Damon Gupton, conductor
July 24
TD Pavilion
Highmark Mann is thrilled to present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live in concert on Friday, July 24. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play award-winning composer John Williams's musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and join us for a perfect summer night under the stars!
Since the release of the first Star Wars movie over 45 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.
The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation—and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader—await.
Showtime 8:00PM
Presented By
Highmark Mann
Artists, repertoire, and set times are subject to change.
John Williams Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Feature Film with Orchestra
© & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox Film Corp., Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.
This program runs approximately two hours, 20 minutes.
The Steinway Piano is the official piano of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and is provided by Steinway & Sons.
No audio/video tape recording devices or photographs allowed.
For more details on allowable equipment please click here.
Star Wars Film Concert Series
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Twentieth Century Fox Presents
A Lucasfilm Ltd. production
Starring
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Peter Cushing
and Alec Guinness
Written and Directed by
George Lucas
Produced by
Gary Kurtz
Music by
John Williams
MPAA PG Rating
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at Disneymusicemporium.com.
