The King Center Announces Eight New Shows

The King Center has announced eight new shows. Full listings can be found below:

BASIA

Friday, September 28, 8 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets start at $55 (inclusive of fees)

Produced by Brevard Music Group

Basia is a unique world-jazz vocalist who has sold millions of records worldwide, scoring a number of adult contemporary hits, a Top 30 pop hit with "Time and Tide" and even a #1 dance hit since her solo emergence in 1987 following a hit-making stint with the group Matt Bianco. Like such similar uniquely jazzy pop artists as Sade and Michael Franks, Basia albums often come out after a long hiatus yet always meet instant success due their passionate fan-bases and their exceptional artistry. Butterflies, Basia's first new studio album in 9 years, is certain to be an event as it delivers her inimitable, breezy fusion of jazz and Brazilian/Latin sounds topped with her beguiling vocals. Produced and written with her long-time collaborator Danny White, the album is a sparkling set of originals delivered with impeccable musicianship and production that presents her classic sound with a contemporary sheen.

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OTTMAR LIEBERT- In the Studio Theatre

Friday, November 9, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets starting at $79.50 (inclusive of fees)

Meet and Greet tickets are available!

An AEG Presents production

Ottmar Liebert is a multi-faceted, Grammy winning, platinum-selling guitarist. His debut album, Nouveau Flamenco, featuring the stunning "Barcelona Nights," sold double-platinum and became the biggest-selling guitar album of all time, redefining Flamenco music. Liebert is one of the most talented, influential and creative guitarists and performers to surface in years. Critical acclaim has been equally fervent, Billboard magazine honoring him twice as New Age Artist of the Year. From rumba to Bossa Nova to classical to Christmas tunes to lullabies, Liebert has explored and expanded them all, putting his unique stamp and intellectual, yet visceral spin to music. He is one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade, thrilling audiences throughout the world. Make your plans to see him, along with his band Luna Negra, in the intimate setting of the King Center Studio Theatre.

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RON WHITE

Friday, November 9, 8 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets start at $39 (inclusive of fees)

An AEG Presents production

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. White has always been a classic storyteller. His stories relay tales from his real life, ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas to sharing stories of his daily life to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America. All 4 of his comedy albums charted #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. He has sold over 14 million albums (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), been nominated for two Grammys, and over the past 19 years been one of the top three grossing stand-up comedians on tour in America. For mature audiences.

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ACE FREHLEY

Saturday, November 10, 8 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets start at $59 (inclusive of fees)

Produced by Elko Concerts

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Ace Frehley, operates in his own musical galaxy. He's a musical maverick and icon adored by millions of fans around the world. Through his seminal work with KISS and as a solo artist, Ace Frehley is championed as one of the most influential guitar players of the last four decades and his impact on popular music is immeasurable having written and recorded some of KISS's most identifiable tunes such as Cold Gin, Shock Me, Parasite, Rocket Ride and New York Groove. Frehley released a newly expanded deluxe edition of his 2009 album, "Anomaly", and recently toured with Alice Cooper in Australia and New Zealand. He will be joining former KISS bandmates in late October 2018 for The KISS KRUISE VIII.

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DIAVOLO

Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets start at $44 (inclusive of fees)

Following their success as a Top 10 Finalist on Season 12 of NBC's America's Got Talent, Los Angeles-based DIAVOLO continues to push forward a new edge of performance with Artistic Director Jacques Heim's inventive genius and his fearless, athletic daredevils. With a unique style that encompasses dance, acrobatics, and gymnastics, DIAVOLO explores the relationship between the human body and its surrounding architectural environment.

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THE MODERN GENTLEMEN

Wednesday, November 28, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets starting at $27 (inclusive of fees)

Classic Hits. MODERN Style! With the stylings of classic vocal groups like The Four Freshmen and The Hi-Lo's, they blend today's sound of a Michael Bublé times four to create the ultimate vocal experience for all ages! "These guys are truly special! They're the best singers that I've ever worked with!"- Frankie Valli

Individually, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham were all in-demand singers before being brought together as a quartet by the legendary Frankie Valli. For well over a decade, they've been wowing audiences worldwide providing all the background vocals and choreography alongside the Rock & Roll Icon! So, if you've seen Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in concert anywhere in the world over that time, you've seen these four gentlemen beside him! Since then, they've developed their own Signature Sound blending their voices together with four part, tight harmonies performing the classic hits of Pop, Rock, and Doo-Wop! This dynamic quartet feels fortunate to have worked alongside with many of the artists they celebrate and when THE MODERN GENTLEMEN take the stage, they bring their showmanship, charm, and spot on vocals with harmonic perfection!

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Space Coast Ballet Company's

THE NUTCRACKER

Saturday, December 1, 2pm & 7pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, August 17at Noon

Tickets start at $25.50 (inclusive of fees)

Military, 1st responders, and children age 12 and under - 10 % discount

Everyone, including infants and toddlers, must have a ticket.

The only Nutcracker you must see this season! Join the Space Coast Ballet Company as they celebrate their 16th year of bringing The Nutcracker to the King Center Stage! The artistry of sets and costumes from St. Petersburg, Russia are truly spectacular! Enjoy the magic of Christmas as Clara takes us on an adventure to the land of snow and sweets, where flowers waltz and sugar plum fairies dance with delight. This artistic masterpiece is directed by Ekaterina Shchelkanova, of the Kirov Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, and features internationally acclaimed principal dancers along with talented dancers from our community. The Space Coast Ballet Company's, The Nutcracker, rivals any production in New York City or elsewhere. "...the greatest thing to hit the Space Coast..." --FLORIDA TODAY. A holiday tradition for the entire family! www.spacecoastballetcompany.com

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A Peter White CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, July 27 at Noon

Tickets start at $55.50 (inclusive of fees)

Produced by Brevard Music Group

Make your list and check it twice! This holiday concert is more than just nice! A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun & Euge Groove is coming to town! Contemporary jazz lovers eagerly await this annual fun-filled concert, which has packed fans into halls and arenas coast-to-coast year after year.

Peter White is an extraordinary and fluent acoustic guitarist whose skills are world-renowned. Over the years, he has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Rick Braun is a masterful trumpet/flugelhorn player whose warm tones transform the simplest melody into a work of art and, Euge Groove, is a smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 background. They have each separately sold millions of records and their combined fans will surely appreciate them performing jazz, pop and classical interpretations of Christmas classics like "Little Drummer Boy," "Sleigh Ride," "Greensleeves," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," as well as their own hit songs.

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Tickets may be purchased by visiting kingcenter.com or by calling the King Center Ticket Office at 321.242.2219. Ticket office hours are Monday - Friday, Noon - 6pm & Sat, Noon - 4pm.

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