Harris Theater hosts Cirque de la Symphonie, featuring clowns, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers, and aerialists alongside the world class Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, for a performance that will dazzle the entire family. The audience will recognize classic movie music from Superman, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Gladiator, Chicago and more.

Program:

Antonín Dvorák, Carnival Overture

John Williams, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Harry’s Wondrous World; Aerial Silks

John Williams, The Witches of Eastwick: Devil’s Dance; Juggling

Carlos Gardel, Scent of a Woman: Por una cabeza (Tango)

Johnny Mercer/John Williams, Hooray for Hollywood; Hula Hoops

John Barry, Out of Africa: Main Theme

John Williams, Superman: Main Title; Aerial Straps

Intermission

John Williams, The Cowboys: Overture

John Kander, Chicago Selections; Quick Change

John Williams, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope; The Throne Room End Title Medley

John Williams, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones; Across the Stars; Aerial Duo

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Tsar Salton: Flight of the Bumblebee; Electric Juggling

Hans Zimmer / arr. John Wasson, Gladiator Main Theme; Strength and Balance