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A Symphony of Diversity: Dayton's Premier Musical Events of 2025
Get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other as Dayton Performing Arts hosts a series of captivating events in 2025. From the grandeur of Hollywood movie scores to the enchanting sounds of The Beatles, and the powerful narratives of social justice, these events promise to leave audiences spellbound. With a lineup featuring diverse performances such as 'Hollywood Hits', 'Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!', and 'Verdi’s Aida', there's something for every music lover to enjoy at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Feb 19, 2025
Share1. Hollywood Hits
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the sounds of the Philharmonic as they present selections of the most majestic and beautiful music written for some of the world’s greatest films! Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from “Gone with the Wind,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “James Bond,” “The Pink Panther,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Dances with Wolves,” “Ben-Hur,” and many more! The DPO is the star of this memorable evening of iconic and beloved film music classics!
Feb 22, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
2. Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!
Brush away those winter blues and celebrate spring early with BUGS!! In this fun interactive concert, the Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet School Ensemble mimic the wiggle, flutter, and leap of crawly insects, butterflies, beetles, and even grasshoppers! Selections include Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Grieg’s “Morning” from Peer Gynt, and music from Spider-Man (Elfman).
25 - 27 Feb, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
3. Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles
Twist & Shout celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their 1964 appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and following their journey to the Shea Stadium and Hollywood Bowl appearances that brought Beatlemania and the British invasion into the hearts of Americans everywhere. Enjoy a night of early hits like “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday,” and many more!
Mar 8, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
4. Requiem
“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” is inspired by the final words of seven unarmed black men: Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., Trayvon Martin, Amadou Diallo, Michael Brown Jr., Oscar Grant III, John Crawford III, and Eric Garner. Bookending the piece are two contrasting works by Lili Boulanger and Fauré’s expressive and beautiful Requiem.
14 - 15 Mar, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
5. Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: It’s a World of Dance
The DPYO takes your family on a musical spin around the globe! This performance highlights not only the finest young musical talent in our area, it also celebrates the rich tradition of dance in Dayton and features the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance. The program includes popular global dance works such as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Saint-Saëns’s “Danse Bacchanale,” and Marquez’s Danzón No. 2.
Mar 16, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
6. Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings Spring Concert
Let’s celebrate the end of the year with captivating classical music performed by talented young musicians. Mark your calendars to see two remarkable youth orchestras in one concert.
Mar 23, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
University of Dayton
7. Verdi’s Aida
At its heart, Verdi’s majestic opera, Aida" class="css-u850">Aida, is an intimate story of love—forbidden and unrequited—enmeshed in a struggle for imperial power between Egypt and Ethiopia. Aida, an Ethiopian princess held in captivity, secretly falls in love with the handsome general leading the war against her homeland. Full of large, lush musical moments, a massive chorus, grand sets, and dazzling costumes, Aida transports you to a time of romance and spectacle.
4 - 6 Apr, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
8. Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
Cellist Adrian Daurov returns to the Schuster to perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto, one of the most lyrical and monumental concertos in the cello repertoire. Surrounding the piece are two brilliant works that are comedic though a tad eerie—Stravinsky’s Petrushka ballet score and Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture.
25 - 26 Apr, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
9. Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves
By any definition, music moves! Soundwaves move through time and space from high to low. Composers and performers use expressive qualities to move us emotionally. Music also compels us to move physically through dance. In this exuberant, interactive program, Patrick Reynolds and the Philharmonic perform music inspired by dance to discover all the ways in which the orchestra moves—and can move us! Along the way, audiences are encouraged to sing, move and groove, and even make a little music of their own.
Apr 30, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
10. Ann Hampton Callaway
Tony-nominated pop/jazz singer-songwriter, Ann Hampton Callaway joins Neal Gittleman and the Philharmonic on the DPO stage for a night of classics made famous by some of the biggest names in the business—Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Karrin Allyson, and Michael Feinstein, to name a few! Spoil yourself with a spellbinding show of rousing showstoppers, exquisite ballads, and lovely symphonic harmonies.
May 3, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Conclusion
In 2025, Dayton Performing Arts not only presents a wide array of musical performances but also enriches the cultural fabric of the community. From classical masterpieces and captivating operas to interactive family concerts and socially poignant works, each event is a testament to the transformative power of music. As audiences gather under the grand arches of the Schuster Performing Arts Center, they embark on journeys through time, culture, and emotion, leaving with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the arts.
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