetta shrewdly gets rid of Alcindoro and instructs the waiter to give him the bill for everyone. She and her bohemian friends escape through the crowd.

ACT IIIEarly one snowy February morning, Mimì seeks Marcello, who is painting a mural at a tavern near the city gates. She tells him she and Rodolfo have separated because of his jealousy. As Marcello tries to comfort her, Rodolfo arrives to speak with Marcello. Mimì conceals herself and overhears their conversation. Rodolfo tells Marcello he wants to leave Mimì because of her flirtatious behavior. Finally, he confesses that she is mortally ill and admits his guilty feelings. He knows the harsh conditions of their life together have undoubtedly worsened her health. Mimì’s cough gives her away, and Rodolfo realizes she has overheard everything. The two lovers pledge to stay together until spring, but Marcello and Musetta argue viciously and separate.

ACT IVRodolfo and Marcello, now separated from Mimì and Musetta, are working in their garret. Schaunard and Colline ar-rive with supper, and the four fantasize about attending a fancy ball. Suddenly, Musetta enters with Mimì, who is near death and wants to be with Rodolfo. Musetta and Marcello leave to sell some of their possessions in order to buy Mimì a muff and to summon a doctor. Colline also departs to sell his beloved overcoat. Left alone for a few moments, Mimì and Rodolfo reminisce about happier times. The others return, but before the doctor can arrive, Mimì dies.

Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music DirectorMargaret Alkek Williams Chair

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Houston Grand Opera Biographies

Houston Grand Opera Biographies Continued

Eric Melear (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek ChairConductorHouston grand Opera Appearances: Performances of “La bohème” (2012), “The Elixir of Love” (2009), “Beatrice and Benedict” (2008), “Aida” (2007), “Carmen” (2006) and “The Marriage of Figaro” (2005); “Tosca” (2010) and “Rigoletto” (2009) atMillerOutdoorTheatre;HGOStudioartist(2002–04).About the Artist: Eric Melear oversees the music staff and preparation of all the musical activities of Houston Grand Opera and is involved in casting and choosing future repertoire. He also serves as music director of the renowned HGO Studio. Previously, he was on the music staff of Vienna State Opera where he conducted two children’s operas and assisted on 14 productions. With Wolf Trap Opera, he served as head of music staff and studio manager, assisted Stephen Lord on “Carmen” and “La bohème” with the National Symphony Orchestra, prepared regular season productions, and led new productions of “Alcina” (2008) and “Il turco” in Italia (2010). Following his conducting debut in “Latraviata”withOregonLyricOpera(2005),heservedasthatcom-pany’s resident conductor. In 2006, the Sir Georg Solti Foundation pre-sented him with its prestigious award for young conductors, resulting in work with Sir Charles Mackerras, Gustav Meier, and Patrick Summers.

John Caird (United Kingdom) Lynn Wyatt Great Artist 2012–13Original DirectorHouston grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012), “Don Carlos” (2012), “Tosca” (2010) and André Previn’s “Brief Encounter” (2009).About the Artist: John Caird has directed more than 20 productions of classic and new plays for the Royal Shakespeare Company, including “Twin Rivals,” “Our Friends in the North,” “Twelfth Night,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “As You Like It,” “The Beggar’s Opera” and “Antony and Cleopatra.” He directed “Don Carlos,” “Aida” and “Don Giovanni” for Welsh National Opera, his own new version of Bernstein’s “Candide” for the National Theatre in London, “Candide” and “Private Lives” in Tokyo, and the U.S. tour of “Daddy Long Legs,” for which he wrote the book. He directed the origi-nal London and Broadway productions of “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby” (Olivier, Tony and Evening Standard awards) and “Les Misérables” (Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards). Other work includes numerous productions for London’s National Theatre (“The Seagull,”“Hamlet,”and“HumbleBoy”);Broadway(“JaneEyre”and“Stanley”);theAlmeidaTheatre(“Macbeth”);andtheRoyalDramaticTheatre, Stockholm (“The Merry Wives of Windsor,” “Dance of Death,” “The Tempest” and “Romeo and Juliet”).

Houston Grand Opera Chorus, Children’s Chorus and Supernumeraries

Houston grand Opera ChorusRichard Bado, Chorus Master

Craig Kier, Assistant Chorus Master Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Chair

Ofelia Adame Frankie HickmanDebra Alons David Brooks HornShelley Auer Joy JonstoneMichel Bigelow Joe KeyBradley Blunt Kirsten KoernerSean Brabant Hannah Celeste LuChristopher Childress Alejandro MagallónCarrie Deorsam Keenan ManceauxSean P. Elgin Katherine McDanielAmi Figg Jason MilamDonald Figg Cristino PerezLaurelle Gowing Elizabeth Sharonov

Houston grand Opera Children’s ChorusKaren Reeves, Director

Samuel Dill Olivia ManningEmme Lucia Enojado Grace MuirMaria Dunn Gelves Sarah E. NavyEsme Bianca Grimshaw Sophie Rei QanoJacquelineHickman CatherineFrancesRichardDavid Hultén Tobias RyttingLorenz Lopez SupernumerariesDavid DurrantSergio FloresBrian JonesCharles D. KaufmanBryan Sutton

Susan Li (United States)The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion DirectorHouston grand Opera debutAbout the Artist: Although Susan Li is making her HGO directorial debut, she previously served as an assistant director at HGO, for this production of “La bohème” (2012) as well as “Mary Stuart” (2012) and “Fidelio” (2011). She has worked in musical theater and cabaret, assisting on tour-ing productions of “Cats,” “Camelot,” “Chicago” and “Annie.” Li has worked with such performers as Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason and Robert Goulet. In opera, she has created new productions of “The Medium” (Florida State University), “Myths and Hymns” (University of Missouri–Conservatory of Music) and “Amahl and the Night Visitors” (Opera Kadopera). Her outreach productions include “The Toy Shop” (Florida State University Opera Outreach) and “Hansel and Gretel” (Florida State University Opera Outreach and University of Missouri–Conservatory of Music), which toured to schools with no music pro-grams. Recently, she has been an assistant director for Opera Grand Rapids and New Orleans Opera. In 2011, she was on the production team for the world premiere of John Musto and Mark Campbell’s “The Inspector” at Wolf Trap Opera. In the summer months she enjoys working at Aspen Opera Theater Center and Wolf Trap Opera.

david Farley (United Kingdom)Set and Costume DesignerHouston grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012).About the Artist: David Farley has designed for Broadway, the West End, numerous regional the-aters and opera. Opera credits include “The Turn of The Screw” for New York City Opera and “Dia-logues of the Carmelites” for Guildhall School of Music and Drama. For “Sunday in the Park with George” (Broadway, West End), Farley won (with Timothy Bird) the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Set Design. In the U.K., he and Bird won Olivier, Evening Stan-dard and Critics Circle awards. Other Broadway credits include “A Little Night Music” and “13.” West End credits include “A Little Night Music” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Other theater work includes “Take Flight,” “Travesties”and“AreYouThere,McPhee?”(McCarterTheater);“DaddyLong Legs” (Rubicon, Theatreworks, Cincinnati Playhouse, Arizona, De-troit,Chicago);“KissMe,Kate”(Stratford,Ontario);theoriginalproduc-tion of “La Cage aux Folles,” “Terrible Advice,” “Aspects of Love” and “TakeFlight”(MenierChocolateFactory);“RomeoandJuliet”and“TheTempest”(RoyalDramatic TheatreStockholm);“Oklahoma!” (Chiches-ter); “Sweeney Todd” (Gate Theatre); “Tick, Tick…Boom!” (ChocolateFactory,RubiconTheatre,Westport);and“Macbeth”(Japan).

Michael James Clark (United States)Lighting DesignerHouston grand Opera Appearances: Lighting de-signer for “Il trovatore” (2013), “La bohème” (2012), “La traviata “ (2012), “The Rape of Lucretia” (2012), “The Marriage of Figaro” (2011) and “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna / To Cross the Face of the Moon” (2010); “Tosca” (2010) and “Rigoletto” (2009) atMillerOutdoor Theatre;“StudioShowcase” (2008,2009);and “ConcertofArias” (2013, 2012). Lighting realizer for “MaryStuart” (2012), “The Queen of Spades” (2010) and “The Elixir of Love” (2009). Associate lighting designer for “Fidelio” (2011) and “Ariadne auf Naxos” (2011).About the Artist: In addition to his work at Houston Grand Opera, Mi-chael James Clark has been a member of the lighting department at The Santa Fe Opera since 2006. In 2010, he lit Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and in 2011, he returned for “The Coronation of Poppea.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in lighting design from North Carolina School of the Arts.

Richard Bado (United States)Chorus MasterHouston grand Opera Appearances: Chorus master (1988–present), headofmusic staff (1991–2005);conducting debut leading “Show Boat” at the CairoOpera House in Egypt (1989); conducted“Four Saints in Three Acts” on tour at the Edin-burghFestival(1996);HGOStudioartist(1984–85).About the Artist: A native of Pittsburgh, Richard Bado has conducted for La Scala, Paris National Opera, Houston Grand Opera, New York City Opera, the Aspen Music Festival, the Tulsa Opera, the Russian National Orchestra, the Florida Philharmonic, the Montreal Symphony, Wolf Trap Opera and Houston Ballet. He appears regularly in recital with Renée Fleming, including a recent tour earlier this spring, and also has accompanied Cecilia Bartoli, Frederica von Stade, Denyce Graves, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, Ramón Vargas, Samuel Ramey and Nathan Gunn. He holds music degrees from the Eastman School of Music, where he received the 2000 Alumni Achieve-ment Award, and West Virginia University, and studied advanced cho-ralconductingwithRobertShaw.The2012–13 seasonmarkshis25thanniversary as chorus master for Houston Grand Opera. He directs the opera studies program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He has served on the faculties of the Aspen Music Festival and School and the International Vocal School in Moscow, and has been a mu-sic staff member for the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera and other companies.

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Houston Grand Opera Biographies Houston Grand Opera Biographies

Karen Reeves (United States)Children’s Chorus DirectorHouston grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012), “Dead Man Walking” (2011), “Tosca” (2010), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (2009, 1993), “Hansel and Gretel” (2007, 2006, 1997) and “The Little Prince” (2004, 2003);MemberoftheHoustonGrandOperaChorusfor13seasons;CreatedtheHighSchoolVoiceStudioand directed it for eight years.About the Artist: Native Texan Karen Reeves has prepared the Houston Grand Opera Children’s Chorus and child soloists since 1991 in more than35productions.ShereceivedherbachelorofmusicdegreefromSouthwestern University and her master of music degree from Rice University. She taught on the voice faculty at Houston Baptist Univer-sity, 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 twice 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.

Natalya Romaniw (United Kingdom) Joanie and Don Haley / Nancy and Ted Haywood FellowSoprano—MimìHouston grand Opera Appearances: Ines in “Il tro-vatore” (2013) and performances of Mimì in “La bo-hème”(2012);Secondprizewinner inHGO’s2012EleanorMcCollumCompetition“ConcertofArias;”HGO Studio artist (2012–14).About the Artist: Recent awards for Natalya Romaniw include the GuildhallGoldMedalandboththefirstprizeandthesongprizeinthe2012 Kathleen Ferrier Competition. In 2009, she represented Wales in theBBCCardiffSingerof theWorldcompetitionandwasafinalist inthe song category. She sang Anne Trulove in “The Rake’s Progress” for Welsh National Youth Opera, Georgette in “La rondine” and Giulia in “Lascaladiseta”forBritishYouthOpera;FirstNymphin“Rusalka”forGlyndebourne;andthetitlerolein“LuciadiLammermoor”forClonterOpera. Recent engagements include Giunia in “Lucio Silla” for the Classical Opera Company. Future engagements include Maliella in “I gioielli della Madonna” for Opera Holland Park in 2013 and the Gov-erness in “The Turn of the Screw” for Glyndebourne on Tour in 2014. Next season, her HGO roles include performances of Rosalinde in “Die Fledermaus,” Priestess in “Aida,” Krystyna in “The Passenger,” Mrs. An-derssen in “A Little Night Music” and Micaëla in “Carmen.”

Scott Quinn (United States) Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Mr. Milton D. Rosenau Jr. FellowTenor—RodolfoHouston grand Opera Appearances: Ruiz in “Il tro-vatore” (2013), Sailor in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), performances of Rodolfo in “La bohème” (2012), Royal Herald in “Don Carlos” (2012), Gastone de Letourières in “La traviata” (2012), Sergeant in “The Barber of Seville” (2012); HGO Studio artist(2011–14).About the Artist: Last season, Scott Quinn sang Normanno in “Lucia di Lammermoor” with The Dallas Opera, where he was a Young Artist in Residence (2008–10) and where also he performed in “La bohème,” “Salome,” “Roberto Devereux,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Die Fledermaus” and “Otello.” In the summer of 2011, he participated in the Merola Opera program at San Francisco Opera. Concert credits include Ros-sini’s“Petitemessesolennelle,”Verdi’sRequiem,Mendelssohn’s“Elijah,”Schubert’sMassinCMajorandMozart’sRequiem.Thissummer,hesingsRodolfo at the Northern Lights Music Festival. In 2014, he makes his Fort Worth Opera debut as Ferrando in “Così fan tutte” and sings Narraboth in “Salome” at The Dallas Opera. Next season at HGO, he sings per-formances of Alfred in “Die Fledermaus,”Borsa in “Rigoletto,” and Mr. Erlanson in “A Little Night Music.”

Mark diamond (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed FellowBaritone—MarcelloHouston grand Opera Appearances: Steersman in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), Marcello in perfor-mances of “La bohème” (2012), Forester in “Don Carlos” (2012), Marchese d’Obigny in “La tra-viata” (2012), Second Prisoner in “Fidelio” (2011) andFigaroinperformancesof“TheBarberofSeville”(2012,2011);Firstprize winner in HGO’s 2011 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias;”HGOStudioartist(2011–13).About the Artist: Mark Diamond sang the title role of “The Barber of Seville” with the Merola Opera Program at San Francisco Opera and Top in “The Tender Land” at Glimmerglass Opera, where he received a 2010 Richard F. Gold Career Grant. He made his Cincinnati Symphony debut in Handel’s “Messiah.” Other concert repertoire includes the FauréRequiem,Dubois’s “SevenLastWordsofChrist”andVaughanWilliams’s“FiveMysticalSongs.”Hewasaregionalfinalist intheMet-ropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and received a 2012 Sara Tucker Grant from the Richard Tucker Foundation. Last summer, he sang Papageno in “The Magic Flute” at the Aspen Music Festival and returns this year to sing Swallow in “Peter Grimes.” He returns to HGO next season as Carl-Magnus in “A Little Night Music.”

Andrea Carroll (United States) Michelle Beale and Dick Anderson FellowSoprano—MusettaHouston grand Opera Appearances: Plaintiff in “Trial by Jury” (2013), performances of Musetta in “La bohème”(2012);FirstprizeandAudienceChoiceAward winner in HGO’s 2012 Eleanor McCollum Competition“ConcertofArias;”HGOStudioartist(2012–14).About the Artist: Andrea Carroll made her professional opera debut at Fort Worth Opera last year as Susanna in “The Marriage of Figaro,” after which she performed Zerlina in “Don Giovanni” with Wolf Trap Opera. At the 2011 Glimmerglass Festival, she sang Rose Segal and covered Elaine O’Neill in John Musto’s “Later the Same Evening.” She sang Rosalba in “Florencia en el Amazonas” with Utah Opera in January and returns to Wolf Trap Opera this summer to sing Corinna in “Il viaggio a Reims.” Hon-ors include a 2012 award from the Sullivan Foundation, second prize in the Gerda Lissner Foundation competition, and a regional Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions encouragement award. Next season at HGO, she sings Adele in performances of “Die Fledermaus,” Anne Egerman in “A Little Night Music,” Countess Ceprano/Page in “Rigo-letto,” and Woglinde in “Das Rheingold.” Future engagements include her Washington National Opera debut and a return to the Glimmerglass Festival.

Nicholas Masters (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Bahr FellowBass—CollineHouston grand Appearances: Old Gypsy in “Il tro-vatore” (2013), performances of Colline in “La bo-hème” (2012), Spirit of Charles V in performances of “Don Carlos” (2012), Doctor Grenville in “La tra-viata” (2012), Don Basilio in “The Barber of Seville” (2012,2011);HGOStudioartist(2011–13).About the Artist: Nicholas Masters sang the Gover-nor in the world premiere of Margaret Garwood’s “The Scarlet Letter,” Leporello and Commendatore in “Don Giovanni” and Count Waldner in “Arabella” at the Academy of Vocal Arts. He also has sung Bottom in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Wolf Trap Opera, Banff Center) and Bill Bobstay in “H.M.S. Pinafore” and Walter in “William Tell” (Caramoor Festival). He has won two Career Development grants from the Wolf Trap Foundation, was a National Grand Finalist in the 2011 Metropolitan Op-era National Council Auditions, won second prize in the Gerda Lissner InternationalVocalCompetition,andmostrecentlywonfirstprizeandthe People’s Prize in the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition. This sum-mer, he will sing Robert in “Les vêpres siciliennes” with Caramoor Festival and Sparafucile in “Rigoletto” with the Opera Theater of Connecticut. Next season he makes his Opera Philadelphia debut and his European debut with English National Opera.

Michael Sumuel (United States)Bass-baritone—SchaunardHouston grand Opera Appearances: Masetto in “Don Giovanni” (2013), Schaunard in “La bohème” (2012), Lackey in “Ariadne auf Naxos” (2011), Anto-nio in “The Marriage of Figaro” (2011), Motorcycle Cop/Prison Guard in “Dead Man Walking” (2011), Sharpless inperformancesof“MadameButterfly”(2010), Sciarrone in “Tosca” (2010), Narumoff in “The Queen of Spades” (2010), Noble of Brabant in “Lohengrin” (2009) andDr.Dulcamarainperformancesof“TheElixirofLove”(2009);thirdprizewinnerinHGO’s2009EleanorMcCollum“ConcertofArias”;HGOStudio artist (2009–11).About the Artist: This season, bass-baritone Michael Sumuel made his debut with the San Francisco Symphony in performances of Handel’s “Messiah,” sang the title role in “The Marriage of Figaro” with Dayton Opera and performed songs of Brahms and Schönberg in Da Camera of Houston’s “In the Garden of Dreams.” Last season, he made his San Francisco Opera debut as Tom in the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’s “Heart of a Soldier,” returned to sing Elviro in “Xerxes,” sang Schaunard in “La bohème” for his European operatic debut at Glynde-bourne Festival Opera and appeared with Houston’s Mercury ensemble in a concert of Rameau cantatas.

Hector Vásquez (United States)Baritone—Benoît/AlcindoroHouston grand Opera Appearances: Learned Judge in “Trial by Jury” (2013), Alcindoro and performances of Benoît in “La bohème” (2012), George Benton in “Dead Man Walking” (2011), Scarpia in “Tosca” at Miller Outdoor Theatre (2010), title role in “Rigoletto” at Miller Outdoor Theatre (2009), Forester in “The Cunning Little Vixen” (2007), Alvaro in “Florencia en el Amazonas” (2001, 1996) and Schaunard in “La bohème”(1996);DirectoroftheHGOStudio(2006–08).About the Artist:HectorVásquezhasappearedthroughouttheUnitedStates in opera and in concert repertoire. Recently, he made his San Francisco Symphony debut in Falla’s “El retablo del maese Pedro” under Charles Dutoit. Last season with Opera Colorado, he reprised Alvaro in “Florencia en el Amazonas,” a role he created for the world premiere at HGO. This season he sang “Florencia’s” Capitán with Utah Opera. He madehisMetropolitanOperadebut in1995asBeaumarchais in“TheGhosts of Versailles,” and returned in “Carmen,” “Rigoletto,” “Madame Butterfly,” “Capriccio,” “La traviata” and “The Merry Widow.” Othercredits include Martinu’s “A Soldier’s Mass” (Houston Ballet), Blitch in “Susannah” (Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre), the world premiere of Don Davis’s “Rio del sangue” (Los Angeles Master Chorale) and Scarpia in “Tosca” (El Paso Opera).

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Houston Grand Opera Biographies

Kevin Ray (United States) The Melinda and William Brunger FellowTenor—ParpignolHouston grand Opera Appearances: Messenger in “Il trovatore” (2013), Melot in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), Defendant in “Trial by Jury” (2013), Par-pignol in “La bohème” (2012); HGO Studio artist(2012–14).About the Artist: Kevin Ray has performed the Schoolmaster in “The Cunning Little Vixen,” Don José in Peter Brook’s “La tragédie de Carmen,” Figaro in “The Barber of Seville,” Don Alvaro in “Il viaggio a Reims,” Robert in “Iolanta” and Count Almaviva in “The Marriage of Figaro.” At Santa Fe Opera, he appeared in the world pre-miere of Paul Moravec’s “The Letter” and as the Poet in Menotti’s “The Last Savage.” He was the tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Fort Worth Symphony Orches-tra. In 2012, he won second prize in the Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition and awards from the Wagner Society of New York, the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, and the Liederkranz Foundation. He was a Grand Finalist in the 2012 Metropolitan Opera National Council Audi-tions. This summer, he will sing the title role in Britten’s “Peter Grimes” with ChautauquaOperaandDonJoséin“Carmen”atLyrique-en-Mer/Festi-val de Belle-Île. Next season at HGO, he sings performances of Eisenstein in “Die Fledermaus” and roles in “The Passenger” and “Aida.”

Peixin Chen (China) Andrew C. Schirrmeister III FellowBass—Customs House GuardHouston grand Opera Appearances: Ferrando in “Il trovatore” (2013), Customs House Officer,“Labohème” (2012); Third prizewinner in HGO’s2012 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias”;HGOStudioartist(2012–14).About the Artist: Peixin Chen graduated from Bei-jing’s Central Conservatory of Music, where he made his opera debut as Publio in “La clemenza di Tito” and performed Sarastro in “The Magic Flute.” Since making his debut with the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing as the King in Lalo’s “Le roi d’Ys” conducted by Michel Plasson, he has sung the Emperor in Tan Dun’s “Tea,” Colline and Benoît in “La bohème,” Baron Douphol in “La traviata” under the baton of Lorin Maazel and Zuniga in Francesca Zam-bello’s production of “Carmen.” He recently appeared as Don Basilio in “The Barber of Seville” with the Merola Program of San Francisco Opera, Angelotti in Giancarlo del Monaco’s new production of “Tosca” and DonMagnifico in Rossini’s “Cinderella”with theNCPA.He returns thissummer to the NCPA for Bartolo in “The Marriage of Figaro” and Basilio in “The Barber of Seville.” Next season, he performs in “The Passenger” and “Rigoletto” at HGO and makes his Washington National Opera debut as Dulcamara in “The Elixir of Love.”

Houston Grand Opera Management and Staff

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

Gregory S. RobertsonChiefAdvancementOfficer

Keenan Manceaux (United States)Baritone—SergeantHouston grand Opera Appearances: Sergeant in “La bohème” (2012), Commissioner in “La traviata” (2012);MemberoftheHoustonGrandOperaCho-rus since the 1999–2000 season.About the Artist: Keenan Manceaux has sung in morethan50productionsatHGOasamemberofthe Chorus. He has performed with the LSU Opera Theater and University of Houston’s Moores Opera Center. His repertoire includes the Doctor in “Vanessa,” Schaunard in “La bohème,” Peter in “Hansel and Gretel,” Ned Keene in “Peter Grimes,” Sam in “Trouble in Tahiti” and Taddeo in “The Italian Girl in Algiers.” He is currently a private voice teacher at Deer Park High School and director of music at Christ United Church of Cypress.

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, ControllerLydia Middents, Staff AccountantMelissa Sanson, Finance AssistantKen Vaughn, Director of Information Systems*Lee Whatley, Director of Business Analytics*Melissa Williford, Director of Human Resources*

developmentRudy Avelar, Director of Development and Patron Services*Richard Buffett, Director of Major Gifts and Planned GivingKellyFinn,DevelopmentOfficerHolly Hagerman, Associate Director of Special EventsScott Ipsen, Director of Special EventsEva Kanouse, Special Events CoordinatorRebeccaKier,DevelopmentOfficerRebecca Lamb, Prospect and Research ManagerAngela Lane, Director of DevelopmentAshleyParks,DevelopmentOfficerMartin Schleuse, Development Communications ManagerDenise Simon, Special Events Operations Manager

MarketingVirginia Ashton, Customer Care ManagerKelly Buchanan, Marketing ManagerBrian Flores, Senior Manager, SalesRebecca Koterwas, Manager of Sales and Audience DevelopmentCynthia Lewis, Team LeadAngela Notias, Customer Care SupervisorRichard Wong, Director of Sales and Services

Advancement ServicesHenry Cantu III, Development Data ManagerM. Jane Orosco, Marketing Data Manager*Bethany Steel, Development Operations CoordinatorJoanna Torok, Advancement Operations ManagerKari Zimerman, Development Administrative Assistant

CommunicationsLaura Chandler, Director of Publications*Vincent Covatto, Communications AssistantAmy Garcia, Creative Services AssociatePattima Singhalaka, Art Director

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

HgOcoMarcie Lou, Operations ManagerKade Smith, Touring and Ensembles ManagerEvan Wildstein, Programs Director

Artistic/MusicRichard Bado, Chorus Master*Marlan Barry, Recording EngineerRobert Boldin, Music AdministratorRichard S. Brown, Orchestra Personnel Manager*Katelyn Grubb, Artistic Department AssistantMena Mark Hanna, DramaturgCraig Kier, Assistant Chorus Master, Associate ConductorMark C. Lear, Associate Artistic Administrator*Peter Pasztor, Assistant Conductor*Karen Reeves, Children’s Chorus Director*Bethany Self, Assistant ConductorBrian Speck, Artist LiaisonTim Tull, Music Librarian*

Houston grand Opera StudioAmra Catovic, Administrator

Technical/ProductionPhilip Alfano, Lighting AssociateKatrina Bachus, Assistant Stage Manager/Assistant DirectorBobby Baker, Assistant CarpenterGregoryBanfield,AssistantElectrician*Terri Batcheller, Assistant Electrician

Sandra Bernhard Laura Canning Molly Dill Rauli Garcia DirectorofHGOco DirectorofHGOStudio DirectorofProduction* ChiefFinancialOfficer

Deborah Hirsch Steve Kelley Eric Melear Diane Zola Senior Director of Development Director of Marketing Associate Music Director Director of Artistic Administration * Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair

Technical/Production cont.Kristen E. Burke, Production Stage ManagerJulia Burbach, Assistant DirectorAlbert Carlson, Technical Assistant/DriverKatherine Casalino, Wig and Makeup AssistantMichael Clark, Lighting SupervisorAndrew Cloud, Properties Associate*Norma Cortez, Head of Costumes*Esmeralda De Leon, Costume CoordinatorBrandon Dismukes, Production Master Carpenter*Meg Edwards, Assistant Stage ManagerMary Elsey, Assistant Stage ManagerZoltan Fabry, Master Propertyman*Cindy Fikes, Rehearsal CoordinatorMegan, Properties Design Director*Michael Freese, Technical DirectorJohn Gorey, Associate Master Propertyman*Mario Gutierrez, Chief of SecurityEd Hamala, Assistant Carpenter/Head FlymanDebbie Harrington, Costume Shop Supervisor*Eduardo Hawkins, Head Soundman*Rebecca Johnson-Edgerly, Technical and Production AdministratorTanya Kane-Parry, Assistant DirectorBrad Kanouse, Associate Technical Director/HGOco Technical DirectorSusan Li, Assistant DirectorE. Loren Meeker, Associate DirectorJessica L. Mullins, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage ManagerLiz Petley, Production Assistant/ Assistant Stage ManagerAlbert Pike, Master Electrician*Kimberley S. Prescott, Assistant DirectorMercedes Ramirez, Draper*Maria Luisa Salinas, CostumeTechnicianDotti Staker, Wig and Makeup Department Head*Christopher Staub, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage ManagerRoxanna Tehrani, Rehearsal AssistantPaully Lea Tran, Costume TechnicianMyrna Vallejo, Costume CoordinatorAnnie Wheeler, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager

* denotes 10 or more years of service

Houston Grand Opera gratefully acknowledges the following supporters:

Birgitt van Wijk

American Transport Corporation

The original production of “La bohème,” on which this production is based,was made possible through the generous support of The Methodist Hospital System, Margaret Alkek Williams, ConocoPhillips, Lynn Wyatt, Shell Oil Company and AT&T.

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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.

EncoreThe 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 May 16 printing deadline.

$100,000 - $249,999Live NationGeorge P. MitchellThe Pavilion Partners

$50,000 - $74,999The Woodlands Development CompanyThe Wortham Foundation

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

$15,000 - $24,999ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentDevon EnergyH-E-BPepsiCo

$10,000 - $14,999Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyInsperityKPMG, LLPTalisman USAAon HewittBBVA CompassKatherine & John BeairdBlack Forest Ventures.Cullen Trust for the Performing ArtsEntergyFidelity InvestmentsJohn P. McGovern Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 contUnionPacificFoundationThe Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty PartnersEMISheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen

$1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert BeardsleyBarb & Stephen CrainCarol & Phil GarnerCandi & Gerald GlennSheryl & Fred GreeneAlison& Rich HendersonTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoySuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael RichmondMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSusie & Jeff Shipley

$500 - $999Annette & Ken HallockAmy & Jonathan HomeyerDr. Lisa & Dr. Paul KenworthyJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryBrenda & John Mizell

$500 - $999 cont.Mary Matteson & Norman ParrishAmy & George SowersMelissa & Jeff Young

$250 - $499Debra & Michael CalielSuzanne & Ed EllisLinda & Ken FeldSusan & Daniel FordyceLinda & Steve HesterKelly & Paul MessengerNicole & Will MurphyAnnice & John NanningaArlene & Sol Sachs

In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentHouston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The VillagerMain Event EMSTommy BahamaUnited Airlines

The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship donors:$1,000Colleen & Robert AyersPhil BarberLewis BockCorporate IncentivesLeslie & Bryon EllisCandi & Gerald GlennBonnie & Robert GrahamAnnette & Ken HallockKelly & Brady HullAlice & Patrick HynesEd JonesGayelene & Ralph McIngvaleJanet Wong & Ron MullinsSuzanne & Robert PotterDr. Judith RagsdaleMaryann & Tim SeamanLeigh & Larry ShafferR.E. Strong

Volunteer Spotlight

William “Bo” and Christine McBee have called many places in the U.S. home during their lifetimes. Bo grew up in Connecticut and Chris in Indiana. Bo graduated from the University of North Carolina with a de-gree in Business Administration and earned a Masters in Organizational Development from Georgia College. Christine earned a degree in Art Education and a Masters in Fine Arts from Millersville University in Lan-caster, Pa. The pair met when Bo joined the Snow Ski Club in Lancaster, where Christine served as the social chair of the club.

Bo worked for Armstrong World Industries for 20 years before moving to HoustonwherehebeganworkingforCompaq(laterHewlettPackard).He retired after 16 years at the company. Christine is a retired art teacher.

After moving to The Woodlands, Texas, in 1996, the couple got involved with The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of TheCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in 2000. Christine wanted a way to get involved with the arts, since she had been involved as a teacher in Pennsylvania. After serving on the social and fundraising committees, Christine found a niche in the scholarship committee, specificallyjudging the visual and graphic arts. She says her favorite part about being involved with Partners is judging and interacting with students thatareauditioningforfineartsscholarships.

“We also love going to the Wine Dinner,” said Christine. “We get to see all of our friends and have a great evening socializing. In the end, it’s all about supporting the arts and the students receiving the scholarships.”

Christine also is involved with the Woodlands Art League and Junior League of Houston, while Bo is involved with the Wine and Debate Society of The Woodlands. In their spare time, the couple loves to ski, sail and play golf at Carlton Woods. Christine also enjoys painting. They have two sons.

For more information on how to get involved with The Pavilion Partners, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/volunteer.

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ShowTimeShowTime 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.andoneventdaysthroughintermission.TheBoxOfficeislocatedatthenorthentrancetoThePavilionat2005LakeRobbinsDriveinTheWoodlands.Formoreinformation,call281-363-3300orvisitwww.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center GaragelocatedalongSixPinesDrive.Parkingis$5pervehicleformostperformingartseventsand$15pervehicleformostcontemporaryevents.Ticketsforon-siteparkingcanbepurchasedinadvanceatalllocationsandThePavilionBoxOffice.Someservicechargesmayapply.Advancepurchaseisnotrequired,butguaranteesaspacethedayoftheshow.

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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.

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 perform-er 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 musi-cians from around the world are show-

cased at Legendary Masterpieces with Texas Music Festival Orchestra, a FREE summer concert extraordinaire June 14.

BlastingoffJune15isThe Earth – An Hd Odyssey, a special encore per-formanceofthesecondfilmintheHDOdysseyseriesthatshowcasesour 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 sum-mer, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, July 16 is the exciting new edition of Loo-ney Tunes and live orchestra accom-paniment 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.

Join the Houston Symphony for Musica Clasica Latina Sept.5withBrazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening’s conductor. The con-cert 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 commu-nity performances to awarding-winning children’s performers, meaning you are suretoenjoytheshow!Lotsofactivitiesare 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.

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Aug. 18 Lil Wayne •7p.m. $150.75Res.Pit/$150.75,$89.75,$69.75$49.75 Reserved/$29.75Lawn

Aug. 29 Rockstar Energy drink uproar Festival •6:30p.m. with Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria & Circa Survive $89.50GAPit/$55.25,$39.25&$29.95Reserved/ $25.25Lawn

Aug. 30 Steely dan •7:30p.m. $95Res.Pit/$95,$65&$35Reserved

Sept. 5 Musica Clasica Latina •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Marcello Lehninger, conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 18 depeche Mode •7:30p.m. $99.50Res.Pit/$99.50&$59.50Res./$35.50Lawn

Sept. 19 Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson •7p.m. SOLD OUT

Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy •7p.m. $45GAPit/$45&$39.50Reserved

Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert •7:30p.m. with Dierks Bentley Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA

Oct. 6 FuN. •8p.m. $39.50GAPit/$39.50Reserved

Oct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Nov. 9 18th Annual Children’s Festival •10a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Nov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival •12p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Nov. 14 Fresh Beat Band •7p.m. $39.50ResPit/$39.50&$29.50Reserved

dec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA

May 25 Boni’s “And the Oscar goes To” •6p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved

May 26 Boni’s “And the Oscar goes To” •6p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved

June 8 The Music of Michael Jackson •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Brent Havens, conductor / Jason Delisco, vocalist $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Insperity and Woodforest National Bank

June 12 Mumford & Sons •7p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets SOLD OUT

June 14 Texas Music Festival Orchestra •8p.m. Horst Förster, conductor FREE event June 15 The Earth – An Hd Odyssey •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtsey of The Wortham Foundation

June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha •7:30p.m. $99.50GAPit/$99.50,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50/ $25Lawn

June 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice •7p.m. $79Res.Pit/$79,$59.50,$55,$39.50,$35&$29.50 Reserved/$18.50Lawn

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

July 6 Eli Young Band •TBA with special guests to be announced Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA

July 11 Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company •7p.m. with Black Stone Cherry $100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$80.50,$60.50,$50.50& $40.50Reserved/$21Lawn

July 12 John Mayer •7:30p.m. with Phillip Phillips $75Res.Pit/$75,$55Reserved/$36Lawn

July 16 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II •8:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

July 19 Kid Rock •7p.m. with Uncle Kracker ReservedPit&Sections101-103are$170-$350/All other seats and lawn are $20

July 25 Black Sabbath •7:30p.m. $125Res.Pit/$125,$89.50&$49.50Reserved/ $30 Lawn

July 26 Wiz Khalifa•6:30p.m. with A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and Berner, Chevy Woods & Smoke DZA $59.50GAPit/$59.50,$42.50,$32.50Reserved/ $25Lawn

July 28 Cracker Barrel and Woodforest National Bank presents Brad Paisley •7p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens $64.75GAPit/$64.75,$54.75&$44.75Reserved/ $29.75Lawn

July 30 Matchbox Twenty & goo goo dolls •7p.m. $95Res.Pit/$95,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/ $25Lawn

Aug. 2 Train •7p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75Res.Pit/$75,$49.50&$29.50Reserved/$20Lawn

Aug. 3 Rockstar Energy drink Mayhem Festival •1p.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 $89.50GAPit/$89.50,$69.50,$39.50&$29Reserved/ $29 Lawn

Aug. 7 Jonas Brothers •7p.m. $79.50Res.Pit/$79.50,$59.50,$39.50& $29.50Reserved

Aug. 14 Heart •7:30p.m. with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience $100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$70.50,$56,$50.50,$46,$36, $35.50&$30.50Reserved/$15Lawn

Aug. 16 Keith urban •7p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch $54.75GAPit/$54.75&$39.75Reserved/$25Lawn

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Concert Etiquette

Educational Outreach Programs

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 Takeabreakfromtheoutsideworld!Pleaseturnoffallcellphonesandother audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed duringtheperformances,includingwithcellphones,attherequestofthe 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.Forcertainperformances,andat the requestof theartist,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 quicklyandquietlytothenearestaisleoraskthenearestusherforassis-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!Astheapplausediesdown,theperformerswillputtheirinstrumentsaway 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 canbringinanytypeoffooditem;however,beveragescannotbebroughtintothevenue.Guestsarewelcometobringemptywaterbottlestofillatwater fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

TheCynthiaWoodsMitchellPavilionoffersconcertgoers liveperformingartsevents inapicturesquesettingfeaturingsuchworld-renownedorganizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information aboutconcertetiquettewillenhanceyourvisitandhelpensurethatallofourguestsenjoytheirartsexperiencetothefullest.

• Hats Off to Reading A free, family literacy event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee where children get to take home a free book and participate in kid-friendly activities.

• Musical Scores Primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion. Once the students have achieved their goals, or “musical scores,” they are rewarded to a free performance, a T-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion.

• Fine Arts Education day A free concert featuring the Houston Symphony that is designed to introduce fourth grade students to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra beforetheyenterfifthgradeandhavetochooseanelective.

• Texas Music Festival Orchestra Showcases 100 talented young musicians from around the world who attend a training program at University of Hous- ton. The festival culminates with a free public performance at The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition winner performs a solo at this performance andmedalsareawardedtoallofthecompetitionfinalists.

• Music in Motion Master classes are held for CISD high school band and orchestra students led by Houston Symphony musicians and guests. These classes are designed for student musicians to receive personal instruction from professional musicians and to prepare students for All-State competitions.

• Children’s Festival The four-day event that is designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. The festival features award- winning performers of puppetry, music, pantomime, theater, humor and original songs who incorporate educational messages into each performance.

• Pavilion Talk Informative pre-concert discussions led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira Black that offers historical insight into the evening’s concert.

• Young Talent Spotlight Encourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of performing in front of a live audience and takes place during Children’s Festival, Texas Music Festival and on the side stage prior to many performing arts events.

• Instrument Petting Zoo Children have the opportunity prior to most performing arts events to interact with the zoo, touching and even playing the instruments.

• Community Ticket Program Makes orchestra-level tickets to performing arts events availableforfreetonumerousnonprofitorganizations and senior groups.

• Community Share Gives area nonprofit organizations the opportunity to utilize our performing arts events by having a booth where they can promote their organization and its mission to concertgoers.

Guest Information

TICKETS

TicketsareavailableatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.to5p.m.andthedayofperformancesthroughintermission.AmericanExpress,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.

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 & Enter-tainment.Foodcanbebroughtinduringallperformingartsevents;however,beveragesare not allowed into the venue.

RESTROOMS

Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.

LAWN CHAIRS

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.

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

Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Ifguestshavequestionsorconcerns, theyareencouragedtovisitPavilionvolunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

All events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. Pavilion events are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the event, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.

CHILdREN

Formostcontemporaryevents,children5andunderareadmittedfreetothelawnwithout 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.

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 bebrought intoThePavilion:Animals,aerosolcans,audioandvideoequipment,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 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 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 FOuNd

Toinquireaboutlostitems,guestsmayaskaPavilionstaffmemberforassistanceorcallThePavilionAdministrativeOfficeduringbusinesshoursat281-364-3010.

TOuRS

Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The 1,600-square-footWoodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s NorthPlaza,isavailableforleaseyear-round.Outfittedwithlargevideoscreens,multimediaequipmentwithsurroundsound,acopier,faxanddedicatedtelephoneandmodemlines, 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 post-concert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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