Johnny Mathis to Perform Christmas Concert at Memphis' Orpheum Theatre, 12/21

By: Aug. 19, 2013
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World renowned vocal artist Johnny Mathis will return to The Orpheum Theatre Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 8:00 PM for a special holiday concert.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, August 26 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers (901.743.ARTS).

Presenting an enchanting evening of romantic ballads, Johnny Mathis will celebrate the holiday season with his greatest hits combined with familiar holiday tunes.

"It's always a pleasure to have Johnny perform at the Orpheum, and we are proud to welcome him back to Memphis," says Orpheum President and CEO Pat Halloran. "Johnny's iconic voice will certainly make this concert a night to remember."

In June of 1957, Johnny Mathis appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show where he was introduced to the record buying public and became a national celebrity and household name. Over half a century later, Mathis continues to captivate audiences world-wide with hits like "Misty," "Wonderful, Wonderful," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," and "It's Not For Me To Say." Johnny Mathis has sold millions of records, been nominated for 4 Grammys, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2003, as well as having two of his songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The Orpheum Theatre is operated by the Memphis Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that depends on the financial support of the community to carry out its mission to foster the enjoyment and understanding of the arts in Memphis, as well as the economic prosperity of Downtown and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com or call 901-525-7800. The Orpheum is located at 203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103.

Photo courtesy of Rojon Productions



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