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HOLLY WO OD BOWL WHERE SUMMER PLAYS
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WHERE SUMMER PLAYS
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KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sundays 17
SPECIAL CONCERTS Opening Night, July 4th Fireworks Spectacular and more! 12–13
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JOSHUA BELL Joshua Bell, conductor/violin
MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
Joshua Bell, one of America’s greatest violinists, plays the beautiful Bruch concerto and makes his LA Phil conducting debut with works beloved the world over since they were first heard.
AUG 11
THE FRENCH CONNECTION FEATURING CAMERON CARPENTER AND HIS INTERNATIONAL TOURING ORGAN
Nicholas McGegan, conductor Cameron Carpenter, organ
MOZART Symphony No. 31, “Paris” POULENC Organ Concerto Works for solo organ IBERT Hommage à Mozart HAYDN Symphony No. 85, “La reine”
Cameron Carpenter has shattered the traditional image of an organist with his jaw-dropping technique and flamboyant style. He has also worked tirelessly to design the perfect organ, a digital instrument he can take anywhere. Come experience it in this splendid French-themed program conducted by the lively Nicholas McGegan.
AUG 25
RACHMANINOFF & DVORÁKLahav Shani, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano
GLINKA Ruslan and Ludmila Overture RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini DVORÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Stunning Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili plays Rachmaninoff’s passionate Rhapsody. Dvorák’s celebrated “New World” Symphony concludes the program, which marks 24-year-old Israeli conductor Lahav Shani’s U.S. debut.
SEP 8
CARMINA BURANA WITH DUDAMEL Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Joélle Harvey, Lawrence Brownlee, Brian Mulligan, vocalists Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Anne Tomlinson, artistic director
WHITACRE Her Spirit Soars; Equus ORFF Carmina Burana
With the crashing of cymbals, the power of over a hundred voices and the sonority of orchestral brass and strings, Gustavo Dudamel leads his first-ever Carmina Burana in Los Angeles! The famous piece, based on medieval poems about love, morals, mockery and drinking, is a summer highlight you won’t want to miss.
JUL 21
AMERICAN CLASSICS WITH AUDRA McDONALD & AMERICAN BALLET THEATREBramwell Tovey, conductor Audra McDonald, soprano American Ballet Theatre
BERNSTEIN West Side Story Overture Selected songs BERNSTEIN Fancy Free
The incomparable Audra McDonald sings classics from Broadway and the American Songbook. Gifted dancers from American Ballet Theatre bring to life Bernstein’s Fancy Free, using Jerome Robbins’ zestful 1944 choreography.
SEP 1
ALL-RACHMANINOFFBramwell Tovey, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
Vocalise Symphonic Dances
The soaring and surging romance of Rachmaninoff’s melody-rich music makes for ideal listening under the stars. This glittering program showcases some of the composer’s most beloved works.
JUL 14
HAIL, THE MIGHTY HORN!James Gaffigan, conductor Andrew Bain, Stefan Dohr, Timothy Jones, Sarah Willis, horns
SCHUMANN Konzertstück STRAUSS Rosenkavalier Suite STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel
From the Merry Prankster in Strauss’ famous tone poem to a quartet of soloists for Schumann, the horn can do it all. This evening features principal players from the LA Phil, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra as part of the International Horn Symposium’s 2015 celebration.
AUG 4
YUJA WANG PLAYS PROKOFIEVLionel Bringuier, conductor Yuja Wang, piano
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 DEBUSSY La mer RAVEL Boléro
The astonishing Yuja Wang plays Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto, launching the Bowl’s classical season with explosive brilliance. The colorful French & Russian program concludes with Ravel’s captivating Boléro.
JUL 7
A LIVE PRESENTATION OF 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEYBrad Lubman, conductor
AUG 18
Recognized as one of the greatest works of science fiction cinema, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 is acclaimed for its technological realism, creative audacity and inspired use of music. Behold the film’s visual grandeur on the Bowl’s big screen while the soundtrack is performed live, including Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra, music by György Ligeti, and the “Blue Danube” Waltz. Presented in association with Warner Bros., Southbank Centre London and the British Film Institute
FIREWORKS
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT WITH DUDAMELGustavo Dudamel, conductor Gil Shaham, violin
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto A Midsummer Night’s Dream (complete incidental music)
Gustavo Dudamel transforms the Bowl into an enchanted forest via an all-Mendelssohn program, with superstar violinist Gil Shaham in the iconic concerto and Mendelssohn’s magical music for Shakespeare’s beloved play.
JUL 28
CLASSICAL TUESDAYSThe Los Angeles Philharmonic performs with Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, guest conductors and virtuosic soloists.
TU2 5 TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 8PMTU1 5 TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEYGUSTAVO DUDAMEL JOSHUA BELL YUJA WANG
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TAN DUN’S MARTIAL ARTS TRILOGY (WITH FILM)
Tan Dun, conductor Ray Chen, violin Johannes Moser, cello Zhang Zuo, piano
TAN DUN Hero Concerto Crouching Tiger Concerto Banquet Concerto
Tan Dun’s music for Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which garnered both Oscars® and Grammys®, was only the first in a triptych of scores for renowned martial arts movies. Enjoy an evening of Tan Dun’s masterful movie music, accompanied by selected scenes from the soaring and spiritual films.
AUG 13
FROM BACH TO BLUEGRASSNicholas McGegan, conductor Edgar Meyer, double bass
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1 BOTTESINI Bass Concerto No. 2 Bluegrass selections to be announced COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite (for 13 instruments)
Led by the ebullient Nicholas McGegan, this eclectic evening of charming works is enhanced by the virtuosity of Grammy®-winning double bass player Edgar Meyer, who has the chops to play everything from dazzling Bottesini to toe-tapping bluegrass.
AUG 27
GERSHWIN & BERLIOZPablo Heras-Casado, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
GERSHWIN Concerto in F BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
A classical virtuoso who also plays jazz, Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his vaunted style and flare to Gershwin’s jazzy Concerto in F. The Hollywood Bowl’s memorable classical season comes to an end with Berlioz’ love-steeped dream symphony.
SEP 10
CARMINA BURANA WITH DUDAMEL Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Joélle Harvey, Lawrence Brownlee, Brian Mulligan, vocalists Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Anne Tomlinson, artistic director
WHITACRE Her Spirit Soars; Equus ORFF Carmina Burana
With the crashing of cymbals, the power of over a hundred voices and the sonority of orchestral brass and strings, Gustavo Dudamel leads his first-ever Carmina Burana in Los Angeles! The famous piece, based on medieval poems about love, morals, mockery and drinking, is a summer highlight you won’t want to miss.
JUL 23
AMERICAN CLASSICS WITH AUDRA McDONALD & AMERICAN BALLET THEATREBramwell Tovey, conductor Audra McDonald, soprano American Ballet Theatre
BERNSTEIN West Side Story Overture Selected songs BERNSTEIN Fancy Free
The incomparable Audra McDonald sings classics from Broadway and the American Songbook. Gifted dancers from American Ballet Theatre bring to life Bernstein’s Fancy Free, using Jerome Robbins’ zestful 1944 choreography.
SEP 3
ALL-BEETHOVEN Bramwell Tovey, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture Violin Concerto Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
The effusive Bramwell Tovey leads this evening of Beethoven favorites, including the Violin Concerto with the LA Phil’s gifted Principal Concertmaster taking the spotlight.
JUL 16
YUNDI PLAYS THE “EMPEROR” James Gaffigan, conductor Yundi, piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5
Chinese pianist Yundi makes his long- awaited Hollywood Bowl debut performing Beethoven’s beloved “Emperor” Concerto. James Gaffigan conducts the LA Phil in Shostakovich’s dramatic Fifth Symphony, sure to reveal all the colors of the orchestra’s impressive brass section.
AUG 6
BERNSTEIN & BIZET
Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla, conductor Alexandra Soumm, violin
BERNSTEIN Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) BIZET (arr. Shchedrin) Carmen Suite
After her phenomenal debut last summer – cited by The New Yorker’s Alex Ross among his Ten Notable Performances of 2014 – LA Phil Assistant Conductor Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla returns to lead Bernstein’s crackling masterwork for strings and percussion and an exotic instrumental reworking of Bizet’s dramatic score.
AUG 20
ROMEO AND JULIETLionel Bringuier, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite
This rich Russian program of romance and tragedy, featuring the Romeo and Juliet music of two of Russia’s best- known composers, is led by Lionel Bringuier, the fast-rising conductor who made an outstanding impression during his time with the LA Phil.
JUL 9
MOZART WITH DUDAMELGustavo Dudamel, conductor Alice Sara Ott, piano
MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Selected arias German Dance, K. 605, No. 3 “Sleighride”
Showcasing the many sides of Mozart, Music Director Gustavo Dudamel brings a special evening of masterworks from Salzburg’s favorite son, from beloved opera arias to beautiful orchestra selections.
JUL 30
CLASSICAL THURSDAYSThe Los Angeles Philharmonic performs with Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, guest conductors and virtuosic soloists.
TH1 5 THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM TH2 5 THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL AUDRA McDONALD YUNDI JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
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HARRY CONNICK, JR. The beloved multi-talented mega-star performs romantic ballads, pop classics and New Orleans jazz, all with charm and swinging style. Along with his big band, Harry Connick, Jr. delivers a memorable evening of melody, humor and rousing entertainment.
JUL 10-11
WARNER BROS. PRESENTS
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY – 25TH ANNIVERSARY!Los Angeles Philharmonic • George Daugherty, conductor
For 25 hilarity-filled years, Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals have teamed up with live orchestras playing those phenomenal Carl Stalling scores, bringing audiences to their knees in convulsions of laughter. The official birthday party takes place this summer at the Hollywood Bowl, where you’ll see and hear Warner Bros.’ greatest animated shorts, plus exciting surprises like…well, we can’t tell you, can we? But expect favorites like What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville and Zoom and Bored, as well as the “live orchestra” world-premiere of Long-Haired Hare, animated in the Hollywood Bowl itself! TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s15)
AUG 14-15
DAVID GRAY • AMOS LEE Los Angeles Philharmonic
British singer-songwriter David Gray and Philadelphia-born Amos Lee share a magical bill, each performing his own distinctive sets, with and without the orchestra. Gray celebrates over 20 years of hit-making music (“Babylon,” “This Year’s Love”) and millions of records sold, showcasing his polished vocals and earnest acoustic-based pop. Lee’s warm, earthy and laid-back style is highlighted in hits such as “Windows Are Rolled Down” and “Arms of A Woman” and has earned him the attention of not only the press and music fans, but also his fellow artists.
JUL 17-18
SHERYL CROW
ALEX CUBA
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Nine-time Grammy®–winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for an evening of good-time hits and powerful ballads, from “All I Wanna Do” and “Soak up the Sun” to “Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely.” Latin- Grammy®–winning Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba opens the evening.
AUG 7-8
DIANA KRALL Los Angeles Philharmonic
GREGORY PORTER
Enchanting singer and pianist Diana Krall joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic, bringing her style and warmth to a night of jazz standards, delicate ballads and popular classics, including material from her latest album, Wallflower. Powerful baritone Porter opens with his unique style: jazz infused with old-school soul, blues and R&B.
AUG 28-29
FIREWORKS FINALE WITH THE B-52s
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURSHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Dance the night away with the world’s greatest party band, The B-52s, and the romantic pop swagger of The Psychedelic Furs. It’s an end-of-the-season bash not to be missed, packed with your favorite hits: “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” “Pretty in Pink,” “The Ghost in You” and more – plus the Bowl’s spectacular fireworks!
SEP 11-12
HEARTHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Ann and Nancy Wilson electrify the Bowl in these special concerts with orchestra. With sizzling riffs – “Crazy On You” and “Barracuda” – and massive anthems – “What About Love?” and “These Dreams” – Heart delivers the galloping guitars and inspired vocals of authentic rock and roll.
AUG 21-22
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MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle • Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle
All-star cast to be announced
This hilarious adaptation of the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter amidst a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows and killer rabbits…and French people…and monks. Oh…and Knights Who Say “Ni.” Thirty-five years after the Pythons first conquered the Bowl, this sublimely silly and delightful show – 2005 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical – will remind you to “always look on the bright side of life.”
JUL 31-AUG 1
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKSLos Angeles Philharmonic • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor USC Trojan Marching Band, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 • TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker Selections TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Music Director Gustavo Dudamel joins the beloved annual tradition to celebrate a favorite composer – there are sure to be fireworks on-stage and above the Bowl for this spectacular weekend tradition!
JUL 24-25
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIALLos Angeles Philharmonic Introduced by John Williams
Bring your entire family to this extraordinary, world-premiere event, as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award®-winning score from Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece about a boy and his alien friend, live-to-picture while this beloved film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen. Don't miss E.T. under the stars, as you've never seen or heard it before! ™ & © Universal Studios
SEP 4-5
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WEEKEND SPECTACULARSStellar names from Hollywood, Broadway, pop music, and beyond present unique evenings you’ll find only at the Bowl!
FR1/SA1 5 FRIDAY OR 5 SATURDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM FR2/SA2 5 FRIDAY OR 5 SATURDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM
HARRY CONNICK, JR.SHERYL CROW
HEART
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SAT-SUN | JUN 13-14 | 3PM
PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL
HERBIE HANCOCK & WAYNE SHORTER WITH MONK INSTITUTE ENSEMBLE
ALOE BLACC
EDDIE PALMIERI AFRO-CARIBBEAN JAZZ BAND
SNARKY PUPPY
and many more!
GEORGE LOPEZ, HOST
FRI | JUN 26 (NOTE EARLY DATE) 6:30PM PRE-SHOW | 8PM FILM
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC CELEBRATING THE FILM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Melissa Peterman, host
The beloved film in its 50th anniversary year, interactive fun-packs, costumes and thousands of fans, all make this one of the most enjoyable nights of the summer.
©2008
SUN | AUG 23 | 6PM
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS with special guests Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and more to be announced
LARRY GRAHAM AND GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION
HARVEY MASON CHAMELEONAdditional artist to be announced
SUN | JUL 12 | 7PM
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
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Seattle’s iconic, bittersweet songsmiths return in support of Kintsugi, their eighth studio album and first in four years. With a string of sweetly styled and candidly lyrical hits, the Grammy®-nominated musicians rock with their hearts on their sleeves.
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P L A Y B O Y J A Z Z F E S T I V A L
SAT | JUN 20 | 8PM
OPENING NIGHT AT THE BOWLHollywood Bowl Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductor Artists to be announced
Our star-studded Opening Night is one of the most anticipated highlights of the summer season and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display.
Proceeds benefit the LA Phil and its education programs. For packages (reception, dinner, prime seating), call 213.972.3051.
THU-FRI-SAT | JUL 2-3-4 7:30PM
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
WITH SMOKEY ROBINSONLos Angeles Philharmonic Sarah Hicks, conductor
Patriotic music and the King of Motown, Smokey Robinson – plus our fabulous fireworks display – make this annual celebration a don’t-miss affair!
Tickets for children 12 and under are half-price.
SAT | SEP 19 | 8PM
ABBA: THE CONCERTCelebrate along with the best ABBA tribute band in the world, direct from Sweden! Become a “Dancing Queen” for the night and sing along with your favorites including “Mamma Mia,” ”S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Voulez-Vous.”
TUE | JUN 30 | 8:30PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE – IN CONCERT30TH ANNIVERSARY
Los Angeles Philharmonic David Newman, conductor
Power up your DeLorean, recharge your flux capacitor, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Back to the Future as never before: in HD on the Bowl’s big screen with the LA Phil performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling score live – including over 15 minutes of brand new music!™ & © Universal Studios and U-Drive Joint Venture
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SUN | SEP 6 | 7:30PM
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIALLos Angeles Philharmonic David Newman, conductor Introduced by John Williams
In a world-premiere event, John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score for Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is performed live-to-picture while the beloved film is shown in HD. Don’t miss E.T. on the Bowl’s big screen, with the LA Phil live under the stars! ™ & © Universal Studios
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SINATRA’S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Kurt Elling, José James, Seu Jorge, Seth MacFarlane, John Pizzarelli, Luciana Souza, special guests Christian McBride, musical director The Count Basie Orchestra
One of the most important music figures of the 20th century, “Old Blue Eyes,” is honored on his hundredth birthday with a celebration of his classic recordings that featured The Count Basie Orchestra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others. The Count Basie Orchestra and outstanding guest stars gather for this musical tribute.
JUL 22
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
CHICK COREA AND BÉLA FLECK
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANTTrumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis leads the “finest big band in the world today” in a swinging return to the Bowl. Musical worlds collide as master musicians Corea and Fleck weave an intricate exchange between keys and banjo. A young jazz star with an old soul, McLorin Salvant opens with sophisticated vocals showing power, grace and heart.
SEP 16
ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: ADIOS TOUR
DIEGO EL CIGALALegends of Cuban music Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club grace the Bowl stage one last time. With celebrated original stars, the dynamic ensemble lends its elegance and passion to the best of son montuno, danzón, cha-cha, boleros, and more, plus material from Lost & Found, a new collection of unreleased recordings from the original Buena Vista Social Club sessions. In his Bowl debut, captivating flamenco singer El Cigala enters new territory, merging salsa and charanga rhythms with the drama of Argentine tango.
AUG 19
PINK MARTINI
DOC SEVERINSEN AND HIS BIG BANDThe internationally beloved Portland band blends rhythms from samba and swing to cool standards with style. Engaging pianist/bandleader Thomas Lauderdale guides Pink Martini’s eclectic sounds alongside the ravishing vocals of China Forbes. Revered as the former leader of the Tonight Show orchestra, 87-year-old Severinsen opens the evening with his big band.
SEP 2
JACO’S WORLD with special guests Alex Acuña, Victor Bailey, John Beasley, Peter Erskine, Paul Jackson Jr., Jerry Jemmott, Bob Mintzer, Sam Moore, Wayne Shorter and Robert TrujilloVince Mendoza, musical director
WAYNE SHORTER QUARTETLiving legend Wayne Shorter and his Quartet open the evening, blazing through hard bop and fusion with the shining tone and angular lines that are Shorter’s trademarks. The late, brilliant bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius changed the instrument forever with fluid passages that leaped out of the rhythm section. The visionary player/arranger/composer/producer will be celebrated by a range of artists with music from the iconic Word of Mouth album and clips from the new Jaco documentary.
AUG 12
JOHN FOGERTYAmerican rock legend and chart-topper John Fogerty’s roots-rock is steeped in blues and gospel traditions. In 1969, Fogerty wrote and produced three multi- platinum albums with Creedence Clearwater Revival that captured the spirit of our nation with the treasured classics “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son” and more. Fogerty celebrates that momentous year, plus his catalog of all-time hits.
JUL 15
JAMIE CULLUM
LISA FISCHERAdditional artist to be announced
The fiery British jazz/pop rule-breaker returns to the Bowl with his big band, for everything from swinging standards to unique modern rock covers and soulful ballads. Playful energy and inspired piano playing will abound! The powerhouse vocalist of Twenty Feet From Stardom, Grammy®-winner Fischer, opens.
AUG 5
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEADAdditional artist to be announced
New Orleans native Trombone Shorty fronts one of the hottest funk/jazz/rock/hip-hop bands and never fails to bring the party atmosphere. Socially conscious artist Michael Franti and his band Spearhead play unforgettable, high energy shows merging thought-provoking lyrics with old-school R&B, soul and hip-hop beats.
AUG 26
Our Creative Chair for Jazz, the legendary Herbie Hancock, guides the great tradition of jazz at the Bowl.
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FIREWORKS FINALE WITH THE B-52s
THE PSYCHEDELIC FURSHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Dance the night away with the world’s greatest party band, The B-52s, and the romantic pop swagger of The Psychedelic Furs. It’s an end-of-the-season bash not to be missed, packed with your favorite hits: “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” “Pretty in Pink,” “The Ghost in You” and more – plus the Bowl’s spectacular fireworks!
SEP 13
CIRQUE MUSICAHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Cirque Musica takes audiences on a journey of spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism, featuring glorious orchestral music performed live in artistic partnership with the greatest circus performers from around the world. Don’t miss this edge-of-your-seat experience where you will be awed by beauty, thrills, and majesty.
JUL 19
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle • Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle
All-star cast to be announced
This hilarious adaptation of the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter amidst a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows and killer rabbits…and French people…and monks. Oh…and Knights Who Say “Ni.” Thirty-five years after the Pythons first conquered the Bowl, this sublimely silly and delightful show – 2005 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical – will remind you to “always look on the bright side of life.”
AUG 2
SUNDAYSUNSETCONCERTSOur eclectic performing arts series brings you the best in opera, the annual Broadway musical, a spectacular fireworks finale, and more!
KCRW‘SWORLDFESTIVALContemporary stars and traditional artists from around the globe
FIREWORKS
VERDI’S LA TRAVIATALos Angeles Philharmonic • Daniel Harding, conductor Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, artistic director
Deeply moved by the tragic love story of The Lady of the Camellias, Verdi created the ne plus ultra of romantic, dramatic operas, full of melodies that pull at our heartstrings and won’t let go. Imagine being under the stars, utterly captivated by the heartbreaking story of Violetta and Alfredo, sung by a world-class cast.
AUG 9
UNDERWORLDAdditional artists to be announced
Electronica icons Underworld return to the Bowl in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their legendary album dubnobasswithmyheadman, performing epic tracks from that dance music game-changer along with other landmark house and techno hits.
JUN 21
REGGAE NIGHT
BOB MARLEY’S ROOTS ROCK REGGAE - A 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
ZIGGY MARLEY & STEPHEN MARLEY
INNER CIRCLE • THE SKATALITESFor this year’s reggae party, Ziggy and Stephen Marley lead the celebration of their legendary father’s 70th birthday and the best of the roots rock tradition.
AUG 16
EMPIRE OF THE SUNAdditional artist to be announced
Australian alt-electro pioneers make their Bowl debut with a phenomenal live show like nothing else on earth.
SEP 20
BASEMENT JAXX
BOOTSY COLLINS AND THE RUBBER BANDGrammy®-winning dance music icons Basement Jaxx return to the Bowl on the heels of their new album Junto (“together”). Celebrating a 20-year career of mind-bending pop-house, R&B, ragga, deep funk & ambient techno, Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton reign as the masters of the club mix. Notoriously funky Bootsy Collins is one of the all-time greats, laying down the low end for P-Funk, James Brown, his own Rubber Band and cosmic solo projects.
JUN 28
ARTIST TO BE ANNOUNCED
AUG 30
GRACE JONES
FUTURE ISLANDS Legendary rebel and pop siren Grace Jones returns to the Bowl with an unforgettable stage show: a hypnotizing blend of new wave, world beats and disco that can only be matched by her awesome performance power. Baltimore’s Future Islands craft dynamic synth pop — their song “Seasons” was named Song of the Year by Pitchfork, NME, MOJO and others — and deliver an extraordinarily ardent live show.
SEP 27
SU3 4 SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 7:30PM SU1 3 SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 7PM
SU2 3 SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 7PM
GRACE JONES
B-52'S ZIGGY MARLEY
La Traviata•
ZIGGY MARLEY
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BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC
Share a picnic with family and friends before the show. One of the great things about the Bowl is that you can bring your own food and drinks. Eat at your seats or enjoy one of our 14 picnic areas.
HollywoodBowl.com/Picnic
THE WINE BAR: Full-service restaurant and bar featuring a selection of wine, craft beer, and soju cocktails paired with a tapas-style menu
ROOFTOP GRILL: Full-service restaurant featuring mesquite-grilled steaks, fresh seafood and farmers market offerings
STACCATO: Quick service gourmet concessions
MARKET CAFÉ: Gourmet marketplace for picnic fare, wine and desserts
MARKET WEST: Asian-inspired specialties featuring made-to-order sushi, plus picnic amenities
SWEET SHOPPE: Ice cream sandwiches, cookies and more
BOX SERVICE: Pre-ordered, full-service dining in your box seats
BUY AT THE BOWL OR PRE-ORDER
Patina Restaurant Group has a range of gourmet offerings available on site.
METRO
Ride the Red Line and take the Shuttle for free! Red Line riders who exit at Hollywood/Highland (Shuttle Lot D) or Universal City (Shuttle Lots A and B) may show their TAP card for a free shuttle ride to and from the Bowl (concert date only).
PARKING AT THE BOWL
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Drive yourself and park in an on-site stacked parking lot. Parking is limited and the lots fill up fast, so arrive early. Parking starts at $19/car, per concert.
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PICNICS & DINING PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES
All Bowl parking, including accessible parking, is limited and often sells out in advance. Other accessible options include Park & Ride buses and transportation from Shuttle lots (see above). For more information, call 323.850.2000 or TTY 323.850.2040.
OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Leave the driving to us! Available for purchase online or at 323.850.2000, beginning February 1.
BOWL SHUTTLE: NEAR THE BOWL
Park free at most close-to-the-Bowl Shuttle lots* and take a shuttle to the main gate. $6/person round trip.
Lots A & B Ventura Blvd., near Lankershim
Lot C L.A. Zoo parking lot
Lot D Hollywood & Highland Center (parking fee required)
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INFORMATION
It’s easy to get to your concerts at the Bowl – and now it’s more convenient than ever to get all the information you need.
Using either the Bowl website or app, you will have access to maps and complete information detailing your transportation and parking options. HollywoodBowl.com/GettingThere
Hollywood Bowl mobile app
PARK & RIDE: NEAR YOU Leave your car at one of our Park & Ride locations and let us do the driving. Parking is free and the bus ride costs $7/person round trip when pre- purchased (fees may apply), $12/person when purchased at the lot.
ArcadiaChatsworthCulver CityDowney
East L.A. El MonteLakewoodPasadena
Rowland HeightsSanta MonicaSherman Oaks
TorranceWestchesterWestwood
Park & Ride Lots are available in these locations:
† available for Playboy Jazz Festival
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PatinaGroup.com/HollywoodBowl • 323.850.1885
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The LA Phil has a long-standing commitment to the education of current and future generations of concert-goers. More than 150,000 benefit each year from our concerts for schools and families, in-school residencies, training for young composers, free neighborhood concerts, pre-concert lectures and
more. YOLA (Youth Orchestra LA) – inspired by Gustavo Dudamel’s artistic vision and experience in Venezuela’s El Sistema – works with community partners to provide free instruments and high quality music instruction to children in underserved areas of Los Angeles.
Your ticket purchases and donations help to ensure the future of these programs and more. Details at LAPhil.com/Education
LA PHIL IN THE COMMUNITYTHANK YOU
Media Sponsors
SEASON SPONSORSThe Los Angeles Philharmonic Association thanks the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its valued cooperation in continuing to bring great music to the people of Los Angeles: Michael D. Antonovich, Fifth District and Mayor, Los Angeles County; Hilda Solis, First District; Mark Ridley-Thomas, Second District; Sheila Kuehl, Third District; and Don Knabe, Fourth District. Hollywood Bowl thanks the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for its support of the Park & Ride program, and our many sponsors and donors for their generosity.
The Music Director Chair held by Gustavo Dudamel is endowed by a gift to the LA Phil from the Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation.The Creative Chair for Jazz held by Herbie Hancock is endowed by a gift to the LA Phil from William Powers and Carolyn Powers.
Sponsors
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*Accessible seating options † Includes a tax-deductible contribution HCall 213.972.3051 for information and pricing on Opening Night patron, Pool Circle or Garden packages.
SPECIAL CONCERTS PRICES PER SEAT
(Subscriber discount already applied)
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Opening Night at the Bowl
Sat
JUN 20
Smooth Summer
JazzSun
AUG 23
E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial
SunSEP 6
ABBA: The Concert
SatSEP 19
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
Fri JUN 26
Back to the Future
Tue JUN 30
Death Cab for Cutie
Sun JUL 12Two-day
price
Available Feb 21
One-day priceSat
JUL 4
Pool Circle † n/a n/a H n/a $174 $256 $128 $258 $129 $89 $292 $354 $97
Garden Boxes* n/a n/a H 81 136 140 70 142 71 89 114 138 81
Terrace Boxes 332 166 121 76 119 121 60.50 142 71 79 101 121 76
Side Boxes* 332 166 121 76 119 121 60.50 142 71 79 101 121 76
SuperSeats* 140 70 64 56 64 64 32 68 34 55 57 64 56
Ramps* 140 70 64 56 64 64 32 68 34 55 57 64 56
Sec D, E* 104 52 46 43 45 46 28.50 50 31 55 39 46 38
Sec G2, J2* 104 52 46 43 45 46 28.50 50 31 43 39 46 38
Sec F, K* 104 52 35 37 33 35 22 38 23.50 43 32 34 31
Sec M, N 82 41 29 32 28 29 18 32 20 38 26 29 26
Sec L, P 76 38 23 25 22 23 14.50 26 16.50 30 21 22 22
Sec R, S, T 68 34 20 22 19 20 12.50 22 14 30 18 20 18
Sec Q, U 64 32 18 19 18 18 11.50 20 12.50 25 14 18 18
Sec W 42 21 17 14 17 17 8.50 21 10.50 25 15 17 18
Sec V, X 40 20 13 12 13 13 6.50 17 8.50 20 13 13 15
Sec D, E* 104 52 46 43 45 46 28.50 50 31 55 39 46 38
Sec G2, J2* 82 41 29 32 28 29 18 32 20 38 26 29 26
Sec F* 42 21 17 14 17 17 8.50 21 10.50 25 15 17 18
Sec K* 40 20 13 12 13 13 6.50 17 8.50 20 13 13 15
THANK YOU
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Playboy Jazz Festival Sat JUN 13 & Sun JUN 14
Thu-Fri JUL 2-3
Children 12 and under
Children 12 and under
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with
Smokey Robinson
Group Services 323.850.2050. Special ticket prices for groups of 10 or more. Programs, artists, prices and dates subject to change
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4 Sundays(SU3)
All 10 Tuesdays (TU)
All 10 Thursdays (TH)
5 Tuesdays (TU1 or TU2)
or5 Thursdays (TH1 or TH2)
All 10 Tuesdays (TU)or
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All 10 Fridays (FR)
4 Wednesdays(JZ1 or JZ2)
4 Sundays(SU3)
3 Sundays(SU1 or SU2)
5 Fridays(FR1 or FR2)
5 Saturdays(SA1 or SA2)
All 10Saturdays (SA)
SUNDAY SUNSET JAZZ KCRW’S WORLD
FESTIVAL
Garden Boxes • $552 $452 $342
Terrace Boxes A, B 484 392 300
SuperSeats 256 232 180
Benches D, E 228 180 147
Benches G2, J2 228 180 147
Benches D, E228 180 147
SuperSeats0
Benches G2, J2 144 132 102
Garden Boxes • $1380 $1430 $690 $715
Terrace Boxes A, B 1210 1260 605 630
SuperSeats 640 680 320 340
Benches D, E 570 620 285 310
Benches G2, J2 570 620 285 310
Benches D, E570 620 285 310
SuperSeats
Benches G2, J2 360 400 180 200
Garden Boxes • $1100 $550
Terrace Boxes A/B 950/780* 475/390*SuperSeats 520* 260*Benches D, E 360* 180*Benches G2, J2 300* 150* Benches D, E
360* 180* SuperSeats
Benches G2, J2 300* 150*
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