Musique Fantastique

The Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale Along with Varese Live Present

THE MAGNIFICENT MOVIE POSTER WORLD OF DREW STRUZAN – LIVE IN CONCERT!

Updated “cast” list – see image below!

See below for a video celebrating Drew Struzan’s artwork in film

Performed by the Golden State Pops Orchestra & Chorale

Featuring the music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Shawshank Redemption, Hellboy, Cutthroat Island, Police Academy, Beauty and the Beast, Back to the Future and more, many conducted by the films’ composers.

With Special Guests, Performers, and Presenters:
Writer/Director Frank Darabont, Composers Robert Folk, Thomas Newman, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Michael Kosarin, Brian Tyler,  and Flautist Sara Andon

WHEN: Friday, December 1, 2017

WHERE: Royce Hall  10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

TIME:  8:00 PM

WHO:  Drew Struzan, Director Frank Darabont, Composers Robert Folk, Thomas Newman, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Michael Kosarin, Brian Tyler, and Flautist Sara Andon

HOW:  Tickets are available by calling the box office at 310-433-8774 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com 

Over the last 50 years, Drew Struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters to ever grace the cinemas.  In celebration of Struzan’s 70^th birthday, Varèse Live presents the legendary artist’s work in a rare showcase that brings together the award-winning film directors and composers who have worked on the films which feature his iconic posters.

George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and countless industry titans have relied on Struzan and his artistic prowess; from Luke Skywalker to Harry Potter, no one captures the onscreen magic like Drew Struzan.

Newly crafted “Visual Suites,” displaying Drew’s various sketches, alternate drawings and paintings, will be shown on the screen as the orchestra performs the classic film music.

Special presentations include The Shawshank Redemption, introduced by the film’s Academy Award nominated writer/director Frank Darabont, followed by the film’s composer, Thomas Newman, conducting the Golden State Pops Orchestra.

Drew Struzan will receive THE HOLLYWOOD IMPACT AWARD in celebration of his immeasurable contributions to the film industry.

Watch a video about Drew Struzan’s artistry and its impact on film: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4WQdHNRvXA