Star Wars: The Last Jedi
with the Minnesota OrchestraThu May 16 — Sat May 18, 2024
Orchestra Hall
The Resistance is in desperate need of help when they find themselves impossibly pursued by the First Order. While Rey travels to a remote planet called Ahch-To to recruit Luke Skywalker to the Resistance, Finn and Rose, a mechanic, go on their own mission in the hopes of helping the Resistance finally escape the First Order. But everyone finds themselves on the salt-planet of Crait for a last stand. Don’t miss this big-screen battle with score performed live by the Minnesota Orchestra.
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Please note: This film is rated PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned as some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.
Things to know
- Composer John Williams holds the record for most Oscar nominations (53) of any living person, including one for The Last Jedi's score.
- The Last Jedi features a posthumous performance by the late Carrie Fisher, who passed away a year before its release.
- CGI just won't cut it: Amid a sea of impressive CGI effects, Yoda returned to the film as an actual puppet. The puppeteer controlling and voicing Yoda in The Last Jedi is none other than Frank Oz, who presented Yoda in his original appearance in 1980's The Empire Strikes Back.
Minnesota Orchestra
Sarah Hicks
conductor
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård begins his second season as music director.
Sarah Hicks is the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, a role in which she oversees planning for and conducts many concerts in the broad-spectrum series of popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and other genres. She also conducted the Inside the Classics and Sam & Sarah series for ten seasons.
Plan Your Visit
- Pre-concert activities
- Valet Parking
- Pre-order Beverages
- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
Star Wars Trivia with Know Factory
When: May 16-18 | 6:15 - 6:45pm
Where: Target Atrium
Join Brian Ward from Know Factory to play live Star Wars trivia and win fabulous prizes!
Star Wars Photo Opportunity
When: May 16-18 | Pre-Concert and Intermission
Where: Balcony A
Know Before You Go
An engaging performance awaits, and the fun doesn’t stop there. Make this visit your own with food and activity options. Browse these helpful tips, and when your concert date arrives, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy.
Directions & Parking
All the information you need to know for getting to and from Orchestra Hall. Parking is just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
Pre-order beverages
Skip the lines at the bar! Pre-order your intermission beverage via the Minnesota Orchestra App when you arrive at Orchestra Hall.
Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox Film Corp, Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music.
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