From TOLEDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
On Wednesday, May 4, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra will present “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert” featuring a screening of the complete 1980 film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film.
“The Empire Strikes Back” will be performed on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater.
Tickets can be purchased at toledosymphony.com, by calling 419-246-8000, or visiting the TAPA Box Office on 1838 Parkwood Ave.
Since the release of the first Star Wars movie over 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and iconic musical scores composed by John Williams. Fans will be able to experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film in a live symphonic concert experience when the “Star Wars:
“A few years ago, when we were planning our 75th Anniversary season, we thought of projects that would exceed expectations for orchestra performances. One of the highlights was a performance of the entire score for the original Star Wars film,” says Zak Vassar, President & CEO of the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts. “The concert was on Star Wars Day, May 4, 2019, and we welcomed our largest- ever audience. The sound was enormous, and I was so proud of the Toledo Symphony. Fast-forward exactly three years and we continue the saga. To say that this event will be out-of-this-world, well, that’s just an understatement!”
In the film, the battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation—and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader— await.
Legendary composer John Williams is well known for scoring all nine of the Star Wars saga films to date, beginning with 1977’s “Star Wars: A New Hope” for which he earned an Academy Award® for Best Original Score. His scores for “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return of the Jedi,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “StarWars: The Last Jedi,” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” were each nominated for Best Original Score.
Williams has won five Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards, and 25 Grammy Awards. With 52 Academy Award nominations, Williams is the Academy’s most-nominated living person and the second-most nominated person in the history of the Oscars.
HOW TO ATTEND:
What: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert”
When: Wednesday, May 4
Where: Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo.
Cost: Tickets start at $15. Child discounts available.
More info: Visit the TSO Box Office at 1838 Parkwood Ave., call 419-246-8000, or toledosymphony.com.
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