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September 22, 2016

The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the score to 'E.T.'

It's a new way to watch the classic film

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Young stars of the 1982 movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," from left, Henry Thomas, Robert McNaughton and Drew Barrymore pose in North Hollywood, July 15, 1985.

John Williams produced the soundtrack for Steven Spielberg's "E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial" at the height of his career. Some could argue that it is his best work, since he won his fourth Academy Award for the score and Spielberg altered the final edit of the film to fit the music (when typically it's the other way around).

For three nights in October, the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the heartwarming music at the Kimmel Center while the film is projected in HD. 

The movie about a lovable alien stranded on Earth was an instant blockbuster and is still widely regarded as one of the greatest films.

Tickets begin at $39 per person.

"E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial" with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16
$39-$94 per person
The Kimmel Center: Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad St.

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