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: The Empire Strikes Back
Feature Film with Live Orchestra
This program runs approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes, including one intermission.
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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.
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Star Wars Film Concert Series
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Starring
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels
Co-Starring
David Prowse as Darth Vader
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
Frank Oz as Yoda
Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Produced by
Gary Kurtz
Screenplay by
Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan
Story by
George Lucas
Executive Producer
George Lucas
Music by
John Williams
MPAA PG Rating
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at Disneymusicemporium.com.
President, Disney Music Group Ken Bunt
SVP/GM, Disney Concerts Chip McLean
Music Preparation Mark Graham, Matthew Voogt
VP, Disney Concerts Gina Lorscheider
Supervising Technical Director Alex Levy—Epilogue Media
JoAnn Kane Music Service
Business Affairs, Disney Concerts Darryl Franklin, Leigh Zeichick, Narine Minasian, Elena Contreras, Addison Granillo, Christy Swintek, Svetlana Tzaneva
Film Preparation Ramiro Belgardt
Disney Music Library
Business Affairs, Lucasfilm Rhonda Hjort, Chris Holm
Operations, Disney Concerts Brannon Fells, Royd Haston
For Bookings Inquiries: Emily.Yoon@TeamWass.com
Marketing and Publicity Lisa Linares, Lillian Matulic
Business Affairs, Warner-Chappell Scott McDowell
