Mannheim Steamroller Returning to Playhouse Square, 12/17

Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one day only in Cleveland at Playhouse Square on December 17, 2016 at 8 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale July 25 at 11 a.m. and may be purchased at playhousesquare.org, or by calling the ticket office at (216) 241-6000. Ticket prices will begin at $35, with Smart Seats staring at $10.

This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category.

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.

In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry. This year's tour includes many of the performances in a PBS special broadcast airing this year, "Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live" featuring the group's legendary concert.

Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre. Their holiday albums have become synonymous with Christmas and consistently occupy top spots on Billboard's Seasonal Charts every year.

With 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum-certified records, Chip Davis is among an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The Beach Boys with such certifications.