{"id":645,"date":"2014-10-15T17:33:23","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.afm47.org\/press\/?p=645"},"modified":"2014-10-24T23:22:27","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T23:22:27","slug":"the-simpsons-take-the-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/the-simpsons-take-the-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Simpsons Take the Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_646\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/simpsons008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-646\" class=\"size-full wp-image-646\" alt=\"Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/simpsons008.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/simpsons008.jpg 800w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/simpsons008-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/simpsons008-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>by Linda A. Rapka<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_650\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/maestro-homer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-650\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-650\" alt=\"The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs under the baton of Homer Simpson (aka Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins). Photo by Matthew Imaging.\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/maestro-homer-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/maestro-homer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/maestro-homer.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs under the baton of Homer Simpson (aka Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins). Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Springfield descended upon the Hollywood Bowl last month during an unprecedented three-day concert extravaganza celebrating the music of \u201cThe Simpsons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Preceding the show\u2019s milestone 26th season, \u201cThe Simpsons Take the Bowl\u201d premiered Friday, Sept. 12, and continued through the warm summer weekend. Guests filtering into the venue were greeted by \u201cSimpsons\u201d visuals throughout: ribbons of giant pink donuts cascading overhead; a jumbo blowup of Blinky, Springfield\u2019s infamous three-eyed nuclear fish; the Duff Beer blimp (in balloon form) hovering over the amphitheater; and of course, \u201cSimpsons\u201d characters in full costume, greeting and taking pictures with excited guests of all ages.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_653\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hawk-smith-cartwright.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-653\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-653\" alt=\"Skateboard Hall of Famer Tony Hawk with \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008voiceover artists Yeardley Smith and Nancy Cartwright. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hawk-smith-cartwright-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hawk-smith-cartwright-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hawk-smith-cartwright.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skateboard Hall of Famer Tony Hawk with \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008voiceover artists Yeardley Smith and Nancy Cartwright. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Co-hosted by iconic \u201cSimpsons\u201d voices Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith, the show saw the Bowl at near capacity during the entire run. Featuring music from both the television series and \u201cThe Simpsons Movie,\u201d the performances were replete with costumed choreography and delightful set design.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMusic from the television show was expanded from the smaller recording studio orchestra size to a total of 87 musicians performing in the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra,\u201d said personnel manager Brian Miller. \u201cThe orchestra played with click track for animated clips projected on the Bowl\u2019s big screen from the television series, as well as new animation done especially for this concert.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_661\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/lurleen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-661\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-661\" alt=\"Beverly D\u2019Angelo as \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008character Lurleen Lumpkin, backed by a chorus line of dancing Kwik-E-Mart hot dogs. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/lurleen-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/lurleen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/lurleen.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beverly D\u2019Angelo as \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008character Lurleen Lumpkin, backed by a chorus line of dancing Kwik-E-Mart hot dogs. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Show creator Matt Groening delivered opening remarks before opening the stage to the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, whose more adventurous women musicians sported tall blue Marge Simpson wigs. Leading the orchestra in \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d was none other than Homer Simpson \u2014 who turned out to be a costumed principal conductor Thomas Wilkins.<\/p>\n<p>Appearing on stage throughout the evening were a slew of special guests associated with the series during its long and epic run (which shows no signs of slowing anytime soon). \u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic performed a quirky rendition of \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d theme song on accordion. Actress\/singer Beverly D\u2019Angelo, recalling her stint as Homer Simpson\u2019s almost-love interest, country songstress Lurleen Lumpkin, wore a screaming glittery pink cowgirl outfit singing \u201cBagged Me a Homer.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_657\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stonecutter-zimmer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-657\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-657\" alt=\"Composer Hans Zimmer dressed as a Stonecutter. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stonecutter-zimmer-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stonecutter-zimmer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/stonecutter-zimmer.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Composer Hans Zimmer dressed as a Stonecutter. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Vocalist Kipp Lennon, who impersonated Michael Jackson on the original sweet and catchy \u201cHappy Birthday Lisa\u201d in the same \u201cSimpsons\u201d episode the actual King of Pop guest-voiced, performed a lovely live version of the now-classic birthday song. Additional guests included monotone comedian Jon Lovitz and skateboard Hall of Famer Tony Hawk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_654\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/professor-frink.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-654\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-654\" alt=\"\u201cOyven layven!\u201d \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008voiceover artist Hank Azaria dressed as Professor Frink. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/professor-frink-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/professor-frink-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/professor-frink.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cOyven layven!\u201d \u201cSimpsons\u201d\u2008voiceover artist Hank Azaria dressed as Professor Frink. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Singing as Apu, Azaria performed a singalong-inspiring version of \u201cWho Needs the Kwik-E-Mart\u201d \u2014 which, naturally, featured a chorus line of dancing hot dogs. In an unforgettable version of \u201cWe Do (The Stonecutters\u2019 Song),\u201d a song about an ancient secret society parodying Freemasons, composer Hans Zimmer led the orchestra in full Stonecutters regalia \u2014 complete with robe and ridiculous hat \u2014 backed by the spirited Gay Men\u2019s Chorus of Los Angeles. Decked out in a veritable rainbow of sparkly vest, the chorus also lent its talents to \u201cSpider-Pig,\u201d featured in the 2007 feature film, and \u201cSee My Vest\u201d from a classic Mr. Burns episode.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_658\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/weird-al.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-658\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-658\" alt=\"\u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic rocks \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d theme on accordion. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/weird-al-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/weird-al-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/weird-al.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic rocks \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d theme on accordion. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Adding to the evening\u2019s many visuals were clips both old and new of \u201cSimpsons\u201d animations projected on the jumbo screens, as well as light displays depicting different scenes upon the clamshell stage. The show even included a few surprises, like Azaria singing \u201cLet It Go\u201d excerpts from Disney\u2019s \u201cFrozen\u201d in the nasally high-pitched voice of Chief Wiggum.<\/p>\n<p>Late-night talk show host Conan O\u2019Brien, a former writer for the \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d who penned several classic episodes including \u201cMarge vs. the Monorail\u201d in parody of \u201cThe Music Man,\u201d bounced onto the stage decked out in a red and white striped suit that elongated his already lanky 6\u20194\u201d frame. Taking lead vocals on \u201cThe Monorail Song,\u201d O\u2019Brien perfectly nailed the tongue-twisting, lightning-fast spoken intro before jumping into song.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_651\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/alf-clausen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-651\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-651\" alt=\"Composer Alf Clausen waves to fans from the audience. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/alf-clausen-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/alf-clausen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/alf-clausen.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Composer Alf Clausen waves to fans from the audience. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a special moment during the show, Chris Ledesma led the orchestra in a tribute medley to \u201cSimpsons\u201d composer Alf Clausen, who was in the audience. Another highlight was a screening of \u201cThe Longest Daycare,\u201d the Oscar-nominated 3D short which follows baby Maggie Simpson as she fights her way through a menacing experience at daycare. Largely free of dialogue, the four-and-a-half minute film accentuated the musical score by Hans Zimmer and James Dooley, with Zimmer performing on piano.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_652\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/conan-gmcla.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-652\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-652\" alt=\"Conan O\u2019Brien and the Gay Men\u2019s Chorus of Los Angeles. Photo by Matthew Imaging\" src=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/conan-gmcla-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/conan-gmcla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/conan-gmcla.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conan O\u2019Brien and the Gay Men\u2019s Chorus of Los Angeles. Photo by Matthew Imaging<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 1930s New Orleans cabaret-style stage musical act Vaud and the Villains, in which longtime \u201cSimpsons\u201d director David Silverman plays tuba, delivered a fiery performance \u2014 literally. Silverman\u2019s tuba was set ablaze while the band played \u201cWe Put the Spring in Springfield.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Sunday finale marked the end of the 24th season of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, whose highlights included artists Kristin Chenoweth, Gloria Estefan, and the GoGo\u2019s, music from the films of Alfred Hitchcock with picture (David Newman conducting), the Black Movie Experience with Marcus Miller (Vince Mendoza conducting), and a salute to the animated films of DreamWorks, again featuring the orchestra performing film music.<\/p>\n<p>The 2015 Hollywood Bowl Season begins next June, continuing through September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hollywood Bowl Orchestra \u2013 Fireworks Finale: \u2018The Simpsons\u2019 25th Anniversary<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Sept. 12-14, 2014 \u2013 Hollywood Bowl<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Violin<\/strong><br \/>\nKatia Popov, concertmaster<br \/>\nGrace Oh, principal<br \/>\nYu-Tong Sharp, associate principal<br \/>\nCharlie Bisharat<br \/>\nRebecca Bunnell<br \/>\nRon Clark<br \/>\nChristine Frank<br \/>\nYen-Ping Lai<br \/>\nNatalie Leggett<br \/>\nBarbra Porter<br \/>\nGil Romero<br \/>\nShelly Shi<br \/>\nMari Tsumara<br \/>\nSteven Zander<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second Violin<\/strong><br \/>\nRobin Olson, principal<br \/>\nCheryl Normal-Brick, associate principal<br \/>\nNicole Bush<br \/>\nMike Ferrill<br \/>\nPam Gates<br \/>\nRazdan Kuyumjian<br \/>\nLiane Mautner<br \/>\nCarolyn Osborn<br \/>\nErlinda Romero<br \/>\nRobert Schumitzky<br \/>\nVivian Wolf<br \/>\nYelena Yegoryan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viola<\/strong><br \/>\nErik Rynearson, principal<br \/>\nCarrie Holzman-Little, associate principal<br \/>\nVictor deAlmeida<br \/>\nCarole Kleister-Castillo<br \/>\nStefan Landon Smith<br \/>\nDarrin McCann<br \/>\nCameron Patrick<br \/>\nRobin Ross<br \/>\nJody Rubin<br \/>\nJessica van Velzen<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cello<\/strong><br \/>\nDennis Karmazyn, principal<br \/>\nArmen Ksajikian, associate principal<br \/>\nErin Breene-Schumitzky<br \/>\nMatt Cooker<br \/>\nVanessa Freebairn-Smith<br \/>\nJulie Jung<br \/>\nTimothy Loo<br \/>\nStan Sharp<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bass<\/strong><br \/>\nTim Barr, principal<br \/>\nDenise Briese, associate principal<br \/>\nJeff Bandy<br \/>\nTrey Henry (+ electric)<br \/>\nPaul Macres<br \/>\nBarry Newton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saxophone<\/strong><br \/>\nDick Mitchell (alto)<br \/>\nJohn Yoakum (alto)<br \/>\nBob Sheppard (tenor)<br \/>\nGreg Huckins (baritone)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flute<\/strong><br \/>\nLawrence Kaplan, principal<br \/>\nLisa Edelstein<br \/>\nSteve Kujala (piccolo)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oboe<\/strong><br \/>\nLelei Resnick, principal<br \/>\nLeanne Becknell<br \/>\nCathy del Russo (English horn)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clarinet<\/strong><br \/>\nGary Bovyer, principal<br \/>\nMichael Grego<br \/>\nRalph Williams (bass)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bassoon<\/strong><br \/>\nRose Corrigan, principal<br \/>\nElliott Moreau<br \/>\nAllen Savedoff (contra)<\/p>\n<p><strong>French Horn<\/strong><br \/>\nJohn Reynolds, principal<br \/>\nMark Adams<br \/>\nJoseph Meyer, 3rd horn associate<br \/>\nTodd Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trumpet<\/strong><br \/>\nWayne Bergeron, co-principal<br \/>\nJon Lewis, co-principal<br \/>\nRob Frear<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trombone<\/strong><br \/>\nAlex Iles, principal<br \/>\nAndy Martin<br \/>\nCraig Gosnell (bass)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuba<\/strong><br \/>\nDoug Tornquist, principal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timpani<\/strong><br \/>\nWade Culbreath, principal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drums<\/strong><br \/>\nBrian Miller, principal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percussion<\/strong><br \/>\nKen McGrath, principal<br \/>\nJudy Chilnick<br \/>\nDon Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harp<\/strong><br \/>\nMarcia Dickstein, principal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keyboard<\/strong><br \/>\nAlan Steinberger, principal<br \/>\nNelson Kole<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guitar<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Viapiano, principal<br \/>\nJustin Lees-Smith<\/p>\n<p><strong>Librarian<\/strong><br \/>\nSteve Biagini<br \/>\nMarty Fenton Frear<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personnel Manager<\/strong><br \/>\nBrian Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principal Conductor<\/strong><br \/>\nThomas Wilkins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guest Conductors<\/strong><br \/>\nChris Ledesma<br \/>\nHans Zimmer<br \/>\nChris Dunn<br \/>\nHomer Simpson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Linda A. Rapka Springfield descended upon the Hollywood Bowl last month during an unprecedented three-day concert extravaganza celebrating the music of \u201cThe Simpsons.\u201d Preceding the show\u2019s milestone 26th season, \u201cThe Simpsons Take the Bowl\u201d premiered Friday, Sept. 12, and continued through the warm summer weekend. Guests filtering into the venue were greeted by \u201cSimpsons\u201d [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[208,210,209,125,107],"class_list":["post-645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-hollywood-bowl","tag-hollywood-bowl-orchestra","tag-live-orchestra","tag-live-tv-music","tag-simpsons"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Simpsons Take the Bowl - 47 Blog | AFM Local 47<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/afm47.org\/press\/the-simpsons-take-the-bowl\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Simpsons Take the Bowl - 47 Blog | AFM Local 47\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"by Linda A. 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