SEATTLE – Rainbow City Performing Arts returns to Benaroya Hall with “Camera,” the second concert in their groundbreaking “Lights, Camera, Action!” season. This matinee performance celebrates the intersection of cinematic music and LGBTQIA+ storytelling, featuring works from iconic films spanning nearly a century of cinema.
The program showcases selections from beloved films including Studio Ghibli masterpieces “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle,” science fiction epics like “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and timeless classics such as “West Side Story.” The concert weaves together Beethoven’s stirring Symphony No. 7, Strauss’s majestic “Also sprach Zarathustra,” and other powerful works that illuminate the stories of LGBTQIA+ heroes and advocates.
Event Details:
- Date: March 9, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Tickets: $25-45, Youth/Senior $20 (Direct link: https://rainbowcity.org/camera-tickets)
- For tickets and more information, visit rainbowcity.org or call 206-215-4800.
“With all our community is experiencing right now, it was important to present music that feels familiar and comforting,” said Damien Hall, Executive Director of Rainbow City. “You’ll definitely recognize some of these tunes, but you’ll also hear something new and exciting to inspire you.” In their second year performing at Benaroya hall, Rainbow City continues to welcome new audiences to the magnificent Taper Auditorium. Damien continued, “After every performance we hear from folks who have never attended a symphonic concert before and find out how much they enjoyed our show. The sense of joy in the room is palpable!”
This performance includes over 160 community musicians who bring their passion and spirit to the stage. Rainbow City Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equity and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals, continues its mission of highlighting diverse voices and composers. Both Rainbow City Orchestra and Rainbow City Concert Band will unite on stage to present this dynamic program that bridges classical masterworks with contemporary film scores.
About Rainbow City Performing Arts: Rainbow City Performing Arts is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization committed to increasing equity and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals through musical performance. Their productions feature works that highlight diverse voices and composers, creating powerful performances that celebrate hope and community strength.
Source: Rainbow City Performing Arts
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
