Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ lands at Anderson Hancock Planetarium
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MARIETTA - A show based on one of the most influential albums in rock and roll will be presented at the planetarium at Marietta College.
Music and visual storytelling will come together in “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” in the upgraded Anderson Hancock Planetarium.
Presentations will be held at 3, 4:15, 5 and 6 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 29 and Sept. 5 and Sept. 26. Tickets are $39.90, and Aug. 15 and 29 are already sold out.
Tickets are available at https://www.darksideofthemoon.show/en-US/pinkfloyd/marietta. For more information, contact the Anderson Hancock Planetarium at planetarium@marietta.edu.
Running 42 minutes, the show features 360-degree visuals synchronized to all 10 tracks in Pink Floyd's landmark 1973 album, "Dark Side of the Moon." Tracks will be played in sequence while panoramic visuals surround audiences from every angle.
The production, seen by more than 1 million viewers worldwide, was produced by the award-winning team at NSC Creative in collaboration with Pink Floyd's longtime creative director, Aubrey Powell.
The show is designed for audiences 6 and older. The music, art and cutting-edge projection technology create an audiovisual experience unlike a traditional concert or film, organizers say.
"It's exciting to host this production in our newly upgraded star theater. This show merges astronomical and artistic imagery to create a celebration of Pink Floyd's album," Franci Bolden, planetarium and laboratory technician, said. "The visuals are stunning, and they look incredible with our new 4K laser projection system. I'm excited to present a show to our visitors unlike anything they've seen in our planetarium before."
Pink Floyd is known for its psychedelic sound and conceptual albums. The band has sold more than 250 million albums around the world and continues to influence generations of musicians and fans.
"The Dark Side of the Moon" remains among the best-selling and most celebrated albums in music history.
"I know 'The Dark Side of the Moon' show has been well-received at planetariums around the world, and I'm excited that we have the opportunity to present it in the Mid-Ohio Valley," said Ann Bragg, planetarium director. "Pink Floyd laser shows were a mainstay of planetariums in the '80s and '90s. This show builds on that tradition, utilizing the latest projection technology."
The Anderson Hancock Planetarium is located on the campus adjoining the Rickey Science Center at Fourth and Butler streets. The 4,400-square-foot facility features theater-style seating for 102 people and is accessible for guests with disabilities.