2019 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Celebrates Oscar-Winning Films and Iconic Music by John Williams And Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Mission

By Melissa Thompson | July 16, 2019

This summer season at the Hollywood Bowl celebrates Academy Award-winning films and iconic music by some of the biggest names in film music: John Williams’ stirring score for Jurassic Park; beloved music of George Gershwin from the Oscar-winning film An American Paris; and Nicholas Hooper’s spectacular score for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix^T. Each film is shown in full on the Bowl’s giant screen with the orchestra performing the music live.

These feature film nights at the Bowl kicked off with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix^TM in Concert.

Coming up on Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, is the original Jurassic Park with David Newman leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Williams’ iconic score. On Thursday, September 12, the LA Phil, conducted by Brett Mitchell, presents the digitally-restored An American in Paris, winner of six Academy Awards including Best Picture, featuring a treasure trove of Gershwin classics.

On Thursday, August 15, Newman and the LA Phil take us to the moon with America in Space, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 voyage with Hollywood film clips, honoring this monumental achievement in human history, and looking forward to the future of American space travel.

The celebration of film music continues with three nights of Maestro of the Movies, on August 30 and 31, and September 1, featuring famous selections from John Williams’ incomparable film scores. David Newman conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Williams himself introduces these beloved music highlights.

Following a Hollywood Bowl tradition, the 2019 summer season also sees the return of the annual Sing-A-Long Sound of Music and the ever-popular costume parade and contest, on Saturday, September 21, hosted by Melissa Peterman. This year, winners will be chosen and prizes will be given out in separate categories for adults and children.

The 2019 season also sees the return of Black Movie Soundtrack III on September 25. Marcus Miller and Reginald Hudlin’s celebration of black movies is hosted by comedian/musician Craig Robinson. This year’s installment features new clips, special guests El DeBarge, Dionne Farris, BeBe Winans, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra led by Vince Mendoza.

All movie nights are family- and costume-friendly.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGS:

America in Space
Thursday, August 15, at 8PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic
David Newman, conductor

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, film clips with live accompaniment will take us back to that awesome and unbelievable time in history and explore how the future of space exploration has animated the imagination of Hollywood filmmakers.

Jurassic Park in Concert
Friday, August 16, at 8 PM and Saturday, August 17, at 8PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic
David Newman, conductor

Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.

Jurassic Park is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Licensed by Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Maestro of the Movies
Friday, August 30, at 8PM, Saturday, August 31, at 8PM, and Sunday, September 1, at 7:30PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic
David Newman, conductor
John Williams, special guest

John Williams’ history with the Hollywood Bowl is legendary, and this year, our beloved master of cinematic scores introduces a memorable evening of his movie music to be conducted by his colleague and friend maestro David Newman, including some selections performed with film clips. It’s an unforgettable concert not to be missed!

An American in Paris
Thursday, September 12, at 8PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Brett Mitchell, conductor

 An American In Paris – film with live score

Digitally restored, this classic film boasts a treasury of music by George Gershwin including some of his most memorable songs, plus the climactic dance finale set to his An American in Paris.

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
Saturday, September 21, at 6PM (pre-show), 7:30PM (film)
Melissa Peterman, host

Sing along with the von Trapps and thousands of fellow music fans. Don a clever costume for the pre-show contest – complete with prizes for the best-dressed adults and kids – with hilarious host Melissa Peterman at the Bowl’s special screening of the Oscar^®-winning film.

Black Movie Soundtrack III
Wednesday, September 25, at 8PM
Marcus Miller, musical director
Craig Robinson, host
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Vince Mendoza, conductor
El DeBarge
Dionne Farris
BeBe Winans

The third installment of Marcus Miller and Reginald Hudlin’s hugely popular celebration of black movie music returns! Hosted by the very funny comedian/musician Craig Robinson, this year’s installment promises new clips, special guests, and some fan favorites.

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Tickets for the 2019 Hollywood Bowl summer season are currently available, online at hollywoodbowl.com or via phone at 323 850 2000.