By Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk
Grand Rapids Symphony
Grand Rapids Symphonyhas canceled its scheduled Oct. 31 performance of Ghostbustersin Concert.
The presentation of the full-length film starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroydand Sigourney Weaver, accompanied by live music performed by the Grand Rapids Symphony, had been scheduled to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the film’s release in 1984.
Due to the concert falling on Halloween, ticket sales were slow, especially compared with sales for Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixorHome Alone, and other films plus live music that are part of the Grand Rapids Pops’ 2019-20 season.
Ticket sales for a well-known film such as Ghostbusterscould have gone either way, said Denise Lubey, Vice President for Marketing and Communications.
“Ghostbustersmight have been a popular alternative for Halloween fans looking for a new experience,” Lubey said. “It’s likely it’s simply the wrong night for a great, new experience.”
Oct. 31 was the only date available for the Grand Rapids Symphony to present the film nominated for two Academy Awardsincluding for Best Original Song for the main theme, “Ghostbusters.”
The program won’t be rescheduled for later this season. The Grand Rapids Symphony’s 2020-21 season still is in development.
If you’ve already bought a ticket for Ghostbusters, you have several options:
