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What are Broadway Tours?

Broadway Tours refer to traveling productions of popular Broadway shows that bring the magic of Broadway to cities and theaters across the country or even internationally. These tours allow audiences outside of New York City to experience the thrill and excitement of acclaimed Broadway productions in their own hometowns.

What is the difference between subscription tickets and regular tickets for Broadway Tours?

Subscription tickets for Broadway Tours are usually sold as part of a subscription package, offering patrons the opportunity to secure tickets for a series of shows within a season. Subscribers often enjoy benefits such as priority seating, discounted prices, and exclusive offers. Regular tickets, on the other hand, are individual tickets that can be purchased for specific performances of a Broadway Tour. These tickets are available to the general public and can be bought separately for each desired show.

Are there age restrictions for Touring shows?

Yes, age restrictions for touring shows can vary depending on the content and themes of the production. While some shows are suitable for audiences of all ages, others may have age recommendations or restrictions due to mature content, language, or intense scenes. The specific age restrictions or recommendations for each show can be found on the official websites of the respective theaters or ticketing platforms. It's important to review these guidelines or consult with the theater directly to ensure the appropriateness of the content for yourself or your group, especially when considering attendance with children or younger individuals.

Can I get refunds or exchange tickets if I can't attend a show?

Ticket exchange or refund policies for Broadway Tours are determined by the specific theater or ticket vendor from which you purchased your tickets. It's advisable to review the terms and conditions of your ticket purchase or contact the theater's box office or the authorized ticket vendor directly for information regarding ticket exchanges, refunds, or any applicable policies. Policies may vary, so it's important to clarify these details in advance. Please note that specific details and policies for Broadway Tours may vary depending on the production, theater, or ticket vendor. It's always recommended to consult the official websites, authorized ticket vendors, or contact the respective theaters directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Can I find information about accessibility for individuals with disabilities?

Accessibility information may vary for each theater and production. It's best to reach out to the individual theater or show's official website. They can provide you with comprehensive information regarding wheelchair accessibility, hearing devices, captioning services, and other accommodations.

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THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL THE CHER SHOW FIRST NATIONAL TOUR WILL LAUNCH IN THE FALL OF 2021.

THE TONY AWARD ® -WINNING MUSICAL! HER LIFE. HER STORY. HER LEGEND.

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 icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy ® , an Oscar ® , an Emmy ® and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have you dancing in the aisles!

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HEAR THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICON

Starting out with sonny.

Everything changed when young Cherilyn Sarkisian met Salvatore Bono at a small coffee shop in L.A. in 1962. Hear the songs that started it all, and made Sonny and Cher a household name.

DOMINATING THE DANCE SCENE

Following the hit debut of “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” in 1971, Cher broke out on her own and became a worldwide solo sensation. Listen to her evolution from pop to disco and everything in between.

THE LEGENDARY COMEBACK

After a break from music to take Hollywood by storm, Cher returned to the airwaves with a string of comeback hits that cemented her in history as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Explore the sounds from her most recent era in this playlist.

STYLE LOOKBOOK

Look back on some of Cher's most iconic and thrilling fashion moments.

Bell-bottoms and Counterculture

When Cher first came on the scene as part of a duo with Sonny Bono in the 1960s, their looks were iconic of the free-love, freewheeling era. Her long, straight locks changed the game for those still wearing beehives.

Matching Furs (1968)

Bang, bang! As a duo, Cher and Sonny often matched in unisex takes on hippie fashion. Items like fur vests gave their looks textures and proportions and shapes that were unconventional for the era.

Pop Goddess (1972)

It would be the start of a lifelong trend of strategically placed sequins and fabulous headdresses. This Bob Mackie creation lit up The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour .

Belly Barer (1973)

Cher often revealed her belly button on the Sonny and Cher TV show, which got her in trouble with the network but eventually helped change the rules. Red carpet looks like this, once daring, are now the norm.

The Naked Dress (1974)

This daring look created for Cher by Bob Mackie was simply groundbreaking, and has since become a rite of passage for female performers. According to Mackie, it was never about being naked; it was about being bold.

Luau at the Oscars (1974)

Ever one to eschew black-tie formality, Cher showed up to the 1974 Academy Awards ® in a gorgeous floral-print two-piece more evocative of a sarong than a dress, but still high fashion with a couture headpiece and choker.

Behold the Unitard (1978)

The pop-star wardrobe staple all began with a bold move from a very body-forward disco diva.

Nearly Naked Butterfly (1979)

For her album “Prisoner,” Cher went nearly naked once again, in a shimmering Mackie headpiece cascading seamlessly into a matching beaded dress.

Risky Red Carpet (1986)

Cher challenged the Academy Awards ® dress code as a presenter in this memorable costume — turning heads and daring to be taken seriously as an actress.

Moonstruck (1988)

Her provocatively simple shock dress was the perfect look for clinching the Oscar ® . The diva had arrived.

Channeling Cleopatra (1988)

At a Halloween party in Century City, Cher channeled Cleopatra with a wig-headpiece hybrid that screamed statuesque.

Haute Headpiece (1998)

Never comfortable with the commonplace, her gorgeous, woven gown got a bold matching topper at the Academy Awards — a nod to her famous headwear of years past.

Bigger Is Better (2000)

Who can top a Cher headpiece better than Cher, with this mohawk meets Mad Max tribal warrior crown?

Return to Form (2010)

Cher stole a page out of her own stylebook and subsequently stole the show at the VMAs paying tribute to the big hair, body-baring unisuit, high boots and leather jacket immortalized in her 1988 “If I Could Turn Back Time” music video.

Tribal Vibes (2014)

Cher channeled her tribal heritage and diva status in her “Dressed to Kill Tour.”

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ABOUT THE CHER SHOW

Her Life. Her Music. Her Legend. 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 icon.

THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

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(Lady) She/Her. Catherine is over the moon to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show ! Credits: The Waiting (Margot), Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne), Memphis (Gladys). Pace MT. All my love to Mom, Dad, Austin, and Jill.

(Babe) is beyond excited to be going on her first tour with The Cher Show ! She recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland this past May. Recent credits include Proof (Catherine), Cabaret (Emcee), and Company (Amy). Endless love to her family and friends for supporting and believing in her- she would not have the guts to be here without you. Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for making this possible, and thank you to Cher for being Cher.

(Star) is both thrilled and humbled to embody the icon that is CHER. Favorite credits: Doctor ( Next to Normal ), Baker’s Wife ( Into the Woods ), Gina ( REWIND ); along with bandleading and audiobook narration. Her cup runneth over with gratitude for her family, friends, Nick, Uisge and BBB. @mscott3

MIKE BINDEMAN

Tyler pirrung, lorenzo pugliese, lucy werner, emma alteri, michelle arotsky, neftali benitez, charles blaha, gary paul bowman, emma jade branson, kevin michael buckley, samantha butts, alloria frayser, jordan gold, nathan hoty, tre kanaley, mason derreck lewis, grace napoletano.

(Gregg Allman/John Southall) National Tour Debut! Regional: The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia , Something Rotten, Kinky Boots (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. BWMT ‘23. Rep: HCKR. IG: @mike_bindeman

(Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut! Some favorite credits: Elf (Buddy – Arizona Broadway Theatre), Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio – Little Theatre on the Square), Spamalot (Historian – City Springs Theatre Co.), Cabaret (Emcee – Glow Lyric Theatre). Much love to his friends and family for their endless support and to Jim and the MTA fam! IG: @tylerpirrung

(Sonny Bono) is pumped to be on tour again! Prior credits include the first national tour of The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob SquarePants). As a 5’5 Italian man himself, he finds it fairly easy to pretend to be one on stage. Massive thanks to family and friends. IG: lorenzo_m_pugliese

(Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star) is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist dwelling in Brooklyn. After graduating from Elon University she traveled all over the US and Asia with the First National Tour of Annie as Lily St. Regis. She has since spent her time performing her self produced solo shows all over the world on various cruise lines. Listen to her original music on all streaming platforms under her name, as well as a brand new cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with her band The Astroband! She is so grateful for her most loving and supportive family and coolest boyfriend – you are the Hunny to my Lu! I love you guys. @theastroband @lucyannthesky

(Ensemble, Bridget, u/s Babe) National tour debut! Regional: Bright Star (Margo), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie u/s), Escape to Margaritaville . Love and gratitude to the fam & the team. BA: Wagner College. emmaalteri.com / @emmaalteri

(Ensemble, Girl Group, Female ET Reporter, u/s Dark Lady, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in The Cher Show . Select credits include: Guys and Dolls (ACT of Connecticut), Rock of Ages (ACCC), Matilda (The Engeman Theatre), Newsies (The LEX), and Elf: The Musical (Syracuse Stage). BFA Syracuse University. Endless love and gratitude to my family and friends! IG: @michelle_arotsky

(Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Bob Mackie’s Assistant) (he/him) is incredibly honored to be making his Broadway Nat’l tour debut!! Other credits include: We’ll Meet Again (Tour), AIDAmar (Cruise), Guys and Dolls (Regional) and Grumpy Old Men (Regional). He thanks his family and friends profusely for their continued support! | http://www.neftalibenitez.com // Insta: @neffybear

(Ensemble, Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer, Dave Clark Five, u/s Rob Camilleti) is proud to be making his national tour debut. Charles recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in MT. Credits include Cabaret (Hans – Virginia Theatre Festival), Pippin (ensemble), Carrie (ensemble). Sending love to my family and friends back in New York IG: @charles.blaha <3

(Ensemble, Rob Camilletti, Dave Clark Five, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall, u/s Sonny Bono) is elated to be a part of his 2nd national tour after wrapping up his debut in Madagascar the Musical (First National – Alex the Lion). REGIONAL: John W. Engeman Theater ( Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages ). The Media Theater ( Aspects of Love, RENT ). TV: Oxygen, Travel Channel, ID Network. Love and thanks to CPM Talent Management, my family, the fellas, and Casey. IG: @gary_bowman

(Ensemble, Dark Lady) National Tour Debut! Proud Eastern Washington native and alumnus of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Emma toured domestically and internationally with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Thank you to the entire casting team for this opportunity! All my love and thanks to Mom, Dad, and Luke for their endless support. Kisses to Rafa and Rosie! IG: @emmabranson

(Ensemble, Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter, Dave Clark Five, u/s Sonny Bono) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut. In addition to acting, he writes/produces his own pop music as ‘Kev!’ on all streaming platforms. Some credits include: The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (Theatre Aspen), & The Wizard of Oz (Vital Theatre). Thank you to my family, friends, teachers, and agents at UIA. Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team.

(Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut. Credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Destiny Of Desire (Assistant Choreographer – The Old Globe Theater), Women On Fire (Ensemble – Royal Family Productions) Love to her amazing parents Wendy and Erik!

(Swing, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball) is thrilled to be joining her first national tour! Regional credits include: The Prom (WPPAC), White Christmas (NBFT), Jersey Boys (SSMT). BA, SUNY Cortland. Endless love to my friends and family! inhale confidence, exhale doubt. IG@lizzdavviss

(Ensemble, Studio Singer) is unbelievably honored to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show ! Recent credits include The Color Purple (Nettie), White Christmas (Rita), and Beautiful the Carole King Musical (Shirelle). Her love and gratitude goes to her family, friends, reps at The Price Group, and her cat, Lucy. CCM MT c/o 23 Eccl. 3:12.  alloriafrayser.com  <3

(Ensemble, Studio Singer, u/s Lady) National tour debut! Thank you to Mom and Dad, family, friends, and mentors for your unwavering support and love. Credits: Rent (Maureen Johnson), All Shook Up (Miss Sandra). All my love to my alma mater, Montclair State University (BFA Musical Theatre). Proudly represented by The Collective Talent Agency. @jordan.gold www.jordangold.me

(Swing, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank, Assistant Dance Captain) (They/ Them) is overjoyed to make their Broadway National Tour debut! Credits: Waiting in the Wings (Off-Broadway), We’ll Meet Again (Tour), worked with Jimmy Buffett (Cruise) and Train (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Thank you to their fam at Bloc, their Parents and Grandma! TikTok/Insta: @nathanhoty

(Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Steve the Scribe, u/s Rob Camilletti, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall) is excited to make his National Tour debut. Credits: Annie Get Your Gun (Tommy – Jackson Hole Playhouse), Elf the musical (Ensemble – Argyle Theatre), Bring it On! (Cameron – SSA). He would like to thank his Mom and Dad, All family, Thomas, Kaelin, Brett, Corinne, and Mrs. P! IG- kanaley_22

(Ensemble, Studio Singer, Girl Group, u/s Lady) is super grateful to be turning back time with you! Selected credits: Bat Out of Hell (Las Vegas Residency- Dance Captain), Roxstar (@ roxstarvegas), Newsies (Hannah, U/S Katherine), Tuacahn Amphitheater Broadway Season, Something Rotten! (Regional Premiere- MT West, 5 Star Theatricals). Love to my 3 M’s & Nonnie always. “Just do it!” drewhaleylake.com @idrewalake

(Ensemble, Lee/Top of the Pops Host, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is stoked to be on the road with Cher ! Credits: Pippin (National Tour – Manson Trio, Pippin & Lewis u/s), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theater), singer/dancer with Norwegian Creative Studios. Endless love to Stephen and Tucker! Rep: MTA @masondlewis

(Ensemble, Colleen, u/s Babe) is over the moon to be making her National Tour debut! She is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado (BFA in Musical Theatre, May 2023). Credits include: RENT (Maureen Johnson, UNCO), Head Over Heels (Mopsa, TheatreSilco), The Laramie Project (Barbara Pitts, UNCO). @gracenapoletano, gracenapoletano.com

CREATIVE TEAM

CASEY HUSHION (Director) Broadway: Associate Director of Mean Girls ; Aladdin ; The Prom ; Elf ; In the Heights ; The Drowsy Chaperone ; To Be or Not to B e, Good Vibrations . New York: Call Me Madam (City Center Encores), Fat Camp . Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt . Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre 2009-2019. Recent regional credits include world premieres of the new musicals Joy and Mystic Pizza. Upcoming: Clue (National Tour) and Beautiful at Paper Mill Playhouse. Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet, and Jane. www.caseyhushion.com

ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO (Choreographer) Officially the first choreographer in the country of Saudi Arabia. Choreographer, Fame US Tour; Annie , Muny; Candide , starring George Hearn, Rita Moreno, San Francisco Opera; Big Apple Circus In NYC; As Director/Choreographer Ragtime , Lyric Stage (nominated in 14 categories for the Theatre League Awards); Ragtime, North Carolina Theatre, (Winner Best Choreographer, Triangle Theatre Award); Legally Blonde , Mamma Mia , Hairspray , Argyle Theater; Jersey Boys WPPAC; Director, US Tour MasterChef Live; International Tour of Got Talent Live www.AntoinetteDiPietropolo.com follow me @antoinettedip

BOB MACKIE (Original Broadway and Tour Costume Design) Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie is a nine- time Emmy Award winner, Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and has three Oscar nominations. Most recently he received a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Cher Show . His Broadway credits include Moon Over Buffalo and Putting It Together , starring Carol Burnett, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public , Minelli on Minelli , Lorelei with Carol Channing, and On the Town with Bernadette Peters and Phyllis Newman. Broadway on television: “Once Upon a Mattress” starring Carol Burnett, “Gypsy” starring Bette Midler, “Carousel,” “Brigadoon,” “Of Thee I Sing,” and “Kismet.” His inventive and memorable designs have helped raise entertainers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Ann-Margret, Bernadette Peters, Mitzi Gaynor, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Pink, and Cher to iconic status both onscreen and off.

KELLY JAMES TIGHE (Set Design and Co-Video Design) Off-Broadway/national tours: Martin Luther on Trial, Shadowlands , The Most Reluctant Convert , The Great Divorce , The Fantasticks , Almost Heaven , Movin’ Out , Shear Madness, Cats.. . Regional: Disney Theatrical, Paper Mill Playhouse, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Center REPertory Company, SlowBurn Theater, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, Broadway By the Bay, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Ray of Light Theatre. Kelly’s theatrical work is published in the textbook Scene Design and Stage Lighting and his work as an illustrator has been published in Mooseltoe, A Moose and a Dream . Awards/recognitions: SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, DramaLogue, and Shellie Awards. IG: kellyjtighe web: kjtdesign.com

CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Design) NYC/National/International tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Disney’s Aida, The Producers, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo, Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Who’s Tommy, Titanic, The Music Man and many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera and many others. TV: “Finding Magic Mike” for HBOMax. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design. www.cmlighting.com

JONATHAN INFANTE (Video Design ) Jonathan Infante is a multi-media designer and artist based out of Southern California. Owner of Infante Media, a boutique production company, that has developed video content for television, film, museums, concert tours, plays, and musicals around the world. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support. Most recent credits: Disney’s Tarzan the Musical (Moonlight) The Revolutionist, Legally Blonde 2022/23 US National Tour, An American in Paris / South Pacific 2022 Tour, and Dreamgirls 2020 Asia Tour. Regional Credits: Shrek (3D-T), Matilda (Tuachan), Prince Of Egypt (Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (MRE), Newsies (Moonlight), Big Fish (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MRE), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Circus) American Idiot (LMT).

DANIEL LUNDBERG (Sound Design) Daniel has designed for Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater, New York Stage and Film, The REV, A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, His Story (Dallas), and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (Tour). Sound engineer and assistant design credits include 15 Broadway productions, 11 tours, six circuses, two theme parks, and many concerts. BFA Carnegie Mellon. It’s great to be here!

KRISTIN STOWELL (Music Supervisor) Kristin Stowell is a music director, pianist, composer, arranger, copyist, and educator based in Washington, D.C. Recent credits include music directing the world premieres of On Cedar Street (Berkshire Theatre Group) and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), and the regional premiere of The Cher Show (Ogunquit Playhouse). Her original award-winning musical Endometriosis: The Musical was featured in the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kristin currently serves on the musical theatre faculty at American University.

EDDIE CARNEY (Music Director) Beginning his career at the age of fourteen, Eddie’s credits span the musical theatre gamut from Show Boat to Chicago to Shrek the Musical . Tours: Legally Blonde (MD ’22-’23/AMD 2019), A Chorus Line (AMD – Tokyo 2022), South Pacific (MD), An American in Paris (MD), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical (AMD). Other: Mamma Mia!, Caroline or Change, Hairspray, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Urinetown, Ragtime, La Cage aux Folles . Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Excellence in Music Direction: Sunday in the Park with George ad Richard Taylor’s Whistle Down the Wind . Accompanied platinum-recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan in NYC. Outside of the pit, Eddie is a Britney Spears aficionado, drops his jaw watching Real Housewives, and predicts Rupaul’s Drag Race winners with his fiancé. Dedicated to Preston, Mom, and Dad. “Art in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” -Stephen Sondheim

ALISON FRANCK (Casting Director) ALISON FRANCK, C.S.A. (Casting Director) has been a casting director in NYC for over 25 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway Productions, then she worked in film/TV for several years, then from 2000- 2010, she was the Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she cast commercials, voiceovers, film/TV, and theatre. Alison now runs her own company, Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours of well-known musicals including Legally Blonde, Dreamgirls, An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Chorus Line, The Simon and Garfunkel Story Live and Little Women, the Musical , now on tour. www.franckcasting.com

BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL SHER (Producer) is celebrating its 30th season of producing and general managing Broadway tours of shows and attractions throughout the world. Early highlights were collaborations with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (US Tours, Taiwan, and China) and with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Miss Saigon . Also, the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man . Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, US Tour), Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy (US Tour, South America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Studdard, and the First National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – flying car and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musica l (10 US Tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US Tour, China premiere, Japan), Hair (US Tour and Japan), Bring it On (US Tour and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US Tours, China premiere, Singapore). More recently, A Chorus Line toured the US and Japan, and was seen in China for the first time. Post-pandemic, Big League remounted its acclaimed tour o f An American in Paris , a new production of South Pacific, Legally Blonde , and continued touring its flagship production of A Christmas Story The Musical . Current work includes The Cher Show national tour and a new touring production of Little Women . Future work includes a new touring production of The Addams Family .

THE CHER SHOW is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global, 440 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016, www.broadwaylicensing.com.

YOU KNOW YOU WANNA SIT WITH US

North American Tour is coming to a city near you!

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY ("30 Rock"), composer JEFF RICHMOND ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN ( Legally Blonde ) and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW ( The Book of Mormon ).

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

New York Magazine cheers, "MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery. USA Today says, "We'll let you in on a little secret, because we're such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!"

More cities to be announced soon!

NATALIE SHAW (Cady Heron)

MAYA PETROPOULOS (Regina George)

KRISTEN AMANDA SMITH (Gretchen Wieners)

MARYROSE BRENDEL (Karen Smith)

ALEXYS MORERA (Janis Sarkisian)

ETHAN JIH-COOK (Damian Hubbard)

KRISTEN SEGGIO (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George)

JOSEPH TORRES (Aaron Samuels)

SHAWN MATHEWS (Kevin G)

TYM BROWN (Mr. Duvall)

CARLY AMELING (Swing)

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The National are probably the biggest band to come out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The indie-rock group is made up of 5 band members, including two sets of brothers, who play alongside lead singer Matt Beringer.

The band were formed in 1999, and they’ve been touring pretty much ever since. Most of their time as a group has been spent in Brooklyn, New York, where they’ve had a slow burning career that’s seen them grow from being a hardworking but relatively unknown band, to a group who headline festivals around the world and sell out 20,000 capacity arenas.

The full line up consists of lead vocalist Matt Beringer, twin brothers Aaron (guitar, bass, keys) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and another set of brothers Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).

Matt Beringer’s distinctive baritone voice, alongside his self-penned discerning lyrics gives the band a unique sound, often described as erring on the sombre-side. They are said to have taken influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Nick Cave, but believe strongly in being innovative and continuing to grow independently as an act.

Interesting fact: one of their biggest breakthrough moments came from their track "Fake Empire" featuring on the 2008 Obama campaign. This, alongside successful support tours with artists like R.E.M., set them on the path to their current popularity. The release of "High Violet" in 2010 saw them reach the biggest achievements of their career - hitting the top 5 across the UK, US and Canada.

Their most recent album "Trouble Will Find Me", was the record that really cemented them into the mainstream. Just before the release of this sixth EP, they premiered a documentary called "Mistaken For Strangers" which followed the band on their "High Violet" tour, focusing mainly on the relationship between singer Matt Beringer and his brother, who took on the role of assistant tour manager.

The National are true strivers, they’ve gradually warmed their way into many a record collection, and with each release prove themselves to be more accomplished than before. Despite their more recent successes, they are not to be considered as having reached a peak: it’s in their nature to continue to improve on themselves.

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I suppose any music lover feels a personal connection with what they are listening too, no matter how trite. For fans of The National, the deeply personal, cathartic nature of their songs always seem to express a deep sense of longing. It’s become emblematic of their songs: that somewhat mournful tone in the Dessner production, the halted and deep baritone of Berninger voice, the stark delivery of the rhythm by the Devendorfs.

Few bands know how to manage the mediums which they use as effectively as The National. Their studio sound is immaculate but their live shows are just as perfectly constructed to give the sense of a magical connection between band and crowd night after night. To these talents we can now add short film with Mike Mills’ oeuvre.

Although I personally felt that they had relied too much on their emblematic character over content on their previous album: Sleep Well Beast and I was relieved and delighted by the novelty of an overtly feminin nature on I am Easy to Find. It is a truly excellent LP to add to their already impressive catalogue of outstanding albums but it is easier to achieve intimacy in a studio. The Dessners are expert producers, lending their latents to many other musicians in the Indie world. Harnessing The National’s inimitable vibe in the controlled environment of a studio is easier than expressing deep and personal feeling during a rock concert.

This is where Matt Berninger shines. While the other members of the band play fantastically and even with some theatricality; occasionally trading places and instruments throughout. Berninger’s stage presence is what truly makes a The National concert an experience.

He doesn’t have a good singing voice and he doesn’t have expressive of diverting stage banter (On this occasion he shared the fact that their tour bus has truck a moose on route to Montreal) but what he does have is the ability to give the impression he is reaching out to us, the audience members.

Unlike most musicians who regularly appear in the news for kicking cameras or knocking peoples’ phones out of their hands, Berninger encourages cell phone filming in his shows through his antics. Granted, there is pro forma pre-recorded warning prior to the show that all venues play which warns that filming the show is forbidden, but when the modern audience inevitably pull out their devices to “capture the moment”, the National frontman gives them something to remember. During one song he took a phone out of a front row audience member’s hand and carried it on-stage alternating between filming himself in extreme confessional close-up or capturing guitar work by one Dessner or another.

In another case, he took the phone on a wild ride during one of his legendary walkabouts through the audience. If you’ve been to a The National show, you will recognize this characteristic move by Berninger. He will suddenly become compelled to leave the stage and plow into the crowd. He enters into what appears to be some kind of fugue state, moving back and forth, carving a path through the throngs of the audience members who reach out to touch him, hug him or, more often than not, film him. His interactions are impetuous, short and frenetic, almost brusque as though he is desperate to find what he is looking for and that search is always a physical manifestation of intimacy.

Even when he is on stage, this personae of the desperation and frustration as he strives to connect with us on a personal level is made manifest by the way he wrestled his mike from its stand, flinging the inanimate object violently when it refuses to cooperate. He climbs onto lights and monitors or paces back and forth with nervous hands as though he is trapped and desperate to get out, to connect, with us. Sometimes he seems to almost manage a personal moment, a passing high five or sharing the rest of his bottle of cold red wine with the front row.

It’s an act. The moves are just as rehearsed as a pop diva’s choreographed dance sequence, if less overt. The roadies are always at hand to pick up that recalcitrant mic stand and somehow, empathically, know when Berninger will suddenly be compelled to plunge into the crowd and have an improbable 200 feet of mic cord at the ready. We know the moves, we wait for the sudden yet inevitable breakdown of Mr. November, we sing along with Vanderlyle, yet they still affect us.

I know it’s a conceit, but it’s great showmanship which make us believe we have shared something special and it’s what keeps me coming back show after show.

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I have been introduced to The National by my husband in 2002 when we moved to Vancouver. I was automatically drawn to their music. Being in a new city, and without knowing anyone, I often spend my free time going for long walks and exploring. Their music provided me with a lot of comfort as I strolled through streets full of people, yet feeling alone. Their dark, full of melancholy music fills me up with longing for more. In times where I need a good cry, when I do chores around the house, when I sit down with a glass of wine, it is my go to music. I love all their albums, but High Violet, Trouble will find me, and Boxer are definitely albums that are on the constant repeat. My husband, a music fanatic, is always on the lookout for the new and greatest bands. He keeps introducing me to new artists, yet after listening to one or two songs from their album, I switch the ITunes to play The National. If someone asked me what my favourite song is it would go like this: "I should live in salt" , "Fireproof", "Graceless", "I need my girl", "This is the last time", "Terrible love", "Sorrow", "Lemonworld" "Mistaken for Strangers", "Fake Empire" "Abel" "Trouble will find me"... the list can go on and on.. I don't think they have ever written a bad song. What I love about their songs is not only the melodies are superbly written but the lyrics are full of meaning (and that is hard to find in music today). The National are bringing back music that matters, music that fills your heart and soul. I had a pleasure of attending one of their concerts here in Vancouver in 2013 at the PNE. It was the most amazing show ever. I am about to turn 40, yet I was screaming like a teenager! Did I mention, I love Matt! I recently watched the documentary "Mistaken for Strangers" and loved this new expose of the band... The National, unique sound, amazing vocals, beautiful melodies, dark lyrics, talented musicians and song writers... I would do anything to see them in concert again!

I had such a great evening seeing The National! Matt's interaction with the crowd was second to none. On multiple occasions throughout the evening he descended into the standing area, and sometimes the audience lost sight of him for what felt like minutes (but probably was seconds, thanks to security).

Irish singer Lisa Hannigan, who provided backing vocals on Sleep Well Beast, joined the National at multiple points during the night. Her enchanting vocals were sadly lost at first, but after a few adjustments she provided a haunting accompaniment to Matt's iconic baritone voice.

Matt's voice often reached new levels of emotion when it transcended into a guttural scream on certain songs.

As the night drew to a close, Matt announced that they were to sing 'the most depressing song we've ever written' - About Today. Hailing from their 2004 EP Cherry Tree, this was a particularly special moment. The crowd fell silent and eyes were drawn once again to the incredible light show behind the musicians.

Having performed a cover of Talking Heads' Heaven, support act This Is the Kit and Lisa Hannigan joined the stage for a beautiful, bittersweet rendition of Born to Beg.

The icing on the cake of a beautiful two hour concert was the final song - Terrible Love. Matt walked through the crowd as we all sang in unison 'it takes an ocean not to break'.

My only regret is that we didn't get to hear Mr November, my favourite song.

The National can be depressing, and there's no denying I felt slightly melancholy this morning, but in today's world it's impossible - at least for me at least - to pretend that everything is going swimmingly.

We need music that examines our deepest emotions to prevent us burying our heads in the sand. And with that, we need the National.

Morrissey’s voice made introductions by way of lyric as The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I What” was piped over the PA while the band took their position on stage. Berninger and the brothers were joined by a pair of multi-instrumentalists who dabbled in various sounds throughout the night, but whose main contribution came in the form of horns. As Morrissey’s pleas faded behind the three split-screens that acted as backdrops, Berninger was pacing like a caged beast; his neck bent, his head facing the ground, and his long blonde hair obscuring not only his glasses, but most of his facial features as well. “Thank you,” he said curtly, before following the brothers into “Don’t Swallow the Cap”. Everyone was on their feet, with their arms overhead, when the LSD-inspired rainbow light-show was washed out in bubbling crimson waves as the night transitioned into “Bloodbuzz Ohio”. Then we were treated to the first preview of the evening…

“Checking Out” started out with simple synth, then Berninger came in with his deep, introspective, stream-of-consciousness vocals about fucking things up, before a light backbeat and simple chord progression met him somewhere in the middle. The song continued to be very synth and vocal driven from beginning to end. Multiple members of the band have spoken about a new direction forward, and if “Checking Out” is any indication of where the new road leads, I’m certainly along for the ride.

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This show was labeled "A Special Night with The National" and was a limited 6 city engagement that included a viewing of a short film directed by Mike Mills (not THAT one) and scored by special arrangements of tracks from IAETF and Q&A with Mike and one of the Dessner's and Matt.

The short film was good, very moving about a woman's (Alicia Vikander) journey from childhood through life and including all the experiences one would imagine a woman has/goes through. To this end the female collaboration on the new album lends itself very well.

The main set was comprised of the new tracks from IAETF and featured appearances by Julien Baker for a couple of songs, as well as the Brooklyn something Chorus/Choir. The live arrangements were complete with string trio and brass duo. The songs were good but most (all but 2 or 3) lacked the energy that one is accustomed to seeing from The National (this is neither a good thing nor a bad thing, I get it, this was a toned down show, to be seen more like an art show). The encore consisted of 3 or 4 songs from the back catalog and Not in Kansas, which packed so many political and societal issues into one song it will make your head spin. They played Fake Empire, Bloodbuzz and The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness which demonstrated the regular energy of a 'The National' show.

Overall a good show, definitely different from the 8 or 9 times I've seen them previously.

I saw The National at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta this May. I have always liked their music but did not have a strong desire to see them live because their music is so mellow. However, they were awesome! I was pretty close to the stage in a general admission area. The sound was great and their energy was great too. I was shocked at how bad ass the lead singer is. He was smashing things on stage and even came out into the audience and crowd "walked" around. I was so close I could almost touch his hand. At the end of the show, they were so thankful of the audience, and it seems like they genuinely care about their fans and want to make sure that they give the best performance possible. I really enjoy their current album, Trouble Will Find Me. "Graceless" and "I Need my Girl" are my favorite songs. They have been around for awhile (I think about 10 years), and their music just keeps getting better, and they stay current. Seeing them live made me more interested in them as a band. I would definitely see them again if they came back into town.

Some people of my age (82) want to try Parachuting, Bungee Jumping or some other daring pursuit while still on this planet but my greatest wish was to go to a live concert of that amazing band, The National!

I was so lucky to be in Brighton last Saturday (7th Dec) to have my wish granted and the whole experience was fantastic - they even played my very favourite song, ‘Light Years’. The song list was well chosen, full of contrast in mood and tempo and the audience responded happily to singing Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks!

Our group included three generations, myself, two daughters and a granddaughter, all National fans.

The Brighton Centre is an excellent venue and the audience was so receptive and enthusiastic. I think Matt himself must have realised that, considering his many ventures down to the front row. At one point, he stumbled and my younger daughter held out her hands to steady him - unfortunately he stood on her toes but all is forgiven, Matt!

I had heard they were a life changing show prior to going, but I was skeptical due to how hyperbolic people tend to be about that kind of thing, but HOLY SHIT.

They had a bit of a rocky start, but once they got their groove on (and Beringer got sufficiently drunk) 2-3 songs in, it was one of the most surreal shows I've ever had the pleasure of attending.

their music is often noted for being a bit mellow, but this show couldn't be less so. when it they weren't reaching swans-level volumes with songs like Mr November, they were delivering some satisfyingly visceral takes on classics like "Don't Swallow the Cap" or "Fake Empire"

seriously, though, this show was insane & I highly recommend seeing them to anyone if they're in your area.

An incredible live performance. Matt and the band bring to life songs from the album with such passion and grit in ways that can't fully be explained. They make you fall in love again with music and songs that you may have listened to hundreds of times and thought you understood. They emotionally charge into anthems and b sides alike and have a great time interacting with the crowd, with Matt often stepping off stage or singing with the crowd around him. The stage presence, comments between songs, goofy dancing by Matt, band mate banter and red solo cups handed out or flung into the crowd all add to the incredible musical performance. I can't recommend seeing them enough. If you're a fan this is a must see show.

They are absolutely incredible live. Between Matt's shrieking during The Pull of You and the intensity of Bryce and Aaron during rockers like Day I Die (during which Matt waded deep into the crowd) and System, this was certainly not a boring affair! Even the quieter numbers (Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks, Light Years, etc) had a coiled intensity. Matt is super funny on stage, telling clever anecdotes and giving away the mic stand at the end of the concert. The only caveat to the performance was that the whole field reeked of weed, so strong it was making me and my SO sick. Most of the fans just stood there smoking instead of actually having fun and dancing. The band itself was awesome though!

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The beloved police procedural, starring Malik Yoba, Luna Lauren Velez and Michael DeLorenzo, aired on Fox from 1994 to 1999

The cast of New York Undercover is hitting the road!

In PEOPLE's exclusive look at the Monday, April 29 episode of Tamron Hall , Malik Yoba, Luna Lauren Velez and Michael DeLorenzo reveal that the cast of the police drama will be embarking on a tour across the United States in celebration of the show's 30th anniversary.

"We're here not just to talk about the 30-year anniversary, but how we can bring this moment forward," Yoba, 56, explains. "Audiences has never had a chance to have this experience with us so we intend to go on the road as [a] cast."

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After host Tamron Hall and the audience react with shock, Yoba shares "another iconic" reveal.

"We're going to hit markets across America. We're working with artists that have performed on the show," he continues as the crowd cheers.

New York Undercover aired from Fox from 1994 to 1999. The iconic police procedural followed the story of two undercover detectives, J.C. Williams (Yoba) and Eddie Torres (DeLorenzo). The series included a diverse cast and was one of the first procedurals to cast BIPOC actors in leading roles. It also told realistic storylines that tackles issues from parenting to racism, sexism and drug abuse.

In 2018, Deadline reported that ABC had ordered a pilot for a New York Undercover reboot series.

At the time, the outlet reported that the new series would pick up 20 years after the original show's end. The reboot was to follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz and their investigations into the Big Apple's most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Some original cast members were expected to reprise their roles.

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Kravis Center announces 2024-25 Broadway season, including blockbusters ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘Moulin Rouge’

T he next Broadway season coming to West Palm Beach has been announced and includes some big marquee titles from the Great White Way.

Running the boards at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in 2024-2025 will be shows such as “The Cher Show,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and the recent revival of “Funny Girl.”

The national tours will also include fan favorites dancing back into the spotlight, including “The Book of Mormon,” “Les Misérables” and “Peter Pan.” Capping off the slate of shows will be the emerging “Mystic Pizza.”

“The 2024-2025 season features eight hit musicals, including several Tony and Grammy award winners, hilarious comedies, whimsical adventures, touching true-life stories and spectacular theatrical celebrations of truth, beauty, freedom and love,” said Diane Quinn, Kravis Center CEO.

In fact, if you added it all up, the Kravis On Broadway season’s shows would have a total of 32 Tony Awards among them.

PURCHASE INFORMATION

• Current subscribers can renew beginning Monday, May 6, starting at noon. New subscribers can purchase a Kravis On Broadway package online beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13. Go to kravis.org/broadway or call 561-832-7469.
• The seven-show series ranges in price from $341 to $884. The eight-show series includes “The Book of Mormon” and ranges from $387 to $1,012.
• You may purchase your Kravis On Broadway subscription using a plan that allows you to spread out payments over three installments.
• Prices, dates, schedules, seating, artists and details are subject to change. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach

Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2024 — ‘Mrs.Doubtfire’

The 1993 movie became a Broadway musical in late 2021 (after a pandemic delay) and ran for a little over two months. Like the silver-screen comedy with Robin Williams and Sally Field, this stage version is about a recently divorced actor who dons drag in order to remain close to his family in the guise of a nanny/housekeeper.

Jan. 7-12, 2025 — ‘The Cher Show’

This is truly a Cher and Cher and Cher-alike show. Why? Because it takes three actors to play the star at different stages of her glittery life. Thirty-five tunes from the Oscar-winning actor/pop music goddess’s songbook are in this jukebox musical. “The Cher Show” opened on Broadway in December 2018 and closed in August 2019, the same year the Tonys awarded costumer Bob Mackie and lead Stephanie J. Block.

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Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2025 — ‘Funny Girl’

How this musical shot Barbra Streisand to super-duper-stardom in 1964 (she went on to win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for the 1968 movie version) is pure showbiz lore. For the national tour, Miami’s Katerina McCrimmon takes on the lead in the show that follows Vaudeville legend Fanny Brice from her humble beginnings on N.Y.C.’s Lower East Side to international fame as a star of stage, screen and radio. Throughout it all, you get the enduring musical score by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill with songs such as “People,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “Sadie, Sadie.”

Feb. 12-16, 2025 — ‘Peter Pan’

For this staging, American Indian playwright Larissa FastHorse  has sprinkled her own brand of pixie dust on the show about the boy who refuses to grow up, giving a much-needed update on the depiction of indigenous people. But the classic songs remain, with tunes such as “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land.”

March 11-16, 2025 — ‘The Book of Mormon’

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the five-time Emmy Award-winning animated series “South Park,” took on religion and won nine Tony Awards in the process. This profane and satiric musical comedy follows two Mormon missionaries and their misadventures while trying to spread their faith to a village in war-torn and impoverished Uganda. One has a crisis of faith, and the other refashions the liturgy with dashes of pop culture to win over converts.

March 25-30, 2025 — ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Just like the 2001 movie starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, this stage version goes all Belle Epoque-y on hits from the recent Top 40 Charts. Well … recent in context of the turn of the 20th century, which is when this story is set. Songs such as “Lady Marmalade,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “Rolling in the Deep” tell the story of a young poet who falls in love with a cabaret star. The show won 10 Tony Awards in 2020.

April 22-27, 2025 — ‘Les Misérables’

Based on the Victor Hugo novel, the show’s story also focuses on themes of redemption for ex-convict Jean Valjean against the backdrop of the 1832 Paris Uprising. This sung-through musical boasts a score by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, with anthems and ballads that have gone on to become standards including “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Master of the House,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and “One Day More.” The musical was originally staged in Paris in 1980 before moving on to London’s West End in 1985. In 1987, “Les Misérables” bowed on Broadway (winning eight Tony Awards). In 2012, the movie version hit screens with Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter and Amanda Seyfried.

May 13-18, 2025 — ‘Mystic Pizza’

Technically this show hasn’t made it to Broadway yet. Julia Roberts fans will remember the 1988 movie that inspired this jukebox musical that uses pop songs from that era to follow the lives of three waitresses living in Mystic, Connecticut. Against the backdrop of the small-town pizzeria, the plot weaves itself into a rom-com with chart-toppers such as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Addicted to Love,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “The Power of Love” and “Manic Monday.”

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Live Nation Concert Week Celebrates Start Of Summer Concert Season With $25 Tickets To Over 5,000 Shows

PROGRAM EXPANDING ACROSS 20+ COUNTRIES IN HONOR OF 10TH ANNIVERSARY

2024 marks 10 years of Live Nation’s highly celebrated Concert Week. Music and comedy fans in the U.S. and Canada can purchase $25 tickets between May 8-14, getting access to over 5,000 Live Nation shows taking place all year long.

In honor of its milestone anniversary, Live Nation today also announces its global expansion of Concert Week to over 20 countries in addition to North America this year, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Across the globe, Live Nation will celebrate Concert Week throughout the month of May with other special offers, promotions and giveaways for fans. For more details on each country’s Concert Week offer, please visit your country’s Live Nation webpage. 

For fans in the U.S. and Canada, this annual program marks the start of the summer concert season, creating excitement among concertgoers as they gear up to fill their calendars with unforgettable live performances from their favorite artists.

Live Nation’s limited-time ticket offer encompasses over 900 artists spanning a variety of genres, including Pop, Latin, Hip-Hop, Country, R&B, Rock, Metal, Electronic, Comedy, and more. From 21 Savage , Alanis Morissette , Cage The Elephant , Celeste Barber , Dan + Shay , Dierks Bentley , Feid, Janet Jackson , Meghan Trainor , New Kids On The Block , Peso Pluma , Sean Paul , Thirty Seconds to Mars and beyond, an impressive lineup will be featured in this year’s $25 ticket offer. Concert Week offers something for everyone and features venues of all sizes from clubs and theaters to amphitheaters and arenas. Check out the list below for additional artists featured this year. 

• How Concert Week Works: In the U.S. and Canada, from May 8-14, fans can visit LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek to see the full list of participating events. Once they’ve selected a show, they should look for the ticket type labeled “Concert Week Promotion,” add the ticket(s) to their cart, and proceed to checkout.
• How to Find Participating Shows: Fans can filter their search on LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek by participating events, venues, or artists. While on the website, fans can also set the location to the closest city and the site will refresh to only include participating shows nearby. 
• How to Buy Tickets: Tickets for Concert Week in the U.S. will be available starting with T-Mobile and Rakuten early access (details below) beginning Tuesday, May 7th. The general onsale for Concert Week will begin Wednesday, May 8th at 10am ET through Tuesday, May 14th at 11:59pm local time, or while supplies last at LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek.
• How to Participate in T-Mobile Early Access: T-Mobile customers get 24-hour early access to $25 all-in tickets to thousands of shows starting Tuesday, May 7 th at 10am ET while supplies last. T-Mobile customers can simply head to www.T-MobileReservedTickets.com for details on how to unlock their exclusive tickets. With Magenta Status , T-Mobile’s suite of premium perks and experiences, customers also get VIP treatment with special-priced tickets and expedited entry at top venues across the country – all just for being customers. Download the T-Life app or visit www.T-MobileReservedTickets.com to learn more. Limitations apply.
• How to Participate in Rakuten Early Access: From 10am ET through 11:59pm ET on May 7, Rakuten members can purchase early access tickets and earn Cash Back while supplies last. It’s free and easy to join Rakuten, and members get access to savings and rewards on the shopping platform, including Cash Back across more than 3,500 stores. Sign up for Rakuten here to receive an early access code, which will be available within the My Account page of Rakuten’s app or website. Terms apply.
• How to Participate in Hilton Honors’ Tickets with Points: Hilton Honors, the fastest-growing hotel loyalty program for Hilton’s 22 world-class brands, makes it easier for members to get tickets to see their favorite artists and live concerts – even during Live Nation’s Concert Week. Members simply need to connect their Hilton Honors and Ticketmaster accounts and use their Hilton Honors Points to pay for all or part of their ticket purchases for select Concert Week shows. For more information about Tickets with Points, please visit the website . The Hilton Honors program is free to join, and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com .

PARTICIPATING SHOWS INCLUDE:

*Note: Fans should check the Concert Week website to confirm which dates from the below tours are a part of the Concert Week offer.   

AND MANY MORE… 

MORE TO KNOW: 

• Concert Week tickets include all fees upfront in the $25 all-in cost.
• Any taxes will be added at checkout as applicable to each city, state and venue.
• Live Nation led the industry in moving its festivals and venues to all-in pricing last year. 
• Concert Week tickets are available for select Live Nation events, while inventory lasts.
• Australia / New Zealand
• Asia: China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
• UK: England, Scotland
• Middle East: UAE

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

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'Dreamers are gonna dream': Oklahoma actor back on stage with 'Hadestown' after DACA delay

With a hell-raising story mined from Greek mythology, the hot musical "Hadestown" has entranced audiences with its tuneful trek into "a world of gods and men" since it debuted Off-Broadway in 2016.

For the past two years, J. Antonio Rodriguez has played a key role in bringing the dramatic tale of star-crossed lovers Orpheus and Eurydice to stages across the United States, including his home state of Oklahoma .

"I love it so much. It's so great to just travel the country and be able to do 'Hadestown,' " the University of Oklahoma graduate recently told The Oklahoman by phone from the North American tour of the musical.

The first Hispanic actor to play the lead role of Orpheus, Rodriguez, who grew up in Ardmore , found himself caught up in drama this spring that had nothing to do with theater. He was forced off stage for a month, caught up in a limbo created by apparent bureaucratic backlogs and America's complicated approach to the hot-button topic of immigration .

“All my life, I've done everything right. I've never broken the law. ... Suddenly, I couldn't drive anywhere. I certainly couldn't work. So, it was just me sitting around, trying to control what I can control," he said. "It was really frustrating."

Born in Mexico, Rodriguez , 26, is what's often referred to as a "Dreamer," one of the almost 600,000 young adult beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.

DACA is for immigrants who were brought the United States as children. It protects them from deportation and grants them permission to legally work in the country, but with certain provisions, including a requirement to reapply for their status every two years.

"It was great when it first started, because it gave people hope. It was like, 'Oh, great, I'm able to work, I'm able to go to college.' ... But there needs to be some reform. There needs to be a pathway to citizenship," Rodriguez said.

How does the DACA policy work?

DACA recipients are often referred to as "Dreamers," but that wasn't always the case. The DREAM Act, or the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, would have provided a way to legal status for people who were brought to the U.S. as children. First introduced in 2001, at least 10 versions have failed to pass through Congress.

When a version came close but failed in 2012, then-President Barack Obama issued DACA as an executive order. It was intended as a temporary relief until Congress passed more permanent solutions.

It never did.

In the meantime, DACA has faced frequent challenges. Last fall, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the policy violates federal law. The ruling didn't require the government to take action against current DACA recipients, but prohibited the approval of new applications.

Only immigrants who arrived in the U.S. prior to their 16th birthday, were younger than 31 as of June 15, 2012, were physically present in the U.S. then, and have lived continuously in the country since June 15, 2007, are eligible.

"We can't vote ... and we're still being used as political pawns, where people will talk about us once every four years," Rodriguez said. "We pay our taxes, we go to work and do our thing. But it can get very sad and demoralizing to live in the shadows."

On May 3, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is removing the prohibition on DACA recipients' eligibility for Affordable Care Act coverage. It's projected to help more than 100,000 "Dreamers" get health insurance.

"I’m proud of the contributions of 'Dreamers' to our country and committed to providing 'Dreamers' the support they need to succeed," Biden said in a statement . "Only Congress can provide 'Dreamers' permanent status and a pathway to citizenship. Congress must act."

How did the 'Hadestown' actor come to Oklahoma?

Born in the small Mexican town of Francisco y Madero, Rodriguez's parents brought him to the U.S. when he was 2 years old and stayed because of his health issues.

"We came legally, but then I guess it was a thing of overstaying. ... In Mexico, from what my mother tells me, I was in and out of the doctor's and the hospital a lot. There was something about the climate of where we lived that made me have rashes all over my body all of the time. I would have a hard time breathing, and I would get sick a lot," said Rodriguez, adding he has not been back to Mexico since, although he still has family there.

"So, they made the decision to go to Ardmore, which, to me, is the best thing that could have ever happened."

How did his Oklahoma childhood take Antonio Rodriguez to 'Hadestown?'

As a youngster, he developed his love for theater at Ardmore's Brass Ring Center for the Performing Arts .

"To watch kids that are your kids' age ... grow into the person they will be, it's really gratifying ... and he's an inspiration to those kids there now," said Derrick Harvey, an Ardmore attorney who is a friend of the actor's family.

"I've known the Rodriguez family since my kids were babies. We attend the same church. And they're not just beloved by me, but the entire community as well."

After graduating at the top of his high school class, Rodriguez enrolled in OU's musical theater school . Before and after he earned his degree in 2020 — "that sweet COVID year, so it was an at-home graduation" — he appeared in several Lyric Theatre shows, including "Singin’ in the Rain," "The Rocky Horror Show" and "Grease ."

He joined the national tour of "Hadestown" in February 2022 as an understudy for Orpheus and as a swing performer covering multiple roles. Before he was officially promoted to the lead role in March 2023, he played Orpheus during the show's October 2022 OKC run.

"I'm proud of my Mexican culture and my Mexican heritage ... but Oklahoma — Ardmore specifically — that is my home. That is where I love to be. It's my favorite place in the world," he said.

"It may not say so on a piece of paper, but to me, I'm American. ... I would like to visit Mexico, but the United States is my home."

How did a delay in his DACA renewal force the 'Dreamer' off the stage?

In December, Rodriguez said he filed his two-year DACA renewal application. He got a notice of receipt from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in early January.

"In the past 13 years ... it's never taken longer than five days. But as it was getting closer to March 13, the expiration date, I started to get worried," he said.

"I called USCIS two or three weeks before, and I was like, 'Hey, I'm just calling to make sure everything is going well. I see (online) that no one has looked at my case.' ... They just informed me that there were backlogs or backups — and they don't ever tell you anything. They never explained why."

He anxiously awaited an update, but the March 13 deadline for his DACA approval came and went. So, when he stepped off the stage after that night's performance, he, like Orpheus , found himself caught between worlds.

"It literally felt like limbo. The parallels between me and Orpheus at this point were just dead on," he said with a chuckle. "But it was a pretty dark time."

Since his partner, Cecilia Trippiedi, is a "Hadestown" swing performer and the dance captain, Rodriguez decided to keep traveling with her so that at least he wouldn't be alone.

"I was unable to be paid anymore. But they were still able to keep me on my contract, just to say that I still had the role. But I wasn't actually doing the shows," he said.

"It was three weeks of not belonging anywhere."

How did the Oklahoma 'Dreamer' find his way back to the stage?

With the support of the tour team for the Tony Award-winning show, Rodriguez gave interviews about his plight in theater publications like Playbill and Broadway World . He also emailed the White House and reached out to the Oklahoma Congressional delegation.

On April 3, a staffer for Rep. Tom Cole contacted him. The next day, the actor got his DACA approval.

"I think she was able to get them to expedite the request. ... The support has just been amazing. But what I want to voice and really talk about is that this shouldn't be a thing that anyone has to go through, no matter what connections you have or don't have," Rodriguez said.

"I'm not the only one experiencing this. There are people I know that have waited six, eight months to even hear anything back, which must be so scary. So, it's crazy to think that I'm one of the lucky ones."

Since he could legally work again, the actor was given a week and a half to prepare to resume the role of Orpheus.

"We recognize Antonio's predicament as an issue confronted by many immigrants striving for their place in our society. We are thrilled audiences will see him in 'Hadestown' once again, where his unique talent will continue to dazzle and inspire audiences across the country, just as he is an inspiration to all of us at 'Hadestown,'" the show's producers, Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold and Tom Kirdahy, said in a statement.

On April 16 in Syracuse, New York, Rodriguez headed back “Way Down Hadestown." He said it went very well.

"I don't know if I was more happy to be back in 'Hadestown,' or if I was more happy to be back with all the people that I love. I think that was what made it more special," he told The Oklahoman by phone moments after leaving the stage for his first performance in a month.

"But the best moment for me was at the very end, after the bows when I was walking off stage, just being able to breathe knowing that I did it. I did my job."

What's next for Oklahoma 'Dreamer' J. Antonio Rodriguez?

Even "The Road to Hell" doesn't go on forever: The "Hadestown" national tour closes May 26 in Toronto. Rodriguez's contract ends on May 12, but he's grateful to know he should be able to perform until his last day.

He and Trippiedi have found an apartment in New York City, and they'll soon be back to the "audition grind" to find their next theater jobs — at least until his next DACA application is due in two years.

"That's definitely scarier now ... but 'Dreamers' are gonna dream," he said.

The actor said he's not going to stop talking about the challenges DACA recipients face now, especially since his parents recently established legal residency and are on track for U.S. citizenship.

"I'm so happy for them. ... But the hope for all the 'Dreamers' is that there is a pathway to citizenship finally made for us. Many of us are paralyzed by fear from speaking out, because, while we are members of this society, every two years, we are reminded that we really aren't," Rodriguez said.

"I didn't realize just how much support I had until I said something. ... The more outcry there is, maybe something will finally be done. Then, we can finally stop dreaming about the better tomorrow and the better outcome, and it will finally become a reality."

Contributing: USA Today.

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The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger, left, and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Keith Richards, left, Darryl Jones, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones perform during the first night of the U.S. leg of their “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Gary Clark Jr. performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of The Rolling Stones “Hackney Diamonds” tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones .

What many believe to be the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

The Stones have been touring for more than 60 years. Frontman Mick Jagger and lead guitarist Keith Richards are both 80, with guitarist Ronnie Wood not far behind at 76. Their tour is being sponsored in part by AARP.

But during a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.

“It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State,” Jagger told the packed stadium, filled with longtime fans, many wearing faded concert shirts from previous tours.

Jagger often strutted up and down the stage with seemingly boundless energy while Richards and Wood played many familiar guitar riffs beloved by fans. Jagger often led the audience in sing-alongs.

“The energy level is up and it’s always up with them. The age doesn’t show,” Dale Skjerseth, the Stones’ production director, said Friday before the concert.

The Stones have hit the road to support the release of their latest album, “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first record of original music since 2005.

Houston was the first stop on the band’s 16-city tour across the U.S. and Canada. Other cities on the tour include New Orleans, Philadelphia and Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour ends on July 17 in Santa Clara, California.

During Sunday’s 18-song concert set list, the Stones played several tracks off the new record, including lead single “Angry.” They also played classics including “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Gimme Shelter,” Honky Tonk Women” and “Start Me Up.”

After playing “Beast of Burden,” Jagger said that concertgoers in Houston had voted to include it on the set list.

“You can’t go wrong with that,” one man in the audience could be heard screaming.

The Stones also played some unexpected choices, including “Rocks Off,” from their 1972 double album “Exile on Main St.” and “Out of Time,” a 1966 song that Jagger said during the concert had not ever been played by the band in the U.S.

With the 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts , the Stones are now comprised of the core trio of Jagger, Richards and Wood. On Sunday, they were backed by various musicians including two keyboardists, a new drummer, backup singers and a brass section.

While the stage was surrounded by a large collection of video screens projecting images throughout the show, the main focus of the concert was the band and their songs

Before Sunday’s concert, Jagger spent time on Friday touring NASA’s Johnson Space Center in suburban Houston, posting photos on his Instagram account of him with astronauts inside Mission Control.

“I had an amazing trip to the space center,” Jagger said.

When asked if the band might be thinking about retiring, Skjerseth said he doubts that will happen.

“This is not the end. They’re very enthused,” he said.

This story has been updated to correct a song title to “Gimme Shelter,” not “Gimmer Shelter.”

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The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

HOUSTON — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones .

What many believe to be the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

The Stones have been touring for more than 60 years. Frontman Mick Jagger and lead guitarist Keith Richards are both 80, with guitarist Ronnie Wood not far behind at 76. Their tour is being sponsored in part by AARP.

But during a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.

“It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State,” Jagger told the packed stadium, filled with longtime fans, many wearing faded concert shirts from previous tours.

Jagger often strutted up and down the stage with seemingly boundless energy while Richards and Wood played many familiar guitar riffs beloved by fans. Jagger often led the audience in sing-alongs.

“The energy level is up and it’s always up with them. The age doesn’t show,” Dale Skjerseth, the Stones’ production director, said Friday before the concert.

The Stones have hit the road to support the release of their latest album, “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first record of original music since 2005.

Houston was the first stop on the band’s 16-city tour across the U.S. and Canada. Other cities on the tour include New Orleans, Philadelphia and Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour ends on July 17 in Santa Clara, California.

During Sunday’s 18-song concert set list, the Stones played several tracks off the new record, including lead single “Angry.” They also played classics including “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Gimme Shelter,” Honky Tonk Women” and “Start Me Up.”

After playing “Beast of Burden,” Jagger said that concertgoers in Houston had voted to include it on the set list.

“You can’t go wrong with that,” one man in the audience could be heard screaming.

The Stones also played some unexpected choices, including “Rocks Off,” from their 1972 double album “Exile on Main St.” and “Out of Time,” a 1966 song that Jagger said during the concert had not ever been played by the band in the U.S.

With the 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts , the Stones are now comprised of the core trio of Jagger, Richards and Wood. On Sunday, they were backed by various musicians including two keyboardists, a new drummer, backup singers and a brass section.

While the stage was surrounded by a large collection of video screens projecting images throughout the show, the main focus of the concert was the band and their songs

Before Sunday’s concert, Jagger spent time on Friday touring NASA’s Johnson Space Center in suburban Houston, posting photos on his Instagram account of him with astronauts inside Mission Control.

“I had an amazing trip to the space center,” Jagger said.

When asked if the band might be thinking about retiring, Skjerseth said he doubts that will happen.

“This is not the end. They’re very enthused,” he said.

This story has been updated to correct a song title to “Gimme Shelter,” not “Gimmer Shelter.”

Follow Juan A. Lozano on X , formerly Twitter.

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Gypsy rose blanchard officially back together with ex-fiancé ken urker, gypsy rose blanchard locks lips with ex-fiancé ken urker ... officially back together.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker are officially back together ... putting their rekindled love on display at a public event this past weekend ... and TMZ's got the first look!

GRB and her ex-fiancé locked lips and showed off major PDA Saturday in NOLA at the Jazz Fest down there -- and if you thought the first photos showing them cuddled up were something ... wait 'til you get a look at these new shots.

TMZ obtained new photos/videos showing Gypsy and Ken swaying to the music ... and there's a sweet new kissing shot here too -- with the lovebirds locking lips for a big smooch.

To hit the point home, Gypsy tells TMZ ... "After reconnecting earlier this month, we realized that our love for each other is simply undeniable, and life is too short to not take a chance."

She adds ... "We have a history that made for the perfect foundation for a new beginning. We are together and in a wonderful place in our relationship. We know it is going to be a long road ahead but are excited for the future"

Gypsy and Ken first got together when GRB was still incarcerated, serving time for the role she played in mom Dee Dee Blanchard 's death. Gypsy and Ken connected through a prison pen pal program ... and got engaged in April 2019.

However, they eventually called off the engagement ... leading Gypsy to connect with a new pen pal, Ryan Anderson . In July 2022, Gypsy and Ryan tied the knot in a ceremony behind bars ... but separated in 2024 -- only a few short months after her release from prison .

While sources told us Gypsy was enjoying her single life ... she also loved spending quality time with Ken again, who reached out after her breakup news went public.

Clearly ... a lot has happened between these two since then. Gypsy and Ken have met up for a handful of adventures together lately ... hitting a tattoo parlor , the dollar store , and more spots in the last several weeks. In just about all of those, they looked real cozy.

Now, they're ready to embrace their newfound love ... it's Gypsy and Ken's time, y'all.

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