John Williams and Friends

John Williams and Friends

Dayton Philharmonic SuperPops Series: Grab your popcorn for an evening of beloved musical works from the silver screen!

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Address: 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sat, Sep 27 2025)
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Philharmonic SuperPops: John Williams and Friends

Famed Hollywood Music Director Richard Kaufman leads an evening of cinematic favorites from the legendary John Williams

Grab your popcorn for an evening of beloved musical works from the silver screen! Experience the magic of Hollywood’s greatest scores performed live by your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.  This special musical program at the Schuster Center includes:

  • March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Music from Far and Away
  • Theme from Schindler’s List
  • Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Love Theme from Superman
  • March from Superman
  • Flying Theme from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
  • The Flight to Neverland from Hook
  • If We Were in Love from Yes Georgio
  • Theme from Jaws
  • Imperial March from Star Wars
  • Yoda’s Theme from Star Wars
  • The Rise of Skywalker Theme from Star Wars
  • Main Theme from Star Wars


The Schuster Center

John Williams and Friends is taking place at The Schuster Center, which is located at 1 W 2nd St in Dayton. The Schuster Center - Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.

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