The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2007-2008 season at West Virginia University with principal Pops conductor Marvin HamlischsBroadway Hear and Nowat 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the Creative Arts Center.

The concert on the WVU Evansdale Campus will include guest vocalists Anne Runolffson and Gary Mauer.

This is the first of three concerts the Pittsburgh Symphony will perform in Morgantown this year.

No one pulls off a Pops concert like the Pittsburgh Symphony and Marvin Hamlisch, fans say. Indeed, the program leaves nothing to be desired by fans of Broadway and the Orchestra alike.

Smash hits likeLes Misérables,A Chorus Line,The Producers,WickedandPhantom of the Operaare just a few of the musicals to be sampled.

Runolffson and Mauer will each have a chance to shine as soloists and combine efforts for some of Broadways most stunning ensembles, likeSeasons of LovefromRent.

In addition, Hamlisch will be following up on what the WVU College of Creative Arts is callingMarvins Challenge.

During his 2006 concert at the Creative Arts Center, Hamlisch vowed that if every seat in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre is filled upon his return, he will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony in a special performance of the WVU Fight Song.

Hamlisch has orchestrated the song and the College has accepted the challenge of filling the theatre for this one-of-a-kind performance.

To list the awards Hamlisch has not won would take far less time than to name those he has. The superstars accolades include three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe Awards. The Orchestra is honored to have this esteemed, beloved musician as principal Pops conductor for the twelfth year.

Mauer and Runolffson�€both Broadway stars, most recently in home and touring productions of Andrew Lloyd WebbersPhantom of the Opera�€bring scores of experience to Heinz Hall.

Mauers credits include frequent appearances with the nations finest symphony orchestras and leading roles inJesus Christ Superstar,Les Misérables,Sweeney ToddandWest Side Storyamong others.

Runolffson has served as standby to Julia Andrews and Liza Minnelli, and her versatile career has carried her all over the globe to concert halls and recording studios.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Series is presented by with support from William and Loulie Canady in memory of their daughter Valerie.

The best way to secure a seat is to purchase a subscription. Subscriptions for the three concert series are still available for $94.50.

Single tickets are $38 and are only available through the Pittsburgh Symphony box office. They may be purchased by phone at 800-743-8560 or online athttp://www.pittsburghsymphony.org.

Sir Andrew Davis will conduct the Orchestra during the second concert of the season Thursday, Dec. 6.

The December performance will feature principal cellist Anne Martindale Williams in a program that includes Elgars dramatic concerto, Mozarts majesticSymphony No. 39andPhantasmagoriaby Pittsburgh Symphony Composer of the Year John Corigliano.

The final concert in the series features conductor Daniel Meyer and world-renowned violinist Sarah Chang Monday, Feb. 11. Meyer will lead the Orchestra in a concert of works including BeethovensSymphony No. 7and VivaldisThe Four Seasons.