Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Announces Holiday Lineup

This holiday season the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre showcases a potpourri of entertainment ranging from comedy and concerts to Broadway, Blues, sensational salsa and a salute to the troops. “We are pleased to offer a fantastic holiday lineup. There is truly something for everyone,” said Michael Taormina, Managing Director.

HOLIDAY MELODIES FOR THE SEASON

Multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz will perform a lively arrangement of seasonal favorites with a magical combination of musicians at the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, November 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Joining Koz will be trumpeter – Rick Braun, singer/guitarist – Jonathon Butler and saxophonist – Candy Dulfer. Neil Berg's Broadway Holiday brings the number one touring Broadway concert in North America and tailors it for this very special holiday engagement featuring beloved holiday tunes November 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The dazzling solo piano performance of Jim Brickman and his special musical guests singers Anne Cochran and Benjamin Utecht, plus electric violinist Tracy Silverman, will bring in the holiday spirit December 17, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Award-winning talk radio host and Fox News Channel TV personality, Sean Hannity’s Holiday Concert – Salute to the Troops comes to Atlanta December 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. It is an intimate evening that will celebrate the holidays by paying tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces. Joining Hannity will be Michael W. Smith, Oliver North and Five for Fighting.

MUSIC FOR A CHANGE OF PACE

Quickly becoming one of the world’s leading guitar players, Blues-Rock singer-song-writer, Joe Bonamassa will emotionally transform the audience November 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. with his charisma and stylish depth. Tori Amos - Night of Hunters Tour premieres November 29, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Amos takes inspiration from classical forms and creates bold new work while paying tribute to the mastery of the original compositions. Puscifer - Conditions of My Parole Tour will play November 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. The lineup will include Mat Mitchell, Josh Eustis, Carina Round, Matt McJunkins and Jeff Friedl. Demi Lovato will grace the stage on her limited 10-city tour to celebrate the success of her new album Unbroken on December 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Alice Cooper will blow off the roof in a sensory overloading spectacle, with his No More Mr. Nice Guy tour December 13, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

WARM LATIN RHYTHMS FOR COOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Direct from Cuba and first time to appear in the United States, Kings of Salsa is a high energy dance show featuring the very best of Havana’s cool street salsa and hip hop scene seamlessly mixed with traditional Afro Caribbean moves and the Cuban classics on December 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH LAUGHTER

Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam December 2, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Shaq’s hilarious hand-picked lineup features comedians Michael Blackson, Corey Holcomb, Capone and Gary Owen. Actor, writer and stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan breaks away from television and the big screen for his Mr. Universe Tour, playing Atlanta December 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., before he heads off to make his debut performance on Broadway.
BROADWAY’S HOLIDAY GIFT

A sparkling new production of the musical by which all others are measured, My Fair Lady, the longest running Broadway classic, plays 6 performances December 8 – 9 at 8:00 p.m. and December 10 – 11 at 2 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

All shows are on sale now. Tickets range from $25.00 to $150.00 plus fees. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 800-745-3000 or purchased in person at the Bank of North Georgia Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed on Sundays. The box office is located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339.

About Cobb Energy Centre

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, a $145 million, state-of-the-art facility, is located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in northwest Atlanta, inside the Perimeter. Cobb Energy Centre is a premier venue for opera, concerts, Broadway shows, ballet, educational performances, family shows and corporate meetings and events. The Centre hosts three resident companies, the Atlanta Ballet, Gas South Broadway Series and The Atlanta Opera. The facility includes the 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre, 10,000-square-foot Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. Ballroom and other meeting spaces, 1,000 parking spaces including a 700-space parking deck, and full-service food and beverage capabilities. The Centre, part of the Cobb-Galleria complex, is governed by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority. Additional information about the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is available at www.cobbenergycentre.com.