Hollywood Hits With the North Carolina Symphony at Meymandi Concert Hall
Big movie music, Broadway voices, and a night worth singing along to.
Shannon
March 09, 2026
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Some movie moments stick with you forever—and usually it’s because of the music. The North Carolina Symphony’s Hollywood Hits concert brings those iconic songs from the screen to the stage at Meymandi Concert Hall, with Broadway stars Julie Reiber and Bryce Ryness belting out favorites from A Star Is Born, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Top Gun, and more.
Curious what it sounds like when Hollywood’s biggest songs get the full symphony treatment? You can grab your tickets here and experience the drama live.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you if it was). We just really like movie music with a full orchestra. 🎬🎶 (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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