HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS Comes To PlayhouseSquare 12/5

The 2010 - 2011 National Tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise is coming to Cleveland for one performance only, during this limited holiday engagement. Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise, the groundbreaking musical event that blends classical music with classic rock and breathes new life into George Fredrick Handel's most performed oratorio, will play the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare on December 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise features stunning visual effects, thrilling songs, an orchestra, rock band, adult and children's choirs and soloists with some of the most powerful voices on stage.

The New York Times describes Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise and the reinterpretation of the most famous selection from the Oratorio "Hallelujah", by saying it, "...combines Handel and Sunset Strip-metal in one slick, efficient mash." For more information on Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise please visit; www.handelsmessiahrocks.com.

Having been performed annually for 240 years throughout the world the traditional composition has compelled its admirers to listen to and attend live performances many times throughout the year and now Handel's Messiah Rocks can be enjoyed at home both on CD and DVD available on Sony Integrity Records. Some of the selections included are Overture, Comfort Ye, He'll Come in Glory, He is Fire, Hallelujah and more.

Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise was adapted by Jason Howland and libretto adapted by Dani Davis is based on the original oratorio by George Frederick Handel with libretto by Charles Jennens. It is produced by NETworks Presentations, LLC and directed by Dani Davis. Lead performers for this tour include: Mike Eldred (credits include Les Misérables [Jean Valjean]; The Civil War; Jesus Christ Superstar), Jeremiah James (credits include Carousel; Oklahoma!; Beauty and the Beast), Ramona Keller (Smokey Joe's Café; Caroline Or Change; Bklyn the Musical). For additional information on Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise visit: www.handelsmessiahrocks.com.

Handel's Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise will play Sunday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. Tickets are on sale now and range from $10 - $55 and can be purchased online at www.playhousesquare.org, by phone at 216-241-6000 or at The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. Group orders for 15 or more may be placed by calling 216-664-6050.

This performance engagement is a part of the Smart Seats program at PlayhouseSquare that offers smart entertainment at a smart price. For more information on Smart Seats, visit playhousesquare.org/smartseats.

PlayhouseSquare encourages all guests to "Plan Your Visit" ahead of time by visiting playhousesquare.org and clicking the "Plan Your Visit" tab where directions, parking information, dining options, lodging, ticketing policies and other useful information designed to enhance guest experiences at PlayhouseSquare exist. Whether their visit is the first or one hundred and first, PlayhouseSquare is committed to making guest experiences both as memorable and hassle free as possible.

 

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