spring pops 2016 season

Keith Lockhart Conductor

John Williams Laureate Conductor

2016 SEASON MAY 6–JUNE 18

OPENING NIGHTWITH SETH MacFARLANEKeith Lockhart, conductorFriday, May 6, 8pm

Best known as the Oscar and Grammy nominatedproducer, actor, director, and creator of Family Guy,Ted, and American Dad, Seth MacFarlane is also asinger with a rich baritone voice and an infectiouslove of the Great American Songbook. MacFarlanejoins Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops in aswingin’ symphonic serenade of classic songs fromthe ’40s and ’50s. #PopsOpeningNight

DANCING WITH A TWISTKeith Lockhart, conductorSpecial guests to be announcedSaturday, May 7, 8pmSunday, May 8, 3pm (Mother’s Day)*

Dynamic dancers from Dancing With the Starsand So You Think You Can Dance will join theBoston Pops and American Idol vocalists for anelectrifying night of music and dance. Struttingtheir stuff with ballroom, contemporary, swing,jazz, and Latin, there’s something for everyonewith performances as varied as Singin’ in the Rain,Gravity, Walkin’ In Memphis, The Prayer, andZoot Suit Riot. #DancingWithThePops

*3pm matinee is 50% off ticket prices for kids 17 or younger.

CLASSIC ROCK FROM THE BEATLES TO LED ZEPPELIN

JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHTJohn Williams & Keith Lockhart, conductorsThursday, May 12, 8pmFriday, May 13, 8pm

Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williamsshares the podium with Boston Pops ConductorKeith Lockhart for this signature concert. Thebrilliant composer and conductor behind filmsincluding Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and theHarry Potter series, brings you a night of some ofthe most memorable movie music of all time. Thisis a concert not to be missed! #PopsFilmNight

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GERSHWIN CELEBRATIONDavid Charles Abell, conductorNicole Cabell and Nmon Ford, vocalistsCharlie Albright, pianoWednesday, May 18, 8pmThursday, May 19, 8pm

Honoring a composer whose masterpieces arevibrant, lush, jazzy, and uniquely American, thePops will perform many of George Gershwin’sclassic pieces, such as his iconic Rhapsody in Blue,as well as his songs Summertime, I Got Plentyo’ Nuttin’, Bess You Is My Woman Now, andEmbraceable You. #GershwinByThePops

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Keith Lockhart, conductorTom Scholz, special guestTuesday, May 10, 8pmWednesday, May 11, 8pm

From ’50s rock to The Beatles, The Grateful Dead,Melissa Etheridge, and even Amanda Palmer, theBoston Pops can rock! Hear some of your favoriterock and roll classics performed with symphonypower by a full stage of musicians, including anappearance by special guest Tom Scholz of theband Boston. Music will include classics fromThe Beatles, Queen, ABBA, Led Zeppelin, as wellas a tribute to David Bowie and Glenn Frey.

#PopsRocks

CLASSIC ROCK FROM THE BEATLES TO LED ZEPPELIN

JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHTJohn Williams & Keith Lockhart, conductorsThursday, May 12, 8pmFriday, May 13, 8pm

Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williamsshares the podium with Boston Pops ConductorKeith Lockhart for this signature concert. Thebrilliant composer and conductor behind filmsincluding Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and theHarry Potter series, brings you a night of some ofthe most memorable movie music of all time. Thisis a concert not to be missed! #PopsFilmNight

See Film Night prices

GERSHWIN CELEBRATIONDavid Charles Abell, conductorNicole Cabell and Nmon Ford, vocalistsCharlie Albright, pianoWednesday, May 18, 8pmThursday, May 19, 8pm

Honoring a composer whose masterpieces arevibrant, lush, jazzy, and uniquely American, thePops will perform many of George Gershwin’sclassic pieces, such as his iconic Rhapsody in Blue,as well as his songs Summertime, I Got Plentyo’ Nuttin’, Bess You Is My Woman Now, andEmbraceable You. #GershwinByThePops

PUPPETS TAKE THE POPSKeith Lockhart, conductorUniversity of Connecticut’s

Puppet Arts Program, special guestsSaturday, May 21, 3pm* & 8pm

The Boston Pops collaborates with University ofConnecticut’s Puppet Arts Program in a stunningevening of grand symphonic music illustratedby imaginative puppet creations of all kinds andsizes. Alumni puppeteers have performed in TheLion King, Sesame Street, Avenue Q, and others.Performances will include Peter and the Wolf,and newly-commissioned performances to theclassics of Pops’ favorite Leroy Anderson. Join usfor an imaginative evening spectacular for thesenses, for all ages! #PopsPuppets

*3pm matinee is 50% off ticket prices for kids 17or younger.

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Keith Lockhart, conductorWednesday, May 25, 8pmWednesday, June 1, 8pmTuesday, June 14, 8pm

YOU choose the music in this exciting, interactiveconcert experience! The Boston Pops draws onits incredible library of music, and even moreincredibly virtuosic musicians, to play selectionsthat the audience chooses by cell phone! You’llget to pick your favorites among classical, film,Broadway and rock music. Be sure to bring yourphone or mobile device to join in the fun!

#YouPickThePops

POPS ON DEMAND:YOU CHOOSE THE TUNES

ARTHUR FIEDLER NIGHTKeith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, May 24, 8pm

Join us for this joyful tribute to the legendaryconductor whose name was synonymous with theBoston Pops for nearly fifty years. The program willinclude favorites from the Fiedler era, and a specialtribute to the collaboration between Arthur Fiedlerand composer Leroy Anderson, including inventivepuppet performances to Anderson’s music byartists from the University of Connecticut’s PuppetArts Program, one of the most lauded puppetryprograms in the world. #FiedlerNight

Keith Lockhart, conductorFriday, June 3, 8pmSaturday, June 4, 3pm & 8pm

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes,Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive themagic on the silver screen with the original great adventure…Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic score performedlive to picture by the Boston Pops! #PopsRaiders

See Raiders prices

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK” licensed by LUCASFILM, LTD and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK LIVE WITH THE BOSTON POPS:SPECIAL 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A BROADWAY EVENINGWITH SUTTON FOSTERKeith Lockhart, conductorSutton Foster, special guestThursday, May 26, 8pmFriday, May 27, 8pm

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster is a bona fideBroadway star and one of its most versatileleading ladies. She won Tony Awards for roles inThoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes, andalso originated roles in Young Frankenstein andShrek the Musical. She currently stars in the hit showYounger on TVLand. Join Sutton and the Pops foran evening of great music, singing, and dancing.

#PopsBroadway

AN EVENING WITH MANDY PATINKINKeith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, June 7, 8pmMandy Patinkin is a show business legend: from defining roles on Broadway inEvita and Sunday in the Park with George to Homeland and Criminal Minds on TV,and countless movies, including The Princess Bride’s unforgettable Inigo Montoya.He is also one of the most electrifying concert performers on earth: says the NewYorker “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping... He is a musical forceof nature!” This rare concert performance will also feature the winners of theFidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. #PatinkinAtPops

Featuring the Winners of the2016 Young Artists Competition

TAPESTRY: THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOKMichael Krajewski, conductorLiz Callaway, special guestThursday, June 9, 8pmFriday, June 10, 8pmTimeless favorites of Carole King are given full symphonic treatment featuring TonyAward Nominee Liz Callaway. Songs include: It’s Too Late, Locomotion, So Far Away,You’ve Got A Friend, I Feel the Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, NaturalWoman, and more. #PopsTapestry

GOSPEL NIGHTCharles Floyd, conductorDarlene Love, special guestSaturday, June 11, 8pmThe Boston Pops, the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, and special guest Darlene Love,raise the roof of Symphony Hall for this annual tradition. The evening’s music willhave you on your feet and singing along with joy! Since the early sixties, as partof Phil Spector’s wall of sound hit factory, Darlene Love has done it all...from majormotion pictures like the highly successful Lethal Weapon series to Broadway hitslike Hairspray and Grease. #GospelPops

Keith Lockhart, conductorWednesday, May 25, 8pmWednesday, June 1, 8pmTuesday, June 14, 8pm

YOU choose the music in this exciting, interactiveconcert experience! The Boston Pops draws onits incredible library of music, and even moreincredibly virtuosic musicians, to play selectionsthat the audience chooses by cell phone! You’llget to pick your favorites among classical, film,Broadway and rock music. Be sure to bring yourphone or mobile device to join in the fun!

#YouPickThePops

POPS ON DEMAND:YOU CHOOSE THE TUNES

Keith Lockhart, conductorFriday, June 3, 8pmSaturday, June 4, 3pm & 8pm

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes,Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive themagic on the silver screen with the original great adventure…Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic score performedlive to picture by the Boston Pops! #PopsRaiders

See Raiders prices

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK” licensed by LUCASFILM, LTD and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK LIVE WITH THE BOSTON POPS:SPECIAL 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A BROADWAY EVENINGWITH SUTTON FOSTERKeith Lockhart, conductorSutton Foster, special guestThursday, May 26, 8pmFriday, May 27, 8pm

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster is a bona fideBroadway star and one of its most versatileleading ladies. She won Tony Awards for roles inThoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes, andalso originated roles in Young Frankenstein andShrek the Musical. She currently stars in the hit showYounger on TVLand. Join Sutton and the Pops foran evening of great music, singing, and dancing.

#PopsBroadway

AN EVENING WITH MANDY PATINKINKeith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, June 7, 8pmMandy Patinkin is a show business legend: from defining roles on Broadway inEvita and Sunday in the Park with George to Homeland and Criminal Minds on TV,and countless movies, including The Princess Bride’s unforgettable Inigo Montoya.He is also one of the most electrifying concert performers on earth: says the NewYorker “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping... He is a musical forceof nature!” This rare concert performance will also feature the winners of theFidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. #PatinkinAtPops

Featuring the Winners of the2016 Young Artists Competition

TAPESTRY: THE CAROLE KING SONGBOOKMichael Krajewski, conductorLiz Callaway, special guestThursday, June 9, 8pmFriday, June 10, 8pmTimeless favorites of Carole King are given full symphonic treatment featuring TonyAward Nominee Liz Callaway. Songs include: It’s Too Late, Locomotion, So Far Away,You’ve Got A Friend, I Feel the Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, NaturalWoman, and more. #PopsTapestry

GOSPEL NIGHTCharles Floyd, conductorDarlene Love, special guestSaturday, June 11, 8pmThe Boston Pops, the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, and special guest Darlene Love,raise the roof of Symphony Hall for this annual tradition. The evening’s music willhave you on your feet and singing along with joy! Since the early sixties, as partof Phil Spector’s wall of sound hit factory, Darlene Love has done it all...from majormotion pictures like the highly successful Lethal Weapon series to Broadway hitslike Hairspray and Grease. #GospelPops

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2016 SEASON CALENDARTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6 7

MAY OPENING NIGHT ATPOPS WITH SETHMACFARLANE8pmKeith Lockhart

DANCING WITH A TWIST8pmKeith Lockhart

SUNDAY MAY 8 3pm*DANCING WITH A TWISTKeith Lockhart

10 11 12 13 14CLASSIC ROCK8pmKeith Lockhart

CLASSIC ROCK8pmKeith Lockhart

JOHN WILLIAMS’FILM NIGHT8pmJohn Williams &Keith Lockhart


BU NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

17 18 19 20 21GERSHWINCELEBRATION8pmDavid Charles Abell

GERSHWINCELEBRATION8pmDavid Charles Abell

TUFTS NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

PUPPETS TAKETHE POPS3pm* & 8pmKeith Lockhart

24 25 26 27 28ARTHUR FIEDLERNIGHT8pmKeith Lockhart

POPS ON DEMAND8pmKeith Lockhart

SUTTON FOSTER8pmKeith Lockhart


HARVARD 25TH NIGHT†

SOLD OUT 8pm

JUNE31 1 2 3 4


MIT TECH NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK8pmKeith Lockhart

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK3pm & 8pmKeith Lockhart

7 8 9 10 11MANDY PATINKIN8pmKeith Lockhart

PRESIDENTS AT POPS˚8pm

TAPESTRY: CAROLEKING SONGBOOK8pmMichael Krajewski


GOSPEL NIGHT8pmCharles Floyd

14 15 16 17 18POPS ON DEMAND8pm Keith Lockhart

BROADWAY8pm Keith Lockhart


BRIAN WILSON:PET SOUNDS8pmConductor TBD


˚ Tickets for the Presidents at Pops corporate gala start at $500 and are available for purchase bycalling Anne McGuire at 617-638-9272.† For more information about these dates, please call 800-933-4255.Photography: Michael Blanchard, Liza Voll, Stu Rosner, Dominick Reuter

THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAYKeith Lockhart, conductorMarin Mazzie & Jason Danieley, special guestsWednesday, June 15, 8pmThursday, June 16, 8pm

As long as there have been hits coming from the Great WhiteWay, the Pops has been playing them! The Pops is joined byBroadway’s golden couple, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley,to perform old and new classics from Oklahoma!,Anything Goes, and Carousel to Guys and Dolls, Gypsy,and The Sound of Music. #PopsBroadway

BRIAN WILSON PERFORMS PET SOUNDS:THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, special guestsConductor to be announcedFriday, June 17, 8pmSaturday, June 18, 8pm

Named one of the best albums of all time, Brian Wilson’s Pet Soundsrevolutionized pop music. The album’s hit singles are legendary:Wouldn’t It Be Nice, God Only Knows, and Sloop John B, and hearing itperformed by its creator is a not-to-be-missed experience. This 50thAnniversary Celebration will be the final tour of Pet Sounds in itsentirety, performed along with rare cuts and greatest hits withthe Boston Pops. #PetSounds

TICKET PRICESRegular PricesOrchestra $99, $70, $341st Balcony $58, $492nd Balcony $34, $24

Opening Night PricesOrchestra $130, $105, $761st Balcony $90, $802nd Balcony $55, $40

Film Night & Raiders PricesOrchestra $120, $95, $601st Balcony $72, $622nd Balcony $45, $36

Saturday Matinee DiscountMay 8 and 21 concerts have 3pm matinees with 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.

Subscription PackagesThree Saturday matinees on May 8, May 21, and June 4. Prices range from $74–$270.Choose-Your-Own dates for a custom subscription! Choose a minimum of 3 concert dates (excludingFilm Night, June 4 at 8pm, and Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds). Ticket prices are discounted and start as lowas $57 for 3 concerts. Prices will vary based on number of concerts and seat locations.Call SymphonyCharge to purchase, 888-266-1200.

Groups Of 20+ Enjoy Up To 15% Off Regular Ticket Prices, Plus No Handling Fees.Please call the Group Sales Office at 800-933-4255 for all the details.For disability services, tickets, or information, call our Access Services Administrator at617-638-9431, TDD/TTY 617-638-9289, or email [email protected].

There is a $6.50 handling fee for each ticket ordered by phone or online.

617-266-1200 • 888-266-1200bostonpops.org

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2016 SEASON CALENDARTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6 7

MAY OPENING NIGHT ATPOPS WITH SETHMACFARLANE8pmKeith Lockhart

DANCING WITH A TWIST8pmKeith Lockhart

SUNDAY MAY 8 3pm*DANCING WITH A TWISTKeith Lockhart

10 11 12 13 14CLASSIC ROCK8pmKeith Lockhart

CLASSIC ROCK8pmKeith Lockhart



BU NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

17 18 19 20 21GERSHWINCELEBRATION8pmDavid Charles Abell

GERSHWINCELEBRATION8pmDavid Charles Abell

TUFTS NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

PUPPETS TAKETHE POPS3pm* & 8pmKeith Lockhart

24 25 26 27 28ARTHUR FIEDLERNIGHT8pmKeith Lockhart




HARVARD 25TH NIGHT†

SOLD OUT 8pm

JUNE31 1 2 3 4


MIT TECH NIGHT†

SOLD OUT

8pm

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK8pmKeith Lockhart

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK3pm & 8pmKeith Lockhart

7 8 9 10 11MANDY PATINKIN8pmKeith Lockhart

PRESIDENTS AT POPS˚8pm



GOSPEL NIGHT8pmCharles Floyd

14 15 16 17 18POPS ON DEMAND8pm Keith Lockhart





˚ Tickets for the Presidents at Pops corporate gala start at $500 and are available for purchase bycalling Anne McGuire at 617-638-9272.† For more information about these dates, please call 800-933-4255.Photography: Michael Blanchard, Liza Voll, Stu Rosner, Dominick Reuter

THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAYKeith Lockhart, conductorMarin Mazzie & Jason Danieley, special guestsWednesday, June 15, 8pmThursday, June 16, 8pm

As long as there have been hits coming from the Great WhiteWay, the Pops has been playing them! The Pops is joined byBroadway’s golden couple, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley,to perform old and new classics from Oklahoma!,Anything Goes, and Carousel to Guys and Dolls, Gypsy,and The Sound of Music. #PopsBroadway

TICKET PRICESFilm Night & Raiders PricesOrchestra $120, $95, $601st Balcony $72, $622nd Balcony $45, $36

Saturday Matinee DiscountMay 8 and 21 concerts have 3pm matinees with 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.

Subscription PackagesThree Saturday matinees on May 8, May 21, and June 4. Prices range from $74–$270.Choose-Your-Own dates for a custom subscription! Choose a minimum of 3 concert dates (excludingFilm Night, June 4 at 8pm, and Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds). Ticket prices are discounted and start as lowas $57 for 3 concerts. Prices will vary based on number of concerts and seat locations.Call SymphonyCharge to purchase, 888-266-1200.

Groups Of 20+ Enjoy Up To 15% Off Regular Ticket Prices, Plus No Handling Fees.Please call the Group Sales Office at 800-933-4255 for all the details.For disability services, tickets, or information, call our Access Services Administrator at617-638-9431, TDD/TTY 617-638-9289, or email [email protected].

There is a $6.50 handling fee for each ticket ordered by phone or online.

617-266-1200 • 888-266-1200bostonpops.org

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