Can’t get enough Star Wars? The Hollywood Bowl has you covered! The Star Wars Hype this month is real! With the reveal that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be returning and the recent announcements for the Star wars Episode IX cast, this is the perfect time to get out there and show some love for this beloved franchise.
The Hollywood Bowl is currently celebrating Academy Award-winning films and iconic scores by some of the biggest names in film music. John Williams has Oscar®-winning scores for Star Wars: A New Hope, and Oscar®-nominated score for Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back. This summer the Hollywood Bowl will be presenting these movies in full on the Bowl’s giant screen with the orchestra performing the score live. COSPLAY IS ENCOURAGED! What better way to spend your summer nights than at one of the most iconic venues in Los Angels, watching one of the most iconic movies, in full geek gear!?
2018 marks the 40th Anniversary of Willams’ Bowl debut, and celebrations are programmed throughout the summer season. You can head down to the Bowl for two nights each of George Lucas’ Star Wars: A New Hope (Tuesday and Friday, August 7 and 10), and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Thursday and Saturday, August 9 and 11), with David Newman leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the two blockbusters’ countless unforgettable movie music moments. The celebrations culminate with three nights of John Williams: Maestro of the Movies, featuring famous selections from Williams’ incomparable film music. Both David Newman and John Williams will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic for these special performances.
Pro Tip: Stop by the Acura Vehicle display located at the main Gate, Mid Gate and 3rd Promenade to enter to win prizes and grab some free popcorn! Yum!
Join us wont you?
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: hollywoodbowl.com
About the Hollywood Bowl
One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922 and plays host to the finest artists from all genres of music, offering something for everyone. It remains one of the best deals anywhere in Los Angeles; to this day, $1 buys a seat at the top of the Bowl for many classical and jazz performances. In February 2018, the Hollywood Bowl was named Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue for the 14th year in a row at the 29th Annual Pollstar Awards and was awarded the Top Amphitheater prize at the 2017 Billboard Touring Awards. For millions of music lovers across Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with summer.
