Kingdom Hearts Orchestra-World Tour- Encore Announced
Disney and Square Enix have revealed that the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra will be doing an encore World Tour, which includes cities in the US, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Italy and Canada.
Here are the offical details:
KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra-World Tour- Encore! The official KINGDOM HEARTS video game concert series goes back on tour starting June 2018. The acclaimed world-class quality orchestral performances will move tens of thousands more fans around the globe!
After celebrating the 15th anniversary of the KINGDOM HEARTS video game series in major cities with the launch of the first-ever official orchestral concert tour in 2017, the KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra – World Tour – concert series will be back on the road for a second wave of worldwide performances starting June 2018.
Before celebrating the upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS III video game with a renewed show for 2019, more cities around the world will have the chance to discover for the first time the acclaimed concert produced under the supervision of game director Tetsuya Nomura himself, and with music program supervised by original composer Yoko Shimomura. The show will Premiere in 2018 in places where it is long awaited, such as Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, and numerous US cities. After performances at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (the venue of the Academy Awards©), Salle Pleyel in Paris (home of the Cesar), the Central Hall Westminster in London or the Forum A in Tokyo, the show will travel in 2018 to more prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Gasteig in Munich, the KBS Hall in Seoul, and the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
SCHEDULE AND TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets will be available for pre-sale purchase in selected cities starting March 4, 2018 at shop.wildfaery.com (from 12pm local time of each city). Public on sale will then start from March 13, 2018. Check update and latest news at the official Facebook page kh.wildfaery.com
Los Angeles (USA) – June 9, 2018 – Dorothy Chandler Pavillion
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (from 12pm local time)
Then available starting March 26, 2018 at www.musiccenter.org
Sydney (Australia) – July 7, 2018 – Sydney Opera House
Available starting March 13, 2018 at Sydney Opera House box office (www.sydneyoperahouse.com) and www.ticketmaster.com.au
Chicago (USA) – July 13, 2018 – Auditorium Theatre
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 at www.auditoriumtheatre.org
Detroit (USA) – July 14, 2018 – Fisher Theatre
Available starting March 13, 2018 only at www.ticketmaster.com
Pittsburgh (USA) – July 16, 2018 – Heinz Hall
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 at www.pittsburghsymphony.org
Boston (USA) – July 19, 2018 – Wang Theatre
Available starting March 13, 2018 at www.bochcenter.org and www.ticketmaster.com
Toronto (Canada) – July 21, 2018 – Sony Centre
Available starting March 13, 2018 at www.ticketmaster.ca
Atlanta (USA) – July 26, 2018 – Fox Theatre
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 at foxtheatre.org
Dallas (USA) – July 28, 2018 – Verizon Theatre/Grand Prairie
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Also available starting March 13, 2018 at www.AXS.com
Philadelphia (USA) – August 2, 2018 – Mann Centre
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 at www.ticketmaster.com
Phoenix (USA) – August 4, 2018 – Symphony Hall
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 at www.phoenixsymphony.org
Las Vegas (USA) – August 5, 2018 – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Also available starting March 13, 2018 at www.AXS.com
Honolulu (USA) – August 12, 2018 – Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Available starting March 26, 2018 at www.ticketmaster.com
Sao Paolo (Brazil) – September 8-9, 2018 – Teatro Bradesco
Available starting March 13, 2018 at www.ingressorapido.com.br
Munich (Germany) – September 15, 2018 – The Gasteig
Pre-sales at shop.wildfaery.com starting March 4, 2018 (12pm local time)
Then available starting March 13, 2018 also at www.muenchenticket.de
Milan (Italy) – September 22, 2018 – Teatro Dal Verme
Available starting March 13, 2018 at www.ticketone.it
Seoul (South Korea) – October 6, 2018 – KBS Hall
Available starting April 13, 2018 at ticket.interpark.com
Mexico City (Mexico) – October 20, 2018 – Auditorium Blackberry
Available starting March 13, 2018 at www.ticketmaster.com.mx
After celebrating the 15th anniversary of the KINGDOM HEARTS video game series in major cities with the launch of the first-ever official orchestral concert tour in 2017, the KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra – World Tour – concert series will be back on the road for a second wave of worldwide performances starting June 2018.
Music composer Yoko Shimomura (Legend of Mana, Parasite Eve, Street Fighter II and Xenoblade Chronicles) lends her fantastic composition, which has long played a prominent role in KINGDOM HEARTS. The soundtrack features hit songs from Japan’s best-selling pop artist, Hikaru Utada. The single Hikari, from KINGDOM HEARTS I, topped the 1st rank of the Oricon, the Japanese records sales chart for weeks, was 2002’s tenth best-selling single and certified Double-Platinum. The single “Passion” from KINGDOM HEARTS II was also certified Gold Disc by the RIAJ.
KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra –World Tour- Exclusive Features :
1- Composer Yoko Shimomura in Attendance (Select Cities Only)
Select shows will feature music composer Yoko Shimomura as a special guest. She will appear on stage, and 100 VIP tickets are available for each show to meet and greet with her after the performance (one signature and one photo per person). Yoko Shimomura will appear for a limited number of shows due to a busy schedule. Check the schedule above for appearance information.
2- Exclusive Merchandising Lineup
The KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra – World Tour – features an exclusive line of products that are only available for sale at each performance. A stunning 48-page concert program will be available featuring the first-ever cross-interview between director Tetsuya Nomura and composer Yoko Shimomura, along with many music notes and gorgeous illustrations. In addition to the program, fans will find an official T-shirt with an original illustration of Sora’s Chief Conductor Keyblade with a stand in a deluxe box, as well as an elegant pouch and a cardholder.
3- Special-Edition CD
Twelve pieces from the concert have been recorded in their unique concert’s arranged version for a special-edition CD, with a gold-embossed package. Fans can relive their experience at the concert from the comfort of their home after the show!
Will you be attending any of these shows?