St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars - A New Hope In Concert

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars - A New Hope In Concert at Powell Symphony Hall

Picture the opening crawl on a giant screen, then hear the orchestra answer it in the same room. That is the promise of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars - A New Hope In Concert, coming to Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis on March 6, 2027, at 7:00 PM. This is a film screening, not a stage play. Star Wars: A New Hope plays onscreen while the SLSO performs John Williams' score live.

That pairing changes how a familiar story feels. The actors remain onscreen, so the movie you know stays front and center. The music is no longer a soundtrack coming from speakers. It is made by musicians in front of you, with Damon Gupton conducting. If the score has been part of your movie nights for years, this is a chance to hear it as a live performance instead of a recording.

It also makes a great reason to get people together. Bring the friend who quotes every line, the family member who first showed you the film, or someone who has only ever seen it at home. A Saturday evening in St. Louis built around one movie and one orchestra gives everyone something to talk about on the way out. No guarantees on goosebumps, but the setup is hard to beat. If this sounds like your kind of night, grab your seats for the SLSO's Star Wars concert and make March 6 a night worth planning around.