Recorded May 28 at Symphony Hall! Journey back to the Gatsby era, when flappers and bootleggers rubbed elbows at parties in clandestine speakeasies. Joining the Boston Pops is the innovative New York-based jazz band The Hot Sardines, making its Boston Pops debut. Blending standards with Dixieland music and Parisian flair into a surprising and captivating sound, the versatile band-which also includes a tap dancer-will capture the spirit of the 1920s and '30s with such tunes as "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen," "Some of These Days," and "St. James Infirmary." Soak in the atmosphere at the Pops cabaret tables, where patrons can enjoy food and drink "speakeasy-style" during the concert.

Billy Porter electrified Broadway audiences last year, winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in the hit Kinky Boots. His talents lie "at the corner of Broadway and soul," and he belts a Broadway ballad as expertly as his voice soars on a rhythm-driven beat. Join the Pops for an unforgettable evening featuring Broadway's most dynamic new talent.

Attend a screening of the complete 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, as the Boston Pops performs the beloved soundtrack, which includes "Over the Rainbow," named the greatest movie song of all time. New technology allows the original vocals and dialogue to remain intact while the score is performed live by the full orchestra, providing a brand-new way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Oz, the perfect family entertainment. Costumes are welcome, but optional.

Grammy- and Oscar-winning American rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will join the Boston Pops with conductor Keith Lockhart on June 12 and 13 for her first-ever appearances with a symphony orchestra. With these performances, Etheridge joins "The Very Best of the Boston Pops" 2014 Boston Pops season, May 7-June 14, showcasing the amazing range of music and entertainment that audiences have come to expect from "America's Orchestra," under the direction of Keith Lockhart, at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA.

Journey back to the Gatsby era, when flappers and bootleggers rubbed elbows at parties in clandestine speakeasies. Joining the Boston Pops is the innovative New York-based jazz band The Hot Sardines, making its Boston Pops debut. Blending standards with Dixieland music and Parisian flair into a surprising and captivating sound, the versatile band-which also includes a tap dancer-will capture the spirit of the 1920s and '30s with such tunes as "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen," "Some of These Days," and "St. James Infirmary." Soak in the atmosphere at the Pops cabaret tables, where patrons can enjoy food and drink "speakeasy-style" during the concert.

The fusion of circus with orchestra is a magical combination, and we are pleased to present the first Boston appearance of Cirque de la Symphonie. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen are among the talented artists who will take the stage. Thrill to the musical acrobatics of the outstanding Boston Pops musicians as they synchronize their performance of spectacular classical music to the astounding feats of the circus performers. Cirque de la Symphonie performances have prompted such accolades as, "mesmerized adults and children," "wonder, surprises, and enchantment," and "a breathtaking display of agility and incomparable beauty."

Billy Porter electrified Broadway audiences last year, winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in the hit Kinky Boots. He has been described as "a force of nature"; in addition to his Broadway roles in Grease, Smokey Joe's Cafe, and Miss Saigon, he is also a recording artist, songwriter, and director. His talents lie "at the corner of Broadway and soul," and he belts a Broadway ballad as expertly as his voice soars on a rhythm-driven beat. Join the Pops for an unforgettable evening featuring Broadway's most dynamic new talent.

Attend a screening of the complete 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, as the Boston Pops performs the beloved soundtrack, which includes "Over the Rainbow," named the greatest movie song of all time. New technology allows the original vocals and dialogue to remain intact while the score is performed live by the full orchestra, providing a brand-new way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Oz, the perfect family entertainment. Costumes are welcome, but optional.

"The Very Best of the Boston Pops" 2014 Boston Pops season, May 7-June 14, will showcase the amazing range of music and entertainment that audiences have come to expect from "America's Orchestra," under the direction of Keith Lockhart, at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA.

The versatile Jason Alexander, who first graced the Boston Pops stage in 1996, makes a welcome return for the 2014 season opener, and we are delighted he is bringing his singular brand of entertainment back to Symphony Hall. In addition to creating roles on television (most famously Seinfeld's George Costanza) and in films, he is a multi-talented Broadway veteran and Tony Award-winner. This memorable evening of singing, dancing, and comedy will include selections from Pippin, The Music Man, and Merrily We Roll Along, plus a few delightful surprises.