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Sixties Hits
with The Midtown Men
August 31, September 1, 2, 2012
Michael Krajewski, conductor
4 stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys
These four accomplished Broadway stars known as The Midtown Men are Tony® Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony® Award nominee J. Robert Spencer. They join Mike and the orchestra for a concert you won’t want to miss with hits from the 1960s like “Sherry, “ “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and other record breakers from phenomenal ‘60s artists. |
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Wicked Divas
October 5, 6, 7, 2012
Steven Reineke, conductor
Alli Mauzey, vocalist
Julia Murney, vocalist
Two Wicked stars join forces to celebrate great women of the stage and screen. Broadway divas Julia Murney and Stephanie J. Block will grace the Jones Hall stage for a performance packed with powerhouse songs from Wicked, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Titanic and other popular songs from Broadway, film and Grammy®-winning artists. |
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Bond and Beyond:
50 Years of James Bond
November 23, 24, 25, 2012
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Celebrate 50 years of James Bond with the Houston Symphony.
Enjoy memorable musical moments from the longest and most successful film series ever. The orchestra will shine as they perform the theme music that made James Bond, Dick Tracy and Inspector Clouseau famous secret agents. Tony® Award-winning vocalist Debbie Gravitte joins the orchestra to sing title songs “Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” “The World Is Not Enough” and more.
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Very Merry Pops
with Ashley Brown
December 14, 15, 16, 2012
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Houston Symphony Chorus
Charles Hausmann, director
One of Houston’s beloved holiday musical traditions, this year’s Very Merry Pops concert features Broadway star Ashley Brown. The entire family will enjoy thrilling new versions of favorite holiday classics.
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What a Wonderful World:
The Best of Louis Armstrong
January 18, 19, 20, 2013
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Hear renowned trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling perform your favorites.
Enjoy the sounds of Satchmo with an evening dedicated to the great Louis Armstrong. Trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling will join Mike and the orchestra for classics such as “St. Louis Blues,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.”
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Songs of Simon and Garfunkel
February 22, 23, 24, 2013
Michael Krajewski, conductor
AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle have been performing a remarkable tribute to the iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel to sold-out audiences for over a decade. Now hear them perform “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Mrs. Robinson” with your Houston Symphony.
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West Side Story
Film with Live Orchestra
March 22, 23, 24, 2013
Steven Reineke, conductor
Join us as the Houston Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s complete, electrifying score live while the remastered film is shown in hi-definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. Winner of 10 Academy Awards®, the film, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, features Robbins’ choreography, screenplay by Ernest Lehman, book by Arthur Laurents and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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Cavanaugh Sings Elton John & More
April 19, 20, 21, 2013
Robert Franz, conductor
Michael Cavanaugh returns to Houston. Back by popular demand, pianist and singer Michael Cavanaugh of Broadway fame performs songs from Elton John and other classic hits from bands such as Journey, Chicago, the Eagles and Styx.
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Pink Martini
May 24, 25, 26, 2013
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Mike closes the season with a much-anticipated visit from Pink Martini. The group returns to Jones Hall with popular favorites like “Brazil,” “Amado Mio” and “Hey, Eugene” while injecting new songs bound to become mainstays of their eclectic repertoire.
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