Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Topol's Farewell Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Set for South Florida!

The Tony Award® winning 1964 musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, has embarked on a new North American tour. In what is a huge theatrical feat, audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Academy Award nominee Chaim Topol, Tevye from the original 1971 motion picture adaptation, perform the role that made him famous with his award winning portrayal in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic.

No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with Topol in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

Topol's Farewell Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will be at the Broward Center's Au-Rene Theatre in Fort Lauderdale, FL from October 6 thru the 18, 2009.

Monday, September 28, 2009

The Black Crowes Bring Their STUCK INSIDE UTOPIA Tour 2009 to South Florida!

The shows will feature over two hours of music culled from their latest album 'Before the Frost...Until the Freeze' (released September 1, 2009) and the band’s deep catalogue. Widely known for varying their nightly set lists performing new material, deep album cuts, rarities and covers in addition to their hits, The Black Crowes, consistently deliver a fresh and unpredictable live show.

Chris Robinson, lead singer for the Black Crowes: “The Black Crowes fearlessly continue to search for the self made utopian ideals that makes rock and roll music the last true real American adventure.”

Critical acclaim and popular success has seen The Black Crowes sell over 20 million albums worldwide. They are time and again hailed as one of Rock and Roll’s best live acts.

The Black Crowes are: Chris Robinson (vocals), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall (keyboards) and Luther Dickinson (guitar).

The Black Crowes with Truth & Salvage Co. will play the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre in Pompano Beach, Florida on Tuesday October 6, 2009.


Friday, September 25, 2009

Comic Actor Billy Crystal brings his 700 SUNDAYS to South Florida!

700 SUNDAYS, an autobiographical journey, is an original two-act play in which Billy plays numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. It deals with his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. It is about family and fate, loving and loss.

In its opening week on Broadway in 2005, 700 SUNDAYS broke the house record for highest weekly gross at the Broadhurst Theatre and then continued to top its own record every week. The week ending May 22, 2005, marked the highest grossing week, not only for the Broadhurst Theatre, but also for any non-musical production in Broadway history, taking in $1,061,688 at the box office.

The show won the 2005 Tony Award for Special Theatrical Experience and both the 2005 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance.

Following the Broadway run, Billy played sold out limited engagements of 700 SUNDAYS in Toronto, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Billy then took 700 SUNDAYS to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, where both engagements sold out upon announcement and won the 2007 Helpmann Award for Best Special Event.


Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS plays the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida from December 3 thru the 6, 2009 and then plays the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in Miami, Florida from December 9 thru the 13, 2009.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Kanye West and Lady Gaga Announce FAME KILLS Tour Dates!

Despite pledging to Jay Leno that he would take some time off to reassess his life in the wake of his Taylor Swift bum-rush at the recent 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West will be busy for much of the rest of the year thanks to the just-released dates for his Fame Kills co-headlining tour with Lady Gaga.

The tour will kick off November 10th in Phoenix and will keep the dynamic duo on the road through early 2010.


West has apologized three times for interrupting Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV VMAs and told Leno that he had been working nonstop since his mother's death two years ago.

While West went home empty-handed Sunday night — and, in fact, was asked to leave the venue after the incident -- Gaga provided one of the evening's highlights with her over-the-top, blood-drenched performance of "Paparazzi" and a win in the Best New Artist category.

The FAME KILLS Tour with Kanye West and Lady Gaga is set to play the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Wednesday December 9, 2009.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Andrea Bocelli Brings His Voice to South Florida!

Millions will rejoice this holiday season with the much-anticipated release of Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas CD. The first-ever Christmas recording from Andrea is a heart-warming collection of songs destined to become a holiday classic for years to come. Produced by the legendary David Foster, the CD features the singer's unmistakable soaring vocals, alongside duets with special guests. My Christmas will be released on Sugar/Decca on November 3, 2009.

My Christmas is the ultimate holiday recording from Andrea Bocelli, who sings traditional carols and favorites in English, with a few selections also featuring Italian and German. The lush, beautiful arrangements are evident throughout; highlights include "White Christmas," "Oh Holy Night," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," "The Christmas Song," and "What Child Is This" among others.

"I have long dreamed of recording a holiday album that captures the beautiful traditions of the holiday season. Every year these songs have brought incredible joy to my family and I, and it is my hope to give back that same joy by making this album," commented Bocelli. My Christmas will also be a major component of a PBS Great Performances special to air on Public Television this December 2009. The program will present both Andrea Bocelli and David Foster together in a stellar Christmas program, which was filmed on September 15, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

Additionally on the live front, Andrea performed three historic classical concerts for the first time ever at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall on September 8, 9 and 11, 2009. A series of very special Christmas concerts are slated for December 2009; confirmed dates include November 28th at Bank Atlantic Center in Ft Lauderdale, December 3rd at Air Canada Center in Toronto, December 5th at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ, December 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and December 13th at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

An iconic figure in music who has sold over 60 million albums to date, Bocelli continues to defy categorization, age barriers and labels of all kinds. In concert or on the opera stage, he has worked with everyone from Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo to Bono. His memorable television appearances on such events including The Grammy Awards, mentoring contestants on American Idol, and the Official Ceremonies of past Olympic Games have propelled Andrea Bocelli to a global household name.

Andrea Bocelli will be at the Bank Atlantic Center (in Sunrise, Florida) on Saturday November 28, 2009.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Jerry Seinfeld brings his comedy to South Florida!

Due to popular demand, Jerry Seinfeld... America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love – stand-up comedy. Recently hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

One of the most successful and influential comedian of his generation, Jerry Seinfeld's brilliant observational riffs on the minutiae of everyday life formed the basis for SEINFELD, the quintessential NBC sitcom of the 1990's and one of the most beloved series in the history of television.


Jerry Seinfeld will be playing the Kravis Center (in West Palm Beach, Florida) on Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2009.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Oscar nominated Actress turned Rock Star Juliette Lewis Hits the Road!

Terra Incognita literally means “unknown land.” So, perhaps it’s only appropriate that in support of her brand new studio album, Juliette Lewis (with her band The New Romantiques) will be exploring lands all across the globe in the coming months. The Oscar nominated actress (Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR, Oliver Stone's NATURAL BORN KILLERS) turned musician kicks off a three month tour headlining endeavor that will take her to two continents and 14 countries before it’s all said and done in early December 2009. North America will get in on the action first.

Lewis' latest studio album Terra Incognita, produced by The Mars Volta’s Omar Rodríguez-López, also features a brand new music video for the track “Fantasy Bar”.


Juliette Lewis with The New Romantiques is/are set to play The Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday September 27, 2009.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Metallica Brings the 2nd Leg of their WORLD MAGNETIC TOUR to South Florida!

Metallica have announced the second leg of a North American WORLD MAGNETIC TOUR in support of their album ‘Death Magnetic’.

The dates kick off September 14th and will run through to December 12th when the tour wraps up in San Jose, CA.

Their last album ‘Death Magnetic’ debuted at Number One on the Billboard album chart in September 2008 and won 2009 Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance for the track ‘My Apocalypse’ and Best Recording Package. So far the album has sold nearly 1.7 million copies in the US.

Metallica (with Lamb of God) will be at the Bank Atlantic Center (in Sunrise, Florida) on Thursday October 1, 2009.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

KISS announces KISS ALIVE 35 North American Tour!

As they celebrate 35 years of rockin', KISS has announced their KISS ALIVE 35 North American Tour. The tour kicks off with a rapidly-selling, special multiple-show engagement in Detroit Rock City beginning September 25, 2009, where KISS will be playing the classic album that started it all: KISS ALIVE! The tour leg will then hit more than 40 additional cities before concluding in December 2009.

This incredible show will feature a new stage set, pyro effects that only the "hottest band in the world" could deliver, and all new costumes. Fans will be treated to a 2 1/2 hour set of rocks greatest hits, including "Rock and Roll All Nite," "I Was Made for Lovin' You," "Detroit Rock City," "God Gave Rock & Roll to You" and "Shout It Out Loud," as well as songs from the band's new album SONIC BOOM. Buckcherry will be main support on all of the KISS ALIVE 35 North American dates.

Said Gene Simmons, "For 35 years, KISS raised the bar for what a rock concert should really be. This year is no different - all new, all killer... all KISS! The master's class in rock is in session! KISS rules. Oh yeah!" "Bigger IS better!" said Paul Stanley. "SONIC BOOM is our future and KISS Alive is our proud past. On this tour you get KISS ALIVE! plus a slew of other classics and soon to be classics. New stage, new battle gear and a pyro arsenal that will again show everyone that there is only one KISS!"

KISS (with Buckcherry) will be at the Bank Atlantic Center (in Sunrise, Florida) on Thursday October 22, 2009.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Vanilla Ice Plays Free Concert in Hollywood, Florida this Labor Day Weekend!

Chill out at Seminole Casino Hollywood this Labor Day weekend during the Classic Chill Fest: Saturday September 5th thru 7th. Enjoy ice skating, food, Miller Beer and Florida's Largest Mojito ALL FREE on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2009.

Plus, on Saturday take part in an outside Festival from noon to 7pm and enjoy the musical stylings of the original "Ice, Ice Baby": Vanilla Ice - FREE in Concert at 8pm.

Sunday's festivities begin at 10am and include a Jumpin' Jack Car Show, the $45,000 Cold Hard Cash Giveaway and a Classic Car Giveaway where one lucky guest will drive off in a 1968 Camaro.

The weekend floats over to Monday September 7th as they give away $1,000 in Cool Cash every 15 minutes from 10am to 10:15pm.


NOTE: This will be taking place at the Seminole Casino Hollywood (not the Seminole Hard Rock Live).

Thursday, September 3, 2009

The US Tour of Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS gets its Daniela!

Finally! The last role (and the most difficult to cast) has been confirmed and finalized for the highly anticipated US National Tour of the 2007 Tony Award winner for Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS: The Musical. Newcomer Isabel Santiago is set to take on the audience favorite: Daniela. The tour debuts in Tampa, Florida on October 26, 2009.

The US National Tour's full cast announcement is expected shortly.

The US Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS: The Musical is set to play the Broward Center (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) from March 16 thru the 28th, 2010.