Where Storytime Meets Song: Houston Grand Opera Brings Storybook Opera to The Woodlands
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Families in The Woodlands can experience the magic of opera through storytelling this year as Houston Grand Opera’s Storybook Opera program returns through a partnership with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and The Woodlands Children’s Museum.
The interactive series introduces young audiences to opera through engaging story time performances and opportunities to meet professional opera singers. Designed for children and families, the events blend music, storytelling and educational experiences that make opera accessible and fun for all ages.
Throughout the year, Storybook Opera performances will feature a variety of titles tied to seasonal celebrations and cultural events. In addition to story time performances, select dates will offer “Meet an Opera Singer” sessions where families can interact with Houston Grand Opera performers and learn more about the art of opera.
The series kicked off at The Woodlands Children Museum on Monday, March 9th.
Additional performances throughout the year include:
- Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
- Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. – Storybook Opera presents “Hansel and Gretel” during Children’s Book Week
- Wednesday, May 27, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
- Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m. – Storybook Opera presents “World Cup Women” in celebration of the FIFA World Cup Tournament
- Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
- Wednesday, September 9, 11 a.m. – Storybook Opera presents “Agua, Aguita and Fuego, Fuegito,” a bilingual storytime in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
- Wednesday, October 21, 11 a.m. – Storybook Opera presents “Opera Cat” in recognition of World Opera Day on October 25
- Wednesday, October 28, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
- Wednesday, November 11, 11 a.m. – Storybook Opera featuring “Eyes That Kiss in the Corners” or a new title
- Wednesday, December 2, 11 a.m. – Meet an Opera Singer
By partnering with the Houston Grand Opera and The Woodlands Children’s Museum, The Pavilion continues its commitment to expanding arts access and creating meaningful connections with different forms and media of the arts.
For more information about The Pavilion, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
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Opened in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.