The McCallum Theatre Adds New Shows To Their Exciting And Eclectic 2015-16 Season

Six exciting performances have been added to the roster of the McCallum Theatre's 2015-2016 season, including Bill Maher, Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Starring Jason Petty, Last Comic Standing, Canadian superstar Jesse Cook, Wynonna and The Big Noise and the triumphant McCallum return of 2CELLOS. Brochures with these added performances and the entire season should reach local mailboxes by the second week of September.

Tickets for ALL performances go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00am and may be purchased at the McCallum Theatre Box Office, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, by telephone at 760-340-2787 or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.

"It is always great to be able to make some last minute additions to our calendar," said Mitch Gershenfeld, President & CEO of the McCallum. "All of these shows were booked after our subscription brochure went to press earlier in the year. We are thrilled to add these outstanding artists to what is shaping up to be an extraordinary and diverse season of world-class entertainment at the McCallum."

"A special incentive is available to McCallum Theatre members or those who become members before September 15th for as little as $75 a year," said Gershenfeld. "As our way of saying thank you for this very generous charitable support, we invite our members to purchase their tickets one day before the general public. It's a great benefit for the Theatre and our members alike. For information on becoming a member of the McCallum Theatre, contact Bill Crowe, Manager, Annual Gifts and Member Services at 760-346-6505, ext. 125.

Also new to the brochure arriving in local households soon include an additional performance of Night Fever/ABBA Mania on Thursday, January 7th at 8pm, as well as five charitable concerts by superstar and Valley neighbor Barry Manilow, presented by STILETTO Entertainment. All proceeds from A Gift of Love III will benefit 30 local charities. The Manilow concerts will be held on Tuesday, December 8th at 8pm, Wednesday, December 9th at 8pm, Friday, December 11th at 8pm, Saturday, December 12th at 8pm and Sunday, December 13th at 7pm.

The added shows include:

An Evening with Bill Maher ?Live Stand-Up Tour?Fri, October 23, 8pm?$107/87/67/57?Bill Maher's unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him the respect and admiration of millions of fans, as well as his own show on HBO. Mature Content

Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes?Starring Jason Petty ?Sat, October 24, 8pm?$52/42/32/22?Jason Petty, who wowed McCallum audiences with his portrayal of Hank Williams, is back with a new show, Honky Tonk Heroes. Hear the great songs of Country music legends like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and of course, Hank Williams in this insightful and energetic show.

Last Comic Standing Live Tour?Mon, November 23, 7pm?$67/47/37/27 ?If you love to laugh and are a fan of stand-up comedy routines, then you won't want to miss the Last Comic Standing Live Tour at the McCallum. This tour features the funniest comedians from NBC's Emmy-nominated laugh-fest Last Comic Standing. If you liked the show on TV, you will love these comedians LIVE!

Fitz's Jazz Café at the McCallum?Co-presented by 103.9 The Breeze's Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald?Jesse Cook?Tue, February 9, 8pm?$80/70/47/37 ?Jesse Cook is a Paris-born, Toronto-trained virtuoso guitarist who has explored the outer limits of popular music, breaking new ground with each successive recording.

Wynonna and The Big Noise?Stories and Song ?Wed, February 24, 8pm?$97/77/57/47?Country music superstar Wynonna's career has always revolved around telling stories in song, whether performing with her mother as The Judds, or solo on her own mega-successful path. Her rich, commanding voice has produced over 30 million albums sold worldwide, countless charting singles and over 60 industry awards including five Grammy Awards®.

An Evening with 2CELLOS?Fri, April 8, 8pm?$97/87/67/57?Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, known as 2Cellos, achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level and breaking the boundaries between different genres of music. With their bombastic, classically inspired interpretations of songs as diverse as Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" and Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" becoming massive viral hits, performances with the likes of Elton John and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even a gig as the first ever instrumental act to perform on GLEE, international sensations 2Cellos have taken the world by storm. Don't miss their return to the McCallum Theatre!

"Subscription sales for the 2015-2016 season have been the strongest in the Theatre's history," said Gershenfeld, "and several shows are well on their way to selling out. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and purchase their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Single tickets to ALL McCallum presentations go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00am."? ?Among the other highlights of the 2015-2016 McCallum season include the Broadway Series (42nd Street, Pippin, Jersey Boys, Disney's Beauty and the Beast); the 17th anniversary of Fitz's Jazz Café at the McCallum (including concerts by Al Jarreau, John Pizzarelli, Lisa Fischer, Steve Tyrell and Chris Botti); a four-performance tribute to Frank Sinatra's Centennial featuring concerts by Frank Sinatra, Jr., Jack Jones, Steve Lawrence and Michael Feinstein and a host of other new and returning favorites including: Jane Lynch, Riders in The Sky, The Kingston Trio, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., Riverdance, Cameron Carpenter, Pink Martini, Cesar Millan, Judy Collins, Gordon Lightfoot, Rita Rudner, Shirley MacLaine, Pilobolus, Andre Watts, Lily Tomlin and many more.

Tickets for ALL performances go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00am Tickets may be purchased at the McCallum Theatre Box Office, by calling (760) 340-ARTS or by visiting the Theatre's secure website at www.mccallumtheatre.com.