Mickey Rooney's 89th Birthday Tour Runs Through 10/6

Mickey Rooney, whose personal motto is “Don’t retire, Inspire!” is set to celebrate his 89th Birthday with an international tour of his and wife, Jan Rooney’s, “Let’s Put on A Show!” with a 13 performance tour of Ontario Canada from September 21-October 6, 2009. Entertaining world-wide audiences since crawling on to the stage during his father’s Vaudeville act at 18 months in 1922, Mickey Rooney stands ready to continue his performing lifestyle. Joined on stage by his wife, the singer/actress Jan Rooney, they will perform their highly acclaimed musical “Let’s Put On A Show!” In 2004 Mickey and Jan received a Star on the prestigious “Hollywood Walk of Fame” this tour follows in that grand tradition.

The Ontario Tour is being promoted and produced by Overture Productions Incorporated. “We are delighted to bring one of the true legends of the screen and stage to these great venues in Ontario” said Alex Pierson (President, Overture Productions). “Mickey and Jan Rooney deliver a nostalgic, highly entertaining performance that has received rave revues from critics and audiences.”

“Let’s Put On A Show!” is an autobiographical musical, highlighted with film clips, humor and anecdotal memories which enjoyed a successful run Off-Broadway in New York. Mickey is excited to share the stage with his wife of 31 years, the singer/actress Jan Rooney. Drawing on a rich 80 plus year career, the musical numbers are broad ranged and are taken from Mickey’s films, some original tunes and Jan's vast repertoire, including her tribute to Patsy Cline. Additionally the show features a moving tribute to Mickey’s famous co-star from his days at MGM, Judy Garland. The show also features an on stage trio. The tour kicked off August 2007 with a successful 39 day 25 show tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Since their return to the states in October they have played at major Civic Centers throughout the United States and have had successful runs at both Resorts and the Hilton Hotels and Casinos in Atlantic City. From December 1, 2007 through January 6, 2008 they made their UK Pantomime Premiere in “Cinderella” with Jan playing “the Fairy Godmother” and Mickey portraying “Baron Hardup”. They capped the year 2008 reprising their roles in “Cinderella” at the Bristol Hippodrome in Bristol, UK.

The show enjoyed a sold-out 15 city tour of the UK in June of 2006. In addition to the UK and Off-Broadway the show has been playing successfully across the country including a long stint in Branson and at many casinos.

In 2006 Mickey starred in the much acclaimed comedy “Night at the Museum” with Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais and Dick Van Dyke. Mickey and Jan have made numerous film appearances together. Among their favorites “Wreck The Halls” and “Lost Stallions: The Journey Home”. In 2009 they filmed the comedy “Saddle Up!” in Philadelphia.

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