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The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, a spectacular live experience celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic Nickaelodeon animated series.
Taking place on Sunday, Sept. 21, with performances at 2 and 7 p.m., this one-of-a-kind performance will transport audiences into the heart of the Four Nations through an epic fusion of live orchestra music and stunning visuals. Tickets are available at MossCenter.org.
Audiences will be swept into a breathtaking audiovisual experience that reimagines the series’ most iconic moments in an entirely new format. Set to the original Emmy Award-winning score by Jeremy Zuckerman, this special anniversary edition presents a two-hour visual journey through all three seasons of the iconic animated series.
Projected on a full-size cinema screen, the performance includes new elements and artistic surprises that offer a fresh perspective on the show’s enduring legacy. Fans will relive pivotal moments — from Aang’s awakening in the iceberg to the final battle against Fire Lord Ozai — through music that heightens every emotional beat.
Since its premiere on Feb. 21, 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has become a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its layered characters, rich world-building, and thoughtful exploration of themes such as identity, balance, war, and redemption.
The franchise has expanded to include the spin-off series The Legend of Korra, the upcoming Avatar: Seven Havens, several bestselling book series, an anticipated theatrical film, and this live orchestra tour. This anniversary concert is a powerful tribute to the show’s enduring legacy and global fan base.
Zuckerman’s powerful compositions – performed live by a full orchestra – span the series’ three acclaimed “Books” (Water, Earth, and Fire), evoking the emotional journey of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, and Iroh as they unite to bring peace to a fractured world.
“When I started work on Avatar: The Last Airbender, it was a dream to have the music performed by an orchestra,” said composer Zuckerman said. “Now, over 20 years later, with the concert tour, that dream has come true in a way I never could have imagined. It’s profound for me to see the Avatar community of fans — so wonderfully diverse — come together to celebrate the show through its music. The atmosphere of joy at the concerts is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’m elated that more people will continue to share in it.”
About the conductor
Music supervisor/music director/conductor Emily Marshall has worked as the associate conductor/keyboardist of The Who and has performed at iconic venues all over the world such as Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, The O2, Royal Albert Hall, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and many more. Recent touring credits include: The Who Hits Back (North America/Europe), Josh Groban’s Harmony Tour, and conductor/music director of the Live In Concert tours of Demon Slayer, Naruto, Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse, and Our Planet.
Marshall’s Broadway credits include: music director/vocal arranger of Be More Chill, Jagged Little Pill, Head Over Heels, Elf, Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, School of Rock, Mean Girls, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Waitress, and Annie.
Additionally, her tours/benefits include Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical; first national tour of We Will Rock You, A Chorus Line, Beauty and The Beast, and Flashdance.
As a proud member of the Recording Academy, Emily is featured on the Original Broadway Cast Album of Be More Chill and the Original Cast Album of Dave Malloy’s Preludes.
Marshall also works as a vocal coach, keyboard technician, arranger, supervisor and producer. Learn more at IG @emarshallmusic or emilymarshallmusic.com.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering the series for the first time, Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert brings the show’s emotional depth, humor, and heroism to life in a whole new way – live on stage and in surround sound.
Ticket prices range from $60 to $115. The show is recommended for ages 13 and above.
Tickets may be purchased by visiting MossCenter.org, through the Moss Center Box Office in person, or by calling 786-573-5300.
More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
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