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Mannheim Steamroller Announces 2019 Christmas Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 8, 2019


Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry!

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Returns To Peace Center
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019


Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates the 35th anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry. The tour comes to the Peace Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m.

THE ILLLUSIONISTS: LIVE FROM BROADWAY Comes to Van Wezel
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road for a North American tour - coming to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson and director.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Live From Broadway To Play The State Theatre For Two Nights
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2019


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY will play the State Theatre on February 28th and March 1st as part of its North American tour in 2019.

Josh Gates, Adam Trent And More Come To MPAC In January
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018


Adventurer, TV personality and author Josh Gates will discuss some of his most intriguing journeys at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$69.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour Returns To The North Charleston Performing Arts Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2018


Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one show only at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center today, November 24. The show is a special offering by the Best of Broadway series presented by Planet Fitness.

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS National Tour Opens Tonight at the Morrison Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2018


The producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world's greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible new holiday production - A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. This thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family world premiere event opens tonight at The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise, ID.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Live From Broadway Come to Edmonton
by Julie Musbach - Nov 6, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton on January 1- 6, 2019 as part of its North American tour in 2019. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS will go on sale on Monday, November 12 and are available BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca, ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Broadway Across Canada Subscribers can visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca or call by calling 1.866.542.7469. Ticket prices start at $30.00.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to Return to Madison
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018


Grammy Award® winner Chip Davis and co-producer MagicSpace Entertainment are proud to stop in Madison, Wis. for a one-night-only performance of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Back by popular demand, they will perform at Overture Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets For The Syracuse Premiere A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2018


The producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world's greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible new holiday production - A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. This thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family world premiere event will play at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on December 11, 2018, 7:30pm.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to the Fabulous Fox This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on October 5-7 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

Catch The Illusionists in Kansas City Before They Return To Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and prior to its Broadway return this holiday season, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road once again, kicking off in Kansas City Sept. 28-30 at Starlight Theatre. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment.

'America's Got Talent,' Finalists To Be Featured In A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018


Producers Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment have announced that the husband and wife team Tyce and Mary Nielsen of Duo Transcend, finalists on this season's "America's Got Talent," will be featuring their gravity-defying acts and tricks in A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, the spell-binding and incredible new holiday production.

America's Got Talent Finalists Added To MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018


Producers Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment have announced that the husband and wife team Tyce and Mary Nielsen of Duo Transcend, who appeared last night as finalists on this season's "America's Got Talent," will be featuring their gravity-defying acts and tricks in A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, the spell-binding and incredible new holiday production coming to Playhouse Square December 12 for one 7:30 pm performance. (Tickets: $55, $45, $35, $20 at playhousesquare.org & 216-241-6000.)

Catch The Illusionists in Kansas City Before They Return To Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and prior to its Broadway return this holiday season, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road once again, kicking off in Kansas City Sept. 28-30 at Starlight Theatre. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to the Fabulous Fox This October
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on October 5-7 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

FSCJ Artist Series Presents MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2018


Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live at the Times-Union Center on November 20, 2018, for one performance only.

Adam Trent Brings Next Generation Of Magic To Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2018


Broadway/TV star Adam Trent is bringing his signature brand of magic and illusion to Los Angeles in a high-tech stage spectacle at Hollywood Pantages Theatre for 2 performances only, June 29 - 30, 2018. Produced by the creative team behind The Illusionists, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE MAGIC OF ADAM TRENT (AdamTrent.com) is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music designed to entertain the entire family. Showcasing his "futuristic" brand of magic, Trent has mesmerized live audiences around the globe, in person and as a featured guest on America's Got Talent, The Today Show, Ellen, Rachael Ray Show and Disney Channel among countless other TV appearances. The 32-year-old also stars in his own 10-episode TV series 'The Road Trick' on Red Bull TV.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Live From Broadway Comes To Peace Center May 4-5
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists - Live From Broadway, will play the Peace Center on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 2019, at 1 and 6:30 p.m. as part of its North American tour in 2019.

Photo Flash: The Broadway League Announces 2018 League Award Winners
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018


The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2018 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.

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