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This thrilling program celebrates history’s greatest musicals, including The Lion King, Hamilton, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and the biggest blockbuster of them all: Wicked. A trio of phenomenal vocalists offer breathtaking performances with Evan Roider on the podium, conductor of more than 1,000 performances of Wicked.

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On Broadway: Defying Gravity

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Perennial favorites Pink Martini return for a pair of joy-packed concerts. Vocalist Storm Large, pianist Thomas Lauderdale, and the rest of the crew present a multi-lingual musical celebration, including music from their new album.

Pink Martini

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

This this high-flying program honors Sarasota’s circus heritage. You’ll scarcely believe your ears as the Orchestra performs daring musical feats from the ingenious imaginations of Copland, Sondheim, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more.

Under the Big Top

Sarasota Orchestra

When the world stopped on 9/11, kindness soared in an isolated Canadian town. In Come From Away, a breathtaking musical based on a remarkable true story, 38 commercial flights from around the globe are diverted for days to tiny Gander, Newfoundland. Unfazed by the arrival of nearly 7,000 surprise guests, the residents provide light in a dark time, welcoming the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and hope. A Muny premiere!

Come From Away

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

The ultimate 80’s celebration will have you singing and dancing to music by Kenny Loggins, Tears for Fears, the Police, The Cars, George Michael, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, Bryan Adams, Queen, Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, and Bruce Springsteen.

Electric Avenue: 80's MTV Dance Party

Long Beach Convention Center

Experience the timeless magic of ABBA like never before! Join us at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for a spectacular tribute concert, "ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden," presented by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. This unforgettable event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and a matinee performance on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

Dive into the world of ABBA with ARRIVAL from Sweden, the world's foremost ABBA tribute group, as they join forces with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to bring you an evening filled with the supergroup's greatest hits. Sing along to classics like "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Take a Chance on Me," and many more, in a concert that promises to be a highlight of the season.

The concert is set to last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission, ensuring a night packed with entertainment and nostalgia. Please note, the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall enforces a clear bag policy for all attendees.

Tickets for this special event will be available for individual purchase starting August 1, 2024. Additionally, this concert can be included as part of a Create Your Own Subscription package, or as an add-on with any purchase of a 2024-25 Season Subscription, offering up to 20% savings.

Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of ABBA in a unique and memorable way. Mark your calendars and prepare to be transported back in time with ARRIVAL from Sweden and your Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden

Daniel Emmet, America’s Got Talent Finalist, possesses a divine voice that effortlessly captivates audiences with its unmatched power and timeless charm, ensuring an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends classic melodies with modern flair.

Daniel Emmet

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Our annual Valentine's Day-themed concert is an audience favorite. Enjoy romantic favorites, including "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca, selections from West Side Story, Cinderella Overture, "My Funny Valentine," and "Some Enchanted Evening."

Crazy for You

Fall in love again with the smooth sounds of the legendary Tony Bennet. Audiences can expect an unforgettable journey through Bennett’s chart-topping hits and heartfelt ballads, that have touched the hearts of millions around the world with a live orchestra.

Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration

Sundance Square

Themes from television shows are some of our fondest memories, creating rich and nostalgic images in our minds. You’ll revel in classical tunes made popular by Looney Tunes and Popeye and smile to music from The Flintstones, Star Trek, and Downton Abbey.

TV Tunes and Treasures

Disney’s classic Frozen comes to life with the TSO performing the iconic score live while the film is projected. ‘Let it Go’ with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and all of your Arendell friends in this perfect kick-off to the holiday season!

Frozen In Concert

Pink Martini, the globetrotting “little orchestra,” helmed by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park to celebrate their 30th anniversary year with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. A night of big, bold, genre-defying songs brings the audience on a trip through time and space. Featuring lead singer China Forbes, this band is “impressive at every musician’s station,” as Variety says; “the ensemble produces music that’s charming and elegant.”

PINK MARTINI featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The San Diego Symphony is presenting a tribute to this genius, featuring essential Broadway singers admired by Sondheim, whose lives and careers have been transformed by performing his work. From the joyous and silly to the rapturous and heartfelt, this special performance, assembled and led by Broadway veteran Rob Fisher, will showcase Sondheim's phenomenal ability to musicalize the deepest human emotions.

Sondheim Tonight! A Celebration of Genius

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Hear your timeless musical theatre favorites from Broadway’s own stars! Vocalists Ali Ewoldt (‌Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera), Teri Hansen (The Sound of Music, Show Boat), and Sean MacLaughlin (Phantom of the Opera, The Woman in White) join forces for an evening of the best of Broadway, performing popular favorites from Mamma Mia!, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Wicked, Rent, and many more.

Broadway Showstoppers

Evan Roider leads your RPO on a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood, with show-stopping hits from favorite stage-to-screen sensations including Wicked, West Side Story, Chicago, The Sound of Music, and Mamma Mia!

Conductor, Pianist

Evan Roider

Events

Upcoming events

22 - 23 May, 2026

Broadway in Hollywood! · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

30 - 31 Jan, 2026

On Broadway: Defying Gravity · Sarasota Orchestra

17 - 18 Jan, 2026

Pink Martini · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Come from Away by Sankoff

The Muny

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