2021-2022 DSO PNC Pops Season

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PROGRAMS 2021-2022

Susan Egan

THE ENVELOPE PLEASE Fri. Sept. 24 at 10:45am Fri. Sept. 24 at 8:00pm Sat. Sept. 25 at 8:00pm Sun. Sept. 26 at 3:00pm Jeff Tyzik, conductor Susan Egan, vocalist Lisa Vroman, vocalist Doug LaBrecque, vocalist

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oin Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik for a return to Orchestra Hall! He opens the envelope on a can’t-miss PNC Pops season with an evening of Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award winning favorites performed by three of Broadway’s best!

Vocalist Susan Egan, the original Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Phantom of The Opera stars Doug LaBrecque and Lisa Vroman share hits from the worlds of Broadway, pop, and American film.

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BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY “B EDITION Fri. Oct. 22 at 8:00pm Sat. Oct. 23 at 8:00pm Sun. Oct. 24 at 3:00pm George Daugherty, conductor

ugs Bunny at the Symphony” returns to the DSO, in a sparkling new edition celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this critically-acclaimed concert created by George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong. See beloved Looney Tunes projected on the big screen with original scores played live.

Conductor George Daugherty leads the DSO in iconic classics like “What’s Opera, Doc?” and “The Rabbit of Seville,” plus newly-produced Warner Bros. animated shorts, including “Dynamite Dance” and the 3D “Fur of Flying.”

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21).

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Ann Hampton Callaway

THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

FEATURING ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Fri. Nov. 19 at 10:45am Sat. Nov. 20 at 8:00pm Sun. Nov. 21 at 3:00pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Ann Hampton Callaway, vocalist

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latinum Award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career, Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon who began as a role model for her and evolved as a mentor, recording Ann’s songs on six of her recent CDs, including “I’ve Dreamed Of You,” the song that Streisand sang on her wedding day. In a night of soaring songs and stories, Callaway promises us a performance that not only celebrates the extraordinary career of Barbra Streisand, but also reminds us of “the way we were.”

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Fri. Dec. 17 at 10:45am Fri. Dec. 17 at 8:00pm Sat. Dec. 18 at 3:00pm Sat. Dec. 18 at 8:00pm Sun. Dec. 19 at 3:00pm Sun. Dec. 19 at 7:00pm Stuart Chafetz, conductor Michael Preacely, vocalist

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hare Detroit’s favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends and thrill to the spectacle of the season. Stuart Chafetz returns to lead a sparkling celebration with carols and classics that sells out year after year – and yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!

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Michael Cavanaugh

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL FEATURING MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Fri. Jan. 7 at 10:45am Sat. Jan. 8 at 8:00pm Sun. Jan. 9 at 3:00pm Michael Cavanaugh, vocals and piano

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andpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh received both Tony and Grammy nominations for the role. Named “the new voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook” by Billboard, Cavanaugh’s show features hits like “My Life,” “Movin’ Out,” “Just The Way You Are,” and “River Of Dreams.”

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Troupe Vertigo

TROUPE VERTIGO: CIRQUE CARNAVAL Fri. Feb. 11 at 10:45am Fri. Feb. 11 at 8:00pm Sat. Feb. 12 at 8:00pm Sun. Feb. 13 at 3:00pm Jeff Tyzik, conductor Troupe Vertigo, acrobats

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rawing on classical favorites and circus artistry, Troupe Vertigo leads us on a breathtaking experience featuring dizzying aerial acts, acrobatic perfection, contortionism, feats of strength, and more. They will lift your spirit and leave you in awe!

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Josh Young

Emily Padgett-Young

THE BEST OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Fri. Mar. 25 at 10:45am Fri. Mar. 25 at 8:00pm Sat. Mar. 26 at 8:00pm Sun. Mar. 27 at 3:00pm Steven Reineke, conductor Josh Young, vocalist Emily Padgett-Young, vocalist

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howstopper after showstopper, it’s more than a few of your “favorite things” as the DSO performs the very best of Rodgers and Hammerstein on Broadway. Hear “sweet, silver songs” from Carousel, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, The King and I, Cinderella, South Pacific, and more. You’ll be “whistling a happy tune” well before intermission!

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Stuart Chafetz

IN THE AIR TONIGHT: THE MUSIC OF GENESIS & PHIL COLLINS Sun. April 24 at 3:00pm Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocalist Brook Wood, vocalist

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uest conductor Stuart Chafetz and the DSO pay tribute to pop icon Phil Collins.

His unforgettable drum crescendos with the megaband Genesis made an indelible mark on the ‘70s, while his solo work defined the ’80s. Relive hits including “Follow You Follow Me,” “No Reply at All,” “One More Night,” “Two Hearts,” “Another Day in Paradise,” and the unforgettable “In the Air Tonight.”

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KINGS OF SOUL Fri. May 6 at 10:45am Sat. May 7 at 8:00pm Sun. May 8 at 3:00pm Jeff Tyzik, conductor Chester Gregory, vocalist Darren Lorenzo, vocalist Michael Lynche, vocalist

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eff Tyzik showcases legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green, and others in an evening of soulful rhythms. Relive hits such as “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Try A Little Tenderness,” “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” and “I Only Have Eyes For You.”

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The Doo Wop Project

THE DOO WOP PROJECT Wed. June 1 at 7:30pm The Doo Wop Project

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ollow the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today.

Stars of Broadway’s Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical harmonize classics from The Crests, The Flamingos, and The Four Seasons all the way to Jason Mraz and Maroon 5.

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Damon Gupton

SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS Fri. June 3 at 10:45am Fri. June 3 at 8:00pm Sat. June 4 at 8:00pm Sun. June 5 at 3:00pm Damon Gupton, conductor

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arge budgets, epic storylines, and record crowds. The arrival of summer brings with it blockbuster movies that capture everyone’s attention, and turn film composers—such as John Williams and Hans Zimmer—into household names. Enter the summer with the best music from some of the top-grossing summer movies of all time, including Aladdin, Gladiator, Mission Impossible, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.