HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2016 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events JUNE 2016 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday, June 11, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL JOHN BATISTE & STAY HUMAN SETH MacFARLANE with conductor JOEL McNEELY CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT LOS VAN VAN NATURALLY 7 THE BAD PLUS JOSHUA REDMAN JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO JOHN BEASLEY’S MONK’estra 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 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, June 12, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL FOURPLAY SILVER ANNIVERSARY with BOB JAMES, NATHAN EAST, CHUCK LOEB and HARVEY MASON JANELLE MONÁE THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Celebrates B.B. KING with special guests SONNY LANDRETH and ROY GAINES PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA featuring SHEILA E., JUAN and PETER MICHAEL JAVON JACKSON and SAX APPEAL featuring special guests JIMMY HEATH, GEORGE CABLES, PETER WASHINGTON, WILLIE JONES III BIG CHIEF DONALD HARRISON JR. and the CONGO NATION – NEW ORLEANS CULTURAL GROUP LIV WARFIELD CHRISTIAN SCOTT aTUNDE ADJUAH Presents STRETCH MUSIC ANTHONY STRONG CSUN JAZZ BAND directed by MATT HARRIS Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ OPENING NIGHT AT THE Saturday, June 18, at 8 PM HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT at the BOWL with STEELY DAN (Non-subscription) HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor Steely Dan – with founders Walter Becker and Donald Fagan – performs with orchestra for the first time in this kick-off to the Bowl season, supporting music education. The Grammy®-winning Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers will treat audiences to their trend-setting jazz-rock blend has sold more than 40 million records, treat the audience to selections from The Dan’s four-decade catalog, rich with blazing solo work, infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible grooves and sleek, subversive lyrics. Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education and community programs. For packages (reception, dinner, prime seating), call 213.972.3051. SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC Friday, June 24, at 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW; 8 PM (Non-subscription) FILM SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC MELISSA PETERMAN, host Audience members can wear costumes, get in the act with a provided interactive fun-pack, and sing their hearts out along with thousands of fans filling the hills with song in this festive special screening of the beloved Oscar®-winning movie! KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 26, at 7 PM REGGAE NIGHT XV BURNING SPEAR COCOA TEA · ETANA Celebrate the 15th annual night of reggae at the Bowl, featuring Grammy®-winning roots reggae godfather Burning Spear in his final performance in California. JULY 2016 NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Friday, July 1, at 8 PM A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON KEILLOR Special guests to include: CHRISTINE DiGIALLONARDO, SARAH JAROSZ, HEATHER MASSE, AOIFE O’DONOVAN, SARA WATKINS The celebrated American humorist will make his final Los Angeles appearance as host of the treasured radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion. This special evening features the unique blend of music, storytelling, and comedy that audiences have come to adore. th JULY 4 FIREWORKS Saturday, July 2, at 7:30 PM SPECTACULAR Sunday, July 3, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* Monday, July 4, at 7:30 PM (Non-subscription) TH JULY 4 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR WITH CHICAGO HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST Celebrate Independence Day with the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band with horns, Chicago! The Grammy®-winning hit-makers (“Saturday in the Park,” “You’re the Inspiration”) appear in three spectacular evenings featuring patriotic music and thrilling fireworks. Half off for kids 12 and under. NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Wednesday, July 5, at 8 PM HARRY POTTER and the SORCERER’S STONE – IN CONCERT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JUSTIN FREER, conductor The Harry Potter film series is one of those one-in-a- lifetimes cultural phenomena that continue to delight millions of fans around the world. As the LA Phil performs every note from John Williams’ unforgettable score to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the audience will be able to relive the magic of the full film in HD on the Bowl’s big screen. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16) WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 8, at 8 PM Saturday, July 9, at 8 PM STAR TREK – IN CONCERT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID NEWMAN, conductor Director J.J. Abrams re-exhilarated the iconic Star Trek franchise (now 50!) with one of the most exciting and irresistible blockbusters in recent movie-going history: Star Trek (2009). Experience it as never before, shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen, and reach warp speed as Michael Giacchino’s thrilling score is performed live-to-picture. ©2009 Paramount Pictures ™CBS Studios, Inc. KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 10, at 7 PM PET SOUNDS with BRIAN WILSON AL JARDINE & BLONDIE CHAPLIN M. WARD Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' co-founder and genius behind the ’60s sound of America, returns to the Hollywood Bowl stage for the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The mythical masterpiece and greatest hits will come to life with fellow members Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin and the sun-swept harmonies of songs like “Wouldn't it Be Nice” and “God Only Knows” that influenced The Beatles, Radiohead, and David Bowie. Portland-based singer/songwriter/ producer and multi-instrumentalist M. Ward celebrates his latest release, More Rain. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 12, at 8 PM GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LANG LANG, piano TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 14, at 8 PM WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor Additional artists to be announced In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful musical takes the audience back to the mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere” and “Tonight.” WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 15, at 8 PM Saturday, July 16, at 8 PM DIANA ROSS With her soulful voice and nonstop glamour, magnetic Motown legend Diana Ross returns to the Bowl, performing hits like “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “I’m Coming Out.” As an actress, singer and producer, this superstar shines and defines what it means to be an icon. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 19, at 8 PM WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor Additional artists to be announced In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful musical takes the audience back to the mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere” and “Tonight.” JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 20, at 8 PM YES WE CAN CAN: AN ALLEN TOUSSAINT SALUTE DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS THE ALLEN TOUSSAINT BAND IRMA THOMAS and CYRILLE NEVILLE, special guests GALACTIC New Orleans’ finest: Dr. John, The Allen Toussaint Band, and Galactic celebrate the late legendary New Orleans composer, producer, performer and humanitarian, whose hits include “Southern Nights,” “Yes We Can Can” and “Working in the Coal Mine,” with their own sets and special guests. THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 21, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor YUJA WANG, piano GERSHWIN Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess RAVEL Piano Concerto in G GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue RAVEL Bolero WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 22, at 8 PM Saturday, July 23, at 8 PM “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor STRAIGHT NO CHASER With over 30 years of fearless irreverence Weird Al’s pop culture parodies and original satire have defined a recording genre all his own. Appearing for the first time with full orchestra, the four-time Grammy®- winner brings his Mandatory World Tour and a treasure trove of hits to the stage of the Hollywood Bowl. A capella group Straight No Chaser kick off the evening. SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 24, at 7:30 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor JULIANNA DI GIACOMO, Tosca FABIO SARTORI, Cavaradossi FALK STRUCKMANN, Scarpia JOHN DEL CARLO, Sacristan ANDREW CRAIG BROWN, Angelotti LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director PUCCINI Tosca TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 26, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3 BEETHOVEN Choral Fantasy RAVEL Mother Goose Suite RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2 THURDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 28, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC CRISTIAN MĂCELARU, conductor NICOLA BENEDETTI, violin COPLAND An Outdoor Overture Wynton MARSALIS Violin Concerto (West Coast premiere, LA Phil commission) COPLAND Symphony No. 3 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 29, at 8 PM Saturday, July 30, at 8 PM A CHORUS LINE Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Original direction and choreography restaged by BAAYORK LEE PATRICK VACCARIELLO, conductor Cast TBA The groundbreaking show about life as a dancer auditioning for a Broadway musical, with its unforgettable score and riveting real-life story, is the Bowl’s annual, fully-staged production. From “I Hope I Get It” to “The Music and the Mirror” and “One,” united by the iconic choreography of visionary Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line’s music and message remain fresh and true, capturing the excitement and drama that all performers face, having chosen a life on the stage…in one thrilling sensation of a musical! A Chorus Line will be presented without intermission.