A Symphonic Toast
In with the new, sure, but let’s not take out the old quite yet. Grab your date, dress to the nines, and spend the evening celebrating in style with the HSO and guest conductor, pianist, and Broadway veteran Todd Ellison. Our Symphonic Toast salutes the time-honored roots of orchestral pops programming, from Viennese classics to cinematic hits and Tin Pan Alley favorites. It’s the perfect way to decompress after the holiday and tunefully ring in the New Year with old friends.
Performers
Todd Ellison
Todd Ellison, guest conductor
Hailed by The New York Times as one of “Broadway’s Electric Conductors,” Todd Ellison is an award-winning composer, music director, and arranger whose Broadway credits include An American in Paris, 42nd Street, Spamalot, and How to Succeed…. He’s conducted Grammy-winning cast albums, collaborated with icons like Beyoncé and Meryl Streep, and performed internationally from Carnegie Hall to Vienna. His newest project, Crossing Rivers, marks his debut as a singer/songwriter. A proud Steinway Artist and Boston University alum, Todd was raised on Melody Lane in Essex, Connecticut—a fitting beginning for one of musical theatre’s most versatile and celebrated talents.
