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CELEBRATING JOHN WILLIAMS!Keith Lockhart, conductorFriday, April 7, 8pmSaturday, April 8, 8pmBe a part of Boston Pops history as we celebratethe legacy of Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams. This is your chance to hear not just the great classics, but the rarities like Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Towering Inferno. This concert will include over 55 years of material from John’s six decades as a film composer and will be recorded for a CD release in the spring.Prices: $52–$132Please note: seating for this concert will be Symphony-style (not tables) on the floor.

E.T. IN CONCERTKeith Lockhart, conductorFriday, May 12, 8pmSaturday, May 13, 3pm* & 8pmRelive the magic of Steven Spielberg’s great family adventure, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, a best picture nominee and one of the most popular films of all time. Thrill to John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by the Boston Pops while the movie plays on the silver screen.

™ & © Universal Studios Academy Awards © A.M.P.A.S.

*3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger. Boston Pops Films in Concert Series support provided by the George and Roberta Berry Supporting Organization

IN CONCERTKeith Lockhart, conductorThursday, May 25, 8pmFriday, May 26, 8pmThe original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score that made John Williams a household name, Jaws is the ultimate film-with-live-orchestra experience! Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops as they perform the world premiere of this concert with the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time.

™ & © Universal Studios Academy Awards © A.M.P.A.S.

Boston Pops Films in Concert Series support provided by the George and Roberta Berry Supporting Organization

LIGHTS! CAMERA! MUSIC! THE MAGIC OF JOHN WILLIAMSKeith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, May 16, 8pmWednesday, May 24, 8pmJourney with the Boston Pops through some of the most magical film music by John Williams. Keith Lockhart leads the Pops in classic favorites, as well as gems that you may not know. You’ll enjoy music from Hook, Harry Potter, E.T., and many others.

ARTHUR FIEDLER NIGHT Keith Lockhart, conductorHarvard 50th Reunion NightTuesday, May 23, 8pmJoin us for this joyful tribute to the legendary conductor whose name was synonymous with the Boston Pops for nearly fifty years. The program will include Boston Pops favorites from the Fiedler era, and a tribute to the magical film music of Fiedler’s successor, John Williams.

JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT John Williams & Keith Lockhart, conductorsWednesday, May 31, 8pmThursday, June 1, 8pm*George and Roberta Berry Boston Pops Laureate Conductor JohnWilliams shares the podium with Julian and Eunice Cohen Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart for this signature concert. The brilliant composer and conductor behind films including Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and the Harry Potter series, brings you a night of some of the most memorable movie music of all time. This is a concert not to be missed!

I am delighted to announce the 2017 Boston Pops Spring schedule which celebrates my friend Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams! The season also includes music from Broadway, ABBA, the B-52s, Queen Latifah, Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr, and so much more!

I look forward to seeing you at Symphony Hall!

All my best,

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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOSPEL NIGHTCharles Floyd, conductorSpecial guest to be announcedSaturday, June 17, 8pm

The Boston Pops and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir raise the roof of Symphony Hall for this annual tradition, celebrating its 25th year! The evening’s music will have you on your feet and singing along with joy!

MAMMA MIA! MOTHER’S DAY WITH THE MUSIC OF ABBAArrival From Sweden, special guestsKeith Lockhart, conductorSunday, May 14, 3pm*Monday, May 15, 8pm

The Boston Pops and Arrival From Sweden celebrate ABBA, one of the world’s most successful pop bands. With 500 million records sold and countless hits, you’ll be singing and dancing along to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Fernando and all your favorites! Take the entire family to a pre-concert brunch on Mother’s Day (details to be announced).

*3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.

BEN FOLDSKeith Lockhart, conductorWednesday, May 17, 8pmThursday, May 18, 8pm

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. His genre-bending musical works include pop albums as frontman for Ben Folds Five, multiple solo rocks hits, music for film and TV as well as a role as a judge on NBC’s The Sing-Off. He joins the Boston Pops for the first time since 2012 to perform his hits and the Boston premiere of his critically-acclaimed Concerto for Piano and Orchestra.

OPENING NIGHT WITH QUEEN LATIFAHKeith Lockhart, conductorWednesday, May 10, 8pmThursday May 11, 8pm

Celebrate Opening Night with film and music legend Queen Latifah! With a Grammy award and six nominations for albums in jazz, pop and rap, an Oscar nomination for her role in Chicago, and dozens of other film and television roles, this Renaissance woman defies genres with her compelling voice and presence. Join us for these rare symphonic performances.

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIEKeith Lockhart, conductorFriday, June 2, 8pmSaturday, June 3, 3pm* & 8pmThe Boston Pops is excited for the return of Cirque de la Symphonie’s magical fusion of circus with live orchestral music. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen are among the talented artists who take the stage as the Boston Pops perform their own spectacular musical feats. Don’t miss these performances that critics are saying “mesmerize adults and children,” with “a breathtaking display of agility and incomparable beauty.”

*3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.

LESLIE ODOM, JR.Keith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, June 6, 8pmTriple-threat Leslie Odom, Jr. is best known for originating the Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton, and for his role in the TV series Smash. His recent self-titled album hit #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart. This concert will also feature the winners of the Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition.

Featuring the Winners of the 2017 Young Artists Competition

THE BEATLES & BEYOND Steve Hackman, conductorLarry “Cha-Chi” Loprete, hostThursday, June 8, 8pmSaturday, June 10, 8pm Sunday, June 11, 7pmFifty years ago, four lads from Liverpool changed the course of popular music forever, and their influence still reverberates throughout the music world. Come hear the music of The Beatles—and their many great rock successors—in breathtaking symphonic arrangements, hosted by WZLX Breakfast with the Beatles host, Cha-Chi Loprete.

*3pm matinees are 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.

˚ Tickets for the Presidents at Pops corporate gala start at $500 and are available for purchase by calling Anne McGuire at 617-638-9272. † For more information about these dates, please call 800-933-4255.Photography: Winslow Townson

2017 SEASON CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

May 10 11 12 13

OPENING NIGHT WITH QUEEN LATIFAH8pmKeith Lockhart

QUEEN LATIFAH8pmKeith Lockhart

E.T. IN CONCERT8pmKeith Lockhart

E.T. IN CONCERT3pm* & 8pmKeith Lockhart

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

MAMMA MIA! MOTHER’S DAY WITH THE MUSIC OF ABBA3pm*Keith Lockhart

MAMMA MIA! THE MUSIC OF ABBA8pmKeith Lockhart

LIGHTS! CAMERA! MUSIC!8pmKeith Lockhart

BEN FOLDS8pmKeith Lockhart

BEN FOLDS8pmKeith Lockhart

TUFTS NIGHT†

8pmKeith Lockhart

SOLD OUT

BOSTON UNIVERSITY NIGHT†

8pmKeith Lockhart

SOLD OUT

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

ARTHUR FIEDLER NIGHT8pmKeith Lockhart

LIGHTS! CAMERA! MUSIC!8pmKeith Lockhart

JAWS IN CONCERT8pmKeith Lockhart

JAWS IN CONCERT8pmKeith Lockhart

HARVARD 25TH NIGHT †

8pmKeith Lockhart

SOLD OUT28 29 30 31 June 1 2 3

JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT8pmJohn Williams & Keith Lockhart

JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM NIGHT8pmJohn Williams & Keith Lockhart

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE8pmKeith Lockhart

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE3pm* & 8pmKeith Lockhart

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LESLIE ODOM, JR8pmKeith Lockhart

PRESIDENTS AT POPS˚8pm

THE BEATLES & BEYOND8pmSteve Hackman

MIT NIGHT†

8pmSteve Hackman

SOLD OUT

THE BEATLES & BEYOND8pmSteve Hackman

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

THE BEATLES & BEYOND7pmSteve Hackman

PARTY WITH THE B-52s & THE BOSTON POPS8pmKeith Lockhart

PARTY WITH THE B-52s & THE BOSTON POPS8pmKeith Lockhart

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM8pmKeith Lockhart

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM8pmKeith Lockhart

GOSPEL NIGHT8pmCharles Floyd

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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Keith Lockhart, conductorSarna Lapine, directorPhillip Boykin, Carmen Cusack,

Gabriel Ebert, and Lisa Howard, vocalistsTanglewood Music Center Vocal FellowsThursday, June 15, 8pmFriday, June 16, 8pmHailed as “a funny, affectionate, and revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living composer and lyricist,” the world premiere of the symphonic Sondheim on Sondheim with the Boston Pops is not to be missed! This retrospective of the life and work of America’s finest contemporary musical theater creator is told through his own words via film, live performers, and his amazing music. Experience this acclaimed sampling of Sondheim’s extraordinary output, now for the first time with lush new arrangements for full orchestra.

PARTY WITH THE B-52s AND THE BOSTON POPS!Keith Lockhart, conductorTuesday, June 13, 8pm Wednesday, June 14, 8pmNow celebrating their 40th anniversary, it is well known that the B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. Over 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. The Pops starts the party by playing some of your favorite

’80s hits.

TICKET PRICES $29–$150Matinee Discounts and SubscriptionsMay 13, 14, and June 3 concerts have 3pm matinees with 50% off tickets for kids 17 and younger.A three-concert subscription can also be purchased for these matinee concerts. Prices range from $83–$215.

Choose-Your-Own Subscription Package Choose-Your-Own dates for a custom subscription! Select a minimum of three concert dates (excluding Queen Latifah on May 10 and 11 and Film Night on May 31 and June 1) for discounted ticket prices as low as $60 for 3 concerts. Prices will vary based on dates, number of concerts, and seat locations. Call SymphonyCharge to purchase, 888-266-1200.

Groups Of 20+ Enjoy Up To 15% Off Regular Ticket Prices, Plus No Handling Fees. Please call the Group Sales Office at 800-933-4255 for all the details. For disability services, tickets, or information, call our Access Services Administrator at 617-638-9431, TDD/TTY 617-638-9289, or email access@bso.org. There is a $6.50 handling fee for each ticket ordered by phone or online.

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