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...
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with the 20th annual free concert on the lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “An American Salute” begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023. There is no rain date for the concert. Complimentary beverages will be provided by...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestra Sandra Dackow for “Italian Accents,” a night of gorgeous Italian classics. This one-time-only performance will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. The performance will include Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz, “Summer” from Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Giuseppe Verdi’s...
Maestra Sandra Dackow conducts a rockin’ evening of Sir Elton John’s greatest hits featuring the full Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Rock Band. Songs include “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Levon,” “Your Song,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Rocket Man,” “Daniel,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Circle of Life,” and many more. Guest artist Clayton Lee (pictured) will be...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Greg Woodbridge over Valentine’s Day weekend for a romantic night of classical music. This one-time-only performance will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. Audience members will enjoy Antonin Dvořák’s New World Symphony and the Vaughan-Williams Oboe Concerto featuring guest artist Andreas...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they ring in the season with their Holiday Spectacular on December 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. A local tradition, this holiday-themed concert will feature both beloved classics and exciting new arrangements, all under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. Musical offerings include favorite carols, Mannheim Steamroller’s...
October 2022 The Hershey Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of three new staff members to replace longtime executive director Paul Metzger, who recently moved out of the area. Susan Cort has been named executive director of the Symphony. In her role, she will manage day-to-day operations of the organization including working with conductors and the...