Hook in Concert

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 3 hours (including intermission)

Friday, Jan 22, 2027, 7:00pm Get Tickets Saturday, Jan 23, 2027, 2:00pm Get Tickets Sunday, Jan 24, 2027, 2:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Samuel Hollister, conductor

John Williams Hook

About this Concert

Steven Spielberg’s beloved epic Hook celebrates its 35th anniversary with a spectacular film-to-concert presentation. Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as it brings John Williams’ iconic score to life, performed in sync with the full movie on the big screen, delivering an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Released in 1991, Hook became a global box office success, grossing over $300 million worldwide and earning five Academy Award nominations. Starring Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan—now Peter Banning, a workaholic lawyer who has forgotten his past life in Neverland—the film follows his daring return to rescue his children from Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) and rediscover the magic of who he truly is. Beloved across generations, Hook has become a timeless classic. In concert, its rich musical landscape and heartfelt storytelling combine to transport audiences back to Neverland, blending nostalgia and spectacle in one magical celebration.

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- John Williams wrote over two hours of sweeping symphonic music for Hook, creating one of his largest fantasy scores—rich with soaring themes, emotional depth, and musical storytelling that elevates Neverland’s magic.
- Hook was originally imagined as a full musical. “When You’re Alone,” sung by young Maggie in the film, is the only complete song that remains from the musical concept. It earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 1991.
- The score’s memorable themes help shape each character: Peter’s uncertain melody growing heroic, Hook’s grand and villainous motif, and Neverland’s bright, adventurous sound—elements that make the soundtrack a fan favorite.