Powerhouse Line-up Set for Boston Pops 2024 Season

Branford Marsalis Introduces New Work, Plus Jesus Molina Honors 'Rhapsody in Blue'

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis returns on May 22 and 23 and premieres a new work by talented young composer Edmar Colón, who dazzled audiences last season with his composition Fantasy in Blue for trumpet and orchestra. The program also introduces Pops audiences to the exciting young Colombian pianist Jesus Molina. Also in store for jazz lovers this Pops season is a celebration of the centenary of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." One of the most beloved works for piano and orchestra, the genre-melding piece was famously conceived by Gershwin on a train trip from New York City to Boston in 1924.

Pops Fave Sutton Foster Returns!

Fresh from Broadway runs in "Sweeney Todd" and "The Music Man," two-time Tony award-winner Sutton Foster returns to the Pops on June 4 and 5 to perform tunes from the Great American Songbook and a few of the hit songs from her versatile Broadway career. The performance on June 4 will also feature winners of the Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. Always a highlight of the Spring Pops season, talented young musicians–chosen from high-school entrants across Massachusetts–will receive mentoring from Lockhart, Foster, and others, culminating in their first performances at Symphony Hall.

Classic Films in Concert

During Maestro Lockhart's tenure, the Pops has been at the forefront of performances of film music alongside screenings of beloved Hollywood classics. This spring, the Pops and Lockhart will perform music from a recent family favorite and a classic John Williams score.

Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2021 Academy Award-winning film "Encanto" comes to life in a concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film with a full orchestra performing the score. "Encanto In Concert" has performances by the Pops on May 11 and 18. The "Encanto" soundtrack features eight original songs by Academy Award-nominated, Tony and Grammy-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," "Moana") with an original score by Academy Award-nominated composer Germaine Franco. Music from "Encanto" swept the Visual Media categories at the 65th Grammy Awards, winning Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, and Song Written for Visual Media ("We Don't Talk About Bruno"). Presentation Licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved.

On May 24 and 25, featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of "Jurassic Park" (1993) pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. The film won over 20 awards, including three Academy Award for technical achievements in visual effects and sound design. Experience "Jurassic Park In Concert" at Symphony Hall, with the film projected in HD and a full symphony orchestra performing Pops Conductor Laureate John Williams' iconic score live to picture.

Gospel Night

One of the most beloved Pops traditions is the annual Gospel Night, gain conducted by conductor, composer, and pianist Charles Floyd. Since 1993 his performances have included "Gospel Night at Pops" at Boston's Symphony Hall, a program which features orchestral classicsas well as a 120-voice gospel chorus. For this year's concert on Saturday, June 8 features the Grammy Award-winning Take 6.

Tickets for the Boston Pops season at Symphony Hall are available at bostonpops.org or 617-266-1200 beginning on February 27 at 10 a.m.

All performances start at 7:30 p.m., except for the 2 p.m. matinee performances of Encanto in Concert (May 11 & 12) and Jurassic Park in Concert (May 25).

Pops concerts offer cabaret-style seating on the orchestra floor level with food and beverage service at the tables. Balcony seating is also available. Click here to view a Pops-style seating chart.

Groups of 20 or more may receive up to 10% off regular ticket prices and waived handling fees. Please call the Group Sales Office at 800-933-4255 for more details.