The New York Pops
The Pops tackle The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Gershwin
Why see The New York Pops?
The New York Pops 2014/2015 Season boasts their greatest line-up ever. It's a series of concerts which includes everything from The Fab Four to some festive sing a-longs, to the tunes of Old Blue Eyes. New York's favourite orchestra will be joined throughout the season by a starry roster of guest performers, including Glee's Matthew Morrison and Broadway phenomenon Sutton Foster.
The full program for this five-concert series is as follows:
All You Need is Love: The Music of The Beatles
Friday October 24th
Marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles landmark appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton will deliver a night of Beatles classics as only they can.
By Special Request: An Evening with the Orchestra
Friday November 14th
Playing a selection of works by Gershwin, Bernstein and their European contemporaries, this is the night where the Orchestra takes center stage. They'll also be premiering Festival De Teum, a new piece by their very own musical director Steve Reineke.
Kelli and Matthew: Home for the Holidays
Friday December 19th & Saturday 20th
Ring in the festive season with these two evenings of Christmas classics, performed by Glee star Matthew Morrisson and Broadway darling Kelli O'Hara.
One Night Only: Sutton Foster
Friday March 13th
Two time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, undoubtedly one of this generation's greatest Broadway talents, makes her solo Carnegie Hall debut. She'll be singing her favourite numbers from her extraordinary career, which has included acclaimed roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Violet.
Let's Be Frank
Friday April 10th
Four special performers (Tony DeSare, Storm Large, Frankie Moreno, Ryan Silverman) pay tribute to Old Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, in what would have been his 100th year.