FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Nick Dobreff, Manager of Publicity and Community Relations
616.485.3913 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org
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CAPACITY INCREASED TO 6300 FOR THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS AT RED ROCKS
May 23 and 25 concerts will feature music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more!
May 17, 2021 – Denver, CO – In adherence to state and local guidelines, the Colorado Symphony has announced increased capacity for the May 23 and 25, 2021 performances of The Music of John Williams at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. Capacity, which had previously been 2500, will now be 6300 for each performance. Tickets are on sale now for May 23 and 25.
Live music is back as Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon and the Colorado Symphony’s full ensemble make their summer debut for their first live performances with audiences in 2021. Featuring the iconic music of legendary film composer John Williams, audiences will be treated to an unforgettable evening under the stars with selections from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Superman, Harry Potter, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and more!
Your Red Rocks experience has been modified to support social distancing guidelines during events with limited capacity, including the creation of separate sections within the seating bowl – each with dedicated Amphitheatre entrances. Masks will be required inside restrooms, the Trading Post, and Visitor’s Center. For more information about Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre policies and procedures, please click here.
In addition:
- Ticket purchase information may be used for contact tracing in the event it is needed for your safety
- Patrons will be required to remain within the section for which you hold a ticket
- Violation of venue health and safety measures may result in ejection from the event
Download the official Red Rocks app before your visit for contactless entry with AXS Mobile ID, weather alerts, park and venue maps, visitor tips and special offers. Conditions and capacities may change throughout the season based on guidance from City authorities and fans should be aware of changes that may affect this experience.
General Admission tickets in the Visible and CityPop sections start at $70 while General Admission tickets in the Jeep & Coca-Cola sections start at $55.
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: The Music of John Williams
Where: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
When: SUN May 23 and TUE May 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: On Sale Now
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CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Nick Dobreff, Manager of Publicity and Community Relations
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org - 303.308.2477 (o)
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TICKETS:
Tickets to Colorado Symphony events are available online at coloradosymphony.org/tickets or by phone at 303.623.7876. The Box Office is open for phone inquiries only, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
The Colorado Symphony Association is the region’s only full-time professional orchestra committed to artistic excellence and ensuring the future of live, symphonic music. Performing over 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado, your Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from all genres of music. During the COVID-19 health pandemic, we worked to safely produce over 50 concerts with and without audiences, including: 18 Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre performances, two large scale virtual community benefit concerts, and dozens of small ensemble concerts performed in numerous outdoor venues like the Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria, Denver Zoo, and Denver Botanic Gardens. Our virtual #PlayOn campaigns garnered 2 million views between our Virtual Music Hour, Weekly Replay, From Home Concerts, and MusiCurious Instrument Interviews. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, your Colorado Symphony continually expands its through education, outreach, and programming. We partner with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the power of symphonic orchestral music. To learn more, visit coloradosymphony.org.