On June 8, The New York Pops will return to its summer home, Forest Hills Stadium, for a program of music by legendary film composer John Williams.
After two successful seasons at the open-air venue, The New York Pops will present an evening featuring the musicians of the orchestra in some of the most popular music ever written for the silver screen.
The concert is supported by Morgan Stanley, AT&T, and Wigdor LLP, with additional support from the City of New York and the New York City Council.
“Playing at Forest Hills Stadium has really been a dream come true,” said Music Director Steven Reineke. “With our third season at the stadium this summer, we are really cementing our status as a ‘must do’ summer event in NYC and I can’t tell you how much we love being there! The orchestra sounds great in this beautiful venue, and watching the sun set over the top of the stadium while we’re looking out at a crowd of fans is one of our favorite summer traditions. Get ready for an evening of music that will transport you from a galaxy far, far away to a park full of dinosaurs, from Civil War-era Washington to shark-infested waters off the coast of New England. It’s going to be a blast!”
“There are few things more iconic and awe-inspiring than the New York Pops and the music of John Williams. AT&T is proud to support another exciting season at Forest Hills Stadium, and to help bring Williams’ incredible scores to life,” said Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T Senior Vice President for the East Region. “We are also thrilled to give back to the Queens community by once again offering free access to this one-of-a-kind experience right in their own borough.”
“As a fifteen-year resident of Forest Hills and dedicated member of the West Side Tennis Club, I know The New York Pops are both great performers and good citizens, supporting talented local musicians and giving 1,500 Queens children the opportunity to attend the series for free,” said Douglas H. Wigdor, Founding Partner Wigdor LLP. “It is a true honor and pleasure for Wigdor LLP to support the return of the New York Pops for a proud third season at Forest Hills Stadium.”
The New York Pops concerts at Forest Hills Stadium are family-friendly events.
Food and beverages are available for purchase on the stadium grounds and family ticket packages are also available.
Forest Hills Stadium events have been made possible through a partnership with the local community, with a focus on making concerts a rewarding experience for all involved.
Forest Hills Stadium is located at 1 Tennis Place in Forest Hills.
The stadium is conveniently located feet from the E, M, F, and R subway trains, as well as the Long Island Railroad, and concertgoers are strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation as there is no parking available at the stadium or in the surrounding community.
Tickets range from $22.50 to $102.50 and are available by going to www.foresthillsstadium.com.
The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music.
Under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, The New York Pops continues to re-imagine orchestral pops music.
The orchestra performs an annual subscription series and birthday gala at Carnegie Hall, and a summer series at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.
The New York Pops is dedicated to lifelong learning, and collaborates with public schools, community organizations, children’s hospitals and senior centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
PopsEd allows thousands of New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to participate in fully customizable music programs that blend traditional education with pure fun.
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