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Brooklyn's On Stage At Kingsborough Announces 2020 Spring Performing Arts Season


On Stage At Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter, is pleased to present its Spring 2020 season featuring world class artists from around the globe.On Stage At Kingsborough brings high caliber performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with a diverse roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming.

The Hit Men Returns to the State Theatre in January


THE HIT MEN, classic rock's unique Supergroup of legendary side men, are the 2019 recipients of Nashville's Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum first-ever Road Warriors Award, given to them to honor a?oetheir years of dedication to the music, and the countless miles a?? that they have traveled in delivering so many hits throughout the world.a??

Five New Shows Just Announced At The King Center


Five New Shows Just Announced At The King Center! See the new lineup below!

Rock Supergroup The Hit Men Comes To Montalvo Arts Center


Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its 2019-2020 Carriage House Concert Series with The Hit Men, the legendary rock supergroup that helped rocket countless songs to the top of the Billboard charts. The Hit Men present the greatest, from Elton John's a?oeCrocodile Rocka?? to Journey's a?oeDon't Stop Believing,a?? intertwined with fascinating backstories from their days rubbing elbows with rock royalty in a concert declared by The Iowa Source a?oean intoxicating ride through the most magnificent years of rock 'n' roll.a?? Known for their showmanship and sheer talent, the five-man group has collectively won multiple Gold and Platinum Recording Awards, Emmy nominations, Telly Awards, and more, performing alongside the likes of Frankie Valli, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Three Dog Night, The Turtles, The Who, and other mega-star acts of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

The Hit Men To Perform Live At MPAC


The Hit Men, starring musicians and singers who performed and recorded with Elton John, Cat Stevens, Journey, Jim Croce, Three Dog Night, The Rascals, The Turtles, Carly Simon and more, perform music from the 60s and 70s at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$59. 

Rock Supergroup The Hit Men Return To The State Theatre This October


Back by popular demand…with a brand new show... legendary rock supergroup The Hit Men return to the State Theatre on Saturday, October 13.

The Hit Men Return to Harris Center


The Hit Men return to Stage One with Time Travel Tour, an all new show including performances of Number 1 hits not included in their original show, plus a new multimedia presentation. As always with The Hit Men, consummate performers that they are, they share skin-tight musical performances and some of the great back stories from their days with the best loved names in pop.

NJ's The HIt Men Release First Original Single and Music Video 'You Can't Fight Love'


After decades of helping deliver dozens of hits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Carly Simon, THE HIT MEN the music industry's youngest senior citizens have finally taken several large steps toward stardom on their own terms, with original music that bears no other names but theirs.

bergenPAC to Present THE HIT MEN: TIME TRAVEL TOUR


The Hit Men: Time Travel Tour-Friday, April 29, 2017 at 8 PM.

The Hit Men and Glen Burtnik's SUMMER OF LOVE Concerts Set for bergenPAC


New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: The Hit Men: Time Travel Tour-Friday, April 29, 2017 at 8PM; Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert-Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 8PM.

Photo Coverage: The Metromen Reunite At The Barn In Egremont


The Metromen were a New York City-based rock group of the late 1970s, early 1980s, that created their own brand of punk/rock music aiming to combine sophistication and humor. They recently re-united and performed at a new venue, THE BARN at The Egremont Village Inn in Egremont, MA. The Metromen rose out of the new wave period which was typified at the time by acts such as Joe Jackson, The Police and Elvis Costello, all of which were a large influence on the music and style of the band.

The Hit Men Come to Hershey Theatre Tonight


Hershey Theatre is proud to welcome The Hit Men to the stage tonight, August 29 at 8:00 p.m.

The Hit Men to Perform in The Hamptons


THE HIT MEN, a brotherhood of five musicians who've worked in the studio and on tour with the biggest musical names in the business including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Jim Croce, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Sting, Paul McCartney and many more, will offer two special concerts Labor Day Weekend in The Hamptons on Sunday, September 6 at 7pm & 9:30pm at Guild Hall in East Hampton(tickets are $40-$75/ www.GuildHall.org). Last summer THE HIT MEN offered an incredible concert at Guild Hall, so this year they asked them back for two shows, a surefire way to end summer on a high note.

The Hit Men to Perform in NYC, The Hamptons & Las Vegas This Summer


This summer in New York City (in Queens on July 18), Las Vegas (on July 25), The Hamptons (two shows on September 6, Labor Day Weekend), and across the U.S., music lovers of all ages can experience an incredible and nostalgic live concert performance from THE HIT MEN, a brotherhood of five musicians who've worked in the studio and on tour with some of the biggest musical names in the business: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Jim Croce, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Tommy James & The Shondells, Cat Stevens, Sting, Paul McCartney and many more

The Hit Men Coming to Hershey Theatre, 8/29


Tickets for this show are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 and $74.50 (processing fees apply). They are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.  

The Hit Men Play Tribeca PAC Tonight


New York City…get ready to rock & roll this holiday season with THE HIT MEN, a dynamic group of legendary 60s, 70s and 80s musicians who've worked with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Tommy James & The Shondells, Sting, Paul McCartney and more!

Olivia Polci Makes Concert Debut with The Hit Men Tonight


Special guest performer Olivia Polci, 21, the granddaughter of music star Frankie Valli and the daughter of Gerry Polci (a member of THE HIT MEN), will make her solo performance debut with music group THE HIT MEN at their tonight, December 11, 2014 concert at 8pm at The Bergen PAC in NJ.

Olivia Polci to Make Concert Debut with The Hit Men, 12/11


Special guest performer Olivia Polci, 21, the granddaughter of music star Frankie Valli and the daughter of Gerry Polci (a member of THE HIT MEN), will make her solo performance debut with music group THE HIT MEN at their December 11, 2014 concert at 8pm at The Bergen PAC in NJ (tickets are $45-$75 and can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com). THE HIT MEN also have a holiday concert in NYC on 12/13 at 8pm the Tribeca PAC (199 Chambers Street). Tickets are $35-$45 and can be purchased online at tickets.tribecapac.org or by phone at 212-220-1460.

The Hit Men to Play Tribeca PAC, 12/13


New York City…get ready to rock & roll this holiday season with THE HIT MEN, a dynamic group of legendary 60s, 70s and 80s musicians who've worked with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Tommy James & The Shondells, Sting, Paul McCartney and more!

Peter Cincotti, David Wong & High Strung, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD and More Set for TPAC's 2014-15 Season, Launching Today


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Peter Cincotti, performing tonight, October 25 at 8PM, the first of four major concerts in the 2014-2015 Main Event Series, which also includes the Spanish Harlem Orchestra (November 21 at 8PM, $45 - $35) and The Hit Men (December 13 at 8PM, $45 - $35). Also featured are Alexis P. Suter (January 9 at 8PM, $45 - $35), and Ruthie Foster (May 8 at 8PM, $45 - $35), among others.

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