Set sail on a musical journey where the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s come to life in a unique orchestral experience. Let the elegant strings and brassy sounds sweep you away as this concert blends together the lush harmonies and iconic melodies of yacht rock legends like Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett and Steely Dan.
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
CHRISTOPHER CROSS:
Ride Like the Wind
As recorded by Christopher Cross
CHRISTOPHER CROSS:
Sailing
As recorded by Christopher Cross
NEIL SEDAKA / HOWARD GREENFIELD:
Love Will Keep Us Together
As recorded by Captain & Tennille
KENNY LOGGINS / MICHAEL McDONALD / DAVID FOSTER:
Heart to Heart
As recorded by Kenny Loggins
RUPERT HOLMES:
Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
As recorded by Rupert Holmes
JIM SEALS / DASH CROFTS:
Summer Breeze
As recorded by Seals & Crofts
BARRY GIBB / ROBIN GIBB / MAURICE GIBB:
Guilty
As recorded by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
ROBBIE DUPREE / RICK CHUDACOFF:
Steal Away
As recorded by Robbie Dupree
MICHAEL McDONALD / ED SANFORD / JERRY LEIBER / MIKE STOLLER:
I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)
As recorded by Michael McDonald
KENNY LOGGINS / MICHAEL McDONALD:
What a Fool Believes
As recorded by The Doobie Brothers
MICHAEL McDONALD:
Takin’ It to the Streets
As recorded by The Doobie Brothers
WALTER BECKER / DONALD FAGEN:
Peg
As recorded by Steely Dan
DAVID PAICH / JEFF PORCARO:
Africa
As recorded by Toto
PETER BECKETT / J.C. CROWLEY:
Baby Come Back
As recorded by Player
CARLY SIMON / MICHAEL McDONALD:
You Belong to Me
As recorded by Carly Simon
GLENN SHORROCK:
Cool Change
As recorded by Little River Band
BILL CHAMPLIN / JAY GRAYDON / STEVE LUKATHER:
Turn Your Love Around
As recorded by George Benson
NED DOHENY / HAMISH STUART:
What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me?
As recorded by Chaka Khan
DAVID PACK:
The Biggest Part of Me
As recorded by Ambrosia
JIMMY BUFFETT:
Margaritaville
As recorded by Jimmy Buffett
WALTER BECKER / DONALD FAGEN:
Reelin’ in the Years
As recorded by Steely Dan
In this Backstage Fridays episode, we’re hanging out with conductor Stuart Chafetz, the maestro behind our Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics, Sinatra & Beyond, and our New Year’s Eve celebration. He’ll also be joined by our very own Principal Tuba, Cristina Cutts, for a behind-the-scenes chat you won’t want to miss! From smooth sailing Yacht Rock vibes to the biggest symphonic parties of the season, Stuart’s bringing the energy!
CYBER MONDAY SALE! 30% OFF FOR 30 HOURS! PROMO CODE: CYBERMONDAY26. Discount is applied to selected performances. Some restrictions apply.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 30% OFF FOR 30 HOURS! PROMO CODE: BLACKFRIDAY26. Discount is applied to selected performances. Some restrictions apply.
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