Todd Newton will Step in as Host of Orlando Engagement of THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE

By: Apr. 01, 2017
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Daytime Emmy Award®-winning television host Todd Newton will step in as the host of the Orlando engagement The Price is Right Live™. The live hit interactive stage show based on the longest-running game show in television history plays two shows at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts tomorrow, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Both performances will take place in the Walt Disney Theater. Limited tickets remain for each performance. Tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

Host of the notorious talk-show that bears his name, Jerry Springer was originally announced to host the Orlando shows, but has had to cancel his appearances throughout Florida this weekend due to unforeseen circumstances.

Todd Newton is one of the most recognized and respected faces on television today. Often referred to as "The Host with the Most®" by industry insiders, Todd made his international debut as the amiable red carpet host on E! Entertainment Television where, for over a decade, he brought viewers face-to-face with Hollywood's biggest stars.

In 1999, Todd Newton entered the world of game shows on GSN's "Hollywood Showdown." Since then, he has awarded contestants over $40 million in cash and prizes on such popular shows as "Whammy!," "Family Game Night," "Instant Millionaire" and "Monopoly Millionaires' Club." Game show fans also have also seen him as host of "The Price is Right Live" in other cities throughout the United States and Canada.

When not in front of the camera, Todd Newton's distinguishable and personable voice has been heard on some of the country's most legendary radio stations. The major market veteran has hosted top-rated shows on KIIS-Los Angeles, WNEW-New York, and KNOU-St. Louis. As a voiceover artist, Newton has been featured in ad campaigns for Bank of America, Nike and Coca-Cola.

Newton published his first book, "Life in the Bonus Round: A Game Show Host's Road to Success & Fulfillment," through Newton Media in 2012. That project went on to be named Best Autobiography at the prestigious Beverly Hills Book Awards and led to the follow-up, "The Host with the Most: Tales of a Tattooed Television Personality" and the critically acclaimed, "The Choice is Yours: Six Keys for Putting Your Best into Action," the principles of which have made Todd one of the most sought-after keynote speakers on the corporate circuit. 2018 will make Todd's playwriting debut with the launch of his hilarious one-person play, "The Adventures of the Most Amazing Man on the Planet." He is the proud father of two children and is an avid traveler and advocate/spokesperson for animal rescue organizations nationwide.

The Price is Right Live™ gives eligible individuals the chance to "come on down" and play classic games from television's most popular game show. Contestants can win cash, appliances, vacations and possibly even a new car by playing favorites like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and the fabulous Showcase.

Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than ten years, The Price is Right Live™ has given away over $12 million in cash prizes to lucky audience members across North America. This on-stage traveling version gives fans the chance to experience the same fun and winning excitement up-close and in-person.

The Price is Right™ is produced by FremantleMedia North America and licensed by FremantleMedia.



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