January 9, 2009

BRIAN REGAN

Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.
Through prolific writing and tireless touring, Brian is the rare comedian to make the leap from comedy clubs to theaters without the exposure of his own TV show or film. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian's fan base. In 2005, Brian toured theaters in 40 cities, expanding to 70 cities in 2006 and he will top himself once again.

January 15-19, 2009

RINGLING BROS. AND
BARNUM & BAILEY
ZING ZANG ZOOM

Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOMSM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion.
Be mesmerized when a four-ton elephant disappears before your eyes, and a gravity-inducing nemesis transforms across species into a ferocious tiger. The most magical of all, watch in amazement as an incomparable array of exotic animals including a herd of majestic Asian elephants, magnificent Bengal tigers and elegant Arabian and Friesian horses join forces with our human performers to create an experience that will surprise and delight Children of All Ages, rendering us speechless and reminding us that the magic of The Greatest Show On Earth® lives forever in our hearts and imaginations.

January 20 & 21, 2009

They look like them and they sound just like them! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. “A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalgia…Boomer Heaven!” raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right…as The Beatles, they triumph!” cheers the Boston Herald. “An adoring Valentine to The Beatles,” declares the Washington Post. Sing along with your family and friends to such Beatlemaniac favorites as “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude,” “My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Come Together” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.”

January 24, 2009

This year’s cast of Dancing With The Stars –The Tour features an ensemble of the show’s most popular competitors from season seven including Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Maurice Greene & Marlee Matlin Joined by the show’s hottest professional dancers: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas, Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Alec Mazo, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff & Fabian Sanchez.
The two-hour live performance will feature a larger-than-life re-creation of the TV show's actual stage and set design, along with cabaret-style, VIP table-seating on the floor. The cast will be accompanied by a 10-piece live band and the production will also feature two huge high-def video screens to showcase never-before-seen rehearsal footage, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, outtakes and other extras.

January 28, 2009

Grammy-winning multi-platinum recording artist John Legend has confirmed a new round of concert dates -- his first shows in 2009 -- on his forthcoming North American tour. The 2nd leg of John's North American concert tour runs from January 12 through February 7. He will appear at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009, 8 pm.
The London-based emerging singer/rapper/songwriter Estelle will appear as John's special guest on the 2nd leg of his tour. The first artist signed to John's HomeSchool Records label, Estelle skyrocketed to #1 on the UK charts with her single "American Boy" and is featured on "No Other Love," a key track on John's new album EVOLVER..

January 29, 2009

True to its title, Grand Illusion is the logical, and incredible, evolution of this conjurer's art. Copperfield's goal in Grand Illusion is to take your dreams (and maybe a few nightmares) and make them come true using his state of the art wizardry.

January 31, 2009

Following the success of their No. 1 album, Long Road Out of Eden, the Eagles will perform live at the Amway Arena on Saturday, January 31st, 2009. The band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will be performing current hits from Long Road Out of Eden including “How Long" and “Busy Being Fabulous” as well as their classic songs.

February 6 & 7, 2009

The Revolve Tour is a Friday night – Saturday event designed for 6th through 12th grade teen girls. It’s a fun, fast-paced, action-packed time when thousand of teen girls pile into the arena to hear amazing bands and issues they care about – like relationships with friends and family, body image and self esteem, relationships with guys, faith in God and much more. Featured at The Revolve Tour are Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant, Chad Eastham, Group 1 Crew, Krystal Meyers, Jenna Lucado, Danielle Kimmey and more!! Don’t miss this exciting and life-changing weekend!

February 14, 2009

Bill Gaither and the Homecoming Friends are Lovin' Life back in Orlando for one night only! Featuring the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, the Collingsworth Family, Joy Gardner, The Hoppers, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Ben Speer and Kevin Williams!    

February 28, 2009

Smucker’s Stars on Ice puts the World's best skaters to the ultimate test, showcasing their elite athletic skills within an Emmy Award-winning production. They’ll be going to the limit to bring to the ice the very best that skating has to offer – and will be pushing their bodies right to the EDGE. With a soundtrack that ranges from Beethoven to Big & Rich, Dave Kos and Celine Dion, Smucker’s Stars on Ice will show you all of the possibilities....all the ways in which Sport can truly become Entertainment…and they will do it all on the edge of a steel blade no thicker than a pane of glass.
Produced by Scott Hamilton, Smucker’s Stars on Ice “On the EDGE”, is coming for one performance only! !    

March 20, 2009

Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to Orlando! In this live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage and you're invited to join the party!    

April 4, 2009

Come and experience Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet, featuring brand-new renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” as well as an original anthem by Brendan Graham, writer of “You Raise Me Up.” Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19 member ensemble featuring the wonderful voices of Celtic Woman—Chloë, Lisa, Lynn and Alex and the energetic musical inventiveness of Celtic violinist, Máiréad. The show will also feature cornerstone favorites such as “The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun,” “Danny Boy,” and “Spanish Lady,” among others.
The Isle Of Hope tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart.!    

April 14, 2009

Yanni, in collaboration with legendary producer Ric Wake, has discovered and developed four of the most extraordinary young voices in music today. Two years in the making, Yanni returns to the global stage with a dazzling new tour. For the first time ever, Yanni re-interprets his classic compositions and debuts new music introducing show-stopping vocalists Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills.