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MULTI-PLATINUM JAMAICAN ARTIST SHAGGY ANNOUNCES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HIS ‘MR. SYMPHONIC” SHOW WITH THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
GRAMMY Award-Winning Star Will Perform His Biggest Hits Plus Selections from the Diverse History of Reggae Music
Feb. 26, 2025 at Heinz Hall Tickets on Sale Now
PITTSBURGH, PA— Oct. 22, 2024 — Get ready for an unforgettable night as Jamaican icon and multi-GRAMMY-Award winning artist SHAGGY lights up Heinz Hall on February 26, 2025 for the world premiere of Mr. Symphonic - an orchestral concert that pays tribute to the rich tapestry of reggae music, featuring Shaggy’s most iconic hits. Tickets are on sale now, here.
Jamaica's musical legacy and cultural reach is nothing short of legendary, and Shaggy will take you on a compelling journey through its evolution—from Mento and Ska to Rocksteady and modern Dancehall. This special performance will also include his chart-topping anthems such as “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” and “Mr. Boombastic,” performed alongside his dynamic band and the formidable Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Symphonic offers a vibrant showcase of reggae classics reimagined for orchestra by renowned American composer David Serkin Ludwig featuring timeless tracks from Reggae masters such as Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals and Yellow Man tracing Reggae’s influence on R&B, Rock, Pop and Reggaetón.
Purchase your tickets today, here.
Discounted tickets are available for members of our armed forces. Please contact the ticket office for further details (412.392.4900).
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About Shaggy
Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm), he inked his first record deal and quickly scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina.”
As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing 8 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and 7 albums on the Billboard 200 (including 4 in the top 40). He has received 2 Grammy Awards and is among the top 3 streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify. Facebook: @Shaggy, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @direalshaggy
About the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Now in its 129th season, the internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) engages audiences of all ages through unparalleled live musical experiences, community collaborations, and educational programming that enrich every life with great music. The GRAMMY® Award-winning symphony has been led by worldwide acclaimed Music Director Manfred Honeck since 2008. Past music directors have included many of the greats, including Fritz Reiner, William Steinberg, André Previn, Lorin Maazel, and Mariss Jansons.
The Pittsburgh Symphony has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings and live radio broadcasts dating back to the 1930s. Lauded as the Pittsburgh region’s international cultural ambassador, PSO has been invited to be part of premiere venues and festivals worldwide and has toured domestically and internationally since 1896. Heinz Hall, PSO’s home located at 600 Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, is also owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Symphony. Follow the Pittsburgh Symphony online at pittsburghsymphony.org, on Facebook, on Instagram, and on YouTube.
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