Marty O'Donnell and Russell Brower to Appear in VIDEO GAMES LIVE at NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents VIDEO GAMES LIVE hosted and produced by game industry superstar Tommy Tallarico with special guest performances by Marty O'Donnell, composer of the Halo Series and Blizzard Entertainment's Russell Brower, famed composer and audio director of World of Warcraft, Starcart II, Diablo III and more.

Dress up as your favorite gamer for a pre-show costume contest, prize giveaways, and interactive game demos. Don't miss this stunning performance featuring a full symphony, a choir and accomplished soloists, all accompanied by state-of-the-art synchronized video and lighting effects, electronic percussion, live action, and unique interactive segments that combine for an explosive entertainment experience taking place on Friday, December 29, 2017 7:30 PM at Prudential Hall.

VIDEO GAMES LIVE is an immersive, interactive concert experience that combines the energy of a rock concert with the power and emotion of a symphonic performance. The new setlist for 2017 will feature music from Final Fantasy, Warcraft, Overwatch, Pokemon, Halo, Mass Effect, Mega Man, Kingdom Hearts, League of Legends, Uncharted, Monkey Island, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid AND MANY MORE! Gamers can help to create the setlist by recommending games at the Video Games Live Facebook Events Page: www.facebook.com/events/1626798194020489.

This is a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages - gamers and non-gamers alike - and an ideal way to introduce new audiences to the power of symphonic music. Be Sure to Reserve Tickets on Friday, June 9th at 10am visit NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722.)

About Tommy Tallarico: Tommy Tallarico is a veritable video game industry icon. As one of the most successful video game composers in history, he has helped revolutionize the gaming world, creating unique audio landscapes that enhance the video gaming experience. Tallarico has been writing music for video games for more than 28 years. He has won over 50 industry awards and has worked on more than 300 game titles. Tommy holds 5 Guinness World Records including the person who has worked on the most video games. His top titles include Earthworm Jim, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Disney's Aladdin, Spider-Man and Metroid Prime as well as top selling popular game franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, Madden Football, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, Unreal, Lineage, James Bond, Blitz Football, Knockout Kings, Test Drive, Scooby Doo, WWE & Twisted Metal. Tommy is a cousin of rock star legend Steven Tyler (nee Tallarico).

About Marty O'Donnell: Marty O'Donnell is a composer known for his work on video games such as Myth, Oni, Halo franchise, and Destiny. O'Donnell began his music career writing television and radio jingles such as the FlintStones vitamins song and scoring for radio stations and films. O'Donnell's score to the Halo trilogy has been called iconic, earning him several awards, and the commercial soundtrack release of the music to Halo 2 was the best-selling video game soundtrack of all time in the United States.

About Russell Brower: Russell Brower is a composer and three-time Emmy Award-winning sound designer who has created sounds for Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs and Batman: The Animated Series, and video game music for games including Joint Operations, World of Warcraft, Starcraft II and Diablo III. Currently the Director of Audio/Video for Blizzard Entertainment, he previously worked as the sound designer/editor at Warner Bros. Animation and DiC Entertainment, the Audio Director at NovaLogic, and the Principal Media Designer and Music Director at Walt Disney Imagineering. "Invincible", from his score for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, made its first appearance in the Classic FM Hall of Fame.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.