JEFFERSON STARSHIP KICKS OFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY RUNAWAY AGAIN TOUR WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY AT BENAROYA HALL

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024, AT 10AM PT; VIP PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE

Seattle, WA – Legendary rock band Jefferson Starship launches its highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Runaway Again Tour with an unforgettable performance alongside the Seattle Symphony and conductor Sarah Hicks on February 11, 2025, at Benaroya Hall. This milestone tour celebrates the band’s iconic five-decade journey in music.

Known for electrifying live performances, Jefferson Starship has captivated audiences worldwide, most recently on the Live on Cloud 9 Tour with The Marshall Tucker Band and as special guests on Deep Purple’s European One More Time Tour. On its own headlining tour, the band will bring beloved classics such as “Miracles,” “Jane” and “We Built This City” to fans across major cities.

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can access presale tickets starting Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT. Exclusive VIP packages will also be available, offering fans unique opportunities to connect with the band. For fan presale information, visit JeffersonStarship.com.

Ticket Information 

For more information on tickets and VIP packages, visit seattlesymphony.org or contact the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. The Seattle Symphony Ticket Office is located in Benaroya Hall, at Third Avenue and Union Street. The Ticket Office can be reached by phone at 206.215.4747 during the following times: Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP

Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the 1970s and '80s, earning three platinum and eight gold records, as well as releasing numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. The band reaches a rare milestone with its 50th anniversary. Founded by Paul Kantner in the '70s, Jefferson Starship was conceived as a collective of musical adventurers contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual catalog of rock classics. When the current lineup came together in 2012, with many members having joined years earlier, Kantner couldn’t have predicted the band would become a road-conquering force.

The band’s current lineup includes original member David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin (who first joined in 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012) and singer/guitarist Cathy Richardson (who joined in 2008 after Kantner saw her perform with Big Brother and the Holding Company).

SARAH HICKS | CONDUCTOR

Sarah Hicks' versatile and vibrant musicianship has secured her place as an in-demand conductor across an array of genres, and as an educator, arranger, producer, writer and speaker committed to creating connections through music. Her career has seen collaborations with artists ranging from Hilary Hahn and Dmitiri Hvorostovsky to Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson. Her passion for cross-genre partnerships led to a 2019 album with rap artist Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, with whom she holds a titled position, and she has been nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmys. A specialist in film music and the film in concert genre, she creates concert experiences that combine sight and sound, and her premieres include “Pixar in Concert” and Disney-Pixar’s Coco; she can also be seen in “A Celebration of the Music from Coco” on Disney+. A highly sought-after guest conductor, Hicks has worked with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Pops, Toronto Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and Tokyo Philharmonic, among others.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY

The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has won five Grammy Awards, 27 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 750,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts, and through the Seattle Symphony+ streaming service, the orchestra’s concerts reach audiences at home and around the world.

BENAROYA HALL

Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony, is located in downtown Seattle and surrounded by numerous restaurants, retail stores and parking facilities. Opened in 1998, Benaroya Hall is the most-visited performing arts venue in Seattle. It has received numerous awards, including a 2001 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Honor Award for outstanding architecture. Benaroya Hall has three versatile performance venues, the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall and Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, all renowned for their pristine acoustics, luxurious design and prime location. For additional information, including rental information, event listings and public tour schedules, please visit benaroyahall.org.  

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