South Park launches the orchestral version of “Chocolate Salty Balls” on its 25th anniversary | Film and Television

South Park It celebrates its upcoming 25th anniversary by announcing that a new episode will premiere on March 2, as well as a 30-piece orchestral performance of its hit song. Salty Chocolate Balls (salted chocolate balls).

The song originally appeared on the first season of the show and went to #1 on the UK charts. Written by the creator South ParkTrey Parker, who wrote, with Matt Stone, the series’ second author, the Tony Award-winning musical Book of Mormon.

Salty Chocolate Balls He was originally played by the late Isaac Hayes, who starred as the series’ chef for the first nine seasons.

The remake was arranged by Broadway veteran Stephen Orims and again features singers Nikki Renee Daniels, Tamar Green, Jeff Creedy and Elizabeth Stanley. “I liked it,” Stan adds at the end of the clip, while Kenny muttered in agreement.

“I had the pleasure of reimagining these classics from South Park In a more traditional setting for orchestra concerts,” Tell Oremus The Hollywood Reporter . “It was so fun being able to blow them up and give them such proper classic performances.”

“I called some of the best musicians and singers I’ve known, friends and colleagues I’ve worked with on Broadway and on TV, and we’ve been making music, dressing up and laughing like crazy for a few days.”

In August 2021, South Park It was renewed during the 30th season, with 14 original films based on the series also ordered for production.

South Park It has been a mainstay of Comedy Central since it began in 1997. Today it remains one of the most successful animated shows ever.

“Comedy Central has been our home for 25 years and we are thrilled that they have fulfilled our commitment to us for the next 75 years,” Parker and Stone said in a joint statement.