KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS COCO LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT, A LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT EXPERIENCE FEATURING THE AWARD-WINNING DISNEY PIXAR HIT, OCTOBER 15, 2023
The event includes Orquesta Folclórico Nacional de México performing the movie’s original soundtrack, including the award-winning song, “Remember Me”
This event is part of the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ 2023-24 Family Discovery Series, bringing kid-friendly favorites and orchestral performances to the stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 13,2023) –– The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents Disney Pixar's Coco Live-To-Film Concert in Verizon Hall on October 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Featuring a screening of the complete film, Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score will be performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórico Nacional de México.
Disney Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure follows an aspiring young musician named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead. The film was praised for its animation, voice acting, music, visuals, and respect for Mexican culture. It grossed over $807 million worldwide, becoming the 16th highest-grossing animated film ever at the time of its release. Coco features the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director & screenwriter Adrian Molina.
“Coco was a groundbreaking film highlighting an underrepresented community in a vibrant and heartfelt way,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming & Presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “Live accompaniment from the incredible Orquesta Folclórico Nacional de México breathes freshness and new perspective into this feel-good hit.”
About the Movie:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Disney and Pixar’s Coco is directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University), and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3).
Coco received two awards at the 90th Academy Awards® and numerous other accolades. The film was chosen by the National Board of Review as the Best Animated Film of 2017. Coco is the first film with a nine-figure budget to feature an all-Latino principal cast.
Composer Michael Giacchino has credits that feature some of the most popular and acclaimed film projects in recent history, including The Incredibles, War for the Planet of the Apes, Ratatouille, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Rouge One: A Star Wars Story. His 2009 score for the Pixar hit Up earned him an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice Award, and two Grammy® Awards.
About Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
The Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México of the Ballet Folclórica Nacional de México by Silvia Lozano is a musical Group that stands out for its ability to fuse pre-Hispanic instruments with instruments from the colonial ear, creating a unique and distinctive sound that evokes the rich history and culture of Mexico. The Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México is made up of expert musicians who are highly trained in the interpretation of a wide variety of genres and styles of Mexican folk music, such as Mariachi music, Jarana music, Son music, and Huapango music, among others.
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In its 8th year, the 2023-24 Family Discovery Series includes kid-friendly favorites, Broadway presentations, and thought-provoking orchestral performances – making it the most diverse to-date. Other shows in the series include: Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power! (September 23, 2023, Miller Theater); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Music of Superheroes (October 14, 2023, Verizon Hall); Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live In Concert (October 24, 2023, Academy of Music); Bluey’s Big Play (November 18 – 19, 2023, Miller Theater); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (November 24 – 26, 2023, Verizon Hall); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Children’s Holiday Spectacular (December 16, 2023, Verizon Hall); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Elf in Concert (December 22 – 23, 2023, Verizon Hall); Cirque Dreams Holidaze (December 26 – 31, 2023, Miller Theater); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (February 10, 2024, Verizon Hall); Disney’s Frozen (March 21 – April 7, 2024, Academy of Music); The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Music from The Four Seasons (April 6, 2024, Verizon Hall) and Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies: LIVE! (April 13, 2024, Miller Theater).
This season's lineup is generously sponsored by Dietz & Watson. The Philadelphia Orchestra Family Concerts are funded in part by the Zisman Family Foundation. Multi-show packages for the Family Discovery Series start at just $21.00 per show. Single tickets to select Family Discovery Series shows are on sale now. Choose two or more shows and save 10%.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
Coco Live-to-Film Concert
Verizon Hall on the Kimmel Cultural Campus
Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater) – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to The Philadelphia Orchestra and esteemed Resident Companies: Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, coworkers, and programs here.
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