King Center Announces Eleven New Shows
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 19, 2017
King Center is announcing 11 new shows today and there is something for everyone. For Broadway fans they have Kinky Boots and the world's best-selling magic show, The Illusionists.
Also coming are a wide variety of musicians including, Diana Krall, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers, John Hammond, Sal Valentinetti, Kim Waters, Roger McGuinn, and The Weight. We also have a few performing art shows which are great for the entire family, Flip FabriQue and The Golden Dragon Acrobats.
Tickets for all these shows go on sale, Friday, September 22 at noon. Please see the full lineup below for ticket prices and the rest of the details.
FLIP FABRIQUE
Thursday, November 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $50.75 (inclusive of fees)
In the mood to party with friends? Then join Flip FabriQue for their stunning gravity defying show, Catch Me! Take a trip to the cottage with these six acrobats and witness their first get-together in a decade! Come on out for a stunning and unique performance to kick off the party! Leave your troubles behind and settle in for an astonishing, lively show that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Spectacular acrobatics, a one of a kind trampowall, hula hoop, and humor are all part of the spellbinding fun this one of a kind performance has in store for you. A terrific crowd-pleaser!
Flip FabriQue is a young troupe founded by a group of friends who are professional circus artists that graduated from Quebec City Circus School. They performed extensively with esteemed companies around the world such as Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize. Their show is about their friendship and the feelings they have for each other. The public can still feel their raw emotions even when they perform very high acrobatics and hard circus skills during their performances. Each performer's qualities and strengths come to life and create pure magic on stage. An intimate, energetic and playful show! www.flipfabrique.com/en
Monday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $58.50 (inclusive of fees)
Produced by AEG Presents
Multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer, Diana Krall will return to the King Center for the third US leg of her "Turn Up The Quiet World Tour." This tour features material from Krall's stunning new album, "Turn Up The Quiet," out now on Verve Records as well as a mix of some of Diana fans' favorites. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered five Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. www.dianakrall.com
Mindi Abair AND THE BONESHAKERS
In the Studio Theatre
Wednesday, February 21, 8 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $54 (inclusive of fees)
A Brevard Music Group production
One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists/vocalists, two-time GRAMMY nominee, Mindi Abair, has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone since her debut album in 2000. Since then, Mindi has released seven solo albums, and most recently, a live album with The Boneshakers. She's collaborated on stage and in the studio with a wide cross-section of legendary peers, all helping to solidify her status as one of the most recognized and in-demand saxophonists. During her career, she has garnered ten #1 radio hits, six Top 5 solo records and two #1 spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz album chart. Following a two season run as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, resulting in her touring with Aerosmith, Abair released her solo album, "Wild Heart," in 2014. The album, which included collaborations with the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry and Trombone Shorty, showcased an edgier side to the saxophonist/vocalist and earned her a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. When it came time to tour the album, she recruited longtime friend and The Boneshakers founder Randy Jacobs (Bonnie Raitt, Was Not Was, Willie Nelson) to inject his brand of Detroit Blues Rock to the live shows. She and the band had an irrefutable chemistry that quickly lead to a permanent creative collaboration. Their first record, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers LIVE in Seattle was recorded during their first official show together and released September 2015. After touring non-stop for two years, Mindi and the band headed into the studio earlier this year to record their sophomore album which is set to be released in September. Five days at East West Studios resulted in a compilation that showcases her prowess, artistic versatility and wide-ranging musical influences. Bandmate Randy Jacobs commented "No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music, with a raucous tone and abandon." www.mindiabair.com
THE ILLUSIONISTS
LIVE FROM BROADWAY
Sunday, March 4, 4 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $47.75 (inclusive of fees)
Direct from Broadway, the world's best-selling magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY, is coming to the King Center. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on earth...Jeff Hobson, Kevin James, Colin Cloud, An Ha Lim, and Jonathan Goodwin. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
Audiences will witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a full view water torture escape. This group of world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past - such as Harry Houdini - and pair it with a new and updated contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before. Collectively, these performers have been seen by millions of people around the world and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage for the very first time! www.theillusionistslive.com
John Hammond
In the Studio Theatre
Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $46 (inclusive of fees)
A Brevard Music Group production
Multi award winning Bluesman, John Hammond stands as one of the world's premier acoustic blues artists. A Blues Hall Of Fame inductee with over 33 albums to date, he is one of a handful of artists who can say they have been steadily working and recording for over 50 years. A Grammy award winner, John is also an 8 time Grammy nominee. With 22 Blues Music Award nominations and 10 wins, most recently for Acoustic Artist Of The Year and Album Of The Year for 2014, John is one of the most awarded artists in the genre.
He has performed or recorded with Jimi Hendrix (discovered while playing in John's band), Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, JJ Cale, Tom Waits, The Band, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John and many more. He remains the only person who has ever had both Jimmy Hendrix and Eric Clapton in a band at the same time. A tireless performer, he continues to tour world-wide on an annual basis. It's your turn to see him up close and personal in the intimate setting of the King Center Studio Theatre. www.johnhammond.com
Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $45 (inclusive of fees)
An Elko Concerts production
Back by popular demand! Once was not enough, so Sal Valentinetti is set to return to the King Center stage in March. Valentinetti is an Italian-American crooner known best for his flawless vocals, larger than life personality and his heart of gold. "Sal the Voice" rose to stardom on Season 11 of the NBC hit show "America's Got Talent." Belting out the classic Frank Sinatra hit, "My Way," Sal not only received a standing ovation but got the coveted "Golden Buzzer" from judge, Heidi Klum. Since AGT, Sal has been selling out shows and is touring the country as one of the hottest new performers on the scene. Sal has also created a revival in music. The standards of yester-year are now being listened to by four generations of Americans and music lovers abroad. Sal's live show will feature his band, "The Black Tie Brass." Together they will bring the classic Rat Pack-era standards you love to the King Center. "Old Blue Eyes" would be proud! Be on the lookout for his new Christmas album which is due to be out this September. www.salthevoiceny.com
KIM WATERS
In the Studio Theatre
Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $54 (inclusive of fees)
A Brevard Music Group production
Saxophonist Kim Waters has made a career of writing timeless anthems with insatiable grooves, undeniable hooks, and memorable melodies that combine the best of jazz, R&B, funk and soul. This formula has catapulted him to the top of the charts time and time again and prompted JazzTimes Magazine to declare, "Waters is simply one of the planet's best saxophonists." Instantly recognizable for his keen melodic sensibilities and soulful approach to his saxophone, The Washington Post has likened Waters to "A romantic pied piper out on a long evening stroll."
Through the years, Kim Waters has proven he knows a thing or two about romance. Just look at the titles of his albums over the last decade and a half: "Love's Melody," "One Special Moment," "From The Heart," "Someone To Love You," " In the Name of Love," "All For Love," "You Are My Lady," "I Want You: Love in the Spirit of Marvin," " Love Stories," and "This Heart of Mine." Waters' 22nd recording, "Rhythm and Romance," finds the saxophonist doing what he does best -- creating dreamy melodies, crafting funky dance-inspired originals, immortalizing sultry ballads, and putting his own indelible imprint on timeless R&B hits. Don't miss your chance to see this masterful saxophonist in the intimate setting of the Studio Theatre. www.kimwaters.net
ROGER MCGUINN
In the Studio Theatre
Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $68.75 (inclusive of fees)
A MusicWorks Production
Roger McGuinn ("Mr. Tambourine Man," "Turn, Turn, Turn") not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group, The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as "folk-rock." Roger's solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 10 albums, a Grammy nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since.
Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $22 (inclusive of fees)
Children 12 and under - tickets starting at $11 (inclusive of fees)
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario, Danny Chang and choreographer, Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.? www.goldendragonacrobats.com
THE WEIGHT
FEATURING MEMBERS OF THE BAND, LEVON HELM BAND, AND RICK DANKO GROUP PERFORMING SONGS OF THE BAND
In the Studio Theatre
Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $58.75 (inclusive of fees)
A MusicWorks production
Performing songs of The Band, The Weight Band is keeping the spirit and the music alive that helped define an era. Members of The Weight were either actual players in The Band, or are directly and deeply connected to their legacy. The group features Jim Weider from The Band, Brian Mitchell of the Levon Helm Band, Marty Grebb, who wrote for The Band and worked with Rick Danko and Richard Manuel, Albert Rogers from the Jim Weider Band and frequent performer at The Barn's Midnight Rambles. Michael Bram, the newest member of The Weight, played with Jason Mraz.
Prepare for an unforgettable performance and enjoy timeless hits like "The Weight," "Up On Cripple Creek," "Ophelia," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Rag Mama Rag," and so many others. Hear the most authentic presentation of The Band's music performed on stage and see why the Chicago Sun Times proclaimed, "The Weight carries on where The Band left off." Come and take a load off. www.theweightband.com
KINKY BOOTS
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, September 22 at Noon
Tickets starting at $57.75 (inclusive of fees)
KINKY BOOTS is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.
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