Die-hard Hollywood Bowl fans wait with bated breath, for the annual schedule to be released and this year, post-Covid, will NOT disappoint! If you were already racing to snatch up tickets for favorites like Duran Duran, the Backstreet Boys, Andrea Bocelli, 3 days of John Williams for Maestro of the Movies and the Sound of Music Sing A Long...well how about Gwen Stefani with 2 rival marching bands!!
Just announced, June 3rd will be an extra special night, a fundraiser for Los Angeles Philharmonic’s learning and community programs — it will be headlined by Gwen Stefani...plus music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel, the L.A. Phil’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and special performances from ballet dancer Roberto Bolle, saxophonist Branford Marsalis and dancing sisters Let It Happen. But wait there's MORE...how about a surprising showing of unity, the program will feature rival marching bands from UCLA and USC!! Might they guest star on her hit Hollaback Girl?? We will see! Fireworks will close out this epic, collaborative night!!
According to the Hollywood Reporter, today’s announcement follows the big reveal from weeks ago when the organization unveiled details for the milestone 100th season. Highlights of the lineup include 10 Evenings Under the Stars With Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil; a July 4 fireworks spectacular with comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short, shows from Ricky Martin (July 22-23), Duran Duran (Sept. 9-11), Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina (July 15-16), UB40 (Sept. 18), Diana Ross (Aug. 26-27), Boyz II Men with TLC (July 29), Grace Jones and CHVRCHES (Sept. 25); Dave Matthews Band (Sept. 19-20); and a series of performances of the Broadway smash Kinky Boots by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein (July 8-10). And SO MUCH MORE!
Get the FULL Hollywood Bowl schedule here.