HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2011 SEASON CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING of EVENTS Red Indicates an Update from the Original Announcement Made on January 26, 2011
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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2011 SEASON CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF EVENTS Red indicates an update from the original announcement made on January 26, 2011 JUNE 2011 OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD Friday, June 17, at 8:30 PM BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT AT THE BOWL (Non-subscription) HOLLYWOOD BOWL HALL OF FAME HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor HARRY CONNICK, JR. and GLORIA ESTEFAN, inductees HILARY SWANK, presenter CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, performers The highly-anticipated, star-studded evening features performances by 2011 Hall of Fame inductees Harry Connick, Jr. and Gloria Estefan, plus an exclusive live sneak preview of Cirque du Soleil’s first Hollywood production, IRIS – A Journey Through the World of Cinema. Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its education programs. Created and produced by Wayne Baruch and Charles F. Gayton. JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, June 22, at 8 PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with WYNTON MARSALIS and special guest JOE LOVANO HUGH MASEKELA Comprised of master soloists and trumpet star Wynton Marsalis, JLCO is the essence of swing! Their set will also include a special tribute to James Moody featuring Joe Lovano. Trumpeter Masekela – with his warm South African grooves and jazz roots – begins a night of vibrant, joyous sounds. 1 GREASE SING-A-LONG Friday, June 24, at 7 PM (pre-show); 8:30 PM (film) (Non-subscription) GREASE SING-A-LONG DIDI CONN (“Frenchy”), host Back by popular demand, the fun-filled Grease Sing-A-Long features a pre-show costume parade and screening of the beloved film on the Bowl’s big screen. KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 26, at 7 PM BIG IN JAPAN YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA CIBO MATTO BUFFALO DAUGHTER TOWA TEI TAIKO CENTER OF LOS ANGELES directed by Rev. Tom Kurai Additional artists to be announced ERIC J. LAWRENCE, host A gathering of the biggest names in Japanese pop music, this once-in-a-lifetime concert spans genres and generations. Iconic Japanese electro-pop pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra (with original members Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi) return for their first show in L.A. since 1979; and after 10 years, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori reunite Cibo Matto for this special night, which will also feature traditional kabuki-style dance and experimental contemporary visuals for an evening celebrating Japan. 2 JULY 2011 JULY 4th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Saturday, July 2, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* Sunday, July 3, at 7:30 PM (Non-subscription) Monday, July 4, at 7:30 PM JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor In the Hollywood Bowl’s annual great American extravaganza, everyone’s favorite American pop duo has been invited to the party! Daryl Hall & John Oates, members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, join the orchestra for a night of classic hits, plus spectacular fireworks and good old fashioned American music to celebrate our country’s 235th birthday! WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 8, at 8 PM Saturday, July 9, at 8 PM MGM HD presents WEST SIDE STORY LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID NEWMAN, conductor Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic film with a world premiere event, as the LA Phil plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score live while the re-mastered film is shown in hi- def on the Bowl’s big screen with the original vocals and dialog intact. Winner of 10 Academy Awards, the film features choreography by Jerome Robbins, screenplay by Arthur Laurents and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. 3 SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 10, at 7:30 PM JOURNEY TO INDIA WITH A.R. RAHMAN LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC SHREYA GHOSHAL, special guest Additional special guests to be announced TOM SCHNABEL, host India’s most prolific and successful movie composer (127 Hours, and two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire), A.R. Rahman returns for an evening of his atmospheric film scores – performed by the LA Phil and enhanced by scenes from his films – plus traditional Indian music and some of Rahman’s spectacular Bollywood hits, with dancers. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 12, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LANG LANG, piano BORODIN Polovtsian Dances PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 13, at 8 PM CHRIS BOTTI BOBBY McFERRIN with YELLOWJACKETS Multiple Grammy-winning trumpet player Chris Botti is the decade’s largest-selling American instrumentalist. From his PBS specials to performing with starts from Sinatra to Sting and garnering four #1 jazz albums, this incredible musician and his band will delight with his stylishly cool jazz, pop and romantic ballads. The equally incredible vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin and friends Yellowjackets (all multiple Grammy winners) collaborate to create mesmerizing and beguiling rhythm and jazz. THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 14, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LANG LANG, piano BORODIN Polovtsian Dances PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition 4 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 15, at 8:30 PM Saturday, July 16, at 8:30 PM SARAH McLACHLAN with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor Multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan makes her Hollywood Bowl debut with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by Thomas Wilkins. With more than 40 million records sold, McLachlan celebrates her recent release, Laws of Illusion. SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 17, at 7:30 PM Puccini’s TURANDOT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor CHRISTINE BREWER, Turandot Turandot, Puccini’s extravagant portrayal of a legendary princess in China, comes to the Hollywood Bowl. Christine Brewer stars as the icy princess who challenges suitors to a game of riddles to win her heart. This story of love features some of the most beloved arias of all time, led by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. This concert benefits the Los Angeles Philharmonic Musicians Pension Fund. Our thanks to the Philharmonic musicians for contributing their services this evening. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 19, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor GIL SHAHAM, violin MOZART Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio MOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter” EDDIE IZZARD Wednesday, July 20, at 8 PM (Non-subscription) EDDIE IZZARD: STRIPPED TO THE BOWL Hailed as one of the foremost stand-ups of his generation, comic genius Eddie Izzard brings his show to the Bowl. 5 THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 21, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor PINCHAS ZUKERMAN, violin STRAUSS Overture to Die Fledermaus BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 J. STRAUSS Tritsch Tratsch Polka R. STRAUSS Waltzes from Rosenkavalier J. STRAUSS Thunder and Lightning Polka J. STRAUSS Czárdás from Ritter Pázmán J. STRAUSS On the Beautiful Blue Danube WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 22, at 8:30 PM Saturday, July 23, at 8:30 PM DOLLY PARTON The Queen of Country Music makes her Hollywood Bowl debut in a concert celebrating her new record as well as over 45 years of hit songs. The concert features Parton’s classic voice and multi- instrumental artistry for an all-Dolly evening. KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 24, at 7 PM GLOBAL SOUL with Rickey Minor, Stevie Wonder and friends Special guests: SHARON JONES, JANELLE MONÁE, GRACE POTTER, ROCKY DAWUNI, CECI BASTIDA, BOMBINO, MIA DOI TODD, and THE SOUL SEEKERS Additional artists to be announced GARTH TRINIDAD, host In a celebration of soul music from around the world, musical director Rickey Minor (American Idol, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), Stevie Wonder and guests take the audience on a tour of soul sounds across cultures, genres, and generations…the final stop is a 40th-anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye’s classic record, What’s Going On. 6 TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 26, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC VASILY PETRENKO, conductor ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK, piano DVOÁK Carnival Overture TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 27, at 8 PM GLADYS KNIGHT JAMES INGRAM Multiple Grammy-winner, also known as the “Empress of Soul,” Knight brings her gloriously powerful vocals to R&B classics and pop standards alike. Ultra-smooth singer Ingram, also a multi- Grammy winner and master of heartfelt ballads, makes a wonderfully romantic opening to the evening. THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 28, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC VASILY PETRENKO, conductor MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin GLINKA Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla SIBELIUS Violin Concerto DVOÁK Symphony No. 9, “New World” WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 29, at 8:30 PM Saturday, July 30, at 8:30 PM MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AND THE SINGING STARS OF TELEVISION LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JACK EVERLY, conductor MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, host, vocals and piano Special appearances by: Wayne Brady, Florence Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Dick Van Dyke and others to be announced A dazzling parade of classic and popular songs from the Great American Songbook – from Gershwin and Berlin to New Orleans jazz and Broadway musicals – led by the ambassador of this beloved genre, Michael Feinstein. Some television star favorites of all time will join in to lift their voices in song on this magical evening. KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 31, at 7 PM 7 REGGAE NIGHT X TUFF GONG WORLDWIDE & ZIGGY MARLEY SALUTE LEGENDS OF REGGAE With special guests I-THREES featuring RITA MARLEY, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, JUDY MOWATT TOOTS HIBBERT, MIGHTY DIAMONDS, RAS MICHAEL Additional guest artists to be announced JEREMY SOLE, host Celebrating the 10th year of Reggae at the Bowl, Ziggy Marley brings his band and a host of all-star roots reggae legends for a unique, once-in-a-lifetime event under the stars. 8 AUGUST 2011 TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 2, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC LIONEL BRINGUIER, conductor YUJA WANG, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No.