Jaws in Concert
Wolf Trap screens 'Jaws' Saturday accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra
With just two notes, Academy Award-winner John Williams created a sense of fear for beachgoers that would last for decades. Head to Wolf Trap Saturday night for a screening of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as the National Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic score.
The film — often called the first summer blockbuster — will be projected in HD onto big screens in-house and on the lawn.
"Jaws" was released June 20, 1975. Did you know:
- Three mechanical sharks were created for the shark portrayed in the film.
- The sharks were referred to as "Bruce" after Spielberg's lawyer.
- The movie was shot at Martha's Vineyard.
- Brody's line 'We're going to need a bigger boat" was ad-libbed by actor Roy Scheider.
- Peter Benchley, the author of the novel "Jaws" was once a reporter for The Washington Post. He makes a cameo in the film as a reporter.
- Jon Voight, Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges were all considered for the part played by Richard Dreyfuss.
- The poster for the film was from the paperback book cover of Jaws by artist Roger Kastel.
If you go: There are also several pre-performance activities Saturday night at Wolf Trap including:
- Discovery Shark Fin Hat Giveaway Location: Main Gate
- Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Station - Shark jaw bone specimens and a megalodon tooth for people to explore. Location: Right side of plaza by women’s restroom
- Pre-Performance Discussion with NSO @ Wolf Trap conductor Emil de Cou, 2 Natural History Museum marine conservationists, and possibly The Meg film director Jon Turteltaub Location: Old Farmhouse Lawn
Tickets range from $40 to $65. The film starts at 8:30 p.m.
All patrons, including children of any age, must have a ticket. Schedule, program, artists and price are subject to change. All performances take place rain or shine. No refunds. Visit the National Park Service for information on cooler/bag inspections and size limitations. Please allow extra time for inspections. For additional information on planning your trip to Wolf Trap, check out Plan your visit.
There's more coming up this summer at Wolf Trap:
- Tuesday, July 17: Straight No Chaser
- Wednesday, July 18: Boy George & Culture Club, The B-52s
- Thursday, July 19: Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me
- Friday, July 20: Queen Latifah, Common
- Saturday, July 21: Jaws in Concert, National Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, July 22: Casino Royale in Concert, National Symphony Orchestra
- Tuesday, July 24: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Wednesday, July 25: Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld
- Friday, July 27: Bernstein at 100: A Celebration, National Symphony Orchestra
- Saturday, July 28: The Best of Wagner's Ring, National Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, July 29: Yanni
- Friday, August 3: Verdi's Rigoletto
- Saturday, August 4: Hanson, String Theory
- Sunday, August 5: Bryan Adams
- Tuesday, August 7: Angelique Kidjo's Remain in Light, Femi Kuti and The Positive Force
- Wednesday, August 8 & Thursday, August 9: Disney's "Beauty and The Beast" film with NSO
- Friday, August 10: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
- Saturday, August 11: Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Sunday, August 12: ABBA The Concert
- Wednesday, August 15: Gladys Knight & The O'Jays
- Thursday, August 16: Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack
- Friday, August 17: Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Preservation Hall
- Saturday, August 18: The Avett Brothers, Nicole Atkins
- Sunday, August 19: The Revivalists, ZZ Ward
- Monday, August 20: Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson
- Wednesday, August 22: Michael McDonald, Peter Cetera
- Thursday, August 23: Dawes, Shovels & Ropes
- Friday, August 24: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
- Saturday, August 25: KIDZ BOP Live 2018
- Sunday, August 26: Bollywood Boulevard
- Thursday, August 30: Kenny G, The Tenors
- Friday, August 31: Gavin DeGraw, Phillip Phillips
- Saturday, Sept. 1: Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse
- Wednesday, Sept. 5: 5 Seconds of Summer
- Thursday, Sept. 6: Alanis Morissette
- Friday, Sept. 7: Jethro Tull
- Saturday, Sept. 8: 4U-A Symphonic Celebration of Prince, Wolf Trap Orchestra
- Saturday, Sept. 15: 2018 Wolf Trap Ball
