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Connect with a World of Musical Possibilities Kristin From Broadway to way beyond the Rainbow and Chenoweth Melinda April 6 Doolittle a galaxy far, far away, this season the KeyBank October 6 Pops has it all. John Morris Russell has created an eclectic series that puts FUN front and center. You’ll hear fabulous sounds by George Gershwin, “Like a young Tina Turner, Jerry Herman, and John Williams, plus old musical she can go from a slinky favorites with a brand new twist. You’ll fly with the purr to a mighty, gospel music of Superheroes and meet superstar Kristin charged growl...” Chenoweth! Live music brings us together for a — People Magazine 1 Happy Birthday powerful shared experience you won’t want to miss. Gershwin! Sat. Sept. 22, 8pm A John Morris Russell, conductor 4 The Linda Ronstadt 7 Swingin’ With 10 Kristin Chenoweth Celebrate the 120th birthday of George Gershwin! Songbook World Premiere The Hot Sardines Sat. Apr. 6, 8pm A John Morris Russell conducts an extravaganza Fri. Nov. 2, 10:30am C Sat. Feb. 9, 8pm B Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer of his music from the fabulous I Got Rhythm Sat. Nov. 3, 8pm A John Morris Russell, conductor Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, Variations to orchestral selections from Porgy Ann Hampton Callaway performs hits from all parts Music made famous during the Roaring 20s catches fire voiceover, and stage. We are thrilled to welcome and Bess and of course, songs including The Man of Ronstadt’s long and storied career. A ten-time GRAMMY again through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking this incomparable artist for her debut with the BPO! I Love, Summertime, S’Wonderful, and more. winner, she was Rock’s First Female Superstar. Her career piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who 11 began in the mid-1960s with the folk-rock group Stone transports listeners to a different era with the mere The Music of Poneys, and in 1971, she put together the band that would lilt of her voice. They even have a tap dancer! May the 2 Melinda Doolittle Sings become the Eagles. Her music is the perfect complement This dynamite group makes old songs new again. Fourth Be the American Soulbook! for the full orchestral treatment, a rock band, 8 With You! Sat. Oct. 6, 8pm B and Callaway’s powerhouse vocals. Michael Cavanaugh: B John Morris Russell, conductor 5 The Music of Sat. May 4, 8pm She became a household name during Superheroes! Stuart Chafetz, conductor American Idol B Billy, Elton, and more in 2007 when Simon Cowell called her his “personal favorite.” Sat. Nov. 24, 7 pm Sat. Feb. 23, 8pm A B John Williams composed scores for all 9 of the John Morris Russell, conductor Michael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer, musician, Star Wars films, winning an Academy Award Doolittle won over the hearts of all with her impressive vocals. A SUPERSIZED musical treat for Thanksgiving weekend. She continues to thrill audiences everywhere from the Rock and actor, handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway for Best Original Score in 1977. Relive the music JMR features iconic themes by John Williams, Alan Silvestri, musical Movin’ Out. He evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man from Star Wars, including Return of the Jedi, The Force and Roll Hall of Fame to The White House, Carnegie Hall, and and the latest scores from the Marvel Universe. now Kleinhans Music Hall with her BPO debut. himself and has now created a show including the music Awakens and Rogue One. Special themed activities Hear your favorites from Batman, Superman, of Elton John and many other rockers. and photo ops set the stage for the galactic concert. 3 The Avengers, and more than a few surprises. Hello Broadway! 9 12 Fri. Oct. 19, 10:30am C 6 The World of Oz An American Salute Sat. Oct. 20, 8pm A John Morris Russell’s Fri. Mar. 15, 10:30am C Fri. May 24, 10:30am C Composer Jerry Herman is well-known for amazing musicals Holiday Pops Sat. Mar. 16, 8pm B Sat. May 25, 8pm A such as Hello Dolly, Mame, La Cage aux Folles, and more. Thurs. Dec. 13, 10:30am Defy gravity and travel over the rainbow with a cast John Morris Russell, conductor He was nominated for the Tony Award five times, and Fri. Dec. 14, 10:30am C of top vocalists as we take a musical journey down Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus won twice. His most famous composition, Hello, Dolly!, Sat. Dec. 15, 8pm A B the fabled yellow brick road and L. Frank Baum's classic Celebrate American history through 200+ years of music. became a #1 hit for Louis Armstrong. I Am What I Am from Sun. Dec. 16, 2:30pm novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The event pays Experience our heritage from the Civil War forward, La Cage aux Folles became a disco favorite by Gloria Gaynor. This year JMR is pulling out all the holiday favorites tribute to the story as told on Broadway (Wicked, The Wiz), saluting our troops throughout the ages. We can always from his Christmas bag. Mr. Christmas will bring in Hollywood (The Wizard of Oz, Return to Oz) count on JMR to create something wonderful and different “ There is never an evening when somewhere in the together a magical program featuring the Buffalo and on the radio (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Tin Man). to reflect all that makes our country extraordinary. world, the music and lyrics of Jerry Herman are not Philharmonic Chorus as well as local performers This show is especially noteworthy to Buffalonians being sung by a lady in a red headdress, or a lady with to put you in the holiday spirit. You’ll hear it all from as the composer who started it all, Harold Arlen, a bugle, or a middle-aged man in a wig and a boa.” Go Tell it on the Mountain to O Holy Night. The Coffee was born right here! 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