HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2017 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events JUNE 2017 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday, June 10, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL MARCUS MILLER with special guest RAHSAAN PATTERSON Including a Salute to Al Jarreau CORINNE BAILEY RAE TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD ARTURO SANDOVAL LATIN BIG BAND Celebrating Bobby Hutcherson, STEFON HARRIS, musical director with special guests ROY AYERS and WARREN WOLF JACOB COLLIER THE DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS CSULB PACIFIC STANDARD TIME VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE under the direction of CHRISTINE GUTER Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) GREGORY PORTER COMMON LALAH HATHAWAY THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with JAZZANTIGUA ENSEMBLE, PAT TAYLOR, artistic director – A WORLD PREMIERE COLLABORATION MILES MOSLEY & THE WEST COAST GET DOWN CARL ALLEN & THE ART OF ELVIN THE DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA CORY HENRY & THE FUNK APOSTLES HAMILTON DE HOLANDA TRIO THE LAUSD/BEYOND THE BELL ALL-CITY JAZZ BIG BAND, under the direction of TONY WHITE and J.B. DYAS Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM PHOENIX MAC DeMARCO THE LEMON TWIGS Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix returns to the Bowl touring a new album, Ti Amo, with their emotionally upbeat sound and infectious hooks. Mac DeMarco adds his laid-back, dreamy, guitar pop. NY’s teenage band of brothers, The Lemon Twigs, open. OPENING NIGHT AT THE Saturday, June 17, at 8 PM HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT with (Non-subscription) THE MOODY BLUES HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) What better way to launch the Bowl season than with the 50th anniversary of The Moody Blues’ world- shattering album Days of Future Passed (“Night in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” etc.), along with more of their greatest hits! Add the Bowl’s fabulous fireworks and it will be an opening night to remember. Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education and community programs. KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 18, at 7 PM REGGAE NIGHT XVI ZIGGY MARLEY with ORCHESTRA THE SPECIALS KEITH AND TEX HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor Eight-time Grammy®-winner Ziggy Marley makes his orchestral debut playing an unforgettable set of his and his father Bob Marley’s music. Forty years after forming in the U.K., legendary ska band The Specials are still delivering the inspired musical anarchy between punk and reggae in rousing, high- energy shows. SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC Saturday, June 24, 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW; 8 PM (Non-subscription) FILM SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC MELISSA PETERMAN, host All nuns, goat herders and baronesses are invited to sing along with Maria and wave their Edelweiss (from the complimentary Fun-Pak)! The audience can bark at Rolf, snuggle up with Gretel and join in choruses of “My Favorite Things,” all along with thousands of fans who love this Oscar®-winning movie! KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 25, at 7 PM SEU JORGE – THE LIFE AQUATIC: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge celebrates Bowie’s catalog (with an orchestra for the first time) through the lens of his role in Wes Anderson’s whimsical film The Life Aquatic; his classic Brazilian samba sets the stage. JULY 2017 JULY 4th FIREWORKS Sunday, July 2, at 7:30 PM SPECTACULAR Monday, July 3, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* Tuesday, July 4, at 7:30 PM (Non-subscription) JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR with PENTATONIX HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST Celebrate Independence Day with three-time Grammy®-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, whose hits include arrangements of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Daft Punk.” The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra joins the multi-platinum-selling recording artists for three spectacular evenings of patriotic music, thrilling fireworks and fun! Half off for kids 12 and under. NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Thursday, July 6, at 8 PM HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ - IN CONCERT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JUSTIN FREER, conductor The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that continues to delight millions around the world. Experience the second film in the series in high definition on our big screen while John Williams’ unforgettable music is performed live-to-picture. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17) WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 7, at 8 PM Saturday, July 8, at 8 PM HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ - IN CONCERT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JUSTIN FREER, conductor The Harry Potter™ phenomenon continues with the third film of the series. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform every note of John Williams’ sensational score while audiences relive the magic of the film projected in high definition on a giant screen. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17) KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 9, at 7 PM BLONDIE · GARBAGE SKY FERREIRA In the ultimate co-bill, two highly influential forces of nature rock the state with their timeless sounds of punk, disco, rock and pop. Rebellious synth pop, rock and new wave from L.A.’s own Sky Ferreira opens the show. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 11, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor MISTY COPELAND, MARCELO GOMES, SERGEI POLUNIN, NATALIA OSIPOVA, dancers RENAE WILLIAMS NILES, consulting advisor for dance TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op.66 Introduction – The Lilac Fairy Panorama Valse TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake Suite Act II No. 10 – Scene Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai Marcelo Gomes – White Swan solo from Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, costume design by Lez Brotherston Act II No. 13 – Tempo di valse Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai Misty Copeland – White Swan solo, choreography by Lev Ivanov, Kevin McKenzie and Marius Petipa ADAM Giselle Suite Act I Introduction Act II, No. 17 Hilarion is killed by the Wilis Act II, No. 21 Giselle and Albrecht Natalia Osipova and Sergei Polunin – Grand Pas de deux and variations, choreography by Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite Montagues and Capulets (Suite 2 No. 1) The Young Girl Juliet (Suite 2, No. 2) Romeo and Juliet (Suite 1, No. 6) Balcony Scene Misty Copeland and Marcello Gomes – Pas de deux, Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Death of Tybalt (Suite 1, No. 7) THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 13, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor VIN SCULLY, narrator AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man COPLAND Lincoln Potrait BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 14, at 8 PM Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM TONY BENNETT & DUDAMEL LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor VERDI Overture to La forza del destino MANCINI Strings on Fire! MANCINI Charade MANCINI Moon River VERDI Overture to Nabucco Tony Bennett selections NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, July 16, at 7 PM JACK JOHNSON with special guest JAMTOWN featuring DONAVON FRANKENREITER, G. LOVE & CISCO ADLER After selling out the Bowl on his last two visits, Hawaii-born singer/songwriter/surfer Jack Johnson returns with his sunny acoustic style and positive, uplifting, and socially-conscious lyrics – the perfect soundtrack to a summer night. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 18, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor VIN SCULLY, narrator AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man COPLAND Lincoln Potrait BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 19, at 8 PM ELLA AND DIZZY: 100 YEARS, 1,000 MEMORIES HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA VINCE MENDOZA, conductor ANDRA DAY, JANE MONHEIT, LESLIE ODOM, JR., PATRICE, LIZZ WRIGHT, REGINA CARTER, special guests A DIZZY 100TH CELEBRATION ALL-STAR BAND JON FADDIS, conductor/trumpet BILLY CHILDS, CHARLES McPHERSON, LEWIS NASH, PETER WASHINGTON, special guests CCH POUNDER, host An all-star Gillespie big band tears it up with Dizzy’s original charts, followed by today’s vocal stars and musicians performing classics from Ella’s songbook years with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director ALL-WAGNER WAGNER Overture to Tannhauser WAGNER Entrance of the Guests from Tannhauser WAGNER Pilgrims' Chorus from Tannhauser WAGNER Heil! Heil! Der Gnade Wunder Heil! From Tannhauser WAGNER Overture to Der fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) WAGNER "Mit Gewitter und Strum" from Act I of Der fliegende Hollander WAGNER "Steuermann, lass die Wacht!" from Act III of Der fliegende Hollander WAGNER Introduction to Act III of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg WAGNER "Wach Auf! Es nahet gen den Tag" & "Ehrt eure deutchen Meister" from Act III of Der Meistersinger WAGNER Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin WAGNER "The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 21, at 8 PM Saturday, July 22, at 8 PM KOOL & THE GANG MORRIS DAY & THE TIME VILLAGE PEOPLE What a night for a “Celebration”! Legendary disco kings the Village People open with unforgettable songs and energetic dance moves. Morris Day & the Time deliver their straight-up old-school funk.