KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — It was a special night for Star Wars fans at Miller Auditorium as the first installment of the space opera was shown with a live orchestra playing the soundtrack.
The response was what you would expect, as the crowd burst into applause as the orchestra played the first fanfare. And the Orchestra got a standing ovation at the end.
Before the event began Kalamazoo Orchestra officials announced they also plan to perform the other two films of the original series over the next three years. ‘
There were chances prior to the event to get a photo with any number of Star Wars characters, including the big guy himself, Darth Vader.
They have one more performance Friday night at 8:00PM.
