HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2017 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events JUNE 2017 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday, June 10, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL CORINNE BAILEY RAE TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) GREGORY PORTER COMMON THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with Dancers Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM PHOENIX THE LEMON TWIGS Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix returns to the Bowl with their emotionally upbeat sounds and infectious hooks. NY’s teenage buzz 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 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 U-ROY HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor Seven-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 Celebrate Independence Day with two-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 Program to be announced The Hollywood Bowl’s classical season leaps into action as Gustavo Dudamel conducts an enchanting evening of beloved ballet scores selected to showcase some of the most celebrated stars of dance. THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 13, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor AMANDA MAJESKI, J’NAI BRIDGES, ISSACHAH SAVAGE, RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, soloists LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man 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 After opening selections featuring Dudamel and the LA Phil, the ageless 90-year-old legend joins them for three classic songs, followed by an intimate set with Bennett and his jazz quartet. NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, July 16, at 7 PM JACK JOHNSON 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 AMANDA MAJESKI, J’NAI BRIDGES, ISSACHAH SAVAGE, RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, soloists LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man 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, LESLIE ODOM, JR., LIZZ WRIGHT, REGINA CARTER, special guests A DIZZY 100TH CELEBRATION ALL-STAR BAND JON FADDIS, conductor/trumpet CHARLES McPHERSON, LEWIS NASH, PETER WASHINGTON, special guests 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 Stirring choral and instrumental selections from Wagner’s mythic music dramas: Tristan und Isolde, Tannhäuser, The Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, and Die Meistersinger. 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. And the one-and-only Kool & the Gang cap the night with hit after hit! SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 23, at 7:30 PM SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Music and lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Conceived and directed on Broadway by JAMES LAPINE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor YOUTH ORCHESTRA LOS ANGELES (YOLA), special guest Cast to be announced From Follies and Into the Woods to A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s umpteen Broadway masterpieces assure him a permanent spot among the very top creators of the American musical. This “funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living composer and lyricists” (USA Today) should not be missed. Dudamel leads this cabaret-style journey through the extraordinary life and career of Stephen Sondheim. Benefits YOLA and other LA Phil educational initiatives. TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 25, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC STÉPHANE DENÈVE, conductor GIL SHAHAM, violin John WILLIAMS Sound the Bells! John WILLIAMS Violin Concerto RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome RESPIGHI Pines of Rome THURDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 27, at 8 PM LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC RAFAEL PAYARE, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 28, at 8 PM Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM MAMMA MIA! Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer All-star cast to be announced The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the 2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to uncover the identity of her father among three of her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding on a Greek island. Mamma Mia! – filled with ABBA’s timeless songs, including “Dancing Queen” and “Voulez Vous” – will have audiences singing, dancing and having the time of their lives. SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM MAMMA MIA! Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer All-star cast to be announced The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the 2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to uncover the identity of her father among three of her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding on a Greek island.