Photo Provided From left are Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford in 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope" by Lucasfilm LTD.

WHEELING – The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert” featuring a screening of the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar-winning score performed live to the film.

The concert will be led by conductor John Devlin on Saturday, April 18, at the Capitol Theatre. Show time is 2 p.m.

The Capitol Series is presented by WesBanco. The Pops series is sponsored by WVU Medicine.

Since the release of this first “Star Wars” movie almost 50 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams. Fans will experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film in a live symphonic concert experience.

Legendary composer Williams is well known for scoring all nine of the “Star Wars” saga films, beginning with 1977’s “Star Wars,” for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score. His scores for subsequent “Star Wars” films “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return of the Jedi,” “The Force Awakens,” “The Last Jedi” and “The Rise of Skywalker” were each Oscar-nominated for Best Original Score.

The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts.

Tickets for “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert” start at $25. Students receive 50% off. Tickets can be purchased online at wheelingsymphony.com, over the phone at 304-232-6191, or in person at the WSO box office, located at 1025 Main St., Suite 811, Wheeling.