Name: For The Love Of Shakespeare
Start: 2026-02-07T19:30:00
Location: Orpheum Theatre Sioux City

The Sioux City Symphony is all set to enchant audiences with a trio of diverse and captivating events. From the timeless tales of Shakespeare to the iconic antics of Bugs Bunny, and concluding with a heroic musical journey, these performances promise a rich blend of drama, comedy, and emotion. Under the expert baton of conductor Ryan Haskins, the Orpheum Theatre will transform into a vibrant stage for celebrating both classic and contemporary works in orchestral music. Here's an exciting preview of what art and music enthusiasts can look forward to!

A Symphony of Stories: Celebrating Shakespeare, Bugs Bunny, and Heroic Music with Sioux City Symphony

Ryan Haskins

Sioux City Symphony

The worlds of music and theatre collide in this imaginative tribute to Shakespeare’s timeless stories. From the romance of Romeo and Juliet to the mischief of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the dark intrigue of Macbeth, these tales unfold through a seamless blend of orchestral music, live narration, actors, and whimsical puppetry. With works by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and contemporary composer Anna Clyne, the program sweeps from Baroque elegance to bold modern drama. The Orpheum stage becomes a storybook come to life in an evening that’s as rich for classical fans as it is magical for theatre lovers.

For The Love Of Shakespeare

Orpheum Theatre Sioux City

This beloved concert has played to millions all over the world with over 300 major orchestras, and now makes its Sioux City premiere just in time to celebrate Bugs Bunny’s 85th Birthday, and the concert’s 35th Anniversary. Sixteen classic Looney Tunes will be projected on the big screen, as the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra performs the original, iconic scores LIVE! Don’t miss Baton Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera, Doc?, Corny Concerto, Long-Haired Hare, and many other masterpieces – plus brand new additions, including the WORLD PREMIERE of a just-completed animated short saluting Bugs’ 85 years on the silver screen, plus a suite of three new Wile E. Coyote/Road Runner 3D shorts, it’s the ultimate version of this cherished concert, loved by the entire family!

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

The season closes in grand, cinematic fashion with music that celebrates courage, resilience, and the human spirit. Local favorite Jay Evans, now principal trombone of the Alabama Symphony, returns home to perform Martin Kennedy’s dynamic Pull Pin and Throw, a concerto brimming with fire and lyricism. Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers sets the stage with urgent power, leading to the sweeping drama of Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), a towering tone poem of love, conflict, and triumph. It’s the perfect finale to the Symphony’s milestone 110th season: bold, emotional, and unforgettable.

For The Love Of Shakespeare

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