Hall High Pops 'N Jazz 2025

Come enjoy Hall High School's acclaimed jazz bands, singers, and dancers, as they shine in the 67th annual production of Pops 'n Jazz, a classic West Hartford institution. This year’s extravaganza gleams with a golden glow, reflecting on the past while looking toward the future. This year’s show In a Sentimental Mood offers treasured melodies, shimmering brass, and sparkling polished jazz standards. Paying tribute to the golden age of jazz, the show celebrates its timeless charm through an unforgettable evening of music. Show dates are March 21-23, 27-29.

March 21 trombonist, Sara Jacovino; Bristow Middle School’s Big Band
March 22 vocalist, Pete McGuinness (Hall High “Pops ‘n’ Jazz” alum: ’79 – ’81);  KP Singers
March 27  saxophonist, John Mastroianni; KP Jazz Band
March 28  trumpeter, Tony Kadleck and vocalist, Thomas Doelger (Hall High grad ‘14 and Pops ‘n Jazz alum)
March 29 saxophonist, Erica von Kleist (Hall High grad '00 and Pops ‘n Jazz alum); King Philip Middle School's Sixth Dimension

Pops n' Jazz takes place at Hall High School at 975 N Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night, and the curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. Pops 'n Jazz will also offer an abridged, family-friendly matinee on Sunday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. This 50-minute performance will highlight select moments from the evening shows.

Ticket sales are now available at https://hallhighbands.com/tickets or https://pnj.ludus.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students; tickets to the Sunday matinee are $10. The Hall High School box office is now open Wednesday-Friday from 11am-1pm for in person purchases. Please call (860) 929-5151 for additional information or to leave a message. Box office opens at 6 p.m. on show nights for will-call tickets and purchases (if tickets are still available). If the show you want is sold out, join our virtual waiting list.