Internationally acclaimed artist Grace VanderWaal will join legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola for two exclusive dates on An Evening With Francis Ford Coppola and Megalopolis Screening Tour this summer. In addition to the screenings and live discussions in Port Chester, NY and Chicago, IL, VanderWaal will deliver a special musical performance featuring two original songs she wrote and performed for the film Megalopolis.
These intimate performances mark the only planned live renditions of the songs written for Megalopolis, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience VanderWaal’s cinematic contributions in person.
Set in the futuristic city of New Rome, Megalopolis originally captivated audiences with its masterful filmmaking, becoming one of Francis Ford Coppola’s most widely discussed films. Architect and dreamer Cesar Catilina seeks a utopian future, while Mayor Franklyn Cicero fights to preserve the status quo—rife with greed and political warfare. Caught between these powerful forces is Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose romance with Cesar tests her loyalty and compels her to redefine her beliefs about what humanity truly deserves. The film, which features an all-star cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, and Aubrey Plaza, made its world premiere last year to a 10-minute standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and was released theatrically and in IMAX globally on September 27, 2024.
Grace VanderWaal continues to make bold creative strides in 2025 with the release of her deeply personal sophomore album, CHILDSTAR, out now via PULSE Records. Described by critics as raw, powerful, and fearless, the 10-track record includes the standout singles “Brand New” and “Proud,” and is accompanied by CHILDSTAR: Final Act—a self-directed short film showcasing emotionally charged performance art from the album. Fresh off a North American headline tour, VanderWaal brings her unflinching honesty and cinematic artistry to Megalopolis, where she not only stars but contributes two original songs that reflect the film’s sweeping emotional themes. This marks a new era for the multifaceted artist, who first captured national attention at age 12 on America’s Got Talent and has since earned accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Rising Star Award and recognition on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour includes a theatrical screening of Coppola’s highly anticipated 2024 epic Megalopolis, followed by a compelling in-person conversation titled “How To Change Our Future.” With Coppola himself guiding the discussion, audiences will experience the film exactly as the visionary intended—on the big screen, in a communal setting, with room for dialogue and reflection.
“This is the way MEGALOPOLIS was meant to be seen,” shared Coppola, “in a large venue, with a crowd and followed by intense interactive discussions about the future.”
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com
TOUR DATES:
Sun Jul 20 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
Wed Jul 23 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre – Featuring Special Guest Grace VanderWaal
Fri Jul 25 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre – Featuring Special Guest Grace VanderWaal
Sun Jul 27 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
*Tues Jul 29 – Dallas, TX – The Texas Theatre (*Not a Live Nation Date, Tickets Available Here)
Fri Aug 01 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
Photo Credit of Grace VanderWaal: Valeska Thomas
Photo Credit of Francis Ford Coppola: Jesse Dittmar
