America 250 in Concert
America 250 in Concert – Featuring George Hamilton & Brian Stokes Mitchell
🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable afternoon of patriotic music, Broadway favorites, and orchestral performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach!
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Palm Beach Symphony and Kravis Center present America 250 in Concert, a special musical tribute honoring the nation’s history, culture, and enduring spirit.
Hosted by Golden Globe Award-winning actor George Hamilton and featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, this one-of-a-kind concert brings together exceptional performers for an inspiring celebration of America’s semiquincentennial.
Under the direction of renowned conductor Gerard Schwarz, the Palm Beach Symphony will perform a selection of patriotic classics, Broadway favorites, and beloved movie scores.
🎶 Concert Highlights
Audiences can look forward to a memorable musical program featuring:
- The Star-Spangled Banner – A patriotic opening to the celebration
- Bugler’s Holiday – Leroy Anderson’s lively orchestral favorite
- Lincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland’s powerful tribute, narrated by Brian Stokes Mitchell
- Battle Hymn of the Republic – Morton Gould’s stirring arrangement
- Wheels of a Dream – From the Broadway musical Ragtime, featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell
- Star Wars & Harry Potter – Selections from John Williams’ iconic film scores
- The Impossible Dream – From Man of La Mancha, performed by Brian Stokes Mitchell
- Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa’s beloved patriotic march
🎻 A Special Collaboration with Young Musicians
One of the afternoon’s highlights will be a special side-by-side performance featuring talented students from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts alongside the Palm Beach Symphony.
This collaboration celebrates not only America’s musical heritage but also the next generation of artistic talent.
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Address: 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Admission: Ticket purchase required; prices vary by seating
Presented By: Kravis Center & Palm Beach Symphony
Approximate Runtime: 2 hours, including intermission
Whether you’re a fan of classical music, Broadway, or patriotic celebrations, America 250 in Concert offers a memorable afternoon honoring 250 years of American history through the power of music.
🎟️ Tickets & More Information: https://www.kravis.org/events/america-250-in-concert/
