90's Group Bell Biv Devoe to Play The Schuster

Victoria Theatre Association and GAB Productions present Grammy Award©-winning BELL BIV DEVOE, live in concert at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, by phone at 937-228-3630, toll-free at 888-228-3630, or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Multi-platinum group Bell Biv Devoe -- Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins and Ron Devoe -- are back with "Run," the Erick Sermon-produced single that captures the BBD sound with hip hop beats, R&B harmonies and new jack swing. BELL BIC DEVOE has bridged the gap between R&B and hip-hop music with a pop-feel-appeal-to-it for more than 25 years. A direct byproduct of the hugely successful 1980's vocal quintet "New Edition", BBD merged the irresistible sounds of hip-hop beats, New Jack Swing and R&B harmonies.

The group's wildly successful debut album Poison sold 4 million copies and featured 4 classic hits. In addition to the Platinum selling title track, the album featured "Do Me," "When Will I See You Smile Again," and "BBD...I Thought It Was Me." BBD's follow up album, WBBD-Bootcity (A Remix LP) sold over 700,000 units, while the 1993 album Hootie Mack was gold-certified.

Singer and actor DEMETRIA MCKINNEY will open the show. Tickets start at $42 and go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, by phone at 937-228-3630, toll-free at 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

More about BELL BIV DEVOE

Presently Ricky, Mike and Ron are stronger today than ever before. Since the early days with New Edition, BBD has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has won the hearts of millions of fans globally. BET has announced the 2017 premiere of "The New Edition Story," a 3-part miniseries chronicling the lives and careers of Bell, Bivins and DeVoe and the other New Edition members. More info on will be announced shortly.

BBD's many accolades include numerous Grammy nominations, three American Music Awards, two Soul Train Awards, countless "Keys to The City," as well as an abundance of esteemed salutations for their many humanitarian efforts. Most recently Ricky, Mike and Ron were bestowed (along with Ralph, Bobby & Johnny) with the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards Lifetime Achievement honor. BBD's extraordinary accomplishments have set them apart from their peers and have cemented them as pioneering icons.

About DIMITRA MCKINNEY

Vocal powerhouse Demetria McKinney is a triple threat in the truest sense of the term. She is an award-winning actress who has played diverse roles on the big and small screens as well as the stage. She is a talented singer with a rich voice requiring zero studio enhancements. And she is a skillful songwriter who generously expresses emotions in a way that instantly connects with listeners.

?Widely known for her role as "Janine Payne" on the hit TBS sitcom "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," which has taped over 254 episodes and received five NAACP Image Awards for Best Sitcom and now in syndication on BET.

?Demetria can currently be seen on SYFY Network TV Series "Superstition" as well as Bounce TV's breakout hit "Saints & Sinners," BET's "The Quad," Centric TV's "The Ladies Room" and the stage play Love Jones the Musical. Demetria also has recurring roles on Life Time's "Devious Maids" and on TV One as a primary character on "The Rickey Smiley Show."

?On Oct. 8, 2017 Demetria portrayed her idol the Iconic Whitney Houston in TV One's "Bobbi Kristina" biopic.

?Demetria was also a cast member on Bravo TV's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 7 and had cameo appearances on Season 8.

?Even though her acting career keeps her very busy, Demetria always makes time for her first love: music. This eOne Music recording artist over the past few years has recorded and performed with artists such as Lyfe Jennings, Musiq Soulchild and Anthony David. Demetria has also opened for R&B mainstays such as Tyrese and Tank and has toured with the Pepsi Funkfest and R. Kelly.

Her latest single "Easy" is a song about a woman living and loving a man in a relationship that is growing. Demetria's forthcoming LP Officially Yours is scheduled for release early this year. The soulful ballad was written by McKinney, Courtlin Jabrae and Devin Horton, and was also produced by We Are Starbound Music.

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