Maestro Woodbridge kicks off his tenure with the Hershey Symphony by presenting a concert of some of his favorite musical moments that reflect his musical taste and allow our orchestra to shine! Selections include pieces by Beethoven, Glinka, Mahler, Falla, and Rachmaninov. Guest artists Gwendolyn Bowers, mezzo-soprano, and Eric Fung, piano, will be featured. Maestro […]
Guest artist LaKisha Jones of Broadway and American Idol fame will bring the vocal spirit of rock and soul divas to the stage. Join us in a celebration of the greatest ladies of soul from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin, and the one and only Whitney Houston. Tickets are available […]
Join us as we bring the holiday spirit to the stage of the Hershey Theatre with our annual Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2 and 8 p.m. A local tradition, this holiday-themed concert will feature both beloved favorites and a few exciting new arrangements, all under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. […]
Michael Cavanaugh, who played the Piano Man himself in the hit Broadway show Movin' Out, and his band bring the music of Billy Joel to life on the Founders Hall stage. Rock out to all your favorites including "Uptown Girl," "River of Dreams," "Movin' Out," "My Life," "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," and many more. […]
Start the first weekend of spring with a glorious musical experience! The symphony will be joined onstage by local choirs the Harrisburg Singers and Voices of the Valley to present Poulenc's Gloria, a choral masterwork in miniature following the example of Vivaldi. This is paired with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, a piano suite masterfully […]
We're back in the theatre for this triumphant finale to our 55th season. We present a tour of Eastern Europe by way of Enesco’s Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1 and Prokofiev’s Suite 2 from Romeo and Juliet. Familiar, yet never stale, these pieces will finish our season with equal measures of nostalgia and optimism. Our youth […]
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to the Emerald Gala, a special fundraising event at the Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. The gala is a celebration of the symphony’s 55th, or emerald, anniversary. The event will feature a silent auction including […]
A Central Pennsylvania tradition, the Hershey Symphony's "An American Salute" concert is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm on the lawn of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. No tickets are necessary and admission is free to the public. Parking is free and attendees are […]
Don’t miss this thrilling theatrical event featuring incredible Gretna Theatre performers and select members of the Hershey Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Greg Woodbridge. Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, lyrics by Tim Rice Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus […]
Delight in the elegance of Dvořák’s Prague Waltzes and be captivated by the brilliance of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, performed by the exceptionally talented Hershey Symphony Young Artist Competition Winner, Daniel Huang. The evening culminates with Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, “Romantic,” a lush and emotive masterpiece. Don’t miss this unforgettable start […]
