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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
An Evening with Heather Headley
June 3, 2025 — 7:30 PM
Overview
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley joins the CSO for a night of music from her celebrated 25-year Broadway career. Billboard praises her as “one of the great entertainers of the day, on record and on stage,” and says that her live performance “absolutely astounds with its intensity.”
Event Package
Looking to complete your evening? Purchase the event package for preconcert drinks and bites. This package includes preconcert drinks and bites plus prime seating at the concert. Ample food stations will feature delicious cuisine and drink stations will offer a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. Mingle with other guests while enjoying lounge seating in Symphony Center’s Forte event space.
This performance is part of a fundraising event presented in partnership by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association and the League of the CSOA. Proceeds benefit the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s artistic, educational and community engagement programs in Chicago and across the globe.
Performers
Fred Nelson III Ensemble
Fred Nelson III
Director
Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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