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BLIPPI LIVE! ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH A SPECIAL STOP IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL
The educational children’s character is set to bring his act from the
screen to the stage on FEBRUARY 7, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Tickets on sale Friday, Oct 11 via www.blippilive.com or peabodyauditorium.org
Today, children’s YouTube sensation Blippi announces the first-ever tour across North America, with a date in Daytona Beach, FL on February 7, 2020. Blippi Live! is set to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational children’s character from the screen to the stage for an all-ages extravaganza of fun, dancing, singing and meeting amazing new friends onstage.
Blippi’s first tour will bring the fun and antics of his beloved adventures to the stage, to provide an interactive, family-friendly show unlike anything else out there. Blippi’s appeal lies in his wonder, in the way he looks at the world— “wow, look at that! It’s a plane, a tractor, a fire truck and a train”— so expect plenty of fun and discoveries for the whole family. He’s taught millions of kids how to count, colors, letters, and much more. In just a few years since his inception, Blippi has become one of the most popular YouTubers worldwide, with over 200 million views per month and billions in total across 139 countries and 5.6 million followers.
Tickets for Blippi Live! go on sale October 11th with pre-sales beginning October 8th.
Fans can visit blippilive.com now for tour dates, ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Blippi Live social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.
FOLLOW BLIPPI LIVE:
Website: https://blippilive.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blippilive/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blippilivetour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blippilive/
FOLLOW BLIPPI:
Website: https://blippi.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/Blippi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blippi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blippiofficial
Instagram: https://instagram.com/blippiofficial
ABOUT BLIPPI
Blippi, is an energetic and loveable character clad is orange and blue that jumps off the screen with his goofy mannerisms and friendly demeanor. He’s taught millions of kids how to count, colors, letters, and much more. In just a few years since his inception, Blippi has become one of the most popular YouTubers worldwide, with over 200 million views per month and billions in total across 139 countries and 4.1 million followers.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $49.50, $39.50, $34.50 and $24.50 plus surcharges.
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Oct. 7, 2019
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WAITRESS TO PLAY PEABODY AUDITORIUM ONE NIGHT ONLY!
JANUARY 22 2020
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (October 7, 2019) – THE CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH is thrilled to announce WAITRESS will play PEABODY AUDITORIUM! The diner opens up for one night only on January 22, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.!
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Liaisons dangereuse, Waiting For Godot) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland).
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.
“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.
"It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., online at www.peabodyauditorium.org or by phone via Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Reserved tickets are $39, $49 and $59 plus surcharges.
For more tour information, please visit www.WaitressTheMusicalonTour.com
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Oct. 4, 2019
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The Nutcracker Ballet returns to Daytona Beach
The Civic Ballet of Volusia County (CBVC) will present “The Nutcracker” ballet for three performances on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office, online at www.peabodyauditorium.org or by phone via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices range from $15 to $40 plus surcharges.
In addition to the full-length production, a condensed narrated show is added as part of the Family Series. It is suitable for audiences with special needs, all levels of mobility and young children. The Family Series is just under one hour and provides a memorable holiday experience with several vignettes from Act I and Act II.
Performances include:
- Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. (condensed show)
- Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. (full show)
- Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. (full show)
The cast of more than 70 dancers in this magnificent production comes from 19 participating dance studios and 11 choreographers. Combined with musical entertainers from local schools, this event is a collaborative community project.
Set to the classical music of the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the story comes alive when a young girl Clara receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve from her mysterious magician Uncle Drosselmeyer. Clara goes on a magical adventure and meets new friends along the way.
During the performances, the Peabody lobby will be transformed into a quaint German village. Patrons can purchase unique Nutcracker gifts from Uncle Drosselmeyer’s Magical Toy Shop and indulge in sweet delights from the breathtaking Kingdom of Sweets Shoppe.
For a full VIP treatment, patrons can turn a Saturday night’s show into a full immersion with early entry into the venue, a pre-show VIP reception with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and desserts, two free drinks, live music entertainment and meet guest artists and lead cast members. The VIP experience add-on is $35 plus applicable fees per person in addition to the show ticket. The always highly anticipated Children’s Sugar Plum Tea is offered on Sunday at 1 p.m. Children ages 3-12 will enjoy sweet confections, petite tea sandwiches and other holiday treats in a fairytale atmosphere with beautifully decorated trees and tables. A few of our Nutcracker Characters will make an appearance to sign autographs and pose for photos to enhance the holiday experience. Sugar Plum Tea add-on is $20, plus applicable fees, in addition to the child’s show ticket.
This year’s spectacular guest artists are Katrina Gould from the North Atlantic Dance Theatre as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Lawrence Rines from Boston Ballet as the Cavalier. Katrina Gould studied at the School of American Ballet. She also had featured roles in new contemporary choreographies by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Stacy Tookey and Travis Wall. Rines trained at the School of American Ballet and The Rock School for Dance Education. He has attended summer intensives at Ellison Ballet, The Kirov Academy of Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, The School of American Ballet and The Royal Ballet School.
For more information on the performance, visit www.peabodyauditorium.org and www.civicballetvc.org.
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CONTACT: Emilie Smart | smartemilie@codb.us | 386-671-3460 | peabodyauditorium.org
For interviews and other press material: Todd Littlewood | TAL Entertainment LTD | todd@tal-ents.com
ABBA MANIA
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL – October 1, 2019 - Take a Chance on ABBA MANIA and you won’t be disappointed! The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute concert will perform at Peabody Auditorium on February 19, 2020 at 8 p.m.
ABBA MANIA formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ‘Supergroup’ to their millions of fans, old and new!
ABBA MANIA has previously grossed over Aus. $1 million at the box office in Sydney, Australia. The show has ventured to France, Denmark, Belgium, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and South Korea as well as touring the UK extensively.
ABBA MANIA are currently touring the USA for the 8th time with 30 shows over 6 weeks including a prestigious date in the Smith Centre, Las Vegas.
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid, collectively known as ABBA, dominated the charts for nearly ten years and enjoyed nine UK number 1 hits. At their height they became Sweden’s highest export earners, amazingly, outselling Volvo cars. Sadly, in the early eighties, they decided to go their separate ways, but their music lives on. ‘ABBA Gold’ was continuously in the Album Charts throughout the nineties and is one of the biggest selling albums ever.
ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and ABBA MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly, but respectfully too. ABBA MANIA is not only for life long, die hard ABBA fans but the new generation of fans, who never had the opportunity to see ‘ABBA’ live. Hits include ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘The Winner Takes it All’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Fernando’, ‘Take A Chance On Me’ and many more that continue to fill dance floors worldwide.
If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then call the box office at 386.671.3472 or visit www.peabodyauditorium.org
“Beware of imitations…this is the real musical tribute!” - Polly Graham, Sunday Mirror
Ticket Information: Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $100, $49.75 and $39.75 plus surcharges.
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September 30, 2019
BROADWAY’S NEWEST SMASH HIT
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
WILL PREMIERE IN DAYTONA BEACH AT PEABODY AUDITORIUM DECEMBER 22 2019
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Daytona Beach premiere at Peabody Auditorium on December 22, 2019 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale October 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.peabodyauditorium.org, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Peabody box office in person. Ticket prices start at $55 plus surcharges.
“Carole King might be a native New Yorker, but her story of struggle and triumph is as universal as they come – and her music is loved the world over,” producer Paul Blake said. “I am thrilled that Beautiful continues to delight and entertain audiences around the globe, in England, Japan and Australia and that we are entering our fourth amazing year of touring the U.S. We are so grateful that over five million audience members have been entertained by our celebration of Carole's story and her timeless music.”
For more information and a video sneak peek, please visit www.BeautifulOnBroadway.com.
With a book by Tony® and Academy® Award-nominee Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince, Beautiful features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil. The show opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (125 West 43 Street) in January 2014, where it has since broken all box office records and recently became the highest grossing production in the Theatre’s history.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Ghostlight Records) won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and is available on CD, digitally, and on vinyl. Beautiful launched its first US National Tour in September 2015, and is also currently playing internationally, with productions in Japan, Australia and touring the UK. An Award-winning production recently concluded its run in London’s West End after opening on February 25, 2015.
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song.
The creative team of Beautiful also includes Derek McLane (Set Design), Alejo Vietti (Costume Design), Peter Kaczorowski (Lighting Design), Brian Ronan (Sound Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Sidwell (Orchestrations and Music Arrangements), Jason Howland (Music Supervision) and John Miller (Music Coordination).
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical is produced on Broadway by Paul Blake, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Jeffrey A. Sine, Richard A. Smith, Mike Bosner, Harriet N. Leve/Elaine Krauss, Terry Schnuck, Orin Wolf, Patty Baker/Good Productions, Roger Faxon, Larry Magid, Kit Seidel, Lawrence S. Toppall, Fakston Productions/Mary Solomon, William Court Cohen, John Gore, BarLor Productions, Matthew C. Blank, Tim Hogue, Joel Hyatt, Marianne Mills, Michael J. Moritz, Jr., StylesFour Productions, Brunish/Trinchero, and Jeremiah J. Harris.
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Enjoy A Night of Laughter Comedy Special Oct. 25 at Peabody Auditorium
Head to the Peabody Auditorium Friday, Oct. 25, to enjoy A Night of Laughter Comedy Special featuring D.C. Young Fly, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller and Desi Banks from Wild ‘N Out and 85 South podcast. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $200 plus surcharges, and there also is a VIP Meet and Greet package available for $250 plus surcharges. Tickets are available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office, online at www.peabodyauditorium.org or by phone via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
DC Young Fly’s expansive work in the comedy, acting and digital spheres have made him a standout as an entertainment multi-hyphenate. A comedian, actor, social media influencer, musician and podcast host, DC has proven that innate comedic ability, abundant creativity, and a passion for generating laughter in others can be translated across multiple mediums. Originally having picked up traction for his hilarious videos on Vine, DC is a hands-down, fan-favorite amongst today’s generation, currently holding an overall deal with MTV/VH1. He is a veteran cast member of Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out, which is entering production for its 13th season, and has brought the humor to MTV’s Total Request Live reboot as one of its main hosts.
Chico Bean is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who can be seen on Wild ‘N Out as well as Guy Code. He makes up one-fourth of The Freestyle Funny Comedy Show. He kicked off his comedy career in Greensboro, North Carolina. Nick Cannon discovered him at the Fresh Faces of Comedy Stand-Up show.
Karlous Miller is that comedian that might say just about anything. Virtually everyone in his family, from his mother, grandmother, uncles and cousins, has been a major influence in his edgy and boisterous style. Karlous moved to Atlanta from Mississippi in 2005 where he started his career as a stand-up comedian. He has traveled extensively around the world performing in St. Thomas, The Virgin Islands, Germany and London. Karlous first television appearance was on Robert Townsends Partners in Crime-The New Generation; since then he has appeared on The Monique Show, BET's Hell Date Season Two, MTV's Yo Momma, and was a semi-finalist on Bill Bellamy's Who Got Jokes. He has also been featured in Creative Loafing, The Atlanta Journal- Constitution, and Punchlinemagazine.com along with V-103′s Frank and Wanda morning television/radio show and Atlanta’s HOT 107.9. Karlous has also worked with musicians like Case, Gucci Mane, Dem Franchise Boyz, Granddaddy Souf, Big Oomp (Records), Jermaine Dupri (SoSo Def) and T.I’s Grand Hustle Comedy. He has appeared on BET’s Comic View (2014), NBC’s Last Comic Standing (2014), and MTV2 Wild ‘N Out.
Desi Terrell Banks, Jr. is an actor, comedian and digital genius on the path to becoming one of his generation’s top rising stars. Desi is an Atlanta native holding a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Georgia State University. Fresh off of the 30 cities, You’re My Boyfriend Tour with B.Simone, Desi’s standup act showcased to audiences his versatility and range.
His quick rise to fame has solidified him as one of the most influential influencers of his time. Desi’s innate ability to relate to audiences has contributed to his fan base exceeding more than four million followers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter combined. Desi is dedicated to fulfilling his passion through purpose. Each day proves to be a new opportunity for Desi to soar to new and exciting heights in hopes of propelling his career in film and television.
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Stars of the 1960s return to the
Peabody Auditorium on February 8, 2020
Daytona Beach, FL - Some of the biggest pop and rock & roll stars of the sixties will take the stage of the Peabody Auditorium on February 8th. For the 5th year in a row, the original singers and musicians who made some of the most memorable hits of the era will come together for a concert, appropriately titled, “Stars of the Sixties.” The producer of the concert, Joseph Mirrione, is quick to point out that three out of his last four shows here have sold out down to the last single seat. “It’s a great opportunity for teenagers of the 1960s to escape for an evening and return to a simpler time,” Mirrione explains. “This is the soundtrack of that very special time in our history.”
The concert is headlined by Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, who scored with “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m Into Something Good,” “Listen People,” “Henry VIII” and several more during the British Invasion. Noone was born in Manchester, England, where his career began as a child star in British soap operas and several popular television series. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman,” going on to sell over fifty-two million records. In all, fourteen singles and seven albums went gold. The 1990s found Peter embarking on a four-year stint as the winsome host of VH1’s My Generation, the highest-ever-rated half hour retrospective of pop/rock music. Accompanied by his band, Noone currently performs over 200 concerts a year in addition to hosting “Something Good” on Sirius XM 60s on 6.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys have an equally impressive string of monster hits - “This Diamond Ring," “She’s Just My Style," “Count Me In," “Everybody Loves a Clown” and the list goes on. The band also made the transition to the silver screen, having appeared in several movies of the era. (It didn’t hurt that Gary’s father is comedy legend Jerry Lewis.) For all of the sixties’ teenagers who rushed home to watch American Bandstand, teen idol Chris Montez will sing all of his hits such as “Let’s Dance”, “Call Me” and “The More I See You.” Also appearing on the 8th are the Box Tops (“The Letter," “Cry Like a Baby”) and the Vogues (“5 o’Clock World," “Turn Around, Look at Me," “You’re the One.”)
Stars of the Sixties is a “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp” production and it comes to the Peabody Auditorium (600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32118) on Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are reasonably priced - starting at $39 plus tax, as they have been for the last 4 years. Many of the artists will be available to meet and greet fans and sign autographs in the lobby after the show. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Peabody box office, on-line by visiting www.PopRockDooWopp.com or by phone by calling 386-671-3460.
Media Contact: Kelli Beasley, Kelli with an Eye Marketing & Promotions, 386-290-1365, kellibeasley@cfl.rr.com
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COMEDIAN JO KOY ANNOUNCES 2ND NORTH AMERICAN LEG TO JUST KIDDING WORLD TOUR
The Comedian Will Bring the New Tour to Peabody Auditorium on February 27, 2020
(Peabody Auditorium, September 23, 2019) ––– Due to overwhelming demand, Jo Koy will be returning to Peabody Auditorium on his Just Kidding World Tour in 2020. Comedian Jo Koy will be performing at prominent venues around the country, such as The Forum in Los Angeles, Radio City Music Hall in New York, Chase Center in San Francisco, and The Chicago Theatre to name a few. Tickets will go on-sale September 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices will range from $40 - $60 plus surcharges and will be available to purchase at Peabody Box Office in person, Online on Ticketmaster.com or by phone via Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated Netflix special, Comin' In Hot streaming worldwide NOW on Netflix. The comedian is currently on the first leg of his Just Kidding World Tour, and has also announced shows in Australia & New Zealand in addition to the added North American dates. The Just Kidding World Tour will feature ALL NEW material.
Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Koy sells out theaters and arenas around the world, and has been breaking ticket sale records with his infectious and explosive energy on-stage. He pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, with material that has universal appeal.
The comedian has had four highly-rated and successful stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. He can also be heard on his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy by Starburns Audio.
In 2018, Koy was given the prestigious “Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year” award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2019, the comedian reached #1 on the Billboard Charts for his stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle.
Koy has appeared on over 140 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular roundtable guest. Other appearances include: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Lights Out with David Spade, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, Beat Bobby Flay, The Breakfast Club, Celebrity Page TV, World’s Funniest Fails and Sean In The Wild.
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A MUST-SEE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR FOR ALL AGES,
FEATURING THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD,
SET TO YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
TICKETS FOR THE DAYTONA BEACH PREMIERE OF
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS
GO ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 10 AM
DECEMBER 4, 2019
PEABODY AUDITORIUM
“A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS DAZZLES WITH MUSIC, ILLUSIONS, ACROBATICS.”
-Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“THE MAGIC OF CIRCUS AND CHRISTMAS ROLLED INTO ONE JAW-DROPPING ORNAMENT AFTER ANOTHER.”
-The Cedar Rapids Gazette
“A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS MELDS ARTISTRY, ILLUSIONS AND MUSIC.”
-Daily Southtown
“MAGIC IS IN THE AIR.”
-The Spokesman-Review
September 16, 2019 – Following its inaugural hit holiday tour across North America in 2018, Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment announced today that they will once again bring together the world’s greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible holiday production in A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS.
Brought to you by the producers of Broadway’s smash hit The Illusionists, this thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family event will play Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, December 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office, online at www.peabodyauditorium.org or by phone via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Reserved tickets are $65.00, $55.00, and $45.00 plus surcharges.
For more information and complete details on additional tour stops, please visit MagicalCirqueChristmas.com.
We are thrilled to be bringing A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS back to audiences around the country in 2019,” says producer Lee Marshall, MagicSpace Entertainment. “Our amazingly talented cast has been assembled from all over the world and is looking forward to delighting audiences and spreading holiday magic. The reception for the inaugural tour has been fantastic and we hope this show becomes a special holiday tradition that families look forward to experiencing for many years to come.”
In A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live.
The complete cast of performers and acts will be announced in the fall.
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Painter and Lawson have created Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus, Le Grand Cirque, Le Noir, Cirque Adrenaline and The Illusionists in over 250 cities from London to Sydney to Broadway, as well as presenting A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fiddler on the Roof through Australia. MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard and Steve Boulay, and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide for over 35 years. They have an office in Park City, UT. www.magicspace.net.
Get into the spirit of the season December 4, 2019 at Peabody Auditorium with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family.
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FOR RELEASE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2019:
COMEDIAN RON WHITE
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
TICKETS ON SALE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 @ 10AM
Tickets are $45 & $65
Available at: Peabody Auditorium Box Office
Charge by phone: 800-745-3000
Online at: ticketmaster.com
Ron White returns to Daytona Beach on November 22nd, 2019, performing at the Peabody Auditorium.
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, has long since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 15 years, White has been one of the top grossing stand up comedians on tour in the country. His comedy recordings have sold over 14 million units (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), he’s been nominated for two Grammys, he was featured in the Cameron Crowe Showtime Series, “Roadies,” and he even authored a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List.
Audience members at White’s shows might notice a change in the stage set up — while the ever-present cigar, remains ever-present, Ron decided to forego his signature scotch drink, in favor of a glass of tequila. In fact, he enjoyed the taste so much, he bought the company. Fans can purchase their very own bottle of Number Juan Tequila, by visiting www.TatersTequila.com.
Touring nearly nonstop since the Blue Collar days, the masterful storyteller shows no signs of slowing down. Ron White has announced a number of 2019 tour dates, beginning in January, and extending well into the Spring and early Summer.
For complete tour and ticketing information, visit www.TaterSalad.com.
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September 1, 2019
AIR FORCE MUSICIANS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA, HONOR VETERANS IN FLORIDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C., are heading out on a 12-day community relations tour
to Florida. All concerts are free and open to the public. Ticket information for these concerts
is available at https://bit.ly/TheUSAFBandTour.
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Peabody Auditorium
600 Auditorium Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Bailey Hall at Broward College
3501 Davie Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. and
Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
The Marketplace Stage at Disney Springs
Walt Disney World
1780 East Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. and
Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor St.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
FAU Barry Kaye Auditorium
777 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m.
The Benjamin School
4875 Grandiflora Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Branscomb Auditorium
Florida Southern College
1085 Johnson Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33803
Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Carol Morsani Hall
1010 N. Macinnes Pl.
Tampa, FL 33602
Monday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.
New World Center
500 17th St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Eleanor Dempsey PAC
13651 Hays Rd.
Spring Hill, FL 34610
Master Sgt. Sara Reese, a clarinetist with the Concert Band, is looking forward to performing in her home state this fall. Originally from Port Charlotte, she is especially excited for the band’s two concerts in Charlotte Harbor. “Years ago, when I was a student at Port Charlotte High School, I attended an inspiring military band concert in Charlotte Harbor, before the old hall was destroyed during Hurricane Charley. I am humbled to be able to perform with the talented musicians of The United States Air Force Band in the new hall, and to bring our music back to my hometown.”
Members of the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will also be mentoring students in local communities through the Advancing Innovation through Music (AIM) educational outreach program. Students will be joining the band on stage at most concerts for
“side-by-side” performances. These performances provide the students with an opportunity to collaborate with military musicians and hear how music they are working on is performed at a professional level.
"Our AIM program has been an outstanding success, allowing us to reach over 100,000 students in the Washington, D.C. area over the last six years with music clinics, side-by-side performances and rehearsals with school groups and professional music demonstrations,” says Colonel Don Schofield, Commander and Conductor of The USAF Band. “As we tour across the nation performing our community outreach mission, AIM fills a vital role in helping us connect the Air Force to our communities."
The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are two of the six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., The U.S. Air Force Band honors those who have served, inspires American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and positively connects with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
- The U.S. Air Force Band has received international exposure by creating highly popular and successful holiday flash mob videos over the past six years. These videos were viewed by more than 50 million people on YouTube and were featured on major worldwide news networks.
- In 2015 and 2016, the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants were the featured performing ensemble of the nationally broadcast Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City.
B-ROLL
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/USAFBand
Twitter: @USAFBand
Instagram: usafband
YouTube: TheUSAFBand
PREVIOUS MEDIA SEGMENTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIhFT-xeYCY
PREVIOUS RADIO SEGMENTS
Utah Public Radio - http://upr.org/post/aim-high-us-air-force-presents-outreach-concerts-utah
Capital Public Radio (Sacramento) - http://www.capradio.org/42869
AIR FORCE BAND RECORDINGS
“Illuminations” – https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Multimedia/Albums/Illuminations/
“An American Mosaic” – https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Multimedia/Albums/An-American-Mosaic/
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NOTE TO MEDIA: Members of the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, as well as Col. Don Schofield, the Commander and Conductor of The U.S. Air Force Band, are available for interviews prior to and while on the road. This may include in studio or phone-in interviews; live performances on shows; and coverage before, during and after the concert. The musicians can perform acoustically or with sound reinforcement utilizing the band's professional sound engineer. To set up interviews and/or request more info, please contact Master Sgt. David Balandrin at (801) 910-4815 or dave.balandrin@gmail.com.
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THE DIVAS ARE COMING!
Franke Previte, Composer of Iconic “Dirty Dancing” Smash “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” Celebrates Music’s Greatest Divas Through Hit-Filled Journey of Four Extraordinary Women.
Friday, November 8, 2019 at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, FL
Tickets On Sale Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10 a.m.!
Daytona Beach, FL (August 12, 2019) – Academy Award-winning song writer Franke Previte (Dirty Dancing) has teamed with world-renowned live show specialist Michael LaFleur (Las Vegas, Disney, Universal, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman) and Broadway and music producer Dennis D’Amico (Sir Paul McCartney) to premiere CALLING ALL DIVAS, a pop, rock, soul and country hit parade that fuels a joyous celebration of music, friendship and power of sisterhood.
Directed by Michael LaFleur and executive produced by Dennis D’Amico with musical direction by Henry Aronson (Rock of Ages, Rocktopia), CALLING ALL DIVAS comes to Daytona Beach for one night only, Friday, November 8, 2019 at Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32118. Show time is 7:30 p.m.: Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 15 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are $25, $35, and $45 plus surcharges. More information can be found at www.peabodyauditorium.org.
CALLING ALL DIVAS stars four very different and remarkable women, years apart in ages and backgrounds, but whose talents have no division. Together, they reveal “there’s a star in all of us”, as they bring audiences to their feet through an inspiring journey of musical empowerment jam-packed with timeless hits of the past five decades, from Etta James to compete to become the world’s next female singing superstar in a last-ditch effort devised by a music industry hopeful, desperate to save a legendary nightclub.
The affirmation is delivered through the journey of Frankie, a struggling wanna-be hit songwriter, as he scours the city to find that next “Un4gettable” female voice. Along the way, he gloriously finds far more than he could have ever imagined. True to the show’s jukebox musical design, the journey of Frankie is in many ways the journey of its creator – the “real” Franke Previte – from aspiring New Jersey songwriter to Academy Award and Golden Globe winner for (“I’ve Had”) The Time of My Life,” a song that some 30 years on, remains one of the most frequently played in the world.
Frank Dicopoulos, best known for his 22 years on The Guiding Light soap opera (Frank Achilles Cooper Jr.), plays the club owner and is a CALLING ALL DIVAS producer. The “Un4gettable” Divas are led by Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette Lisa Sherman, favorite Philly R&B vocalist Carol Riddick (Jill Scott, Will Downing), Nashville siren Trenna Barnes (Cowboy Crush, Ring of Fire) and 20-year-old newcomer Brittneyann Accetta as the blossoming subway singer.
“I wanted to develop a hybrid – a concert that morphed into a play with a thread of a storyline that empowers these girls in ways that allow the audience to relate to each of them,” says Previte, Academy Award and Golden Globe winning composer of the Dirty Dancing smash hits, “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes.” “We have a Broadway girl, a country girl, a gospel singer, and a young subway singer and it’s just incredible to watch them seamlessly meld together into a group we call The Un4gettables. Each one is at the top of their own game, even this little subway singer. What blows me away, is the combination of their instant sisterhood and individual and collective power.”
“I am so excited about the amazing singers you will all see and hear and the platinum songs they will deliver with such passion,” says D’Amico, who has produced a wide variety of concerts, theater, film and recordings throughout the U.S. and the world. “It has been an honor working with Franke Previte, one of the nicest guys in the biz, our director Michael LaFleur, and my other partner, Frank Dicopoulos, not to mention these four incredible women, as they find a wonderful common denominator, that together they are stronger, joyous, and unforgettable! Be prepared for an uplifting experience.”
You’ll have “The Time of Your Life!”
CALLING ALL DIVAS is co-created and produced by Franke Previte, Director is Michael LaFleur, Executive producer is Dennis D’Amico. Musical director is Henry Aronson.
PHOTO CAPTION: Calling All Divas stars, from left, Brittneyann Accetta, Carol Riddick, Lisa Sherman, and Trenna Barnes. Credit: COUCOU Photography
CALLING ALL DIVAS on the Web
Official website: www.callingalldivas.com
Facebook: CallingDivas
Twitter: @Divas_The_Tour
Instagram: callingalldivasthetour
For interviews and all other press material:
Randy Alexander, Randex Communications
856.596.1410 office / 609.280.6140 mobile / randex@randexpr.com Online press kit with downloadable hi-res jpegs at www.randexpr.com
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KEVIN JAMES
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL - July 15 2019 - Peabody Auditorium is proud to present comedian Kevin James on November 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in and executive produced the sitcom Kevin Can Wait for Sony Television and CBS.
In 2001, James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. In 2005, Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix in April 2018.
James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James made his feature film debut in 2005 in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. He starred in the feature True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix in 2016. In addition to his on-camera work, James’s voice has been featured in the animated films Barnyard for Nick Movies, as well as Monster House and the Hotel Transylvania franchise for Sony Pictures Animation.
Ticket Information:
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $73.00, $53.00, $43.00 and $33.00 plus surcharges. For further information, please contact Emilie Smart at 386-671-3460.
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TESLA
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL - June 17 2019 - Peabody Auditorium is proud to present TESLA on September 24, 2019. One of the world’s most celebrated and enduring rock bands with a diehard, loyal fanbase, TESLA has enjoyed international chart, radio, and tour success for nearly 35 years, with global album sales topping 15 million.
TESLA formed in 1984 in Sacramento, California as City Kidd, and was renamed TESLA during the recording of their first album, 1986’s Mechanical Resonance, on the advice of their manager that City Kidd was not a great name. In addition, there was already another band going by that name. The band derived their name, certain album and song titles, and some song content from events relating to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The band’s lineup features lead vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarists Frank Hannon and Dave Rude, bassist Brian Wheat and drummer Troy Luccketta.
That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid ‘80s eruption of leather, spandex and big hair, but this band has never been about those things. Their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like the Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Aerosmith.
TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As worn in and comfortable as your favorite pair of jeans, as tough and dependable as your coolest leather jacket, TESLA endures because they are a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.
TESLA is always ready to rock, and they invite everyone to join them with SHOCK.
For more information, please visit teslatheband.com
Ticket Information:
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $69.50, $49.50, and $39.50 plus surcharges. For further information, please contact Emilie Smart at 386-671-3460.
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THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION STARRING MARC MARTEL
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL - May 17 2019 - Peabody Auditorium is proud to present THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION STARRING MARC MARTEL on October 10, 2019. THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION is an explosive tribute concert featuring the band’s iconic rock anthems such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Somebody To Love,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Under Pressure,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and much more. Canadian singer-musician, MARC MARTEL, famously known for resembling and singing like the late Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury and for contributing vocal recordings for the upcoming Queen biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, is the lead vocalist for the high-energy concert.
In addition to the obligatory but nonetheless consistently astounding selections, The Ultimate Queen Celebration also incorporates an entirely unique angle that will have die-hards and casual appreciators alike clamoring to hear several other sides of Martel. “Near the end of Freddie’s life, he explored other styles of music beyond rock, including opera, so with that in mind, the show also includes a segment of familiar songs in the flavor of what they might have sounded like had Freddie ever gotten the chance to sing them,” he explains.
The Ultimate Queen Celebration is a 5-piece band comprised of lead vocalist Marc Martel, accompanied by a short list of uber-talented musicians, including Brandon Ethridge (keys), Tristan Avakian (guitar), Jason Gianni (Drums), Mike Cohen (bass), Angus Clark (guitar), J.R. McNeely (bass), and others.
For more information, please visit: https://theultimatequeencelebration.com/home
Ticket Information:
Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $100, $54, $44 and $34 plus surcharges. For further information, please contact Emilie Smart at 386-671-3460.
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THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
BILL MEDLEY & BUCKEY HEARD
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Friday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL - April 25 2019 - The Righteous Brothers, that original “blue-eyed soul”, are coming to Peabody Auditorium on January 17, 2020. Join Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Bill Medley and his new partner Bucky Heard, as they take you on a nostalgic journey through the legendary musical stylings of one of the greatest rock and roll duos of all time.
The Righteous Brothers concert experience features a string of their biggest #1 hits, including You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (the most played song in radio history), Soul & Inspiration, Unchained Melody, Rock and Roll Heaven, Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing theme The Time of My Life, and much, much more!
Ticket Information:
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $67.50, $52.50, $42.50 and $32.50 plus surcharges. For further information, please contact Emilie Smart at 386-671-3460.
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TED NUGENT
At The Peabody, Daytona Beach
Tickets on sale Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Daytona Beach, FL - April 29 2019 - Multi-platinum selling rock guitar legend Ted Nugent will be at Peabody Auditorium on August 21, 2019 with his The Music Made Me Do It Again Tour!
Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,500 high-octane live shows, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe.
Nugent was named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive, and his no-holds-barred career spans five decades of multi-platinum hits. From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes' hit "Journey to the Center of the Mind," to classics like "Stranglehold" (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), "Cat Scratch Fever," (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees chartbuster "High Enough," and cult classic "Fred Bear,” (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin), Ted and his inimitable sound have been featured on VH1’s Behind the Music, A & E’s Biography and more.
For millions of passionate music lovers everywhere, Ted delivers the Ultimate Life Soundtrack. A Ted Nugent show is not just a performance—it’s a firebreathing celebration!
Special guest Michael Austin will open the show.
For more information, please visit: www.tednugent.com and www.michaelaustinlive.com
Ticket Information:
Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office or online at www.peabodyauditorium.org. Reserved tickets are $63, $47.50, $37.50 and $27.50 plus surcharges. For further information, please contact Emilie Smart at 386-671-3460.
