Across the Stars: A Star Wars Extravaganza

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Time & Location

May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM

Blue Valley West Performing Arts Center, 16200 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66085, USA

About the event

Join us for an extraordinary concert to celebrate the incredible music of Star Wars, the music that inspired it, and the music that has been influenced by the incredible compositions of John Williams! From the ever recognizable Main Title and The Imperial March, the music of Star Wars is known worldwide for its glittering melodies and fantastical themes. John Williams took inspiration from some of history's greatest composers including Holst and Puccini, and we'll highlight some of their most notable works as well. It will be a concert full of thematic music with stunning picturesque imagery, and you won't want to miss it!

Concert Program to Include:

Main Title from Star Wars   –––––   John Williams

Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut   –––––   Giacomo Puccini

The Imperial March from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back   –––––   John Williams

Mars from The Planets   –––––   Gustav Holst