'Star Wars'...the musical?

Okay, not quite. But this news is close: A concert version of Star Wars is set to go on tour in North America starting Oct. 1 in Anaheim, Calif. Primarily a showcase for John Williams' scores, the two-hour-plus show is backed by George Lucas and will feature a live orchestra playing music from all six films as clips are projected on a giant screen. C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels, will narrate the show live and there'll be an accompanying exhibit with costumes and props. It sounds like an intriguing venture, but I admit, my interest was more piqued when I first read the headline and thought someone was producing an actual musical version of Star Wars. (From the same makers as Spider-Man, perhaps?) Still, I'll concede that Lucas might be the only man in America who can find the sweet spot between Star Wars fans and symphony goers. What do you think? Would you buy a ticket to the symphony…to hear the "Emperor's Theme"?

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mscisluv
Fri 07/24/09 2:02 PM

My local symphony is doing a John Williams tribute, and Anthony Daniels will be there. I actually prefer to hear more than just the Star Wars music, but it’s a similar idea, I guess.

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Matt
Fri 07/24/09 2:47 PM

EW, you made a poor choice attaching the “Emperor’s Theme” music to this post and you’re portraying the music in a false light. Nobody will go see this show because of the “Emperor’s Theme.” They will go see it for the dozens of compositions that are exponentially better. Like the “Rebel Fleet/End Titles” from ESB or “Light of the Force” from ROTJ or even “Across the Stars” and “Duel of the Fates” from the prequels. You picked a dud for an example.

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LK
Fri 07/24/09 3:52 PM

across the stars is one of my favorite songs of all time, its such a beautiful composition.

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