On this special edition of the Podcast: Composer and Conductor George Daugherty swings by to talk about the Debut of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony opening in Las Vegas this weekend, which will catapult a full world tour of the classic 'Looney Tunes' cartoons alongside a Live Orchestra for fans and families to enjoy! We discuss how Bugs Bunny on Broadway humble beginnings; the legacy of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes composers Milt Franklyn & Carl Stalling; with many detours along the way! The chat also features first hand stories between George and the original directors of those classic cartoons! “What’s Up, Doc?” A brilliant blend of classical music and classic animation! He also shared with us an exclusive look at the cue sheet written by Chuck Jones for What's Opera Doc! This was written prior to anyone drawing a single frame of animation for the short!!!!! Incredible! Check out website: BugsBunnyattheSymphony.net for FULL TOUR SCHEDULE DATES! Bugs Bunny At The Symphony has toured the world, and now makes its Las Vegas premiere with The Las Vegas Philharmonic. The world’s most iconic Looney Tunes — What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Corny Concerto, and more than a dozen others— will be projected on the big screen, while their exhilarating original scores are played live by the orchestra. This iconic concert spotlights beloved favorites as well as five brand-new animated shorts, and their classically-infused music. Conducted by George Daugherty. Created by George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong.