#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I could not find a thread about this, so apologies if there is one. I called Symphony Hall to ask about a date. The guy who answered said June, before realizing that info had not been made public yet. He them transferred me to the ticket office who could not give me any info on the matter and asked me to call back in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,429 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Yea, I've been looking forward to the official announcement. I wonder what the holdup is with announcing everything? Williams' health again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Doubtful. A June date seems to be on the cards, they just haven't announced it yet. Pity, because it would actually be quite helpful if they did. [edit] I wonder if it's simply a business descision on the part of Symphony Hall. They have to sell tickets. Boston sells out easier because it has far fewer seats than Tanglewood, which will have 3 Williams concerts this season. So they are concentrating on getting those out the door before announcing Boston. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks for the detective work. I'd prefer to go to Symphony Hall over Tanglewood simply because there's more to do in Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Agreed. Also its a lot easier for me transport wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,773 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 If I remember correctly, last years tickets were released only a few months before the performance date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,429 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 They were announced January 18th, and tickets went on sale February 22nd: http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26022-john-williams-film-night-boston-may-12-13-2016/& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,773 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I was up to my eyes with my final year college project in May last year so I couldn't make the trip to Boston. I'm almost certainly going to go this year. Will be my third Boston Pops concert and fifth time seeing JW in concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Smeltington 1,569 Posted January 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2017 I just got a call from BSO asking me to join their membership program, and they told me Film Night in Boston this year will be May 31 and June 1, with tickets on sale to the public February 13. Tickets for members go on sale on Mr. Williams' birthday These dates are a Wednesday and Thursday, which may be difficult for those who are traveling. I may end up having to do Tanglewood, myself. Will, Jay and Ricard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,429 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Aha, information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Might be too soon for me. Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 855 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Strange there'd only be two dates, and on weekdays no less. Isn't there always at least a Saturday performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,773 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The weekday only performances is unusual. I wonder if are the EP8 session schedule is to blame - perhaps he must be back in LA that weekend. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,870 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Damien F said: The weekday only performances is unusual. I wonder if are the EP8 session schedule is to blame - perhaps he must be back in LA that weekend. Possibly, or his schedule is quite tight to finish KOEM in Q3 so he can focus on RP1 and TLJ rewrites in Q4. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 5,137 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 7 hours ago, rpvee said: Strange there'd only be two dates, and on weekdays no less. Isn't there always at least a Saturday performance? For the BSO this is perfect scheduling. these concerts are guaranteed sellouts, regardless of the day they fall on. The weekend can them be used for other concerts. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,773 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Weekday hotel rooms might be cheaper too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,353 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 On 25.1.2017 at 9:02 AM, Stefancos said: Agreed. Also its a lot easier for me transport wise. How can you afford all these trips to the US every other year? Aren't you living off of benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 How much money do you earn a month? How much tax do you pay? Are you circumcised or not? Have you ever got drunk and sucked off another man? Have you ever had a sexual fantasy about your mother that you masturbated too? If you answer all these questions for me, then I might be willing to discuss my income! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,353 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 ....ehm, OK then. In any case, good for you that you manage to pull it off. I sure can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I work, even though I can't work fulltime. But in the last few years, mostly by necessity I've become very good in saving money, mainly by using common sense. It's actually rather satisfying that for the first time in my adult life I'm completely debt free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,257 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 2017 Spring Pops brochure now available http://groupevents.bostonpops.org/boston-pops#2017-season http://groupevents.bostonpops.org/uploads/files/Spring Pops/2017 Spring Pops/POPS17_GS_Brochure.pdf Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Wow, they're really going big on Williams concerts this year! Six are scheduled! (although one isn't focused on him; they'll just play some of his music) Hope they're broadcast on radio (obviously the birthday one will be on CD and maybe radio too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,773 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Question for those who were at last year's Film Night - how does the split between JW and Lockhart work? Does Lockhart conduct the first half and JW the second half? If so, do we not see JW at all until the second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 18 minutes ago, Damien F said: Question for those who were at last year's Film Night - how does the split between JW and Lockhart work? Does Lockhart conduct the first half and JW the second half? Wasn't there but listened to it. Lockhart did the first half and JW the second: Spoiler Keith Lockhart Conducting: Prelude to Ben-Hur Love Theme from Out of Africa Main Title, Fountain Theme, and Chez Maxim Waltz from Gigi Opening Sequence from Star Trek Into Darkness Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone The Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark John Wiliams Conducting: Star Wars Main Title from Star Wars Rey’s Theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens March of the Resistance from Star Wars: The Force Awakens Princess Leia’s Theme from Star Wars The Asteroid Field from The Empire Strikes Back Luke and Leia from Return of the Jedi Scherzo for X-Wings from Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Jedi Steps and Finale from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (with accompanying film montage) ENCORES Yoda’s Theme from The Empire Strikes Back The Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back Flying Theme from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Quote If so, do we not see JW at all until the second half? I don't think JW is on stage at all until the second half starts (although he might be in the audience?). @Jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,257 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 That's how it was. Williams wasn't there until the second half: http://www.jwfan.com/?p=8955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I wonder - is Williams in the seats watching during the first half, do we know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC4L 87 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 By the sounds of this announcement I'm expecting (and hoping) that something similar will again be on tap for the Hollywood Bowl come September. I don't mind a split podium but I'm also greedy enough to say I'd love it to be 100% Williams. Even if they have to extend the intermission so he can rest. But any Williams is better than none. For those able to go to these performances, have a great time and let us know how it went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,755 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Will said: I wonder - is Williams in the seats watching during the first half, do we know? Plotting an ambush, are we, William? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Like how JWFangirl once ran after Williams' car after a concert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 13 hours ago, Stefancos said: Like how JWFangirl once ran after Williams' car after a concert? Did that seriously happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,569 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 17 hours ago, Will said: I wonder - is Williams in the seats watching during the first half, do we know? Last year, he wasn't. He didn't arrive until after the first half started. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damien F 1,773 Posted January 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2017 18 hours ago, Will said: I wonder - is Williams in the seats watching during the first half, do we know? Imagine if you were in the audience waiting for the concert to start and suddenly JW sits down beside you. Ricard, crumbs and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,974 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just now, Stefancos said: Like how JWFangirl once ran after Williams' car after a concert? I thought you were good Johnny... but you're not good. You're just another lying ol' dirty birdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 As a side note, Johnny has an interesting (i.e. rather old-fashioned) wardrobe in the birthday concert promo photo. My favorite Williams attire though has to be the hilariously massive coat/sweater at the 2002 Olympics opening ceremony: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 39,429 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 0:14 AM, Stefancos said: Like how JWFangirl once ran after Williams' car after a concert? 22 hours ago, Will said: Did that seriously happen? http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20014-john-williams-a-night-at-the-movies-october-25th-2011-lincoln-center-new-york-philharmonic/&do=findComment&comment=757050 http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20014-john-williams-a-night-at-the-movies-october-25th-2011-lincoln-center-new-york-philharmonic/&do=findComment&comment=759323 http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20014-john-williams-a-night-at-the-movies-october-25th-2011-lincoln-center-new-york-philharmonic/&do=findComment&comment=759427 http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20827-john-williams-and-his-privacy/ Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Well that's quite the story. I'd love to meet him too ... but I also relish my dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I peed myself when I met him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,235 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Now that would be embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 It was just a few drips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,755 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Stefancos said: I peed myself when I met him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMartin 4 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I will be there on 6/1. It's always a great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpvee 855 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Surprised at the silence in this thread! Tickets went on sale this morning. Who's going? I got tickets for Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeDocMatt 62 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Looking forward to this concert - it's my reward for finishing year two of medical school! Also, I have an extra ticket available for the concert on the 31st. Nice seat, Row S, section 3 or 4. There are a few tickets still available through StubHub, etc... but if it comes down to it and you need a ticket, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrej 51 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hi everybody, unfortunately I won't be able to make it this year to Boston. If interested, I have 1 ticket for each concert night available: Jun 01, 2017 8:00 PM John Williams' Film Night Symphony Hall | Boston, MASection Orchestra Sec 3 | Row A | Seat 5 May 31, 2017 8:00 PM John Williams' Film Night Symphony Hall | Boston, MASection Orchestra Sec 104 | Row A | Seat 3 Tickets were $66 each, PM me if interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spleener 31 Posted May 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2017 A year ago I traveled with my father to Boston from Toronto to see JW conduct film night at BSO! It was so amazing, but my 5 year old boy was upset that he did not get to see him! So, today I'm packing up the whole family so we can attend tomorrow nights performance! Very excited that my boys first concert is the greatest composer of all time!! Ricard, Mari and bespinGPT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,870 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I wonder if we'll get any VIII nuggets during the show? After all, he announced he was soon watching the film in his concerts last year, now he's practically finished on it! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 5,137 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 While I will not be there, I hope he premieres a concert version of Dear Basketball. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeallen01 2,176 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Lucky. Never take it for granted. I live in England and a couple of years ago I booked flights and hotels and everything to see Williams conduct his Boston concerts, but that was the year he cancelled because of medical problems. I was just glad he was okay, but I was devastated to have to cancel the trip and not see Williams in person. I doubt I ever will now. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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