HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2015 Ed Sheeran with special guest Rixton The smash singer/songwriter takes acoustic pop, folk, beat- boxing and witty lyricism, and spins out huge hits, including X, named one of Billboard’s Top 10 Albums of 2014. Underworld Jungle Electronica icons Underworld perform epic tracks from their dance music game-changer dubnobasswithmyheadman, plus other landmark hits. Jungle’s DIY rise to acclaim rides on report-to-the-dance-floor grooves and blissful beats. THU 7:30pm 25 WED 7:30pm 24 SUN 7pm 21 Basement Jaxx Bootsy’s Rubber Band featuring Bootsy Collins Tuxedo Basement Jaxx celebrate 20 years with a new album Junto. Bootsy Collins has laid down the bass line for P-Funk, James Brown and more. Funky neo-soul collab Tuxedo opens. Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary Melissa Peterman, host Sing all the classic songs, interact using your fun- pack (included), and dress up for the costume parade. Back to the Future – in Concert 30th Anniversary Los Angeles Philharmonic David Newman, conductor Recharge your flux capacitor, power up your DeLorean and celebrate as the LA Phil performs Alan Silvestri’s score live – with approximately 15 minutes of new music – with the film on the Bowl’s big screen! © Universal Studios and U-Drive Joint Venture July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Smokey Robinson Los Angeles Philharmonic Sarah Hicks, conductor Patriotic music and the King of Motown, Smokey Robinson – plus our fabulous fireworks display – make this annual celebration a don’t-miss affair! Yuja Wang Plays Prokofiev Los Angeles Philharmonic Lionel Bringuier, conductor Yuja Wang, piano BORODIN Polovtsian Dances PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 DEBUSSY La mer • RAVEL Boléro Harry Connick, Jr. The beloved multi-talented mega-star performs ballads, pop classics and New Orleans jazz, all with charm and his signature style. Along with his big band, Harry Connick Jr. delivers a memorable evening of melody, humor and rousing entertainment. Death Cab for Cutie tUnE-yArDs Mikal Cronin With their bittersweet and candidly lyrical hits, Seattle’s iconic songsmiths return in support of their new album Kintsugi. The unpredictable tUnE-yArDs appear as a five-piece; Cronin opens with SoCal garage-pop. All-Rachmaninoff Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 RACHMANINOFF Vocalise RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances Enjoy an evening showcasing some of Rachmaninoff’s most beloved works. John Fogerty: His Songs from 1969 and More Hearty Har John Fogerty celebrates the year in which he wrote and produced three multi-platinum albums with Creedence Clearwater Revival, with such hits as “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Fortunate Son.” All-Beethoven Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Romeo and Juliet Los Angeles Philharmonic Lionel Bringuier, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite David Gray • Amos Lee Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Sharing a magical bill, Gray and Lee perform separate sets, with and without orchestra. Gray celebrates over 20 years of hits (“Babylon,” “This Year’s Love”), with polished vocals and earnest acoustic pop. Lee’s laid-back style in hits like “Windows Are Rolled Down” and “Arms of a Woman” has wowed fans, critics and fellow artists. Cirque Musica Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductor Take a journey of spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism, as the orchestra accompanies the world’s greatest circus performers for an edge-of-your-seat experience of awesome beauty and thrilling feats. Carmina Burana with Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Joélle Harvey, Lawrence Brownlee, Brian Mulligan, vocalists Los Angeles Master Chorale Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Sinatra’s 100th Birthday Celebration Kurt Elling, José James, Seu Jorge, Seth MacFarlane, John Pizzarelli, Luciana Souza, special guests Christian McBride, musical director The Count Basie Orchestra Special guests honor “Ol’ Blue Eyes” with songs from his classic LPs. Carmina Burana with Dudamel WHITACRE Her Sacred Spirit Soars WHITACRE Equus ORFF Carmina Burana In a summer highlight you won’t want to miss, Dudamel leads Carmina Burana for the first time in L.A. Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Los Angeles Philharmonic • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor USC Trojan Marching Band, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 Nutcracker selections; 1812 Overture Dudamel leads his first Tchaikovsky Spectacular – there are sure to be fireworks both on-stage and in the sky! A Midsummer Night with Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Gil Shaham, violin MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart with Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Alice Sara Ott, piano MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Selected arias; German Dance, K. 605, No. 3 in C, “Sleighride” 50% discount for children 12 and under! Playboy Jazz Festival George Lopez, host FULL LINEUP AT HOLLYWOODBOWL.COM/PLAYBOYJAZZ SAT Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and the Monk Institute Ensemble Eddie Palmieri • Aloe Blacc • Tower of Power • and more SUN Ledisi • Terence Blanchard E-Collective • Ozomatli • Snarky Puppy King Sunny Ade • Preservation Hall Jazz Band • and more FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle • All-star cast to be announced This hilarious adaptation of the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter amidst a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows and killer rabbits…and French people…and monks. Oh…and Knights Who Say “Ni.” Thirty-five years after the Pythons first conquered the Bowl, this sublimely silly and delightful show – the 2005 Tony Award ® -winner for Best Musical – will remind you to “always look on the bright side of life.” 7:30pm 2 8pm AUG 1 8pm JUL 31 Opening Night at the Bowl with Journey Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor Youth Orchestra Los Angeles Rock music superstars Journey launch the season with a spectacular full-length set to benefit the LA Phil and its education/community programs. Gala packages (reception, dinner, prime seating) 213.972.3051 FIREWORKS FIREWORKS SAT 8pm 20 KCRW’s World Festival KCRW’s World Festival SUN 7pm 28 FRI 6:30pm pre-show 8pm film 26 SAT 7:30pm 4 FRI 7:30pm 3 THU 7:30pm 2 SUN 3pm 14 SAT 3pm 13 TUE 8:30pm 30 8pm 7 8pm 9 7:30pm 19 8pm 18 8pm 17 8pm 24 7pm 12 8pm 11 8pm 10 8pm 16 8pm 15 8pm 14 8pm 21 8pm 28 8pm 22 8pm 23 8pm 30 8pm 25 DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE GUSTAVO DUDAMEL YUJA WANG JOHN FOGERTY JULY JUNE THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY ARTISTS TO INCLUDE: (See JUL 21 for artists) (See JUL 23 for description) Frank Sinatra at the Hollywood Bowl 1943. The Music Center Archives/ Otto Rothschild Collection Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary! Los Angeles Philharmonic • George Daugherty, conductor For 25 years, Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals have cavorted on the big screen while orchestras played their great music live. We host the anniversary party, including the “live orchestra” debut of Long-Haired Hare! Diana Krall Los Angeles Philharmonic Chris Walden, conductor Gregory Porter Enchanting singer/pianist Diana Krall joins the LA Phil, bringing her style and warmth to jazz standards, delicate ballads, popular classics, and material from her latest album, Wallflower. Powerful baritone Porter opens with jazz infused with old-school soul, blues and R&B. Sheryl Crow Alex Cuba Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor The nine-time Grammy ® -winning Sheryl Crow is joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for an evening of hits, from “All I Wanna Do” and “Soak up the Sun” to “Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely.” Latin Grammy ® -winning Cuban- Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba opens the night. FIREWORKS FINALE WITH The B-52s The Psychedelic Furs Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor Dance the night away with the world’s greatest party band, The B-52s, and the romantic pop swagger of The Psychedelic Furs. It’s an end-of-the-season bash not to be missed, packed with your favorite hits: “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” “Pretty in Pink,” “The Ghost in You” and more – plus the Bowl’s spectacular fireworks! E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Los Angeles Philharmonic • Introduced by John Williams David Newman, conductor for Sep 6 concert Bring your family to this extraordinary, world-premiere event, as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award ® -winning score from Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece about a boy and his alien friend, live-to- picture while this beloved film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen. Don’t miss E.T. under the stars, as you’ve never seen or heard it before! ™ & © Universal Studios REGGAE NIGHT XIII Bob Marley’s Roots Rock Reggae – A 70th Birthday Celebration Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley Inner Circle • The Skatalites SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ Dave Koz & Friends with special guests Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and more to be announced Larry Graham and Graham Central Station Macy Gray Harvey Mason Chameleon Erykah Badu St. Vincent Moses Sumney With deep grooves from hip hop, jazz & ’70s soul, the spirit of Baduizm moves the body and mind. St. Vincent’s inventive guitar work and melodies are gorgeous and uncanny. Captivating vocalist Sumney opens. Verdi’s La Traviata Los Angeles Philharmonic Daniel Harding, conductor Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, artistic director Imagine being under the stars, utterly captivated by the heartbreaking story of Violetta and Alfredo, one of Verdi’s biggest hits, sung by a world-class cast. Hail, the Mighty Horn! Los Angeles Philharmonic James Gaffigan, conductor Andrew Bain, Stefan Dohr, Timothy Jones, Sarah Willis, horns SCHUMANN Konzertstück STRAUSS Rosenkavalier Suite STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel Joshua Bell Los Angeles Philharmonic Joshua Bell, conductor/violin MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 Joshua Bell leads the entire program from the violin, also taking the role of soloist in Bruch’s most popular concerto. A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey Los Angeles Philharmonic Brad Lubman, conductor Los Angeles Master Chorale The visual splendor of Kubrick’s 2001 is matched to its score played live. The French Connection featuring Cameron Carpenter’s International Touring Organ Los Angeles Philharmonic Nicholas McGegan, conductor Cameron Carpenter, organ French-themed program with music by MOZART, POULENC, IBERT and HAYDN, plus works for solo organ American Classics with Audra McDonald & American Ballet Theatre Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Audra McDonald, soprano American Ballet Theatre Rachmaninoff & Dvor ˇák Los Angeles Philharmonic Lahav Shani, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano GLINKA Ruslan and Ludmila Overture RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini DVOR ˇ ÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Jaco’s World with special guests Victor Bailey, Peter Erskine, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, Wayne Shorter, Robert Trujillo and many more Vince Mendoza, musical director Wayne Shorter Quartet Jazz legend Shorter’s quartet precedes an all-star tribute to the late bass great. Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club: Adios Tour Diego El Cigala With original stars, the Cuban music legends grace the Bowl stage one last time, performing selections from Lost & Found, an album of unreleased recordings from their original sessions. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Michael Franti and Spearhead Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires NOLA’s funkiest jazz/hip-hop band, Franti’s thoughtful R&B and soul, and Bradley’s raw power – one hot night! Pink Martini Doc Severinsen and His Big Band Engaging pianist Thomas Lauderdale guides Pink Martini’s stylish blend of rhythms from samba and swing to cool standards alongside the ravishing vocals of China Forbes. Former Tonight Show bandleader and trumpeter Doc Severinsen opens. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Chick Corea and Béla Fleck Cécile McLorin Salvant Marsalis and the “finest big band in the world today.” Legends Corea and Fleck in intricate exchanges. A young vocal star with an old soul. What an incredible night! ABBA: The Concert Celebrate along with the best ABBA Tribute band in the world, direct from Sweden! Become a “Dancing Queen” for the night and sing along with your favorites including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Voulez-Vous.” Yundi Plays the “Emperor” Los Angeles Philharmonic James Gaffigan, conductor Yundi, piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 Tan Dun’s Martial Arts Trilogy (with film) Los Angeles Philharmonic Tan Dun, conductor Zhang Zuo, piano • Ray Chen, violin Johannes Moser, cello TAN DUN Banquet Concerto; Hero Concerto; Crouching Tiger Concerto; The Triple Resurrection Bernstein & Bizet Los Angeles Philharmonic Mirga Gražinyt e-Tyla, conductor Alexandra Soumm, violin BERNSTEIN Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) BIZET (arr. Shchedrin) Carmen Suite Bernstein’s “violin concerto” and an exotic reworking of Bizet’s vivid score. From Bach to Bluegrass Los Angeles Philharmonic Nicholas McGegan, conductor Edgar Meyer, double bass BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1 BOTTESINI Bass Concerto No. 2 Bluegrass selections to be announced COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite (for 13 instruments) American Classics with Audra McDonald & American Ballet Theatre BERNSTEIN West Side Story Overture; Fancy Free • Selected songs from Broadway & the American Songbook The incomparable Audra McDonald sings classics. ABT dances Jerome Robbins’ zestful 1944 choreography. Gershwin & Berlioz Los Angeles Philharmonic Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano GERSHWIN Concerto in F BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique Empire of the Sun St. Lucia Australian alt-electro superstars Empire of the Sun make their Bowl debut with fantastical dancers for a phenomenal spectacle. Synth-pop masters St. Lucia bring their infectious melodies. Grace Jones Future Islands Legendary rebel and pop siren Grace Jones returns with an unforgettable blend of new wave, world beats and disco. Future Islands deliver their dynamic synth pop – “Seasons” was named Song of the Year by Pitchfork, NME, MOJO and others – in an extraordinary live show. Jamie Cullum Soulive • Lisa Fischer The playful rule-breaker returns to the Bowl with a big band, for everything from swinging standards to modern rock covers. Soul-organ trio Soulive deliver funky grooves. 20 Feet from Stardom vocalist Fischer opens. Heart Liv Warfield Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Ann and Nancy Wilson will electrify the Bowl with sizzling riffs and massive anthems in these special concerts with orchestra. Soul powerhouse Liv Warfield, Prince’s New Power Generation artist, opens with her own searing set. FIREWORKS 8pm 8 8pm 15 8pm 22 8pm 29 7:30pm 9 7pm 16 6pm 23 7pm 30 SUN 7pm 27 7:30pm 6 7:30pm 13 8pm 5 8pm 12 8pm 7 8pm 14 8pm 21 8pm 28 8pm 4 8pm 11 8pm 4 8pm 11 8pm 18 8pm 25 8pm 5 8pm 12 8pm 19 8pm 26 8pm 2 8pm 16 8pm 1 8pm 3 8pm 10 8pm 8 8pm 6 8pm 13 8pm 20 8pm 27 SUN 7pm 20 SAT 7pm 19 KCRW’s World Festival KCRW’s World Festival KCRW’s World Festival KCRW’s World Festival THOMAS WILKINS BRAMWELL TOVEY JOSHUA BELL JAMIE CULLUM PINK MARTINI AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE YUNDI TAN DUN ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB CIRQUE MUSICA 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET ZIGGY MARLEY MIRGA GRAŽINYT E-TYLA DAVE KOZ AUGUST SEPTEMBER (See SEP 3 for further information) (See SEP 1) In association with Warner Bros., Southbank Centre London and the British Film Institute TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s15) La Traviata • CHICK COREA BELA FLECK S inatra ’ s 100th S inatra’s day BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TROMBONE SHORTY ABBA: THE CONCERT AUDRA McDONALD EMPIRE OF THE SUN PINK MARTINI