Performances Magazine | Hollywood Bowl, June 2023

JUNE 10, 2023

GOSPEL THE AT COLONUS

Based on Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

Conceived and adapted by Lee Breuer

Music composed by Bob Telson

Annual outdoor theater production at the Getty Villa Museum

September 7–30, 2023

Thursdays–Saturdays, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets available July 1

Image: Joe Mazza | © 2023 J. Paul Getty Trust

THANK YOU FROM THE OPENING NIGHT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

We could not be more thrilled to welcome you to Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl—the unofficial start of summer for Southern Californians! For more than a century, music lovers have gathered in this magical space to hear extraordinary music under the stars. Tonight, we carry on this tradition with a kickoff concert unlike any other in the Bowl’s history.

We are delighted to share this evening with an audience of dedicated supporters of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who make everything we do onstage and in the community possible. The

generosity of donors allows the nonprofit LA Phil and Hollywood Bowl to attract artists of the highest caliber, including tonight’s lineup: Janet Jackson, Ludacris, and the wonderfully talented young musicians of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles).

The centerpiece of the LA Phil’s Learning and Community Engagement programs, YOLA provides more than 1,700 musicians ages 6-18 with free instruments, intensive music instruction, academic support, and performance opportunities across Los Angeles and around the world.

Your attendance at Opening Night helps to make this work,

and so much more, possible for the LA Phil and the Hollywood Bowl. We hope you enjoy this special evening as we kick off another unforgettable summer of music under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl!

Sincerely,

Opening Night Gala Co-Chairs

Gregory A. Adams

Lisa Field

Robyn Field and Anthony O’Carroll

Teena Hostovich, Doug Martinet, and Michael Martinet

Stasia and Michael Washington

WELCOME TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL!

It’s been more than a century since Angelenos first came together for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. While the audiences, production, and even the stage you see before you have grown grander over the years, little has changed in the spirit of community and artistic expression that makes nights like tonight stay with us, summer after summer. Owned by Los Angeles County and operated in partnership by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this public park is a stage for all of LA that allows us to share what excites and inspires us under the Southern California stars.

We couldn’t be more excited this Opening Night to welcome Janet Jackson: an iconic artist who has broken gender and racial barriers throughout her storied career. We are also thrilled that musicians from YOLA (Youth

Orchestra Los Angeles) will join her in tonight’s performance. Inspired by Gustavo Dudamel’s own musical upbringing, YOLA was founded more than 16 years ago, providing young people ages 6-18 with free instruments, musical instruction, and leadership training. In the fall of 2021, YOLA launched its fifth site in our community, YOLA at Inglewood, housed at the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen Center. Proceeds from tonight go to support the LA Phil’s work onstage and throughout our community with programs like YOLA. Thank you again for being here tonight. We hope you enjoy the show.

Daniel Song Interim Chief Executive Officer; Chief Operating Officer Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

Daniel Song

Kaiser Permanente cares for all that is you

Because you’re more than one note — you’re a symphony.

Thank you for sharing the music with us tonight. Enjoy the show.

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR

Thomas L. Beckmen*

VICE CHAIRS

David C. Bohnett*

Reveta Bowers*

Jane B. Eisner*

David Meline*

Diane Paul*

Jay Rasulo*

DIRECTORS

Nancy Abell

Gregory A. Adams

Julie Andrews

Camilo Esteban Becdach

Linda Brittan

Jennifer Broder

Kawanna Brown

Andrea Chao-Kharma*

R. Martin Chavez

Christian D. Chivaroli, JD

Donald P. de Brier*

Louise D. Edgerton

Lisa Field

David A. Ford

Alfred Fraijo, Jr.

Jennifer Miller Goff*

Carol Colburn Grigor

Marian L. Hall

Antonia Hernández*

Teena Hostovich

Jonathan Kagan*

Darioush Khaledi

Winnie Kho

Francois Mobasser

Margaret Morgan

Leith O’Leary

Andy Park

Sandy Pressman

Richard Raffetto

Geoff Rich

Laura Rosenwald

G. Gabrielle Starr

Jay Stein*

Christian Stracke*

Jason Subotky

Ronald D. Sugar*

Vikki Sung

Jack Suzar

Sue Tsao

Jon Vein

Megan Watanabe

Regina Weingarten

Alyce de Roulet

Williamson

Irwin Winkler

Debra Wong Yang

HONORARY

LIFE DIRECTORS

Frank Gehry

Lenore S. Greenberg

Bowen H. “Buzz” McCoy

*Executive Committee Member as of October 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association thanks the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its valued cooperation and support in continuing to bring great music to the people of Los Angeles.

WELCOME FROM SUPERVISOR BARGER

welcome you to the Hollywood Bowl, among the most historic and beloved venues in Los Angeles County.

Whether this iconic facility is hosting a performance by the exceptional Los Angeles Philharmonic

or a concert with a visiting world-class musician, the Hollywood Bowl is known for its commitment to excellence both on the stage and behind the scenes. This is the second year the Hollywood Bowl finds its home in Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, making it part of the communities I have the privilege to represent. With such a rich and storied history, the Bowl is a welcome recent addition. No matter if you’re visiting from down the street, across the County, or around the world, I hope you enjoy your time at this special venue. I still hold near and dear to me the many memories I’ve made at the Hollywood Bowl throughout my life. I know your experience here will be just as memorable, whether it’s your first show or you’re a frequent visitor.

Be sure to take advantage of all the incredible opportunities available to you this season! Hop on the convenient Park & Ride shuttles accessible from all over the County, take a gander at the delicious food options, get a sneak peek at your seats, and find everything else you need to know at hollywoodbowl.com/visit.

You can stay in touch with me at kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov or on social media for the latest updates on our community. I look forward to connecting with you soon and hope to see you at a Hollywood Bowl concert this season!

Best wishes, Supervisor Kathryn Barger Fifth District, Los Angeles County

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION A

The Hollywood Bowl is a worldclass venue in a beautiful setting.

I am proud that the Bowl is a part of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) system. When the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other performers are not onstage, the Hollywood Bowl is open to the public for recreation and exercise.

LA County Parks and the LA Phil partner to enhance the dual role of the Hollywood Bowl as a public park and a world-class performance venue. The Hollywood Bowl offers a magnificent park where visitors can stroll, bring out-of-town guests, take pictures in front of the iconic shell, and learn about the Bowl’s history at the on-site museum. The Hollywood Bowl is also the perfect setting for a great workout, with exercise enthusiasts taking advantage of the steps throughout the park.

The Hollywood Bowl never falls short of offering a dynamic summer concert series creating memories and experiences for families, friends, and visitors alike. Summer at the Bowl is certainly a time of excitement, not only for music lovers but also for those who work behind the scenes to make it a memorable experience for all.

MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR NORMA EDITH GARCÍA-GONZALEZ

The 2023 Hollywood Bowl season features diverse music and exceptional performances for all ages and music enthusiasts. This summer’s lineup includes the hallmark Classical Tuesdays and Thursdays, Weekend Spectaculars—including Quincy Jones’ 90th-Birthday Tribute—and of course the annual July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular.

LA County Parks and the LA Phil have also partnered to support the Hollywood Bowl access program by providing youth and older adults the opportunity to experience the magic of the Bowl. This partnership serves to further strengthen the commitment of the LA County Board of Supervisors and LA County Parks to access for all! For more on LA County Parks’ dynamic summer programming, follow us via social media @lacountyparks.

As for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy music under the stars.

Norma Edith García-Gonzalez

Kathryn Barger

YOLA IN THE SPOTLIGHT

As a member of the musically famed Jackson family, Janet Jackson launched her storied career at the age of only seven. Tonight, she will be joined during one song by another group of young artists who show that age is not a barrier for shining on the biggest stages: musicians from YOLA.

Founded in 2007 by Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil, and community organizations, YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) offers free instruments, up to 18 hours of weekly music instruction, academic support, and leadership training to students ages 6 to 18 at five sites across Los Angeles for 1,700 musicians. As an integral

part of the LA Phil’s mission to make music accessible, these musicians go on tours with the orchestra and audition for performance opportunities like tonight’s concert. Here’s a look back at just some of the high-profile stages these remarkable artists have played on in the program’s first 16 years.

¡BIENVENIDO GUSTAVO!

In Gustavo Dudamel’s first concert as Music Director for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, ¡Bienvenido Gustavo! was a free community event at the Hollywood Bowl and included a performance by musicians from YOLA.

GLOBAL SOUL

Stevie Wonder headed a celebration of soul music in its many forms, featuring musicians from around the world. The night closed with musicians from YOLA joining Wonder and other artists for Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”

JUANES

As part of the America & Americans festival, Colombian superstar Juanes performed two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, which included an entire set accompanied by the YOLA at EXPO Chamber Orchestra.

SIMÓN BOLÍVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Mahler Project saw Gustavo Dudamel lead both his present orchestra and the orchestra he grew up with—the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela—in all nine Mahler symphonies in the space of just two weeks. As part of this, the SBSOV performed a side-by-side concert with YOLA.

LONDON TOUR

Starting with the London tour, the LA Phil began regularly bringing YOLA on its travels. In 2013, musicians from YOLA participated in the Take a Stand Symposium at the Barbican Centre, which focuses on social change through music.

JAPAN

Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, 15 YOLA students and Gustavo Dudamel traveled as goodwill ambassadors to the coastal town, performing with members of El Sistema Japan.

SUPER BOWL 50

Gustavo Dudamel and musicians from YOLA were invited to participate in the Super Bowl 50 halftime show, featuring Coldplay and Beyoncé.

CALIFORNIA TOUR

Ahead of YOLA’s 10-year anniversary, 80 YOLA musicians took a bus tour with Gustavo Dudamel and conductor Juan Felipe Molano to perform in Northridge, Visalia, Fresno, and Oakland.

CELEBRATE LA!

The LA Phil marked its 100-year anniversary with a day of free concerts featuring 1,800 musicians (400 from YOLA), leading up to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl headlined by Katy Perry.

CDMX TOUR

Ninety-six YOLA musicians joined the LA Phil on tour in Mexico City, where they shared a musical and cultural exchange with 100 local students.

SOFI STADIUM SUPER BOWL

As part of the pregame festivities at Super Bowl LVI, musicians from YOLA performed with gospel duo Mary Mary in an arrangement of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

HOLLYWOOD BOWL 100

The Hollywood Bowl marked its 100th season, and YOLA musicians joined Gwen Stefani for opening night and a rehearsal at the Beckmen YOLA Center.

JANET JACKSON: TOGETHER AGAIN OPENING NIGHT AT THE BOWL with special guest Ludacris

SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2023 8PM

Janet Jackson

Ludacris

Musicians of YOLA

Thomas Wilkins, conductor

All proceeds from Hollywood Bowl Opening Night benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Learning and community programs.

Pyrotechnics: Pyro Spectaculars by Souza Paul Souza, Designer and Technical Director of Fireworks

Programs and artists subject to change.

JANET JACKSON

Janet Jackson is one of the preeminent pop music artists of all time. Renowned for a string of hits that spans decades, including “All for You,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Nasty,” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,” she has made an indelible mark on music history. “Any female pop star working today owes a huge debt of gratitude to Janet,” wrote Out magazine. “Anytime you see a choreographed dance troupe, a toned bare midriff, an elaborate music video, a blockbuster stage show, a film role in between albums, or an ear [headset] microphone, Janet’s fingerprints are all over it.”

Jackson is returning to the stage this year to celebrate her 50th year in entertainment with “Together Again,” a 34-city nationwide tour with opener Ludacris, a three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper. “Together Again” revisits two of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums, The Velvet Rope and janet, in addition to featuring new music.

Hailing from a celebrated musical family, Jackson quickly established a distinctive musical identity for herself, blending R&B, soul, hip-hop, and rap on her 1986 album, Control It became a worldwide hit, selling upwards of 14 million copies worldwide. On the 35th anniversary of its release in 2021, Control reentered the Billboard charts, proving the music’s enduring appeal. Further classic LPs such as Rhythm Nation 1814 and The Velvet Rope incorporated industrial and jazz elements as well as socially conscious lyrics that addressed poverty, injustice, sexual inequality, and the HIV/AIDS crisis. Daringly addressing same-sex love and

loss in tracks such as her 1997 hit single “Together Again” turned Jackson into a gay icon.

In recognition of her groundbreaking career, Jackson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 with a glowing introductory speech from pop artist Janelle Monáe. “She is a bold visionary, a rule breaker, a risk taker, and a boundless visual artist,” declared Monáe. “Quite simply, y’all, there is only one Janet.”

Her dynamic performance style and innovative choreography have thrilled audiences at soldout shows worldwide. Recently, Jackson established herself as one of the most successful Las Vegas performers of all time, most notably with her 2019 residency “Metamorphosis,” which sold out its 18-date run at the Park MGM.

Jackson has received five Grammy Awards, 11 Billboard

Music Awards, and nine MTV Video Music Awards. Her original music for the 1993 film Poetic Justice, in which she also starred, earned her Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Last year, she was the subject of a four-part documentary series on Lifetime/A&E, Janet Jackson, which attracted 20 million viewers within a week of its debut.

A devoted philanthropist, Jackson once joked to Ellen DeGeneres that she had found $10,000 in loose change in her couch while donating to the “Small Change Campaign” that DeGeneres and Ben Affleck launched in support of Feeding America. Jackson has also been a major benefactor to the NAACP; the Red Cross; amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research; and Orca Network, among many other charitable foundations.

LUDACRIS

You can call Chris “Ludacris” Bridges a number of things: Hip-hop superstar. Actor. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Online visionary. Ludacris is one of the highest-selling Southern hip-hop solo artists of all time, with more than 20 million records sold worldwide and multiple Grammy Awards to his credit.

Hailing from Atlanta with fellow giants of the scene like André 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast fame, he is one of the key rappers to emerge as part of the Dirty South movement and went on to huge mainstream success in the 2000s. After spending

time as a DJ, Ludacris released his first album, Incognegro, in 1999, and then a year later he followed it up with Back for the First Time, featuring hit singles like “Southern Hospitality” and “What’s Your Fantasy.” His acting career remains on an enviable trajectory. After star-making appearances in the Oscar-winning Crash and the independent film sensation Hustle & Flow, Ludacris stands as one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. Ludacris has starred in a series of major motion pictures: Max Payne, based on the popular video game, alongside Mark Wahlberg,

Mila Kunis, and Beau Bridges; Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla with Gerard Butler and Thandie Newton; Gamer, the sci-fi thriller in which he teamed up with Gerard Butler again; Ivan Reitman’s No Strings Attached, alongside Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher; the box-office hits 2 Fast 2 Furious Fast & Furious 6, and Furious 7; and Garry Marshall’s New Year’s Eve. He can also be seen on the hit Fox series Empire

In addition to his phenomenal success, in 2001 he created the Ludacris Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has given more than $1 million to organizations that help children in need.

THOMAS WILKINS

Thomas Wilkins is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. He has held a titled position at the Hollywood Bowl since 2008, when he was named Principal Guest Conductor; in the spring of 2014 he became Principal Conductor.

Additionally, he is the Boston Symphony’s Artistic Advisor, Education and Community Engagement; Indiana

University’s Henry A. Upper Chair of Orchestral Conducting established by the late Barbara and David Jacobs; and Principal Guest Conductor of the Virginia Symphony. At the close of the 2020/21 season, he ended his long and successful tenure as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. Other past positions have included resident conductor of the Detroit Symphony and

Florida Orchestra (Tampa Bay), and associate conductor of the Richmond (VA) Symphony. He also has served on the music faculties of North Park University (Chicago), the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

Devoted to promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for music, Thomas Wilkins brings energy and commitment to audiences of all ages. He is hailed as a master at communicating and connecting with audiences. Following his highly successful first season with the Boston Symphony, The Boston Globe named him among the “Best People and Ideas of 2011.” In 2014, Wilkins received the prestigious “Outstanding Artist” award at the Nebraska Governor’s Arts Awards for his significant contribution to music in the state, and in March of 2018, the Longy School of Music honored him with the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award for the Elevation of Music in Society. In 2019 the Virginia Symphony bestowed Thomas Wilkins with their annual Dreamer’s Award. In 2022 the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards presented him with their Lifetime Achievement Award for Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and he was the recipient of the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Baton Award.

During his conducting career, he has led orchestras throughout the United States, including the New York and Los Angeles philharmonics; the Philadelphia and Cleveland orchestras; the symphonies of Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, and Detroit; and the National Symphony. A native of Norfolk, VA, Thomas Wilkins is a graduate of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He and his wife Sheri-Lee are the proud parents of twin daughters, Erica and Nicole.

YOLA

Through YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), inspired by Gustavo Dudamel’s own training as a young musician, the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to over 1,700 young musicians, empowering them to become vital citizens, leaders, and agents of change. YOLA provides players aged 6-18 with a strong musical and social foundation through participation in 12 to 15 hours of programming each week.

Sixteen years ago, the LA Phil and its community partners launched YOLA with 80 students at the EXPO Center in South LA. Today, there are five sites: in South LA, the Rampart District, Westlake/MacArthur Park, East LA, and Inglewood. YOLA engages players from more than 200 schools in culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse communities across LA County. Music study is complemented by leadership development opportunities, workshops, and performances. YOLA’s young musicians have

performed on great stages all over the world, including the LA Phil’s iconic venues—the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall—and in many other locations throughout Southern California, on national and international television broadcasts, and alongside the greatest artists.

AT THE BOWL

On October 15, 2021, the Los Angeles Philharmonic opened the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center at Inglewood, designed by Gehry Partners, LLC, the first permanent, purpose-built facility for YOLA. For more information, please visit laphil.com/yola

Thanks to generous support from our philanthropic community, more than 2,000 tickets to Hollywood Bowl concerts throughout the season are being provided to YOLA musicians, families and teaching staff.

Experiencing concerts under the stars provides inspiration for the young musicians of YOLA, and can inform their music-making, artistic expression, and academic endeavors.

Learn more about how you can provide tickets for YOLA musicians by contacting friends@laphil.org.

YOLA musicians and Silvana Estrada at the Beckmen YOLA Center at Inglewood.

BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB

DIANA KRALL

CARLA MORRISON JOHN LEGEND

MAGGIE ROGERS

CHARLIE WILSON

KOOL & THE GANG

JOE BONAMASSA

PORTUGAL. THE MAN CHICANO BATMAN

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL

2023 OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE

TITLE SPONSOR

Kaiser Permanente

CENTENNIAL LEADERS

R. Martin Chavez

Lisa Field

OPENING NIGHT COMMITTEE

Leslie and Nancy Abell

Tom and Judy Beckmen

Joe Berchtold

David C. Bohnett

Kawanna and Jay Brown

Ron Burkle

California Community Foundation

Andrea Chao-Kharma & Ken Kharma, Esther Chui-Chao

Steve Cius and Risk Placement Services

Tara Dollinger

OPENING NIGHT CO-CHAIRS

Gregory A. Adams

Lisa Field

Robyn Field and Anthony O'Carroll

PREMIER SPONSOR

City National Bank

Teena Hostovich, Doug Martinet, and Michael Martinet

Stasia and Michael Washington

MUSE SPONSORS

Amazon

Live Nation Hewitt Silva

Louise and Brad Edgerton

Jane and Michael Eisner

Alexandra Glickman and Gayle Whittemore

Jennifer Miller Goff

Marnie and Dan Gruen, The Fred & Peggy Hartley Family Foundation

Antonia Hernández

Andy and Jacinta Hewitt

Julia Huang and Intertrend

Terri and Jerry Kohl

Rafael and Sharyl Mendez

Carmen Morgan

Christine Muller and John Swanson

Sujata Murthy and Universal Music

Jay and Barbara Rasulo

Ariane and Richard Raffetto

William Rodriguez

Marc Chazaud and Diana Reid

Bill Silva

Christian Stracke

Jack Suzar and Linda May

Jon Vein and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein

Emory Walton

Kathy S. Walton

Casey and Laura Wasserman

Megan Watanabe and Hideya Terashima

Gregory Annenberg

Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg

Jeff Wilson and Chevron Products Company

Stephen Schulte and Lori Williams

Alyce de Roulet Williamson

Kimberly K. Wilson

From left: Marc Chazaud, James Muhammad, Lori Williams, Stephen Schulte

FRONT ROW (from left): Christine Muller, Gayle Whittemore, Nancy Abell, Teena Hostovich, Lisa Field, Stasia Washington, Robyn Field BACK ROW (from left): John Swanson, Alexandra Glickman, Steve Cius, Thelma Houston, Kathy Walton, Kimberly K. Wilson, Anthony O’Carroll

FOOD + WINE

The Bowl’s food and wine team— James Beard Award winners chef Suzanne Goin (right) and restaurateur

Caroline Styne of celebrated restaurants Lucques, a.o.c., Caldo Verde, and Cara Cara—are now in their eighth year of providing exceptional cuisine designed to make your concert experiences even more spectacular. From supper in your box seats to specially prepared picnic baskets and market-fresh fare, there’s truly something for everyone.

SUPPER IN YOUR SEATS

Enjoy a delicious pre-concert meal served to you in the comfort of your box seats. Menu selections include Suzanne Goin’s threecourse menus, family-style feasts, à la carte starters, main courses, desserts, and wine. Order by 6pm the day before your concert.

ANN’S WINE BAR BY A.O.C.

Inspired by the original a.o.c. on 3rd Street, Ann’s Wine Bar features a wide selection of Caroline’s favorite new- and old-world wines to be explored by both experienced and novice wine lovers, all paired with Suzanne Goin’s signature small-plates menu. Reservations recommended

KITCHEN 22

Kitchen 22 is the best place to indulge in fan favorites like burgers, french fries, Spanish fried chicken, specialty sandwiches, and salads.

THE BACKYARD

Inspired by the gorgeous natural surroundings of the Bowl, this alfresco space has the feel of a chic backyard in the Hollywood Hills. Two large wood-burning grills are the focus of this farmers-market-driven restaurant serving grilled fish, chops, steaks, vegetables, salads, and more.

LUCQUES AT THE CIRCLE

Fine dining for subscribers of the Pool Circle, with a seasonal made-to-order menu and an exceptional wine list styled from the award-winning restaurant Lucques.

CATERING AT THE BOWL

Give your guests the experience of a lifetime when you host your next event at the Bowl! Our beautiful venues are perfect for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to elaborate affairs.

MARKETPLACES

Specialty sandwiches, seasonal grab-and-go salads, cheese and charcuterie plates, snacks, beer, and a variety of approachable and delicious wines await you at all three of our Marketplaces. You’ll find everything you need to build a picnic from scratch or to enhance one you brought.

STREET FOOD AND SNACKS

A variety of delicious options are available throughout the Bowl, including street tacos, Suzanne’s fried chicken, salads, specialty sandwiches, gourmet pizza, pulled-pork sandwiches, artisan baked goods, sweets, soft-serve ice cream, and popcorn.

MOBILE ORDERING

Download the Hollywood Bowl app or scan one of the many QR codes to place an order from the comfort of your seat and skip the line at pickup. Mobile ordering is available throughout the venue.

From Top Left: Mario Ayala, Robert Gober, Sasha Gordon, Yang Fudong, Kaari Upson, Alex Da Corte

2023 OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL PATRONS

CENTENNIAL LEADERS

R. Martin Chavez

Lisa Field

POOL CIRCLE BOX PATRONS

Tom and Judy Beckmen

Kawanna and Jay Brown

Ron Burkle

Carla Christofferson

Tara Dollinger

Jane and Michael Eisner

Jennifer Miller Goff

Tylie Jones

Terri and Jerry Kohl

Rafael and Sharyl Mendez

Jay and Barbara Rasulo

William Rodriguez

Christian Stracke

Jack Suzar and Linda May

Gabrielle Union

Jon Vein and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein

Emory Walton

Casey and Laura Wasserman

Megan Watanabe and Hideya Terashima

Alyce de Roulet

Williamson

Jeff Wilson and Chevron Products Company

POOLSIDE BOX PATRONS

Lelah Adler

Benjamin and Debra Ansell

Camilo Esteban Becdach

Anoosheh Bostani

Joseph and Mara Carieri

Andrea Chao-Kharma and Ken Kharma, Esther Chui-Chao

Chien Family

Daniel Clivner

Susan Cole-Hill

Carey Cullinane

Chaz Dean

Mark Dorner

Michael Dreyer

Shaun D'Souza

Fox Rothschild LLP

Tina and Michael Gittelson

Leslie Goodman

Lynette Hayde

Julia Huang and Intertrend

Winnie Kho and Chris Testa

Lee Kolodny

Vicki Lan

David Landis and Sean Dowdall

Arthur Levine and Lauren Leichtman

John Logan

Todd Marshall

David S. Moromisato and Laura Awazu

Christine Muller and John Swanson

Nellie and Basel Nizam

Ellen Pansky

David and Joyce Primes

Chris Reynolds and Arlene Ford

Renata Simril

Bryan Sims

Mark and Rose Sturza

Ron Sweet

Sue Tsao

Shirley Wang

Scott Ward

Megan Watanabe and Hideya Terashima

The Willoughby Group

Kimberly K. Wilson

Andre Young

PREMIER BOX PATRONS

Leslie and Nancy Abell

Chukwuma Anyaoku

Joe and Kay Baumbach

Denise Bevers

Nitin Bhatia

Michael Blea and John D. Compton

Gwen E. Campbell

Dominic Chan

Jami Chang

Marc Chazaud and Diana Reid

Christian and Tiffany Chivaroli

Steve Cius and Risk Placement Services

Victoria Cook

Felicia Davis

Mr. Michael Edelstein and Dr. Robin Hilder

Louise and Brad Edgerton

Dominique Faes

Alexandra Glickman and Gayle Whittemore

Ashleigh Hairston

Christy Haubegger

Antonia Hernández and California Community Foundation

Kim Hershman

Arlene Hirschkowitz

Dr. and Mrs. Brennan Hughes

Lori Hutcherson

Jackie and Warren Jackson

Barbara Jones

John Jones

Constance Mann

Areva Martin

MATT Construction

Sujata Murthy and Universal Music

Jeff and Ilene Nathan

Carrie Nery

Andy Park

Rupert Perry

Carolyn Phillips

Nancy and Glenn Pittson

Barry and Sandra Pressman

William Rafert

Geoffrey and Koni Rich

Luis Ruiz

Miles Rutkowski

Jason Sanford

Cori Schnieber

Barbara Segal

Wallace Little and Nina Shaw

Walter Shepard and Arthur Scangas

Kevin and Eileen Shields

Brandi Slayton

Jessica Steelberg

Cliff Stephenson

Zenia Stept

Angela White and Steven White

Stephen Schulte and Lori Williams

Michael Zells

Marci Zuniga

WHERE L.A. COMES TO

Summertime is for celebrating occasions big and small. Whether it’s a birthday, baby shower, wedding or long weekend, Marina del Rey’s waterfront hotels, restaurants, and party yachts set the stage for unforgettable events.

2023 OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL PATRONS continued

GARDEN BOX PATRONS

James Alva

Betty Anderson

Cheryl Atienza

David F. Bowman

Resheida Brady

Robert Brichacek

Thy Bui

Diane Caliva

Marla Campagna

Lorena Castro

Roberta Castro

Marc Chazaud and Diana Reid

Steve Cius and Risk Placement Services

Nathan Cork

Corena De Klerk

Nathan Dean

Nikki Depaola

Christopher DeRosa

Michael Earl Dillon

Raymond Duncan

Ismail Elshareef

Kristen Engle

David A. Ford

Alfred Fraijo Jr.

Janet Franklin

Alison Fried

Brian Gallivan

Cheryl Goldring

Stephen E. Hadded

Ahjalia Hall

Tiffany Harrington

Stacy Harvey

David and Donna Helm

Lonnie Herring

G Hogan

Sean and Tina Carmichael-Horton

Arnold Jones

Lawrence Kalantari

Young Chul Kim

Tpc Inc Steve Lang

Brittany Lemon

Niceole Levy

Areva Martin

Catherine McClenahan

Rachel Miller

Carmen Morgan

Christine Muller and John Swanson

Sujata Murthy and Universal Music

Beverly Murray

Emory Ron Myrick

Paul Pelligrino

Martin Perez

Natasha Phan

Bronwyn Pollock

Rick and Debbie Powell

Gantry Praw

Patrick Ragen

Julie Ramirez

Andrew Rankin

Jhamal Robinson

Jody Rogers

Diep Romano

Kevin and Marguerite Ross

Steve Ross

Wendy and Kenneth Ruby

Payam Saadai

Jessica Saintfort

Jessica Savage

Walter and Donna Maria Sebring

Ranada Shepard

Samuel Shepard III

John Stauffer

Arnold Stiefel

Samuel Suchowiecky

Susan Sullivan

Brent Taravella

Jennifer Terry

Adam Teshinsky

Jon Van Sluyters

Matthew Warshauer

David Webster

Carla William

Damier Xandrine

Mark Yesayian

Stephen Schulte and Lori Williams

Renae Williams Niles

Debra Wong Yang

GARDEN PATRONS

Alyson Adler

Leon Avery

Jason Barmore

Camille Bethune-Brown

John Paul Bowden

Shirley Brown

Kendyl Cherry

Meya Cornish

Jon Cuevas

Ray Dollete

Alicia Dumas

Kathryn Edwards

Timothy Emerson

David Goldstein

Lesley Gwam

Thelma Houston c/o Grid Financial Management

Jessica Kang

Margie Kim

LaShana Lewis

Tiffanee Mackey

Velma Carr Marshall

Brian Porter

Cynthia Recio

Rachel Rodriguez

Clare Runciman

Corwin Stephens

Kathy and Reggie Walton

CONTRIBUTIONS

Leslie and Nancy Abell

Lelah Adler

David C. Bohnett

Andrea Chao-Kharma and Ken Kharma, Esther Chui-Chao

Marnie and Dan Gruen, The Fred & Peggy Hartley Family Foundation

Antonia Hernández and California Community Foundation

Julia Huang and Intertrend

Walter and Donna

Maria Sebring, Vanguard Charitable

Kathy and Reggie Walton

Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg

Stephen Schulte and Lori Williams

Kimberly K. Wilson

As of May 16, 2023

Photo: Pari Dukovic

2023 HOLLYWOOD BOWL OPENING NIGHT GALA SPECIAL THANKS

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The Hollywood Bowl Opening Night concert is created and produced by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

Michael Feinstein, soloist Larry Blank, conductor

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Principal Pops Conductor