Trip Report Star Wars in Concert at the Honda center

[brad chowen]

Once I heard about this at Comic Con --I knew I was going....So I dragged Kim along for a night of Fun.....

It is no secret that I'm a big Star Wars fan and a huge fan of John Williams....(Star Wars , Indy--Everything Spielberg) He is by far my favorite Movie composer (with Elfman my second favorite) ... So the chance to hear music from the entire Star Wars series live with narration by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) with Visuals from the films.....I Wasn't going to miss out...

Seriously check it out when it is in your town
Star Wars: In Concert
　
In additional to the concert there was some cool exhibits with props and costumes from the films
Kids posing with backgrounds


"To the concert I must go"

A Glimpse at the show

Rise Lord Vader

Lasers and fire effects enhanced the experience

　
Like I said before absolutely stunning visuals


　
　
Back to the exhibits
A Wookie in Glass

Stormtrooper Photo op was too crowded

　
"You are a member of the Rebell Alliance and a traitor"

　
Tusken Raider Pre Concert


　
"Rodger Rodger"

　
A Narrow Escape

　
Partying in the big City

　
The OG Snuggie Cult



Snuggies now available in wrinkled

　
Concept Artwork

Plo is in the house

Yoda doing his Creature in glass routine


　
"Ahh the Twin suns"

Han Chilling in Carbonite


Lord Vader

Boba



　
　
　
　
Merchandising

　
　
Kim and Me outside the show

[OC2Epcot]

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I thought about going to see this. I'm also a huge Star Wars and John Williams fan. I saw Anthony Daniels at Disneyland during the grand opening of Star Tours. Great pictures ... Thanks for sharing.

[SusieP.]

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I went too, and it was awesome! I've always held V, VI, VII as The Trilogy, The Story, and kind of blew off I, II, and III as "extra" somehow, so it was very cool to see it all at once like that and get the big picture. It was a good perspective change for me. :geek:

I was shocked when I found out how much our tickets were, but by the time I left, I didn't care anymore. Anthony Daniels was fantastic, so it was totally worth it.

[brand42]

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Thank you so much for sharing, Brad! It looks like you had a great time!

I would have loved to see ROTJ Fett, Kit Fisto and Plo Koon.

[sunnygirl]

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We were there on Thursday, it was really incredible.

[k_peek_2000]

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I wanted to go sooo freaking bad

[JerrodDRagon]

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Looks like a great show, maybe I'll got the next time its in town.

[tamasurvivor]

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I so wanted to see this... We evern got Discounted tickets from work... but I sadly spent my money on driving out to Haunt instead... Oh well... I love Star Wars a lot... like seriously... A LOT! I would be all giddy with excitement the second the main Star Wars theme starts!

[OogieBoogie]

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I'm going this Saturday to see it in Sacramento.

[Red Leader]

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Amazing photos, and it looks like you guys had a great time. Thanks for sharing!

[disneyDragon923]

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Everyone who went was so lucky, I so badly wanted to go. I love Star Wars, all of the films are my favorite movies and have seen them hundreds of times. I was thinking about getting tickets but couldn't get the money in time. Thanks to everyone who went for sharing these amazing pictures, looks like you all had some fun.

[brad chowen]

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Glad everyone enjoyed the pics.

[DOOM BGI]

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Thanks for sharing! Looks like it was spectacular. Maybe I'll look at the tour dates and see if I can catch up to it somewhere!

[DisneyIPresume]

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I really wanted to go but was not able to do so. I am so bummed!

Though personally I would really preferred if they performed this in Disney Hall or Segerstrom Hall, which are much more superior acoustically than in an arena.

But regardless as to where, I wish I would have gone!

[Oathkeeper]

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the show looks awesome! I'd love to be able to see all the movie costumes and propwork in person. Though I can't bring myself to pay the amount for the tickets (if it was John Williams himself conducting the Boston Pops, then yes). Bet it was still awesome to hear all the themes being performed live though!

[Anders]

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We went the opening night as well and it was really cool. Everything just all came together really well, the music sounded great, especially for an arena. Anthony Daniels just made it all the better.

[SoCalUW]

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Nice pics. I went on 10/1 in Anaheim and agree is was definitely a worthwhile experience for any Star Wars aficionado. The porpos and costumes they had around the concourse were great, but my recommendation for anyone else seeing this in an "area" style building is to either get there REALLY early to see them or wait and look at everything AFTER the show. The concourse got PACKED about 30 mins before showtime. Almost too packed to walked through. I saw a lot of these original trilogy props and costumes at the Smithsonian exhibit about 10 years ago, which, frankly, boasted a better collection of stuff, but....

The orchestra sounded PHENOMENAL during the concert. My only gripe was that I would have ended the show with a bang rather than serenely ending with three or four slow (albeit beautiful) pieces. I know they were going for Vader chronology, but in a huge arena with booming sound and a huge screen, it seems like they kind of missed an opportunity to send people out on a high note.

Anyway, anyone who enjoys Star Wars and the music of the two trilogies should check this out when it comes to your city.

[grrandram]

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I saw it last night at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. It was a great show. It was cool hearing the music played live and loud. They did a good job with the accompanying images. I wish I could go again tonight.

[Dan - Tasmic!]

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What fun!! I could of gone. A friend of mine won FREE tickets, but couldn't, it was too late, I had to work,

Brad, where's youir Snuggie??

[kelticjedi]

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Just went today in Sacramento. It was very awesome. Ended with a standing ovation and an encore. It was amazing watching Anthony Daniels quiet an arena full of people with just the rise of his hand.