Music with Teeth
You’ve Been to the Movies—
But Not Like This
Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
Experience Cinema in a Powerful New Way
Box Office Hours Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat noon–6pm, Sun 2 hours prior to concerts. Walk Up Grove Street between Van Ness and Franklin
sfsymphony.org 415-864-6000
On Screen and On Stage with the SF Symphony The Symphony’s wildly popular Film Series brings the magic of Hollywood to Davies Symphony Hall. Enjoy cinema favorites on the big screen, and experience the thrilling power of the music performed live by the SF Symphony.
“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!”
“You bred raptors?” —Dr. Alan Grant
—Jack Skellington
Jurassic Park
Feature Film with the SF Symphony THU
NOV 01 8PM
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8PM
8PM
8PM
NOV 02 NOV 03 NOV 06
Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in director Steven Spielberg’s ultimate thrill ride, Jurassic Park. Boasting Academy Award®-winning visual effects that deliver stunningly real prehistoric predators even 25 years after its release, this massive blockbuster hit roars to life on the big screen with John Williams’ majestic score performed live by the SF Symphony. Constantine Kitsopoulos Conductor SF Symphony Music by John Williams Directed by Steven Speilberg
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Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
Tim Burton’s
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Feature Film with the SF Symphony FRI
SAT
THU
8PM
8PM
8PM
NOV 30
DEC 01
DEC 06
Watch Jack Skellington plot to take over Christmas in Tim Burton’s fantastical tale The Nightmare Before Christmas. This “instant classic for both kids and grownups” (WOR Radio) comes to life like never before as the SF Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s delightfully quirky score live with the film on the big screen. Ted Sperling Conductor and Co-Host SF Symphony Music by Danny Elfman Directed by Tim Burton Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
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“Close your mouth, please, Michael. We are not a codfish.”
“True love lasts a lifetime.” —Karen
—Mary Poppins
Love Actually
Mary Poppins
TUE
WED
SAT
7:30PM
8PM
Feature Film with the SF Symphony DEC 11 7:30PM
DEC 12
Funny, irresistible and heart-warming, Love Actually is set in contemporary London in the weeks before Christmas and tells one story which weaves together a spectacular amount of love stories— sometimes romantic, sometimes sad, sometimes stupid—all funny in their own way. Erik Ochsner Conductor SF Symphony Music by Craig Armstrong Directed by Richard Curtis
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Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
Feature Film with the SF Symphony JAN 05
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JAN 06 2PM
Boasting exuberant favorites like “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” this magical Disney classic gave audiences some of the most celebrated songs of all time. Winner of five Academy Awards® (including Best Original Music Score) and starring the incomparable Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, don’t miss the music of this beloved film performed live to picture by the SF Symphony. Ted Sperling Conductor SF Symphony Music by Robert Sherman, Richard Sherman Directed by Robert Stevenson
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“What do you mean you don’t like jazz?”
“They belong here more than we.”
—Sebastian
La La Land
Feature Film with the SF Symphony WED
FEB 27 8PM
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
THU
Feature Film with the SF Symphony
8PM
FRI
SAT
8PM
8PM
FEB 28
A dazzling throwback to the golden age of Hollywood musicals, this film follows the whirlwind romance of an aspiring actress and jazz pianist as they chase their big breaks in modern day Los Angeles. Winner of six Academy Awards®, including Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Music Score, don’t miss your chance to see the SF Symphony perform Justin Hurwitz’s magnificent soundtrack live as the film dances across the big screen. TBD Conductor SF Symphony Music by Justin Hurwitz Directed by Damien Chazelle
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—Claude Lacombe
Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
MAR 01 MAR 02 Steven Spielberg’s spectacular sci-fi masterpiece features John Williams’ iconic, two-time Grammy Award-winning score (Best Original Film Score, Best Instrumental Composition) and Academy Award®-winning visual effects that have dazzled audiences since 1977. Experience the exhilarating magic of this film on the big screen as the SF Symphony performs the score live. Joshua Gersen Conductor SFS Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin Director SF Symphony Music by John Williams Directed by Steven Spielberg Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
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Pre-purchase all four concerts in the Film Series and enjoy the widest seating selection and subscriber savings of up to 50%!
Premier 2nd Tier 2nd Tier
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Prices
1st Tier
Jan 5, 2019 Mar 1, 2019
Jan 6, 2019 Mar 2, 2019
Loge $ 128*
188** 248
268 Sold Out
256
300
308
372
472
612
92
Side Boxes
BUY THESE CONCERTS INDIVIDUALLY, OR ADD TO YOUR SERIES!*** Nov 2 & 6, 2018
$ 32
32
62
67
64
75
77
93
118
153
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Dec 6, 2018
$ 32
32
62
67
64
75
77
93
118
153
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Love Actually
Dec 11 & 12 , 2018
$ 32
32
62
67
64
75
77
93
118
153
23
La La Land
Feb 27 & 28 , 2019
$ 35
55
65
70
70
80
80
95
120
155
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Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Nov 1, 2018 Nov 30, 2018
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Jurassic Park Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mary Poppins Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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4-CONCERT FILM SERIES
Jurassic Park
2nd Tier
Premier 1st Tier
Front Orchestra
Stage
Side Boxes
Side Terrace
Center Terrace
*Sold out for Film Series A. **Sold out for Film Series B. ***Prices listed are subscriber ticket prices. Subject to availability and change.
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Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
Feature Film Series with the SF Symphony
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