Overview
At a Glance
A very special program featuring Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel, the Tony award-winning “Elphaba” from international blockbuster Broadway show Wicked. The evening features a diverse repertoire of classic pop and musical theater favorites (including hits from Wicked and Rent), as well as songs from Menzel's album I Stand, plus patriotic orchestral music to celebrate the Independence Day Weekend.
Proceeds from this special concert will benefit
the Orchestra's new Center for Future Audiences.
Fireworks follow the concert, weather permitting.
Presented with the generous support
of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Gala Evening: Blossom. Sizzle. Pop!
Celebrate summer and The Cleveland Orchestra with a special gala evening at Blossom!
While many concertgoers will experience tonight's special concert, you are invited to join a select group to enjoy our gala evening, featuring cocktails and a pre-concert dinner in the Knight Grove, premium seating for Idina Menzel with The Cleveland Orchestra, fireworks, and a post-concert party.
For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Emily Szy at 216-231-7524 or email to eszy@clevelandorchestra.com
Proceeds from this concert and gala evening will benefit
the Orchestra's new Center for Future Audiences.
Concert Details
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Steven Reineke, conductor
The Star-Spangled Banner
a poem by Francis Scott Key, to music by John Stafford Smith
(arranged for orchestra by Walter Damrosch)
Celebration Fanfare
by Steven Reineke (b. 1970)
American Salute
by Morton Gould (1913-1996)
River Medley
Traditional, arranged by Steven Reineke
America the Beautiful
a poem by Katharine Bates, with music by Samuel Ward
(arranged for orchestra by Carmen Dragon)
INTERMISSION
Starring Idina Menzel
with The Cleveland Orchestra
Selections announced from the stage
The concert will end at about 10:15 p.m.
A fireworks display by American Fireworks Company will take
place immediately following the concert, weather permitting.
All-American Cookout
Enjoy an All-American Cookout at Blossom before the concert! On select concerts of the 2011 Blossom Festival, Blossom chefs are grilling up a menu of burgers, sausages, and other all-American summertime favorites. You can purchase these at your convenience on the Blossom grounds prior to these concerts, or choose Blossom's regular food offerings — or bring your own picnic to enjoy!
All-American Cook-out menu is offered
on July 2, 3, and 4, and on September 3 and 4.
The All-American Cookout will be located at the Lawn Terrace at the top of the Lawn seating area. The menu features hot dogs and hamburgers, grilled chicken and sausages, macaroni & cheese, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob. Elmore Smith’s barbeque sauce (a specialty of the former Cleveland Cavs player) will also be featured, and Chef’s Specials will also be offered.
In addition, the Blossom Grille is open for pre-concert dining. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 330-916-6063 Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or after 4 p.m. on Festival concert nights.
Parking at Blossom
Free parking is available for all Blossom Festival concerts.
LAWN TICKET HOLDERS park free on grass lots. For each Blossom Festival concert, Blossom staff make every effort to allow patrons to park in paved lots. On busy concert nights, however, Lawn ticket buyers and patrons without a parking pass may be directed to grass lots.
PAVILION TICKET HOLDERS are eligible for a parking pass or hang tag for one of Blossom's paved lots. However, tickets must be purchased in advance to receive one of these tags.
Pavilion ticket holders who purchase tickets in advance
automatically receive complimentary dated parking hang tags for Blossom’s paid parking lots C-D-E. To receive these hang tags, your tickets must be purchased at least ten days prior to concert.
Blossom Festival season subscribers receive an undated parking pass for Subcriber Lot B, the lot closest to the pedestrian bridge.
Box Seat holders receive complimentary dated parking hang tags for Blossom’s paid parking lot, First Energy Lot A. To receive these hang tags, your tickets must be purchased at least ten days prior to concert.
ONLINE PURCHASES — Parking passes are not currently available as a print-at-home ticket. If you purchase on-line and use the print-at-home feature, you will not receive a parking hang tag in the email with your order. However, if you purchase at least ten days prior to the concert, a hang tag will be mailed to you.
UPGRADED PARKING — A limited number of dated Lot A parking passes may be available for sale at $15 per car per night. Please call the Severance Hall Ticket Office for availability and purchase. Allow ample time for US first-class postal delivery. These parking passes cannot be purchased on-line or on the night of the concert.)
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Parking spaces for patrons with disabilities and special needs are in Lots B and E. A valid disability parking permit is required and must be displayed. For further information, please contact Guest Services at 330-926-6068.
For more information about parking, please call the Severance Hall Ticket Office at 216-231-1111 or toll free at 800-686-1141 on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
