Toronto Symphony Orchestra announces huge Star Wars concert series

May 4 2018, 8:20 pm

If you’re a fan of Star Wars (and seriously, who isn’t), we’ve got some exciting news for you.

In honour of May the Fourth, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra has announced it will present a massive Star Wars concert series, featuring screenings of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens.

Starting next January, fans can experience the scope and grandeur of these iconic films like never before with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the timeless music by Oscar-winning composer John Williams live to the films.

The concerts will be led by conductor Sarah Hicks (A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back) and TSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke (Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens).

Performance Dates

A New Hope:
January 23, 24, 25, 26, 2019, at 7:30pm

The Empire Strikes Back:
March 20, 21, 22, 23, 2019, at 7:30pm

Return of the Jedi:
October 2, 3, 4, 5, 2019, at 7:30pm

The Force Awakens:
May 6, 7, 8, 9, 2020, at 7:30pm

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4, at 12 pm and will range in price from $50.90 to $126.75.

Star Wars: Film Concert Series

When: The series will run from January 23, 2019, until May 9, 2020
Time: All performances will begin at 7:30 pm
Where: Roy Thompson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
Price: Tickets range from $50.90 to $126.75

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