Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Watch as the orchestra performs the award-winning John Williams score live with the film that many consider to be their favorite in the franchise.

Holland Center
Friday, May 14 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 15 | 7:30 PM
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Ernest Richardson Resident Conductor & Principal Pops Conductor More

After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the Omaha Symphony for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the orchestra performing John Williams’s GRAMMY®-winning score live to the film.

For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.

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