CHICAGO, THE NUTCRACKER, Jackie Evancho and More Set for The King Center's 2013-14 Season

A variety of music, dance and holiday entertainment is coming your way at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Details below!

CHICAGO

Friday, October 18, 8pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $57.50 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Produced by AEG Live

One of the best loved and most successful U.S. groups in rock history, Chicago has sold more than 122 million records, scoring 21 Top 10 singles and five consecutive #1 albums throughout its remarkable career. To date, Chicago is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades - a landmark accomplishment. Songs such as If You Leave Me Now, You're My Inspiration, Color My World and Saturday in the Park captured the heart of millions and are still our favorites today. Their numerous lifetime achievements include multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mark your calendar and make your plans to attend this fabulous concert!

GALMONT BALLET'S 10 ANNIVERSARY GALA

The Best of Galmont Ballet

Saturday, October 19, 7:30pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $35 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

A tribute to 10 years of Frank Galvez's original choreography featuring Guest Ballet Stars from Teatro Opera di Roma, La La La Human Steps Company, Boston Ballet, members of Galmont Youth Ballet, and the reunion of Galmont Ballet Alumni performing favorites from the company's repertory.

Space Coast Ballet's

THE NUTCRACKER

Saturday, December 7, 2pm & 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $19 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

The only Nutcracker you must see this season! This magical Christmas tradition is an artistic masterpiece produced by Kirov Ballet trained directors and features internationally acclaimed principals, sumptuous sets and elegant costumes which combine to rival any production in New York City or elsewhere. "...the greatest thing to hit the Space Coast..." --FLORIDA TODAY

AMERICAN BIG BAND "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"

Sunday, December 8, 3pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $22 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

The highly acclaimed touring show, American Big Band is back with an all new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays! A giant Christmas wreath serves as the center entrance supported by oversized Christmas trees surrounded by gifts of the season, which also creatively used as "playing levels" for the show. An amazing eleven-piece big band along with eight outstanding singers and dancers fill the stage with majestic and lush arrangements of Christmas favorites. Glorious, colorful costumes in our grand Christmas setting enhance the exciting choreographic routines as the joy of Christmas comes to your home for the holidays!

Brevard Community Chorus in Concert

Christmas Oratorio (Parts 1-3), by J. S. Bach

Saturday, December 14, 7:30pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

General Seating $24 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Senior/Military $17 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Special Student Rate $6 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Celebrate the holidays with conductor, Robert E. Lamb and The Brevard Community Chorus as they perform Christmas Oratorio by J.S. Bach. At its home in the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, the chorus has performed such works as Handel's Messiah, Poulenc's Gloria, Mozart's Requiem, Brahms's Ein Deutsches Requiem, and Orff 's Carmina Burana. Brevard Community Chorus is a volunteer organization of 100-plus voices that meets weekly for the purpose of rehearsing and performing the larger works of the choral repertoire.

A Peter White CHRISTMAS

Featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair

Sunday, December 15, 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $43 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

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Produced by Brevard Music Group

A veteran session player from Al Stewart's band, contemporary jazz guitarist/keyboard player Peter White returns to the King Center along with award winning smooth jazz trumpeter, Rick Braun and soulful saxophonist, Mindi Abair. This holiday concert will include Christmas classics as well as songs from each artists' past and present CDs. Enjoy a memorable evening as you celebrate the season in smooth jazz style! www.peterwhite.com www.rickbraun.com www.mindiabair.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Saturday, December 21, 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, Aug 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $24 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is once again bringing their unique version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol To Melbourne. This Victorian version of Christmas magic is presented with a full array of traditional Christmas carols interwoven with the well-known story. Each carol was chosen for the dramatic atmosphere it contributes to the total evening. Performed by a cast of 28 performers on a set evoking Currier and Ives prints and featuring special effects such as a spinning bed, this is a glorious holiday evening the whole family can enjoy! www.ChristmasCarolOnTour.com

Jackie Evancho

Sunday, January 5, 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $47.50 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Produced by AEG Live

Jackie Evancho's first performance on "America's Got Talent" left audiences and judges astonished that such a perfect, beautiful, soprano voice could come from a 10 year-old girl. Her unique, gorgeous, soprano voice has won her millions of fans and her recordings have dominated the music and DVD charts. She's an American classical crossover singer who is equally comfortable with Puccini or pop. Evancho's U.S. shows are sell-outs and have been taped for broadcast on PBS for the Great Performances series. Don't miss your chance to see her live at the King Center!

PEKING ACROBATS

Tuesday, March 18, 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $22 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

Children's Tickets starting at $11 (inclusive of ticketing fees)

THE PEKING ACROBATS, a troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts, complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, will bring their 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics to North America. Celebrating twenty-eight years of awesome entertainment THE PEKING ACROBATS are among the premiere Chinese acrobatic companies in the world today as they continue to redefine their ancient art form. Don't miss the acrobats performing their unique brand of artistry in incredible costumes, with dazzling special effects and live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments on stage with the acrobats in their Twenty-Eighth North American Tour! A great show for the entire family!