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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert. Learn more!

In a new video for the scoring session of Jurassic World Rebirth, Jonathan Bailey can be seen playing the clarinet along with the orchestra on the iconic John Williams score. Watch it now!

From the quirky charm of The Grand Budapest Hotel to the enchanting depths of The Shape of Water, French composer Alexandre Desplat’s impeccable scores add a touch of magic to every film he graces.

Overture Center has revealed its 2025/26 season, featuring Broadway shows, dance performances and much more! The season lineup includes The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants, and more. See the full season here! 

Composer, producer, and recording artist Atticus Ross will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 41st Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 14th in Beverly Hills, CA.

 The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Overture with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert,” the second to last film in the “Harry Potter” series.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. Learn more!

Next week, the live cinematic experience, TWILIGHT: IN CONCERT, will arrive in Vancouver, BC, for a one-night-only performance at the Orpheum Theatre on March 14. This event offers audiences a chance to relive the legendary romance between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a unique way, with the first film of The Twilight Saga playing alongside a live band, a vocalist, and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere.

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits. The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season marks the LA Phil's 103rd season at the venue. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a highlight of the season will be Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. New editions including Hugh Jackman, Dianna Ross and more special events.  

Due to popular demand, CAPA has added a third performance of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 In Concert. Performances are now scheduled for 8 pm Friday, April 11, and 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, April 12.

 The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Ohio Theatre with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert, the final chapter in the Harry Potter series. Learn how to attend.

In a new interview, The Piano Lesson's John David Washington shared his love for the theatre and his eagerness to do a play by Shakespeare or Tennessee Williams.

Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Denzel Washington, and more attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Piano Lesson. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere here.

Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Piano Lesson, the new film adaptation of the August Wilson play. The film will be available on Netflix starting November 22. Watch the new trailer here.

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced 2024 nominees, highlighting EMILIA PÉREZ with five nominations and songs by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Diane Warren. The event is set for November 20.

Bernie Taupin, one of the most prolific and successful lyricists in history and storied collaborator with Sir Elton John, will receive the prestigious Outstanding Career Achievement Award during the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) to be held on November 20, 2024 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.

The Next Generation Festival continues at the Royal Opera House with Rambert School. The programme includes six new commissions for the third-year, graduate students, and the restaging of three Akram Khan works for the second-years.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Overture with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2024/25 season line-up. Learn more about the season here!

 Looking ahead to the 51st season and beyond, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra  announced its 2024/25 season line-up, presenting 30 mainstage programmes with internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the launch of HK Phil String Instruments Circle, the remastering programme of its performances with Spatial Audio for Apple Music and Apple Music Classical, and more.