08/24/2026
Thanks to 330ToGO for this great article about our upcoming HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS concert with Neil Zaza on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM at Akron Civic Theatre!
Hope to see you there! 🔥🔥🔥
Akron Native Neil Zaza Joins the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra
To Perform HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS at Akron Civic Theatre
Akron, OH – The silver screen comes roaring to life as the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra makes its highly anticipated debut at the Akron Civic Theatre with HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS, an electrifying evening of iconic film scores featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist and Akron native Neil Zaza.
The dynamic program features music from Top Gun, Back to the Future, Avengers: Endgame, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, How to Train Your Dragon, Inception, Casino Royale, and more, transporting audiences straight into the heart of Hollywood’s greatest cinematic moments. Fusing the power of a full symphony orchestra and choir with the the edge of electric guitar, HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS promises to be a high-octane musical experience.
“This concert is designed to feel like a blockbuster movie unfolding live on stage,” said Dr. Andrew Keller, Founder and Music Director of the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra. “Taking the very best of the rock and orchestral worlds, it’s gripping, powerful, and unapologetically epic, and having Neil join us for this concert in his hometown makes the night even more special.”
For Zaza, the performance marks a homecoming to the city where his musical journey began. The Akron native has gone on to build an international following with his signature combination of lightning-fast technique, soaring melodies, and jaw-dropping precision. He has collaborated with artists from Van Halen, Journey, Styx, and many others, earning a following among guitarists worldwide and a reputation as one of the most technically fearless players of his generation.
Event Details:
HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS
Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theater
182 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Tickets are available through the Akron Civic Box Office.
About the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra
As one of the only film music orchestras in the world, the Cinematic Symphony Orchestra has taken a leading role in pushing the artform forward in the concert hall, blending the power of cinema with the artistry of symphonic music, and delivering bold, genre-defying performances that ignite emotion and imagination. With dynamic programming and a strong commitment to community engagement, as well as a host of exclusive arrangements that can’t be heard anywhere else, the CSO is reshaping the way that contemporary audiences connect with orchestral music.
