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This May, the Boston Pops return to Symphony Hall with a lineup of exciting concerts featuring show-stopping performers.
No matter your musical interests or age, this season has something that hits the right note for everyone. Here’s the breakdown:
For the movie lovers
Talk about surround sound. Immerse yourself in feature-length films as the full orchestra performs the score in time to the screening.
- “Encanto” | May 11 + 18 | Bring the family to enjoy Disney’s Academy Award-winning film in a new way.
- “Jurrasic Park” | May 24 + 25 | Hear John Williams’ iconic score live-to-picture.
For the history buffs
Travel back in time with the symphony during this musical storytelling experience.
- “Roots of Jazz with Branford Marsalis” | May 22 + 23 | Listen to a blend of classical and jazz that explores the idioms and influences of this art form.
- “The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to V-E Day” | May 29 + 30 | This performance tells the story of the final 11 months of World War II through music, archival photos, video + a collection of rare American flags that were carried into battle.
For date night
Get dressed up, dine somewhere new, order a glass of bubbly, and voila — It’s show time.
- Harry Connick Jr. | May 10 + May 11 | See this multi-talented star perform during the opening weekend of Pops.
- “One Vision of Queen” | May 15 + 16 | Marc Martel, the voice of Freddie Mercury in the Grammy-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” will perform the iconic anthems of Queen.
For the besties
It will be hard to stay in your seat as you sing and dance along to these fun shows.
- Pride Night with Thorgy Thor | June 1 | Join this drag superstar for the very first Pride Night at the Pops.
- “Broadway Today!: Broadway’s Modern Masters” | June 6 + 7 | This dynamic program showcases groundbreaking songs from 21st century Tony-winning musicals.
