Name: Chicago Philharmonic's 35th Anniversary Gala & Concert
Start: 2024-10-12T19:30:00
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Chicago Philharmonic

Released in 1990 and directed by Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas), the film centers on Edward (Johnny Depp), a gentle artificial man with scissors for hands. Orphaned and unfinished by his creator (Vincent Price in his final role), Edward longs for connection and is coaxed into joining the town’s pastel suburban community. At first a sensation amidst the uniformity, his uniqueness eventually sparks jealousy and suspicion among the neighbors. Along the way, Edward develops a tender romance with Kim (Winona Ryder). Edward Scissorhands is celebrated for its poignant exploration of acceptance, enduring love, and the challenges of being misunderstood.

Edward Scissorhands

Roosevelt University

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at The Auditorium

The Auditorium

The score for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an integral part of the film's charm and emotional resonance. The music combines whimsical, light-hearted themes with dramatic, adventurous undertones. Williams' iconic score includes both the playful and suspenseful, action-driven pieces that perfectly complement Kevin's clever escapades and interactions with the burglars. The music heightens the holiday magic of the film while emphasizing the warmth, humor, and thrills of Kevin's adventure in New York.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Wicked in Concert features a live orchestra performing all of the film?s score along with the film. There will be no actors or singers performing in the show.

Wicked: Part One in Concert

Chicago: The Movie - Live to Film

We are delighted to announce The Chicago Philharmonic’s 35th Anniversary Gala and Concert. It will be an extraordinary evening of music in celebration of our historic 35th Season!