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Movies @ the Mann return in 2022 with iconic film franchises & fan favorites:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™, Encanto, and The Godfather
 

PHILADELPHIA (June 8, 2022) – You know it’s summer when Movies @ the Mann return, and with that, the chance to experience iconic films anew, outside, and with a twist, as ensembles like The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly POPS take to the Mann stage to play the memorable film scores live. A true rite of summer, Movies @ the Mann offer an immersive arts experience for the whole family. This year, four beloved films will be featured under the summer stars in high-definition on a 40-foot, on-stage screen for patrons in the TD Pavilion and on giant screens on the back of the house for audiences on the Mann’s Great Lawn.  

The Movies @ the Mann series kicks off on Saturday, July 23 with the acclaimed Harry Potter™ franchise: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ In Concert. Fans of all generations can join the celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, as The Philadelphia Orchestra closes out its summer residency at the Mann performing Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ memorable soundtrack. The Mann hosted the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert in 2016, and since then, more than 2.7 million fans have enjoyed this magical experience from the Wizarding World. ^{WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)}

The series continues with a showing of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ In Concert on Thursday, Aug. 11.  This time The Philly POPS will perform another unforgettable John Williams film score live. The Mann presented Star Wars: A New Hope™ in 2018, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ in 2019, and now, in 2022, fans will experience the scope and grandeur of the third film in the original trilogy, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Next up is a sing-along spectacular for the whole family when Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert comes to the Mann with a live band on Tuesday, Aug. 16. This film from Walt Disney Animation Studios was a breakout success when released in 2021. Now, Encanto fans – both the young and young-at-heart – can enjoy the magical story again, this time on giant screens outdoors, while singing their favorite songs from the movie along with a live band.

Movies @ the Mann concludes its 2022 run with a very special finale. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the film’s original release, The Godfather Live comes to the Mann on Thursday, Sept. 29. The 10-time Academy Award®-winning film will be accompanied by The Philly POPS’ performance of composer Nino Rota’s Oscar®-nominated score. 

“Our Movies @ the Mann series has become an annual tradition, and our 2022 line up has got something for movie-goers of all ages,” said Catherine M. Cahill, president and CEO of the Mann. “These evenings are also a wonderful way – a new way for many – to experience the brilliance of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly POPS as they bring these incredible film scores to life right on our stage for a one-of-a-kind summer night at the Mann!”

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ In Concert, and The Godfather Live are all part of the Mann’s Summer Picnic Series, another way that the Mann is elevating the outdoor concert experience. Patrons are invited to bring their own picnic to enjoy on the lawn or reserve a pre-made picnic basket catered by Di Bruno Bros. Pre-show, al fresco dining is also offered for these shows at the Mann’s top-of-the hill restaurant, Crescendo, which features unparalleled views of Philadelphia’s skyline. The Mann’s Summer Picnic Series and Crescendo dining does not feature Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert, but concessions will be available.

Tickets for Movies @ the Mann with live accompaniment by ensembles including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly POPS start at $25. For a full list of events, and to purchase tickets, visit https://manncenter.org/events. 

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About the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
As one of the foremost outdoor music centers in the country, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, a leading non-profit organization, has a historical legacy of artistic excellence as a world-class entertainment destination presenting premier artists, now in association with Live Nation Entertainment. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B and pop take the stage here. The Mann is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and has presented critically acclaimed performers in every decade since the 1930s. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann hosts more than 200,000 visitors annually. Signature concert experiences are surrounded by Philadelphia’s stunning skyline and include seats beneath the Mann’s acoustically acclaimed TD Pavilion; picnics, blankets and music under the stars on its Great Lawn or at the top of the hill at the Skyline Stage; and dining in Crescendo, the venue’s spectacular tented restaurant. In addition, the Mann’s Education & Community Engagement Program reaches tens of thousands of young people annually through free programming and educational initiatives as well as its virtual Mann Music Room. For more information, visit www.manncenter.org.
 
About The Philadelphia Orchestra
Founded in 1900, The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the world’s preeminent orchestras. Through extraordinary performances, innovative programming, and robust educational and community initiatives, the Orchestra strives to share the transformative power of music with the widest possible audience, and to create joy, connection, and excitement through music in the Philadelphia region, across the country, and around the world. For almost a decade, the Orchestra has been on strong financial footing, achieving balanced budgets each year and raising hundreds of millions of dollars with an endowment of $240 million. At the close of 2019, it had its strongest fundraising year ever, and during the pandemic attracted over 2,500 new donors. The Philadelphia Orchestra originally performed at the Academy of Music, a National Historic Landmark, and in 2001 moved its performances to its permanent home at the Kimmel Center’s state-of-the-art Verizon Hall. The Philadelphia Orchestra also performs annually at Carnegie Hall and during summer residencies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga, New York; the Bravo! Vail Festival in Vail, Colorado; and its summer home at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Orchestra's music director is Yannick Nézet-Séguin. For more information on The Philadelphia Orchestra, please visit www.philorch.org.

About The Philly POPS
The Philly POPS, the largest standalone pops orchestra in the United States, delights audiences with the inspired performance of American popular music. The POPS celebrates this distinctive musical heritage through an expanding repertoire of innovative concert performances and a robust set of educational and engagement initiatives. As the official POPS orchestra of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s partner in civic celebration, The Philly POPS serves a consistently growing audience of over 450,000 annually. The 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra keep listeners tapping their toes to an impressive repertoire of songs—from American traditional music up through to today’s chart-toppers. For more information, please visit www.phillypops.org.