Event
Hollywood Rocks
Naples Philharmonic Pops
Naples Philharmonic
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Julie Reiber, vocalist
Bryce Ryness, vocalist
Lights … camera … rock! For well over half a century, beginning with 1955’s Blackboard Jungle to more recent films like Bohemian Rhapsody, rock music has found a permanent place on the silver screen.
In this program, the Naples Philharmonic, guest conductor Stuart Chafetz and vocalists Julie Reiber and Bryce Ryness invite you to put on your rockin’ shoes as they roll out a collection of rock classics that have powered big-screen soundtracks and scores for decades.
From the orchestra’s power chords to the power ballads sung by Reiber and Ryness — both seasoned performers, with Reiber part of the touring Broadway production of Jagged Little Pill and Ryness having starred in the Broadway revival of the rock musical Hair—patrons can expect to hear favorites from films like A Star Is Born, Grease, Tommy, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Top Gun, Elvis, Yesterday and more.
Music and Museum
Tickets to this performance include same-day admission to The Baker Museum. Museum hours on day of performance: 10am-7:30pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 60 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi's Place.
The Naples Philharmonic Pops series is generously endowed by Mike and Anne Armstrong.
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic
Founded in 1982, the Naples Philharmonic normally performs over 140 orchestral and chamber concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts from September through June each year.
Meet the Musicians
Alexander Shelley
Artistic and Music Director Meet Alexander
Jack Everly
Principal Pops Conductor Meet Jack
James Ehnes
Artistic Partner Meet James
Manuel López-Gómez
Associate Conductor Meet Manuel
Alvin Ho
Assistant Conductor Meet Alvin
Stuart Chafetz
Stuart Chafetz
Stuart Chafetz is the principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony and principal pops conductor of the Chautauqua and Marin Symphonies. Chafetz, a conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent. He enjoys a special relationship with the Phoenix Symphony, where he leads multiple programs annually.
Chafetz has had the privilege to work with renowned artists including Ne-Yo, Ben Folds, Natalie Merchant, Leslie Odom Jr., En Vogue, Kenny G, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Chris Botti, Michael Bolton, The Chieftains, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Bernadette Peters and many others.
He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for 20 years, Chafetz would also conduct the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during this time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops.
Bryce Rynes
Bryce Rynes
Originally from Northern California, Bryce Ryness began his professional career — seemingly inauspiciously — as a business major at the University of Southern California and member of the collegiate a cappella group The SoCal VoCals. Somehow, through many a winding road, that parlayed its way into a multi-decade career boasting five Broadway shows, 12 television appearances, seven off-Broadway shows, three cast albums, two personal albums and performing in more than 50 cities on two separate national tours.
Most recently on Broadway, he starred as the terrifying Miss Trunchbull in the record-breaking final company of Matilda, thrilling audiences and garnering critical praise for his unique interpretation of an extraordinary character. He has also appeared in Broadway productions of Hair (2009 Tony Award Winning Revival), First Date, Leap of Faith and Legally Blonde: The Musical.
In addition to his theater work, Ryness has served as a principal soloist with the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
Julie Reiber
Julie Reiber
Actor, singer and Broadway veteran Julie Reiber has appeared and performed in seven Broadway productions and has sung with symphonies around the world.
Reiber is currently starring as Mary Jane Healy in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical Jagged Little Pill. Best known for playing the iconic green girl Elphaba in Wicked with the Broadway and Los Angeles companies, she has also appeared in BKLYN, All Shook Up, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Newsies.
Television and film credits include Christy Tanner in The Americans, Cat in the film Freehold opposite Julianne Moore and as a soloist for Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on NBC.
Reiber has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world including U.S. and Canada, as well as performing with the Korean Symphony in the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea. She is classically trained but has incredible versatility as a singer, working in a wide ranges of styles.
