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A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Date
Saturday • April 25 • 3:00 pm
Venue
Shelton High School 120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484 United States

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A futuristic space craft blasts through the galaxy at the speed of light. There are planets of various sizes and color and stars all flying past.

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On the Program

John Williams Star Wars • E.T.
Hans Zimmer Interstellar • Dune
Gene Roddenberry Star Trek
Wendy Carlos Tron

Featured Performers

New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Perry So, conductor & music director
West Haven High School Choir

About this Performance

From the mysterious opening strains inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey to the unforgettable themes of Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Dune, and Interstellar, this concert brings iconic sci-fi soundtracks to life through the full power of a live orchestra.

This performance offers the thrill of movie soundtracks performed by a live symphony orchestra, appealing equally to longtime sci-fi devotees and families discovering this music together for the first time. Costumes are encouraged! Celebrate imagination, storytelling, and the excitement of hearing legendary film music shared live in the concert hall.

Please note: Movies will not be shown during this performance. 


Concert Sponsors

Blue State of Connecticut logo. It is a large blue "C" with the word CONNECTICUT in all caps beneath it.

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Valley Community Foundation Logo

  • Ticket Information

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    Order by Phone: (203) 693-1486 • Monday-Friday • 12-5pm.

    Order in Person: Tickets are available for purchase starting one hour prior to the concert in the lobby. We strongly recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid limited inventory and long lines.

    Pricing:
    Tickets to this concert start at $15 for adults.
    Kids under 18 go free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

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    Additional Discounts Available for This Performance:

    • College Students are $10 with ID. College student tickets are available in price sections B, C, and D.
    • Tickets for active military are free. Call us at (203) 693-1486 to learn more.
    • Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount. Call us at (203) 693-1486 or email BoxOffice@ElmCityTickets.org to book your group.

    All artists, programs, and venues are subject to change. No refunds.

  • Explore the Music

    Star Wars Main Theme played by Vienna Philharmonic

    Anna Lapwood performs a suite from Hans Zimmer’s score for ‘Interstellar’ alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Gabriele.

  • Accessibility

    Ramp & Door Access

    There is a ramp to the right of the steps leading up to the entrance to the high school. Shelton High School does not have push-button access.

    Seating Options

    There are accessible seating options throughout the venue. These seats have swing arms and space considerations for wheelchairs or service animals. There is also companion seating available. Please refer to the seating chart to find these seats or inquire about these options when contacting the box office or email access@newhavensymphony.org.

    Parking

    The auditorium at Shelton High School is located on the south side of the building, near the football field. There is a surface lot that is free to use, which is located directly in front of the auditorium entrance. Accessible parking spaces are available on the west side of the parking lot. Patrons are welcome to use the fire lane for drop-off and pick-up purposes.

    Restrooms

    The restrooms are located in the main hallway. From the entrance, continue straight, past the hall that is labeled “Percy Kingsley Auditorium.” The bathrooms are on the left-hand side of the hallway, immediately past the gymnasium. There are two multi-stall restrooms and a single-user restroom. The multi-stall restrooms are labeled according to gender. We invite patrons to use whichever restroom best corresponds with their gender identity.

    Sensory Related Accommodations

    Sensory kits and earplugs are available at all of our concerts. Patrons can also request to borrow ear defenders for the duration of the concert. To obtain a pair, see a staff member.

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