St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Hook in Concert

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Hook in Concert at Powell Symphony Hall

Some movie nights are about the screen. This one is about what you hear while you watch. At Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis, Hook in Concert puts the full film in front of you while the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' score live. Robin Williams and the other actors stay onscreen, and the music rises from the stage below them.

That pairing is the reason to leave the couch. A film you may know from a screen at home becomes something you experience in a room, with the orchestra bringing Williams' score to life in real time. Samuel Hollister conducts, so the performance has a guiding hand at the podium while the story plays out above the players. It's a chance to notice how much a score can carry, from the quiet beats to the big moments, when you can see the musicians making every note.

It also makes an easy plan to share. Bring a friend who loves the movie, a family member who grew up with it, or someone who has never heard an orchestra play alongside a film. The afternoon start on January 23, 2027, at 2:00 PM gives the outing a natural shape: head downtown, settle into your seat, and let the film and the orchestra take it from there. If you want a different kind of afternoon in St. Louis, secure your seats for Hook in Concert.