Due to Damage from Hurricane Ike

The Woodlands Pavilion
2008 Season Ends Early

A structural engineering firm was hired to review and assess the damage, focusing on the stage house structure and seating area roof structure. The engineering report concluded that The Pavilion should not be used for public gatherings until the fabric roof system and its steel structure have been completely repaired.

“Regretfully, we have determined that damage sustained during Hurricane Ike (9-13-2008) has caused us to cancel the remainder of our season,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “Our facility is unsafe in its current condition to hold any type of public event due to the damage.”

“We are very sorry, for both the music fans and the artists, that we are not able to present these events at The Pavilion this season,” MacDonald said. “We are now looking ahead to 2009 and our 20th season. The Pavilion will be back bigger and better than ever.”

The following events at The Pavilion have been cancelled, postponed, or relocated as a result of damage from Hurricane Ike:

Houston Symphony's “Music of Mozart” Sept. 19 Cancelled

Santana Sept. 20 Cancelled

3 Doors Down Sept. 21 Cancelled / To be Rescheduled

Promoters of 3 Doors Down, previously scheduled for Sept. 21, 2008 at The Pavilion, are currently working on rescheduling this show at another venue. The rescheduled show will likely take place in the Houston area in early 2009. An announcement will be made about the rescheduled event as soon as information is available. Refunds for the cancelled show begin Monday, Sept. 29. The refund policy below applies.

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Sept. 26 Cancelled

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will perform Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at the Zoo Amphitheater in Oklahoma City and all net proceeds from the event will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Ike through the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund. Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and the city of Oklahoma City have rallied behind this benefit to offset costs and provide additional assistance to Hurricane Ike victims.

The duo was set to perform at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as part of their “Raising Sand” tour, but due to the damage to The Pavilion sustained by Hurricane Ike, they were forced to relocate the show to Oklahoma City when no other venue in the Houston area was available.

Statement Issued by the Artists

“When we saw the devastation that Ike had wreaked upon Houston and the Gulf Coast area, we immediately made the decision to turn our scheduled show in the area into a benefit for the victims of this disaster. When it was made clear to us that we wouldn’t be able to bring our show in, we immediately sought out an alternate city and venue to host the benefit so that badly needed funds could get into the proper hands as quickly as possible. To this end, we are grateful to the people of Oklahoma City for stepping up and contributing to this cause.

To the great people of Houston and the Gulf Coast, please know that you are in our thoughts as you continue to recover from all you’ve been through.”

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and T Bone Burnett

For more information about this benefit concert, visit www.zooamp.com.

Houston Ballet's “Classics on Pointe” Oct. 2 Cancelled

KSBJ's “The Music Builds Tour” Oct. 3 Cancelled/Relocated

KSBJ’s “The Music Builds Tour” featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & the Family Band previously scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at The Pavilion has been cancelled and relocated to the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. For information about tickets purchased to the previously scheduled concert, visit www.ksbj.org. Tickets to the new event can be purchased at www.ticketservant.com.

Brad Paisley Oct. 17 Cancelled

Houston Symphony's “Hocus Pocus Pops” Oct. 24 Cancelled

Buzzfest XXII Oct. 26 Cancelled

14th Annual Children's Festival Nov. 13-16 Cancelled

The 2009 Season begins in May, 2009

Refunds for Cancelled Events

Refunds for cancelled events will automatically be credited to the credit card of those who purchased tickets through www.ticketmaster.com or over the phone through Ticketmaster. For individuals who purchased tickets at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Ticket Office or Ticketmaster outlets, refunds will be made in person at point of purchase. For more information regarding ticket refunds for any of the cancelled events, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

Despite the cancellation of the last 10 events of the year, 2008 produced a record-breaking season for The Pavilion with 11 sold-out concerts (15,000+ attendees). Sellout shows in 2008 included Jimmy Buffett April 21, Buzzfest XXI April 26, Kanye West May 2, Roger Waters May 4, Radiohead May 17, Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick July 26, John Mayer Aug. 2, Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug. 9, Dave Matthews Band Aug. 15, Projekt Revolution Aug. 24 and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Aug. 29. The previous record for sold out shows in a single season at The Pavilion was 10 in 2004.

Founded 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.

Sept. 26, 2008