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(713) 533-3285
100 Concert Dr
Houston,
TX
77030
29.7187
-95.389
Neighborhoods: Med Center, South Central
Last updated 7.24.10
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Live Theatre, City Legislators, City Offices, Free Attractions, Movie Theaters, Theatres
What People Are Saying About Miller Outdoor Theater
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In Short – Inside Hermann Park, you can take a picnic and watch a concert or play--even better, it's free. Essential items for an afternoon or evening on the hill are a blanket, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. The theater was renovated in 2000 and holds a wide variety of family-friendly performances each year, including Cinco de Mayo and Fourth of July festivities. Also catch Shakespeare in the Park, the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- Follow proper lawn chair and blanket etiquette: Keep chairs to the left side of the lawn so that everyone can have a good view.
- Know Before You Go:
- While the shows are free, some require tickets, so call ahead if you want to catch that upcoming production.
- Parking:
- It's definitely an issue; show up early and stake your claim.
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01/21/03
Back to the sixties
by Duffy_Dog
Viewing a performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre is reminiscent of a sixties lovefest. People bring the whole family, dogs included. I didn't notice any cats, but would not have been surprised to see them as well. Pick a mild night, and yo'll not have a better outdoor Houston Experience.
- Pros: Family Oriented, Ambience, Price ($0.00)
- Cons: Can be hot
08/11/02
Depends upon the weather...
by stajomor
Grab a couple of beach chairs, or even blankets and pillows; pack a picnic, and pray for a cool breeze. A very good variety of shows each season.
The one unpleasant note would be the heat; my family prefers to avoid July and August here, so we usually miss out on the Shakespeare Festival. If you go, remember your bug spray and bring water!
- Pros: free seating, fun atmosphere, ok to bring chairs
- Cons: not enough parking, heat in late summer
08/11/02
Romantic Date
by tbont2001
For college students with little money to spend, this is the perfect place to take a date. Venues from the Houston Symphony to Theater Under The Stars perform here free of charge, the same shows that are sometimes quite expensive when performed at conventional theaters. Tickets are available on the day of the performance for reserved seating (again, free). If you are one of the first in line, you can get front row seats. You can also opt to sit on the grass hillside behind the seating area. You can bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol. In spite of the fact that it's free, this outdoor theater is a very romantic, classy choice for that special date.
- Pros: free, good seating, comfy atmosphere
- Cons: difficult parking
08/06/02
evening events??
by grouchen
I just called the main number there, and it was a recording that said "all evening events are ticketed"...does that mean I have to come early to pick up tickets, to sit on the grass?? I haven't been here in years, just want to be sure! I know its still free though - yee haw!
08/04/02
Miller is Outdoor Fun
by kkgonzo
the great accoustics and ability to go into annother world, culture, or story with your friends and family along make the Miller Ousdoor theatre a great place to go on the weekend. Plus you may take a picnick basket and dine out, too.
- Pros: free parking, wide range of venues, family friendly
- Cons: outdoor only, mosquitos, houston heat
The Details on Miller Outdoor Theater
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- great place
- sometimes quite expensive charge
- romantic date
- great accoustics
- wonderful performances
- fun miller
- sometimes quite expensive same shows
- very good variety
- great ability
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