The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams's score live while the 1990 holiday film Home Alone is shown on a large screen at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College on Saturday, Dec. 19. The event is part of the Wilson Center’s Family Series and will be presented in two performances.
Event details and ticketing
Performances are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. The Wilson Center is offering a reduced ticket price of $25 for children and students, valid for any seat. Members of the Wilson Center and Wilmington Symphony subscribers get early access to tickets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15; general public sales begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17. Officials urged patrons to purchase only through the Wilson Center’s official platform to avoid scams.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Home Alone (1990) |
| Composer | John Williams |
| Performances | Dec. 19 — 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. |
| Venue | Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College |
| Children/Student ticket | $25 |
Composer praise and film background
In a statement released with the concert announcement, Williams said he was pleased the Wilmington Symphony would perform the music for a live-to-picture presentation. The composer described the film as holding “a unique place in the affections of a very broad public” and said he took “great pleasure” composing the score.
“I am especially delighted that the magnificent Wilmington Symphony Orchestra has agreed to perform the music in a live presentation of the movie.”
The family comedy, directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes, stars Macaulay Culkin as an 8-year-old left home when his family leaves for Christmas vacation. Since its release in 1990, the film has become a regular holiday screening for many families.
Local cultural impact
The production brings national-caliber film music to Wilmington audiences and spotlights the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and the Wilson Center as hosts for larger live-to-picture events. Live performances of iconic film scores offer revenue and visibility for local arts organizations while providing audiences with a theatrical, communal way to experience familiar holiday entertainment.
- Two performances on Dec. 19 give families more options to attend.
- Discounted youth pricing aims to make the concert accessible to students and families.
- Advance and member sales precede public ticketing; patrons should buy through the Wilson Center box office or official site.
The Wilson Center’s Family Series has previously offered a range of family-oriented programs; this presentation connects Wilmington audiences to a wider trend of orchestras performing film scores live to picture nationwide.
