The Columbus Symphony announced the lineup for its 2018 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops, including Popcorn Pops.
| 2018 NATIONWIDE PICNIC WITH THE POPS |
Little River Band | Saturday, June 16 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Dubbed “the best singing band in the world” by Eagles founding member Glenn Frey, the Little River Band enjoyed huge chart success throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits including “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy on Me,” “The Other Guy,” and “It’s A Long Way There.”
Rick Springfield | Saturday, June 23 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Rick Springfield has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 US Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”
POPCORN POPS – Superhero | Friday, June 29 | 7pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Come dressed as your favorite caped crusader as the Columbus Symphony performs the theme songs of your most beloved superheroes including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more!
- Arnoud/Williams Buglers Dream/ Olympic Fanfare & Theme
- Wagner Ride of the Valkyries
- Sousa Gladiator March
- Zimmer/Wasson Music From Gladiator
- Norman/Ford James Bond Theme
- Hefti Batman Theme
- Elfman/Wasson Spiderman theme
- Gregson/Lopez Wonder Woman
- Williams Superman March
There will be a costume contest and winners will be announced from stage before the end of the concert. Stay after for a free movie on the Columbus Commons big screens!
Patriotic Pops w/Gay Men’s Chorus | Saturday, June 30 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus joins the Columbus Symphony’s grand summer tradition celebrating the Fourth of July. Enjoy an evening of patriotic favorites and rousing Sousa marches, including “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” topped off with a brilliant display of fireworks!
Music of Billy Joel | Saturday, July 7 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh received both Tony and Grammy nominations for the role. Named “the new voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook” by Billboard, Cavanaugh’s show features hits like “My Life,” “Movin’ Out,” “Just the Way You Are,” and “River of Dreams.”
POPCORN POPS – Movie Music | Friday, July 13 | 7pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Enjoy the signature songs of your favorite family films including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Pirates of the Caribbean, Frozen, and more!
- Rossini – Barber Of Seville Overture
- Rossini – William Tell Overture GALOP
- Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
- Bizet – Toreador March
- Sousa – Liberty Bell march
- Williams – Harrys Wondrous World
- Williams – The Flight To Neverland (PETER PAN)
- Zimmer – The Pirates Of The Caribbean
- Lopez – Frozen
Stay after for Disney/Pixar’s Coco on the big screens at the Columbus Commons.
Hanson String Theory | Saturday, July 14 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
After a sold-out world tour celebrating 25 years together, HANSON marks their 26th birthday with HANSON STRING THEORY, a musical manifesto showcasing new and career-spanning works from the pop-rock trio of brothers.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular | Friday, July 20 | 8pm
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Program:
- Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
- Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy
- Selections from Swan Lake
- Capriccio Italien
- Cossack Dance from Mazeppa
- 1812 Overture
The Columbus Symphony’s popular Russian Winter Festival meets Picnic with the Pops in a summer celebration of all things Tchaikovsky. Titles include Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, as well as audience favorite, the 1812 Overture.
Brian McKnight | Saturday, July 21 | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
The Columbus Symphony welcomes Brian McKnight to our 2018 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops line-up! This artist needs no introduction, as he’s earned himself a spot in contemporary music history as an R&B singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer. He’s been nominated for 16 Grammy Awards, and is a multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments, including piano, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, and trumpet. Don’t miss this special night under the stars with hits like “Back To One,” “One Last Cry,” and “Anytime.”
OSU Marching Band Finale | Friday, July 27 & Saturday, July 28th | 8pm
Stuart Chafetz & Dr. Christopher Hoch, conductors
Don the scarlet and gray and celebrate the coming season’s gridiron clash with the Columbus Symphony and “The Pride of the Buckeyes.” Don’t miss the biggest tailgate party of the year with “The Best Damn Band in the Land” and fireworks!
Show descriptions, dates, and times are courtesy of www.columbussymphony.com. Please refer to the Columbus Symphony website for the most up-to-date information.