Bridgeport: HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AMPHITHEATER TO HOST FREE CONCERT BY GREATER BRIDGEPORT SYMPHONY IN CELEBRATION OF BPT200
BRIDGEPORT, CT — In celebration of BPT200, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) presented by Andrea & Irv Kern on September 4th at 7:30pm. BPT200 celebrates the establishment of Bridgeport in 1821and will kick off a weekend-long celebration with five-thousand free tickets for the GBS concert in the City of Bridgeport.
“We are honored to host this evening for Bridgeport,” stated Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater President Howard Saffan. “We
are proud to be a part of the Bridgeport community and look forward to continuing our
support of the city and its citizens. What a great
time to open, just in time for the BPT 200 celebration.”
Mayor Ganim stated, “We are grateful for our partnership with the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and look forward to a terrific weekend with two great events. The Greater Bridgeport
Symphony performance on Saturday, and a fireworks display at Seaside Park in partnership with the Barnum Festival on Sunday – it’s just a great way for our residents and families to celebrate the colors, culture, music, and entertainment that bring us together as a City.”
“GBS is thrilled to be performing for a live audience again, especially in this kick-off season for the new Amphitheater,” stated Symphony Executive Director Mark Halstead. “This is a concert for all ages, and is the perfect way for kids — and adults — to experience the sight and sound of big orchestral music.”
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony will play a night of pop favorites joined by acclaimed American orchestra leader and guest conductor Chelsea Tipton II.
Bridgeport residents and enthusiasts are encouraged to get their tickets via Ticketmaster available Friday August 6, 2021 at 10am here or https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005B03F30D4B4B. Residents may also follow @BPT200 on Facebook for updates and more details.
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