Friday, September 4, 2015

Phoenix Symphony Orchestra's 2015 / 2016 - Broadway concerts


Jason Alexander
January 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 31, 2016 | 2:00 pm
SYMPHONY HALL

Long before he became “Seinfeld’s” George Costanza, the vastly talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. Worried this is a concert about “nothing”? Absolutely not… Alexander shares his musical journey and passion for Broadway, stage and screen. Don’t miss this blockbuster night as Jason Alexander makes his Arizona symphonic debut with The Phoenix Symphony in an evening fi lled with the music, humor and fun.

Sinatra Sings Sinatra
February 4, 2016 7:30PM
Ikeda Theatre Mesa Arts Center

Sinatra Sings Sinatra: Join Frank Sinatra Jr. alongside The Phoenix Symphony in a celebration of the music, life, and legend of Frank Sinatra Sr. at Mesa Arts Center. Frank Sinatra Jr. takes the stage delivering a personal recollection of life on and off stage with his iconic father. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind multi-media concert experience including stories, photos, videos and iconic music of Frank Sinatra.


Broadway Legacy
February 6, 2016 7:30PM
Orpheum Theatre

The Broadway of yesteryear returns to the iconic Orpheum Theatre as the The Phoenix Symphony presents favorites from Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. The Broadway Legacy Concert features a cast of Broadway’s top stars performing the toe-tapping, soul-stirring, show-stopping music of Jerry Herman. As a legend of American Music Theatre and one of Broadway’s most beloved icons, composer and lyricist Jerry Herman created a musical legacy that has lit up Broadway for decades. Don’t miss this one night only special performance dedicated to classic Broadway.


The Gershwin Experience: Here to Stay
March 11, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 13, 2016 | 2:00 pm
SYMPHONY HALL

 “Here to Stay” is a multi-media concert celebrating the genius of George and Ira Gershwin, with hits like “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up the Band,” “The Man I Love,” “’S Wonderful,” and other favorites. Featuring leading Grammy award-winning soprano Lisa Vroman and tap dancing sensation Ryan VanDemBoom, this Phoenix Symphony event also showcases rare audio and video footage, family photos and elegant, state-of-the-art visuals of the Gershwin’s. This will be a night of music and entertainment you won’t want to miss!

Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel 
May 20, 2016 | 7:30 pm
SYMPHONY HALL

Hand-picked by Billy Joel to play the title role in the Broadway musical Moving Out, Grammy and Tony nominated Michael Cavanaugh won the hearts of audiences and critics alike. In this tribute to Billy Joel, hear many of the Piano Man’s biggest hits including “She’s Got a Way”, “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are” live with The Phoenix Symphony

Great American Songbook with Kristin Chenoweth 
May 21, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 22, 2016 | 2:00 pm
SYMPHONY HALL

Actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth makes her debut with The Phoenix Symphony to close out the 2015/16 APS Pops Series. This multitalented star has e ortlessly transitioned between stage, television and lm. She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on Pushing Daisies and a Tony for her performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as nominations for her roles in Fox’s Glee and Broadway’s Wicked. A veteran of the concert stage Kristin has performed to sold out crowds in concert halls across the country. Make sure to subscribe soon to be able to join Kristin and The Phoenix Symphony for two nights only of magic as she performs songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook.


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