Thomas Wilkins Conductor
Charlotte Blake Alston Speaker
Paulo Szot Baritone
J. Strauss, Jr. Overture to Die Fledermaus
Tchaikovsky Polonaise, from Eugene Onegin
Leigh “I, Don Quixote,” from Man of La Mancha
Rodgers “Some Enchanted Evening,” from South Pacific
Rodgers “This Nearly Was Mine,” from South Pacific
Josef Strauss “Ohne Sorgen” Polka
Suppé Overture to The Beautiful Galatea
Offenbach La Vie parisienne, Overture on Themes of Offenbach
Loewe Suite from Gigi
Schönberg “Stars,” from Les Misérables
Leigh “The Impossible Dream,” from Man of La Mancha
Abreu “Tico-Tico no Fubá”
Bernstein Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
Program Notes
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Join The Philadelphia Orchestra and Tony Award–winning baritone Paulo Szot for a concert of Broadway classics from South Pacific, Les Misérables, and more—plus spectacular orchestral favorites that sparkle and lift the spirits, just like the complimentary glass of bubbly you’ll enjoy as part of your evening.
Countdown Celebration Dinner - SOLD OUT
December 31 at 5:45 PM
Join us for a spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner experience—the perfect prelude to your concert! Welcome the year ahead in style with a lavish multi-course menu to tantalize your taste buds. From delicious appetizers to sumptuous entrées and a decadent dessert, each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation.
Space is limited; don’t miss out on this convenient option to elevate your holiday outing.
Cost
Dinner: $50
Menu
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Preserved lemon | mint
Cornbread
Vegetable Dumplings
Sweet soy dipping sauce
Assorted Bao Buns
Orange Chicken
Basil | tangerine
Lucky Rice
Crispy garlic
Lentils
Harissa oil | citrus | mushroom
Champagne Macarons
Festive Drinks
including cocktails for 21+ and themed non-alcoholic beverages for all ages
Plus, enjoy a mini cheese board at intermission.