CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the addition of performances to the 2023-24 Severance season from the popular classic movies Elf and The Princess Bride.
Each movie will be shown in full, with a live orchestral accompaniment during the showings at Cleveland's Severance Music Center.
Performances of Elf in Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13. Both starting at 7:30 p.m.
They describe it as follows:
"Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert!"
The single performance of The Princess Bride will take place on Friday, February 24, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before… with the power of a full orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture!
They describe it as follows:
"Directed by Rob Reiner, The Princess Bride features an all-star cast including Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, and André the Giant.
The great Peter Falk narrates this romantic tale of the beautiful maiden, Buttercup, and her one true love, a young farm hand named Westley. After he’s captured by a ruthless pirate and presumed dead, Buttercup’s unhappy marriage to the horrible Prince Humperdinck seems inevitable. But before the wedding can take place, she’s kidnapped by three outlaws and it’s up to a mysterious Man in Black to come to her rescue…
Now for the first time, composer Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for the orchestra. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable!"
The performances of Elf in Concert and The Princess Bride were added to the 2023-24 Severance season that already included A Charlie Brown Christmas and Amadeus Live.
Ticket presales have already begun for past movie buyers. For all others, general sales will begin on Monday, July 17.
For more information on each performance or to buy your tickets, you can visit clevelandorchestra.com, call ticket services at 216-231-1111 or visit the box office at Severance Music Center.