Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents FOOTHILLS POPS: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD! on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. This high-energy program takes audiences on a musical journey from the bright lights of Broadway to the magic of Hollywood, featuring beloved show tunes, timeless American standards, and an evening of unforgettable live performance.
Music Director Matthew Troy and the Western Piedmont Symphony bring this program to life with a wide-ranging mix of audience favorites from both stage and screen, including selections from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Sound of Music, Carousel, and Grease. The evening moves effortlessly between classic Broadway charm and cinematic sweep, showcasing the color, character, and versatility of the orchestra. With moments that are playful, nostalgic, and richly expressive, this program highlights the enduring appeal of these iconic songs and the stories they continue to tell.
The program features soprano Haley Sicking, an internationally recognized artist whose career has taken her from stages in New York City to audiences around the world. Traveling to Lenoir for this one-night-only performance, Sicking brings her dynamic vocal range and expressive artistry to a program that spans both Broadway and film. The concert will also include a special World Premiere song, “Shine,” by North Carolina–based, award-winning composer Michael Glasgow, written specifically for this program and for Sicking.
Music Director Matthew Troy shares his enthusiasm for the upcoming performance: “WPS is excited to perform From Broadway to Hollywood! on our upcoming Foothills Pops concert. We will be joined by soprano Haley Sicking and will feature a wide variety of audience favorites from the great American songbook and from many beloved films and musicals. We can’t wait to share this entertaining program with our audience!”
Western Piedmont Symphony’s FOOTHILLS POPS concert series is sponsored by the Broyhill Family Foundation and the Bernhardt Furniture Foundation. This performance is further supported by concert sponsors Graystone Eye, Catawba Valley Health System, and The Stevens Family Foundation, with additional support from Arts Culture Catawba and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
FOOTHILLS POPS tickets are $33–$58 for adults. Student tickets are $10 with a valid ID. (Students can purchase $10 tickets in section B only when accompanied by an adult who also buys a ticket in the same section. Students may also buy individual $10 tickets in section C without requiring an additional adult ticket purchase.)
To purchase tickets, visit wpsymphony.org, call 828.324.8603, or stop by the Western Piedmont Symphony Box Office located on the SALT Block at 243 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The Box Office is open Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, where FOOTHILLS POPS concerts are held, is located at 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645 (on Highway 321).
Up next, Western Piedmont Symphony concludes the 2025-2026 season with MASTERWORKS: MUSICAL WANDERLUST on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory. This globally inspired program features Goldmark’s Overture to Sakuntala, Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1, Steiner’s Casablanca Suite, and Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian.” Taking center stage is acclaimed Canadian pianist Sheng Cai, praised for his expressive depth and virtuosity, with performances spanning major orchestras around the world including the Toronto Symphony, Shanghai Symphony, and Philharmonie Südwestfalen.
For more information about the Western Piedmont Symphony concerts and events, visit wpsymphony.org. Please note: all programs, artists, venues, prices, and dates are subject to change.
