Tickets are on sale for The Shore Conservatory’s Evenings Under the Stars open-air concert series in the Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive in Hingham. The series is a celebration of the rich traditions that have shaped our culture and imagination – bringing to life the enduring art of storytelling, the spirit of American history, and the beloved music of the Great American Songbook.
On Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m., Conductor Nick Palmer and Atlantic Symphony Orchestra musicians bring favorite stories and fairy tales to life through music. “Harry Potter: A Night of Symphonic Magic” features unforgettable selections from the beloved Harry Potter films, alongside magical favorites from “Hook,” “E.T.,” and classical fairy-tale masterpieces such as “Swan Lake” and “The Magic Flute.” This immersive concert is fun for all ages. Audiences are encouraged to dress in their enchanted wizard robes to experience wonderment as SSC transforms its Hingham campus into Hogwarts. One hour prior to the concert, there are family-friendly activities on the grounds, as well as food from Mom On the Go. At a ticketed pre-concert reception, guests may meet the performers and enjoy student performances in Cox Hall.
Evenings Under the Stars celebrates America’s rich musical heritage on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m., with “American Landscapes: 250 Years of Song,” featuring the Pilgrim Festival Chorus and Artistic Director Bill Richter. One of the South Shore’s premier choruses, PFC presents a powerful concert that traces the soundscape of America through song – from stirring anthems to reflective works inspired by the American experience.
The final concert, Sinatra Under the Stars, features 16-piece big band “A Swingin’ Affair” on Saturday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Artistic Director Steve Bass, alongside “Ol’ Blue Eyes” vocalist Donnie Norton, rocks the Carr Amphitheater with an unforgettable night of music from the Great American Songbook, featuring favorites from Rat Pack era crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin. This swingin’ evening also welcomes guest vocalist Sarah Bass, singing selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook.
Parking for the July 11 concert is off campus at the Hingham school bus depot/Carlson Field, 19 Fort Hill Street. Shuttle buses provide transportation to the Carr Amphitheater from 5:30 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. prior to Saturday night concerts. Return service follows the performance. Limited on-site handicapped parking is available for all concerts and must be requested by 5 p.m. the day prior to the concert by calling 781-285-5248 or emailing tickets@sscmusic.org. Parking for the July 18 and July 25 performance is on-site.
Tickets to South Shore Conservatory’s Evenings Under the Stars performances are on sale now at https://sscmusic.org/premier-concerts. Pavilion seating is $50 per person, lawn seating is $25/person. Children nine and under may attend for free. The Carr Amphitheater is located at One Conservatory Drive in Hingham. Learn more about South Shore Conservatory at sscmusic.org or find South Shore Conservatory on Facebook or Instagram.
The South Shore Conservatory is a community school for the arts on Boston’s South Shore, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury, SSC’s arts-based programs provide a creative path for a lifetime of learning, from childhood through adulthood, through outstanding faculty and nationally-celebrated programming in music instruction, ensembles, dance, early childhood education, creative arts therapy, performance, and community and school partnerships.
