LOS ANGELES -- Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” will be brought to life on stage for the first time ever this November at the Hollywood Bowl for the weekend of Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9. The event in Los Angeles will include an all-star lineup of special guests including Benjamin Bratt, Eva Longoria, Carlos Rivera, Miguel, Alanna Ubach, Alex Gonzalez, Jaime Camil, Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso and Natalia Jimenez who will appear throughout the evening as the beloved film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Mariachi Divas will also entertain the audience with traditional Mariachi music throughout the night.
Conductor Sarah Hicks will lead the full orchestra performing Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s original score along with special guests performing the film’s songs including Academy Award®-winner for Original Song “Remember Me,” as well as “Un Poco Loco,” “The World Es Mi Familia,” and many more.
“Coco” Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl will transform the legendary venue into the Land of the Dead with special pre-show activities. Day of the Dead costumes are encouraged.
Mousetrappe, the award-winning immersive design agency and media studio, returns to create state-of-the-art digital projection imagery on the shell of the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Earlier this year, Mousetrappe also created imagery for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
“I’m very excited to join this incredible group of exceptional talent, in the city that I’m from, to bring this very special movie and message to life,” said Miguel. “The idea of celebrating our ancestors is very dear to my heart, especially after the passing of my grandparents.”
“It is such an honor to be a part of this monumental celebration at the Bowl,” said Alanna Ubach. “Love to my beautiful family and friends watching!”
“Mis raíces latinas son mi orgullo y celebrarlo sumando mi voz a la música de ‘Coco’ en el Hollywood Bowl es un honor,” said Natalia Jimenez.
“‘Coco’ is my heart, it means everything to me. It’s ancestors, family, music, love, culture, traditions, dreams, and passion. ‘Coco’ is everything that inspires, connects, and makes the world a better place. It’s a unique film,” said Alex Gonzalez. “The Hollywood Bowl is a very special place where we can celebrate and share our love and appreciation for music and ‘Coco!’ It’s a huge honor and privilege to be a part of this beautiful performance at the Hollywood Bowl. I am so excited, can’t wait!”
Felipe Fernandez del Paso serves as director of “Coco” Live in Concert. Fernandez del Paso has directed theater and film, and is also a production designer, set designer and writer. He received an Oscar® nomination for Best Production Design for the 2003 film, “Frida.”
Amy Tinkham is Creative Consulant for “Coco” Live in Concert. Most recently she served as Creative Director for Aerosmith’s “Deuces are Wild” Las Vegas residency and James Taylor’s Caesars Palace residency. She also directs the Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent Live tours. She is currently working with Franco Dragone on a new show in China.
The concert is produced by Disney Concerts and Live Nation/Andrew Hewitt & Bill Silva Presents, a team who has performed together several highly acclaimed live to film events at the Hollywood Bowl including Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in Concert starring Zooey Deschanel and Kelsey Grammer as well as Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” starring Lea Michele and Harvey Fierstein.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 13.
SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment
Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Film and was nominated for Best Original Song. In 2017, the GRAMMY™ Music Education Coalition (GMEC) teamed up with Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” to bring best-in-class music from the film and learning content to teachers and youth (full story available here). Disney Photo Courtesy of grammymusiced.org
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