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LESLIE ODOM JR. BEN FOLDS HOME ALONE FILM WITH LIV EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAM SWINGIN’ SINATRA & FRIENDS REVOLUTION: THE BEATLES BLOCKBUSTER SCORES MU LESLIE ODOM JR. BEN FOLDS HOME ALONE FILM WITH LIV EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI F LESLIE ODOM JR. BEN FOLDS HOME ALONE FILM WITH LIV EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAM SWINGIN’ SINATRA & FRIENDS REVOLUTION: THE BEATLES
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WHAT BETTER WAY TO ENJOY MUSICAL MERRIMENT ALL
SEASON LONG. OUR 2019.20
LINEUP OFFERS SOME SERIOUS HEFT ON THE LIGHT SIDE — TUNES FROM JOHN WILLIAMS, THE BEATLES, AND HEAVYWEIGHTS LIKE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE QUEEN OF SOUL. PLUS, UPBEAT PERFORMANCES FROM LESLIE ODOM, JR., BEN FOLDS, AND MORE. GO ALL
THE MUSIC OF
JOHN WILLIAMS SEP 27 – 29, 2019
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Legendary composer John Williams has created the musical landscapes for E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and more. We open the Pops season with a celebration of John Williams’s Hollywood film scores.
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SIMPLY SWINGIN’
SINATRA & FRIENDS FEB 7 – 9, 2020 FRIDAY at 8:00 PM SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
Hear vocal sensation Steve Lippia croon the classics by icons such as Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, all backed by your favorite swingin’ band, the MSO.
YANIV DINUR, conductor STEVE LIPPIA, vocals
HOLIDAY
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DEC 6 – 8, 2019 FRIDAY at 8:00 PM SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER ANDREAS DELFS, conductor REBECCA LUKER, vocals MILWAUKEE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE 4 | 414.291.7605
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Bring the family to Milwaukee’s musical holiday tradition! Broadway soprano Rebecca Luker joins the MSO for Holiday Pops, a jubilee of carols, classics, and sing-alongs. This beloved event sells out every year!
ARETHA QUEEN OF SOUL MAR 20 – 22, 2020 FRIDAY at 8:00 PM SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
The MSO pays tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in a program including “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” and more. Dazzling vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw lend their voices to this musical celebration.
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FEATURING OVER 25 TOP HITS
REVOLUTION: THE BEATLES
BLOCKBUSTER SCORES
SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE
MUSIC FROM TV AND FILM
APR 17 – 19, 2020
JUN 19 – 21, 2020
FRIDAY at 8:00 PM SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
The Beatles come to life in Revolution, a vocal and symphonic tribute accompanied by a collection of photos, videos, and animations. This musical and visual journey includes over 25 Beatles top hits, all performed live by the MSO.
FRIDAY at 8:00 PM SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
MOVIE AND TV SCORES THAT WE KNOW AND LOVE
A great soundtrack can create drama, intrigue and romance. In this program we explore the world of blockbuster movie and TV scores, from Back to the Future to Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones and beyond.
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PERFORMANCES Enrich your 2019.20
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DOM JR. BEN FOLDS RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY ONE FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA STAR WARS I: RETURN OF THE JEDI FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA IC OF JOHN WILLIAMS HOLIDAY POPS SIMPLY ’ SINATRA & FRIENDS ARETHA: QUEEN OF SOUL TION: THE BEATLES SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE USTER SCORES MUSIC FROM TV AND FILM DOM JR. BEN FOLDS RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY ONE FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA STAR WARS
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One Night Only FEB 19, 2020
WEDNESDAY at 7:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
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Genre-bending singer-songwriter Ben Folds comes to Milwaukee to blend his chart-topping hits with the full power of the MSO. Listen for the best of Ben, including “Brick,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Luckiest,” and a movement from his Billboard chart-topping piano concerto.
HOME ALONE
An Evening with Hamilton’s
FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY
NOV 30 + DEC 1, 2019
SATURDAY at 7:30 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
MAR 27, 2020
YANIV DINUR, conductor MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY CHORUS CHERYL FRAZES HILL, director
YANIV DINUR, conductor
FRIDAY at 8:00 PM AT THE RIVER SIDE THE ATER
Renée Elise Goldsberry took home a 2016 Tony Award for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Broadway’s smash hit Hamilton. Now Renée makes her MSO debut in a glittering evening of Broadway hits from shows such as The Lion King and Rent, as well as American pop standards such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features John Williams’s charming and delightful score, performed live by the MSO. Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
LESLIE ODOM, JR.
FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
A Holiday Special
MAY 15 + 16, 2020
DEC 11, 2019
YANIV DINUR, conductor Grammy and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., best known from Broadway’s Hamilton, brings his smooth signature style to holiday classics such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “First Noel” and “My Favorite Things.” 8 | 414.291.7605
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YANIV DINUR, conductor The MSO presents Return of the Jedi, the final installment of the original Star Wars trilogy. Experience the complete movie — featuring Luke, Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader — as the Orchestra performs John Williams’s score. mso.org | 9
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