Star Wars: A New Hope
in Concert
50th Anniversary Celebration | New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
- Thu, May 20 7:00 pm Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown
- Fri, May 21 7:30 pm Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
- Sat, May 22 7:30 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Sun, May 23 2:00 pm State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Concert Information
Nicholas Hersh conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film that started it all in concert, with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to the complete film.
Presentation Licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Warner/Chappell Music.
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
The May 23 concert is presented in collaboration with State Theatre New Jersey.
Instrument Discovery Zone
Saturday, May 22, at 6:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark
New Jersey Symphony musicians will showcase an Instrument Discovery Zone in NJPAC’s lobby for patrons to explore making music with various instruments. Come try out an instrument for yourself before the performance!
Programs, artists, and prices are subject to change.