In a press release that went out today, it was announced that the San Francisco Symphony will perform the original Star Wars trilogy, to be presented as part of its 2018 Summer with the Symphony series. Performances of A New Hope will take place July 19–21, followed by The Empire Strikes Back July 26–28, and Return of the Jedi, July 29–August 3. As usual with these types of events, the symphony will perform the movie scores live as the movies are projected onto a large screen above the stage.
Pre-sale tickets for Star Wars with the Symphony are available November 29–December 12 for subscribers and donors (Baton and Maestros’ circle). Benefits include:
- Save 10% by purchasing a Star Wars package of 3 concerts.
- Advance opportunity to purchase single tickets at full price.
Pre-sale tickets must be purchased by calling the box office at 415-864-6000 or in person at the Davies Symphony Hall box office on Grove Street between Franklin Street and Van Ness Avenue. Limit of 4 tickets per concert.
Tickets on sale for the general public Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $50 and are available for purchase online at sfsymphony.org, by phone at 415-864-6000, and at the Davies Symphony Hall box office on Grove Street between Franklin Street and Van Ness Avenue.
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