Arts picks: 'West Side Story' at Porthouse, 'Lord of Rings' live at Blossom, UA's TubaSummer
'Lord of the Rings' at Blossom
The Cleveland Orchestra will perform the score of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert" live-to-picture at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Blossom Music Festival, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. The film, featuring Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score, will be presented in high definition on large screens.
The movie nights, originally scheduled for 2020 and canceled due to the pandemic, will be conducted by Ludwig Wicki, also featuring the Blossom Festival Chorus and Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus.
In the first part of Peter Jackson’s fantasy adventure trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels, a long-lost ring has been found in the possession of hobbit Frodo Baggins. When Gandalf the grey wizard discovers it's the all-powerful One Ring, Frodo must lead an epic quest to Mount Doom to destroy it. Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning score captures the film's sweeping emotion, thrilling vistas and grand journeys.
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Pavilion tickets start at $36 for adults and $15 for children; lawn tickets start at $26. Two free under-18 tickets are available for each adult lawn ticket purchased. See clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-1111.
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Apollo's Fire 'Road to Dublin'
Limited tickets remain for Apollo's Fire's Countryside Concert "The Road to Dublin" at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bath Church UCC, 3980 W. Bath Road..
The baroque ensemble's new program by Jeannette Sorrell features haunting ballads and driving reels as Celtic fiddler set sparks flying. The concert features Irish singer Fiona Gillespie and merry instrumentalists on fiddles, flute, cello, hammered dulcimer, plucked instruments and harpsichord.
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Cost is $15-$52. See apollosfire.org.
'West Side Story' at Porthouse
The beloved musical "West Side Story," which closes Porthouse Theatre's summer season, will preview at 8 p.m. July 28, opening July 29 and running through Aug. 14 at the covered outdoor theater at 3143 O'Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Follow star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they fall in love amid warring street gangs in New York City.
Cost is $30-$35 for the preview; $36-$48 for opening night; other performances $34-$45 for adults, $25 for young professionals and $15 for children. See porthousetheater.com or call 330-672-3884.
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TubaSummer at University of Akron
Calling all Tubas: Tucker Jolly will conduct the 22nd annual TubaSummer, a free summertime version of Akron's beloved TubaChristmas at 7 p.m. Sunday on the Guzzetta Lawn, 157 University Ave., at the University of Akron. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside Guzzetta Recital Hall. Those interested in performing may call 330-972-8301.
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Concert at Cascade with Summit Metro Parks
The Ben Gage Trio will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the new Himelright Lodge at Cascade Valley Metro Park's Valley View Area, 1212 Cuyahoga St., Akron. The trio will perform folk and American tunes. Bring your own blanket. Refreshments will be available at the lodge. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: See 'Lord of Rings' live with Cleveland Orchestra, UA's TubaSummer
