The Colorado Symphony Will Perform The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars fans, delight! The Colorado Symphony is teaming up with Disney to bring Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live, in concert, to Denver.

By Kyle Harris

December 17, 2018

Image: The Colorado Symphony will live-score The Empire Strikes Back.

The Colorado Symphony will live-score The Empire Strikes Back. The Empire Strikes Back

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Star Wars fans, take note! The Colorado Symphony is teaming up with Disney to bring Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to Denver.

Conducted by Brett Mitchell, the event will include a screening of the film and a live performance of John Williams's iconic score.

The performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 23 and 24 at the 1STBANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield.

Tickets to this all-ages performance run $45 to $85 plus fees, and can be purchased starting December 21 online at Altitude Tickets or by phone at 303-893-TIXS. If tickets are remaining the following day, they will also be available at the Pepsi Center and Dick's Sporting Goods box offices.

Kyle Harris has been Westword’s Culture Editor since 2016, writing about the arts, music and film.

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