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The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (formerly Jefferson Starship), will star as Dennis in its sensational new production of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages is the '80s rock ballad blast that features the music of Styx, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, and more. With Mickey Thomas as lead vocalist, Starship produced hits including "We Built This City" (which appears in the production), "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," and "Sara."

The Havana Cuba All-Stars return to Mayo Performing Arts Center with a joyous celebration of Cuban music and dance on Friday, February 1 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-$59.

The 2018-2019 Renee Fleming VOICES series continues with singer-songwriter Nellie McKay on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Theater. McKay's one-night-only solo set will include songs from her recent Sister Orchid, as well as others in her catalog. Tickets for this performance are $25-$35.

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Cafe Carlyle, April 16-27. Steve Tyrell is currently celebrating his 14th anniversary performing in Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot, having taken over for Bobby Short in 2005 after the legend's passing. The New York Times has declared, "Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John." Ten of his eleven albums have achieved Top 5 status on Billboard's Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent, A Song For You, reaching #1 earlier this year. In October, Steve Tyrell released a 21-song extended edition of his 2008 chart-topper Back to Bacharach. The album, an homage to Tyrell's friend and mentor, Burt Bacharach, features seven additional Bacharach classics.

Comedian Todd Barry has confirmed a rescheduled date of December 14 at 8 p.m. at SOPAC to replace his cancelled engagement earlier in the month.  "We are delighted that Todd Barry is able to come back to SOPAC so soon," said SOPAC's Executive Director Mark Packer. "Comedy is the perfect antidote to holiday stress! It's a surefire hit when Todd Barry, with opener Jim Tews take the stage on December 14." 

The holidays are Rob Mathes' favorite time of year - they are the time that Mathes returns home to the Greenwich, Connecticut, area and performs his annual Holiday Concert. This year's concerts are December 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, and December 16 at the Schimmel Center in New York City. All three concerts are sold out and will feature Rob Mathes, his all-star band, his choir of 'Saints and Friends' and special guests Sting, Vanessa Williams and David Sanborn who will join Rob for a few holiday-themed songs at the Performing Arts Center. Sting and Vanessa Williams will also join Mathes at the Schimmel Center on Sunday for a few songs.

At the annual Wheeling Jamboree Christmas show, headliner Tim Atwood was surprised during his performance with a very special invitation. An invitation to become an official member of The Wheeling Jamboree, one of the last remaining country music shows of its kind, second only to The Grand Ole Opry. This honor came as a total surprise to Tim as Dave Heath, president of the organization, interrupted him between songs and made the formal announcement.

You've probably already heard Yes You Are, as their first single 'HGX' debuted on Pepsi's Superbowl 51. The song was also featured in the hit movie Bad Moms, as well as FX's Tyrant and MTV's Scream.

The holidays are Rob Mathes' favorite time of year - they are the time that Mathes returns home to the Greenwich, Connecticut, area and performs his annual Holiday Concert. This year's concerts are December 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, and December 16 at the Schimmel Center in New York City. All three concerts are sold out and will feature Rob Mathes, his all-star band, his choir of 'Saints and Friends' and special guests Sting, Vanessa Williams and David Sanborn who will join Rob for a few holiday-themed songs at the Performing Arts Center. Sting and Vanessa Williams will also join Mathes at the Schimmel Center on Sunday for a few songs.

Comedy Works Entertainment proudly welcomes An Evening with Bill Engvall to Denver's Historic Paramount Theatre on Friday, April 19th at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range from $39.75 - $69.75 subject to additional fees. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available for $154.75 which include a meet and greet.

 Comedy Central and Chris Distefano have entered into a comprehensive overall deal with exclusive on- and off-camera services and a first look at content created/developed for any platform, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy Central.

Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish appeared on NBC's TODAY this morning to announce a highly anticipated return to full-time touring in 2019, as the foursome sets out on the 2019 Group Therapy? Tour with direct support from special guests Barenaked Ladies.

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.

Comedian Todd Barry has confirmed a rescheduled date of December 14 at 8 p.m. at SOPAC to replace his cancelled engagement earlier in the month.  "We are delighted that Todd Barry is able to come back to SOPAC so soon," said SOPAC's Executive Director Mark Packer. "Comedy is the perfect antidote to holiday stress! It's a surefire hit when Todd Barry, with opener Jim Tews take the stage on December 14." 

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce a hilarious way to start your New Year, its fifth annual New Year's Eve celebration performance of superstar comedienne Rita Rudner in RITA RUDNER: HER ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY LAST SHOW OF 2018. RITA RUDNER: HER ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY LAST SHOW OF 2018 will perform on Monday, December 31 at 7pm at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.

Country music star, Gary Allan, will be performing at the Casper Events Center, just in time for Valentine's Day on February 13, 2019 at 7PM, with special guest Logan Brill. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M. Ticket prices are $99, $59, $45, $35, and $25 plus fees and can be purchased online at www.SinclairTix.com, by phone at 800-442-2256, in-person at the SinclairTix Box Office at the Casper Events Center, or at any statewide SinclairTix Outlet.

A Very Merry MagicMania - Add a little magic to your holidays! Celebrate the season with a festival of 30 ever-changing magic and variety acts over the course of nine shows and five weekends. Every show is different! Featuring the world's greatest award-winning magicians and variety acts from The Magic Castle, America's Got Talent and Penn and Teller's Fool Us and Masters of Illusion. Brought to you by the producers of Smoke and Mirrors, Magic Monday and MagicMania. Recommended for ages 8 and up.