Elton John’s legendary performance at Dodger Stadium launched him into global stardom 47 years ago, and next month, his career will come full circle as he returns to Dodger Stadium with his final North American show, which will be streaming exclusively on Disney+.
“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is a once-in-a-lifetime live, global concert event that offers fans from around the world a front-row seat to witness the groundbreaking magic of the Rocket Man back at Dodger Stadium.
The three-hour livestream takes place on Sunday, November 20, 2022, beginning with “Countdown to Elton Live” from Dodger Stadium, beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT. The stream features Sir Elton as audiences have never seen him before, paying tribute to the icon and the seminal moment in 1975 that cemented his global success.
“To feel the energy from the best fans, not only in Dodger Stadium again, but this time around the world from those watching live at home, will be truly extra special for me,” John said in a statement.
“I’m thrilled to celebrate this momentous evening globally. I hope everyone feels the power and joy of performing on a stage as iconic as Dodger’s. Just like I did almost 50 years ago.”
“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” will commemorate a watershed evening in music history as it unfolds in real-time at Dodger Stadium, giving fans in person and countless admirers worldwide the rare chance to experience his biggest hits from the past 50 years.
The extraordinary night also will feature several yet-to-be-announced artists who will honor the legendary megastar on stage.
“Sir Elton John’s impact on music and culture is unparalleled, and this concert event is sure to be one for the history books,” president of Disney branded television Ayo Davis said. “We’re thrilled to bring this exclusive, up-close, backstage-to-front-row-seat experience to audiences around the world, live on Disney+.”
This livestream serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated 2023 Disney Original documentary “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend,” from Academy Award nominee R.J. Cutler and filmmaker David Furnish.
As the official feature on John, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” will unveil unseen rehearsal and concert footage over the last 50 years, along with exclusive personal archives and interviews.
The definitive portrait of Elton John also will spotlight his final months on the road and a look back at the extraordinary first five years of his career between 1970 and 1975, when he released 10 iconic albums, seven of which went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts to become a global phenomenon.
The film will play festivals and have a theatrical run before it streams on Disney+.
Tickets to see Elton John at Dodger Stadium still available
Farewell Yellow Brick Road is John’s final tour, which includes 30 dates across the world. Dodger Stadium is the host to his final three shows in North America, which the two other concerts on Nov. 17 and 19.
John previously drew one of the largest crowds ever for a solo artist when he put on a show at Chavez Ravine in 1975.
Tickets for one of the three concert dates at Dodger Stadium can still be purchased from Dodgers.com.
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