The Hollywood Bowl Dedicates Its Stage to John Williams

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For the past fifty years, John Williams has been one of the most influential figures in film. He’s composed the scores for beloved movies like E.T., Superman, Jurassic Park, the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series, and many more, essentially providing the soundtrack to a generation. He’s also been a regular performer at the Hollywood Bowl, conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic for decades. Now, Variety reports that the Hollywood Bowl is honoring Williams in a unique way: they’re naming the stage itself after him. This is a first for the historic venue, which has never before dedicated its stage to a single artist.

The Hollywood Bowl recently unveiled its new stage signage at a private event. The celebration was supported by many people connected to John Williams, including Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, Seth MacFarlane, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and the J.J. Abrams Family Foundation. While Mr. Williams hasn’t conducted his yearly “Maestro of the Movies” concert in recent years, the tradition continues with other conductors leading performances of his famous music. A popular fan custom is to bring lightsabers and raise them together whenever a piece from Star Wars is played.

John Williams, at 93 years old, has jokingly retired several times, but always returns to composing. He previously announced his retirement from working on Star Wars, only to later create a theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi. He stated that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny would be his last film, but recently confirmed he’s scoring Spielberg’s new UFO movie. It’s clear he loves composing too much to stop! Despite deserving a peaceful retirement, the world benefits from his continued beautiful music.

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2025-11-11 23:32