
Michael McDonald – Sunday, September 13, 2009
With his husky, soulful baritone, Michael McDonald became one of the most distinctive and popular vocalists to emerge from the laid-back California pop/rock scene of the late 70s. He found the middle ground between blue-eyed soul and smooth soft rock, a sound that made him a star. He initially essayed his signature style with the Doobie Brothers, ushering in the group's most popular period with hits like What a Fool Believes, Minute By Minute, and Taking It to the Streets. •• Read More
Frankie Valli Thursday, September 24, 2009
Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You are all the rage all over again. As the play enters its third sold-out year on Broadway, the real Frankie Valli is packing concert halls coast to coast! •• Read More
Foreigner Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Foreigner's catalogue of car-stereo hits is nearly unrivaled: Feels Like the First Time, Cold as Ice, Hotblooded, Dirty White Boy, Waiting for a Girl Like You, and I Want to Know What Love Is. The canny Jones kept the sound fresh by working with different producers on each album and supplying the perfect surprising flourish for each hit. Inside Information also displayed his growth as a vocalist, and the record's synth-work saw Foreigner keeping pace with the times. •• Read More
Whose Live Anyway? Friday, October 16, 2009
Whose Live Anyway is 90 minutes of hilarious improv and song all based on audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave their audiences gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is the key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage. Whose Live Anyway performs some of the games made famous from the Emmy Nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway plus some new ones!
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The Clarks Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Clarks is an American rock band from the Pittsburgh region, originating at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of twenty years, they have produced a total of 12 studio, live and solo releases, selling near a quarter of a million copies. •• Read More
Avenue Q Monday, November 2, 2009
Avenue Q is the story of Princeton who comes to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account only to discover the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There’s Brian, the out-of-work comedian, and his therapist/fianceé Christmas Eve; Rod, a Republican investment banker who seems to have a secret; and an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster, among others. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? Together, they struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. *For Mature Audiences.
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Wizard Of Oz Thursday, November 19, 2009
In this charming and classic musical, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this classic tale live on stage! •• Read More
Annie Tuesday, December 8, 2009
In the depths of the 30s, Annie is a fiery orphan girl who lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her hopeless situation changes when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy man, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the household staff and the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks! He decides to help Annie find her parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Hannigan, her evil brother, and a female accomplice, have other plans which put Annie in great danger. •• Read More
Band of the Irish Guards and Royal Regiment of Scotland
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Irish Guards were formed April 1, 1900 on the expressed wish of HM Queen Victoria to commemorate the bravery of the many Irish Regiments who had fought in the South African campaigns. The Regimental Band was formed at about the same time and consisted initially of 35 musicians and a Warrant Officer, Mr. C.H. Hassell, who was the Bandmaster. The Band, renowned for their excellence, will amaze both the avid enthusiast and novice listener! •• Read More
Chris Botti Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer. Since the release of his first solo album in 1995, he has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world’s top-selling instrumental artists. Praised for the warmth and complexity of his tone and musical ideas, Botti combines a soulful ambience with naturally flowing improvisation. He has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums. •• Read More
Kathleen Madigan Sunday, March 14, 2010
Kathleen Madigan is one of the most popular headliners in the country. An American Comedy Award winner as best female stand-up, her accessible and unpretentious style has earned her a devoted and growing following. Her standup specials on HBO and Comedy Central have earned rave reviews. She is a regular guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, VH-1, E!, and CNN. She is a mainstay on Comedy Central where she recently debuted a new one-hour special and appeared on The World Stands Up, USO Comedy Tour, The World Comedy Tour, and Comedy Central Presents. •• Read More
Stomp Thursday, April 1, 2010
Ordinary objects become musical instruments in this rhythmic explosion.
A high-energy, percussive symphony, coupled with dance, played entirely on unconventional instruments, such as garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks. It is movement made original through the use of everyday objects in non-traditional ways. A perfect night out for the entire family!
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Lord of the Dance Thursday, April 29, 2010
Michael Flatley, creator and director of this award-winning international dance phenomenon, proved his vision that hearts and minds, united through music and dance, cross all traditional boundaries. His Lord of the Dance continues to shatter box office records all over the world, leaving audiences breathless and clamoring for more. Described by the LA Times as a "show piece extravaganza," Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. •• Read More
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