JOHN WILLIAMS LAUREATE CONDUCTOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES AN AMERICAN ICON AT 100 Leonard Bernstein Leonard Bernstein Centennial America’s favorite orchestra celebrates an American icon at 100—Leonard Bernstein! The Boston Pops is thrilled to embark on a season-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the conductor and composer’s birth in 1918 in Lawrence, MA. Leonard Bernstein’s fifty year association with the BSO began in the summer of 1940, when he became a member of Serge Koussevitzky’s first conducting class at the new Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood and continued throughout the years as he headed up the orchestral and conducting programs at Tanglewood. This season’s concerts include a Centennial Tribute theme throughout featuring his wide variety of works including selections from Candide, West Side Story, On The Town, and many more! OPENING NIGHT AT POPS LEONARD BERNSTEIN DISNEY’S BROADWAY HITS ROCK THE POPS WITH Keith Lockhart, conductor WITH ANDY GRAMMER CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE Saturday, May 12, 3pm* ALFIE BOE Keith Lockhart, conductor Keith Lockhart, conductor Sunday, May 13, 3pm* Keith Lockhart, conductor Wednesday, May 9, 8pm Friday, May 11, 8pm Tuesday, May 15, 8pm For 20 years, Disney has astonished millions Multi-platinum selling pop artist Andy Saturday, May 12, 8pm Wednesday, May 16, 8pm Thursday, May 17, 8pm worldwide with theatrical productions Grammer joins the Pops to perform his series sponsor that both entertain and amaze. In an As we continue to expand our Pops Rock & Roll infectious and empowering hits, including Tuesday, May 29, 8pm library, the Pops will perform legendary rock Wednesday, May 30, 8pm unforgettable night of music, the Boston “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fresh Eyes” and Pops and Disney’s own world-class classics of the 70s and 80s that pair perfectly “Honey, I’m Good.” Grammer is the rare The Boston Pops celebrates the legendary Broadway singers will perform beloved with the scale of a symphony orchestra! pop star whose songs express a positive and prolific composer and conductor Leonard songs from 9 Tony and Academy Award- Experience the majesty and drive of favorites spirit and his many hit singles and wide Bernstein on the centennial of his birth. An winning scores by some of the greatest from Pink Floyd, Queen, The Who, the Rolling appeal are a testament to his engaging American legend, Bernstein was closely composers and lyricists in the world Stones, Led Zeppelin and others as you’ve performances. The concert will also connected to Boston and this orchestra. The including Alan Menken (Beauty and the never heard them before. Fresh off of Pete feature a tribute to Leonard Bernstein in concerts will feature a wide variety of his Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Newsies, Townsend’s Quadrophenia tour, British singing celebration of the centennial of his birth. works from the symphonic stage, opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Phil Collins sensation Alfie Boe will join the Pops for this Broadway, art songs and film scores, and (Tarzan), Elton John (Aida, The Lion King) and night of classic rock & roll hits! will include vocalists singing selections from Richard & Robert Sherman (Mary Poppins). Candide, West Side Story, and more. *3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger. Dear Group Leader It is that time of year again when we at the Boston Pops give thanks to you our loyal patrons. We are excited to once again send you our Boston Pops 2018 season brochure! To kick off the season, popular singer-songwriter Andy Grammer is the special guest for Opening Night. We will continue our yearlong celebration of Lawrence, Massachusetts native Leonard Bernstein. Hear “America’s Orchestra” perform the music of this American icon, including a presentation of On the Town and a concert performance of Bernstein’s most famous Broadway score, West Side Story. It promises to be an unforgettable season of captivating music-making: rock, Broadway, Gospel, pop—which you can only find with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall! I look forward to seeing you at Symphony Hall for the 133rd Season of America’s Orchestra! JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT GOSPEL NIGHT John Williams and Charles Floyd, conductor Thomas Wilkins, conductors Saturday, June 2, 8pm Wednesday, May 23, 8pm† The Boston Pops and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir raise Thursday, May 24, 8pm † concert sponsor the roof of Symphony Hall for this annual tradition. Experience the awe and excitement of cinema’s Joined by a special guest, the music will have you on greatest music featuring the scores of the world’s most your feet and singing along with joy! beloved film composer and Boston Pops’ own John Williams. Williams and BSO Youth and Family Concerts Conductor Thomas Wilkins will share the podium for these magical evenings which will also include A BROADWAY CELEBRATION WITH music from the latest Star Wars film and some music SUTTON FOSTER performed live to film excerpts. Keith Lockhart, conductor Wednesday, June 6, 8pm† THE BEST OF THE BOSTON POPS Thursday, June 7, 8pm Thomas Wilkins, conductor Tony award-winner Sutton Foster is a bona fide Tuesday, May 22, 8pm (Arthur Fiedler Night) Broadway star and one of its most versatile leading Friday, May 25, 8pm ladies. From starring in Thoroughly Modern Millie to Anything Goes, Shrek the Musical, and Violet to leading The Boston Pops is known as “America’s Orchestra,” the smash-hit show Younger on TVLand, Sutton and renowned for its broad repertoire. The Best of the the Pops will bring you a great evening of great music, Boston Pops features the grandeur and romance of the singing and dancing. The June 6 concert also features music of Bernstein, Copland and Rodgers, swinging the winners of the Fidelity Young Artists Competition. favorites of Ellington and Gershwin, rock classics from bands like Queen, and the soaring film music of John †Featuring the Winners of the Williams. It’s music for the ages that the whole family 2018 Young Artists Competition will treasure, played like no other orchestra can. ON THE TOWN DANCE TO THE MOVIES Keith Lockhart, conductor Keith Lockhart, conductor Kathleen Marshall, directer and choreographer Saturday, June 9, 3pm* David Chase, music directer Saturday, June 9, 8pm Thursday, May 31, 8pm Top choreographers bring to life classic movie dances Friday, June 1, 8pm of yesterday, starring the Boston Pops, Dancing with When three WWII sailors get 24 hours of shore leave in the Stars Celebrity Pros, So You Think You Can Dance top bustling Times Square, antics and romance ensue! The finalists and singing stars from American Idol and The Boston Pops presents a special orchestral and dance Voice. The concert will include new interpretations of concert celebrating Leonard Bernstein and Jerome memorable moments from movies like Grease, Chicago, Robbins’ classic work with Broadway singers and Singin’ In The Rain, and Moulin Rouge. dancers, and new choreography by Tony award-winner *3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger. Kathleen Marshall. To Reserve Tickets Please complete the enclosed advanced group order form and include a $200 non- refundable deposit. The minimum order for group sales is 20 tickets. You will receive a contract via email confirming your seats. Once we receive your final ticket count and payment, tickets will be mailed to you. Final payment is due 45 days prior to your concert. Groups that fall below the group minimum are subject to a $6.50 per ticket handling fee. Visit our website at bostonpops.org/groups. 617-638-9345 • 800-933-4255 (toll-free) • 617-638-9447 (fax) 2018 GROUP PRICES regular prices opening night / film night Orchestra $81, $61, $36 Orchestra $102, $81, $55 1st Balcony $55, $49 1st Balcony $70, $61 WEST 2nd Balcony $28, $25 2nd Balcony $47, $38 3pm matinees on May 12 & 13, and June 9 & 16, are 50% off regular ticket prices for kids 17 or younger. SIDE WORKING WITH THE MASTERS VISITING ENSEMBLE MASTER CLASSES & EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS Providing unique, customized educational STORY workshops and masterclasses for both student and adult groups to compliment any BSO or Boston Pops performance. AN EVENING WITH WEST SIDE STORY IN CONCERT Keith Lockhart, conductor LESLIE ODOM, JR. Friday, June 15, 8pm Keith Lockhart, conductor Saturday, June 16, 3pm* The Boston Pops is honored to welcome our returning colleges and universities. Tuesday, June 12, 8pm Saturday, June 16, 8pm Wednesday, June 13, 8pm Thursday, June 14, 8pm Bernstein’s most beloved Broadway score comes to life performed by the Pops in all its Back by popular demand after sold-out dramatic richness. A cast of Broadway singers performances last season and on July 4th, join the orchestra for this concert presentation Leslie Odom, Jr. rejoins the Boston Pops for an Tufts Night May 18 BU Night May 19 Harvard Night MIT-Tech Night June 8 of America’s own Romeo and Juliet, separated Since 1901 Since 1914 May 26 Since 1897 evening of music that will leave you spellbound by the racial and social strife of 1950s New with his musicality and artistry. Triple-threat York, which remains relevant today. From the Odom, Jr. is best known for originating the first notes to the final breath, this landmark photography: winslow townson, marco borggreve Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the original musical is one of the greatest love stories of cast of Broadway’s Hamilton, the TV series all time, and Bernstein’s score, with lyrics by Smash, his #1 Billboard Jazz self-titled album, Stephen Sondheim, is regarded as one of the The Boston Pops gratefully acknowledges the 2018 sponsors: and most recently the film Murder on the best ever written. Orient Express.