HOUSTON ─ “Out of an abundance of caution and to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, March performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre will be postponed to later dates during the 2020 season,” said Cissy Segall Davis, Managing Director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will update our postponed March performances and, if necessary, any later performances to align with public health guidelines. Although a difficult decision, the Miller Theatre Advisory Board feels it is the prudent step to take at this time.”

Hands Percussion Malaysia (March 20) and Noche Caliente (March 21) will be rescheduled. Dates will be announced soon. As of this time, HITS production Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical will take place as scheduled, April 2-4 and 9-11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com for further information.

2020 Season Premiere

Hands Percussion Malaysia: Drumbeat Inferno

March 20 at 8 p.m. TO BE RESCHEDULED

A person sitting on a stage Description automatically generatedJoin us for the first performance of the 2020 season. Direct from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, making its U.S. debut, Hands Percussion will get your heart pounding with ground breaking, innovative performances that include contemporary and traditional percussive music. Adorned with traditional colorful costumes, this high energy ensemble is so admired they are sought across the globe.

For Drumbeat Inferno the ensemble will play the Chinese shigu drums, Malay gamelan, and other percussion instruments with music and choreography influenced by the different cultures in Malaysia. Mat Din Hussin, a guest artist from the popular Geng Wak Long, will add elements of authentic Kelantanese music to the program.

This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, open seating on the hill. The show goes on rain or shine.

Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre

Noche Caliente with Ismael Miranda

March 21 at 8 p.m TO BE RESCHEDULED

A person in a blue shirt Description automatically generatedLegendary Ismael Miranda, El Bonito de la Salsa, (“The Pretty Boy of Salsa”) performs with Houston’s premier youth group “Caliente,” directed by Grammy Music Educator Top 10 Finalist Jose Antonio Diaz.

This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, open seating on the hill. The show goes on rain or shine.

Produced by Diaz Music Institute