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In ODYSSEY, CELTIC THUNDER invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of the ensemble’s unique sound. The shared musical chemistry of Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalists Ryan Kelly, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Emmet Cahill, gives the show its compelling power, while each singer ...
JOHN WAITE will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English. Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn't It Time’ and Bad English ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are stil...
Celebrate 25 years of Spirit Trail with Bruce Hornsby. Each ticket will include a copy of the Spirit Trail: 25th Anniversary Edition 3-CD box set to be picked up at the show. Based out of Williamsburg, VA, BRUCE HORNSBY first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song...
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often-unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, up until MTV in the early '80s, NEIL BERG'S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL&nb...
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE AND TIME. The original Jersey boy himself, FRANKIE VALLI is a true American legend. His incredible career with The Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” and of course, “Grease.” Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have sold over 100 million records worldwide, and their success led ...
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups....
Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable ...
THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world - Jay White. It is without question the most authentic Neil Diamond Concert Experience on the planet. Conceived in response to Mr. Diamond’s retirement from the concert stage and the huge demand from audiences worldwide to enjoy the music of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame icon in a live music setting, Jay and the dynamic...
MARIE OSMOND has spent more than six iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Her debut single "Paper Roses" reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom. Sh...
Sarasota Premiere! Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the ic...
THE GUESS WHO is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, and charted 14 Top 40 hit singles, 2 of which went to number one in the United States. The most recent and up-to-date version of the band has mas...
THE GIPSY KINGS FT. NICOLAS REYES have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide in the past three decades. Their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 2013. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors—Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War—and reflects the ...
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest musical forces of our time. The 16-time Grammy award winning writer/producer performs songs that he wrote or produced from his four decades of hits and includes fascinating storytelling about the songs, artists and moments of his life. Some of the songs David and Katharine perform include Celine Dion’s “Th...
NEIL BERG’S 114 YEARS OF BROADWAY is back for its annual celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows! This dazzling all-new show, which sells out every year, features some of Broadway’s finest stars performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals. Each musician is an accomplished performer in their own right. It’s an evening of “Broadway Heaven” not to be missed....
THE ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. Through unrivalled live performances and a vast recording output – highlights of wh...
“There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there’s Johnny Mathis.” - Barbra Streisand Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" and "Misty,” JOHNNY MATHIS has recorded 80 albums, including 7 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive seven dec...
THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA* continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” *The Concert: A Tribute to ABB...