The Columbus Symphony today announced the six-concert lineup for its 2018-19 Pops Series. All concerts will be held at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)
Spaced Out: A Sci-Fi Movie Music Spectacular!
Saturday, November 17, 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
This musical celebration of sci-fi film favorites includes selections from Star Wars, Back to the Future, The Incredibles, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Strauss' mighty Also sprach Zarathustra (used in 2001: A Space Odyssey), and more.
Holiday Pops
Friday, November 30, 8pm
Saturday, December 1, 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, December 2, 3pm
Ronald J. Jenkins, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Columbus Children's Choir
BalletMet
A great annual Columbus tradition continues as Ronald J. Jenkins leads the Columbus Symphony and Chorus in some of the season's most-loved holiday songs and carols. Santa will also stop by to help spread the holiday cheer!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
Saturday, January 19, 8pm
Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling's classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience this thrilling tale accompanied by the Columbus Symphony as Harry soars across the big screen.
Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles
Saturday, February 23, 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Authorized by The Eagles, Hotel California incorporates their world-renowned vocal harmonies and authentic instrumentation into a stage spectacle that faithfully and accurately reproduces the multi-Grammy Award-winning sounds of The Eagles, including megahits "Take it Easy," "Heartache Tonight," and of course, "Hotel California," as well as select titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Saturday, March 23, 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Celebrate one of the biggest movie franchises of all time with the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park! Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before-projected in HD with the Columbus Symphony performing John Williams' iconic score live.
An Evening with Jason Alexander
Saturday, April 27, 8pm
Long before becoming world renowned as the iconic George Costanza on "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway song-and-dance man. His concert with the Columbus Symphony brings a hilarious re-telling of his journey to and on the Broadway stage, and features a program of great music from the theatre with comedy and audience interaction. It's a much-heralded event of music, laughter, and fun.
Programs and artists are subject to change.
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