RENO, Nev. (October 12, 2026) – Celebrate 50 years of “Star Wars: A New Hope” as the Reno Phil performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live alongside the complete film at Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) on Saturday, May 15, 2027, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. PT and start at $59, plus taxes and fees. Infinity Rewards members will have access to the presale on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-3568.
Released in 1977, “Star Wars: A New Hope” introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader and a galaxy far, far away. For this special 50th anniversary presentation, the complete film will be shown on the big screen while the Reno Phil performs Williams’ score live, from the opening fanfare to some of the film’s most recognizable musical themes.
Williams’ music for “Star Wars: A New Hope” earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score and became one of the defining elements of the “Star Wars” saga. The live-to-film performance brings the cinematic experience and a full symphony orchestra together inside the Grand Theatre.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox Film Corp., Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music.
