The Official Entertainment Guide of PPG Paints Arena
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End of the Road World Tour Brings KISS to Pittsburgh for One Last Performance Calendar of Events Building Information PPG Paints Arena Concessions PPG Paints Arena Seating Chart
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Alabama to Perform at Arena on its 50th Anniversary Tour
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Mumford & Sons Delta Tour to Perform March Concert
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Mickey’s Search Party Brings Magic to Town
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Blake Shelton Heads to Town with His Friends and Heroes
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Bublé Returns to Pittsburgh Five Years After Last Tour
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Disturbed Tour Sets Pittsburgh Concert
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Winter Jam Brings Newsboys United, Lineup of Diverse Talent for Concert
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Cher Concert Set for Spring on Here We Go Again Tour
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Casting Crowns Only Jesus Tour Sets PPG Paints Arena Concert
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Top Collegiate Wrestlers to Converge in Pittsburgh for NCAA Championships
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2Cellos to Bring Tour to Pittsburgh in April
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End of the Road World Tour Brings KISS to Pittsburgh For One Last Performance By: Pam Thompson
KISS – one of the best-selling bands and most exciting acts of all time – comes to Pittsburgh this spring on its End of the Road World Tour and the legendary band is emphatic about three things. o This will be the last KISS tour ever. o The band’s performance will be devoted to the KISS Army and fans across generations, as well as those who will be seeing the band for the first time. o The band plans to finish its touring career at the top of its game upping its already prodigious reputation for its live performances. Continued on page 4
You wanted the best. You got the best. The hottest band in the world. – Gene Simmons
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In a statement, KISS comments: “All that we have built and all that we have conquered over the past four decades could never have happened without the millions of people worldwide who’ve filled clubs, arenas and stadiums over those years. This will be the ultimate celebration “When we come for those who’ve seen us and a last chance for those who haven’t. KISS Army, we’re saying to your town, it’s goodbye on our final tour with our biggest show over…The night yet and we’ll go out the same way we came in... that we play any unapologetic and unstoppable.”
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city, that’s the goodbye, that’s the farewell.”
Paul Stanley, a founding member of the band says, “When we come to your town, it’s over…The night that we play any city, that’s the goodbye, that’s the farewell.” The Pittsburgh goodbye concert, scheduled for March 30, brings Stanley, 67, Gene Simmons, 69, Eric Singer, 60, and Tommy Thayer, 58, to PPG Paints Arena for a show that the band describes with superlatives. Their on-stage alter egos are Stanley the Starchild on rhythm guitar, Simmons the Demon on bass, Singer the Catman on drums and Thayer the Spaceman on lead guitar.
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KISS has played to audiences around the world, and Stanley says that it will take two to three years to get to all of them. The first year of the tour is booked through early December and includes Canada and the United States, 14 European nations, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
One for the Fans “We want to visit them one more time and spend that evening with those people,” Stanley says. He promises that the End of the Road World Tour will be a victory lap and a chance for KISS to go around the world to say thank you to its audiences. Simmons and Stanley say that they get choked up when they look at audiences and see three generations of fans, all in KISS makeup enjoying a show. Singer says “We’re going to try to do our best to represent all the generations and all the eras of KISS.” Continued on page 6
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A Tour of Superlatives “We can still do the greatest show ever. While we can be, we want to go out there,” Stanley says. Simmons says, “Let’s do the biggest party of all time. Let’s put on the show everybody’s kept talking about.” He adds, “We are going to do something that’s going to shake the heavens.” Stanley says that it will be the most dazzling, most blinding, and most deafening KISS concert ever, marrying tech and emotional components. Declaring that KISS is “at the top of its game,” Stanley says that KISS will do at least 20 songs for each show.
Five Decades KISS first performed at a club in Queens, N.Y., in January 1973. The band members began appearing in their iconic makeup soon afterward in March of that year. Since then, KISS has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, including some 25 million RIAAcertified albums. The original members, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, are Stanley, Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. A total of 10 musicians have been in the KISS lineup over the 46-year history of the group. The band went through a period from 1983 to 1996, performing without makeup and costumes until the band’s original lineup reunited and returned to the artists’ audacious on-stage personas. Known for visual and audio effects that stagger the senses, KISS has delivered decades of live performances establishing the band as possibly the most iconic live show in rock and roll. The first studio album made by the current KISS lineup is 2009’s Sonic Boom. Singer, who also has played for Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, has logged three stints as the drummer of KISS – 1991 to 1996, 2001 to 2002, and 2004 to the present, with credits on seven albums, beginning with 1992’s Revenge. Thayer, the newest member of KISS and lead guitarist for 17 years, was associated with Stanley, Simmons and the band for more than a decade before becoming the Spaceman, replacing Frehley. In 1989, Thayer played session guitar on song demos for Hot in the Shade. That album includes two songs co-written by Simmons and Thayer – “Betrayed” and “The Street Giveth & the Street Taketh Away.” Continued on page 9
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In 1994, Simmons and Stanley hired Thayer to work on their book, Kisstory, and he also managed the 1995 Worldwide KISS Convention Tour and produced and edited several video and film releases.
Music KISS’ four decades of creating music have earned certifications for 34 albums, including the musicians’ solo works in 1978. Ten KISS albums, plus the four solo albums of Simmons, Stanley, Frehley and Criss in 1978, have earned platinum status in the United States, including: o Double platinum Destroyer in 1976 o Rock and Roll Over in 1976 o Love Gun in 1977 o Dynasty in 1979, also double platinum in Canada o Lick It Up in 1983 o Animalize in 1984, also platinum in Canada o Crazy Nights in 1987, also platinum in Canada o Double platinum Alive II in 1977, also platinum in Canada o Double Platinum in 1978 o Double platinum Smashes, Thrashes & Hits in 1988, also platinum in Canada. Twenty-five KISS singles have charted on the Billboard Hot 100. That includes two versions of the band’s anthem “Rock and Roll All Nite,” which in 1975 was included on the studio album, Dressed to Kill, and the live album, Alive!. It is among six singles that charted in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100: o “Beth”/“Detroit Rock City” in 1976 at No. 7 o “Forever” (Remix)/“The Street Giveth and the Street Taketh Away” in 1990, No. 8 o “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”/“Hard Times” in 1979, No. 11 o “Rock and Roll All Nite” (Live)/“Rock and Roll All Nite” in 1975, No. 12 o “Hard Luck Woman”/“Mr. Speed” in 1976, No. 15 o “Calling Dr. Love”/“Take Me” in 1977, No. 16. |9|
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Calendar of Events Monster Jam
February 8 — 7:00PM February 9 — 1:00PM & 7:00PM February 10 — 1:00PM
Winter Jam
February 15 — 7:00PM
Disturbed
February 20 — 7:30PM
An Evening with Michale Buble
February 22 — 8:00PM
Blake Shelton
February 23 — 7:00PM
Disney on Ice
February 28 March 1 — March 2 — March 3 —
Casting Crowns
March 9 — 7:00PM
Mumford & Sons
March 14 — 7:30PM
Alabama
March 15 — 7:00PM
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
January 11 — 6:00PM
KISS
March 30 — 7:30PM
2Cellos
April 3 — 8:00PM
Cher
April 18 — 7:30PM
Eric Church
May 3 — 8:00PM May 4 — 8:00PM
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Building Information ATM Machines For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in the arena: KeyBank Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Highmark Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level Outside of Party Suite 44 and Suite 4 Banners and Signs Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management. Cameras Cameras are permitted into the arena for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building. For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information. Video Cameras Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. The arena reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.
Designated Drivers Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from the arena, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game. Emergency Evacuation In the event of an emergency, the arena staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage. First Aid There are two (2) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of the arena. First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232. Lost and Found If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903. Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity. Continued on page 15
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Prohibited Items Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles. Questions For general questions, please call 412.642.1800. Re-Entry Policy Exit and re-entry is not permitted at the arena. Security In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted inside the arena. TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at an arena event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Wheelchairs A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of the arena. Please see an arena employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.
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Alabama to Perform at Arena on its 50th Anniversary Tour By: Pam Thompson
Alabama, the most successful and most awarded band in country music history, brings its 50th Anniversary Tour to PPG Paints Arena in March. The band’s story is a classic American rags-to-riches tale. It was five decades ago that cousins, Randy Owen, Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry, left the cotton farms of their hometown, Fort Payne, Ala., to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, S.C. bar called The Bowery. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields and more than a decade developing music and working day jobs to pay the bills, Owen, Cook and Gentry formed a band that made them international stars, sold 80 million albums, and changed the face and sound of country music. Alabama’s unprecedented 43 No. 1 singles span 21 gold, platinum and multi-platinum certified albums. The band introduced rock-style elements – guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds – to the country audience and inspired country stars who followed. Its songs have become a soundtrack for American life and the foundation for Alabama’s stellar career. Continued on page 20
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The Alabama lineup is Owen on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Gentry on bass, and Cook on lead guitar, fiddle and keyboard. Gentry and Cook provide backup vocals. Owen and Gentry toured on The Hits Tour 2018 last spring and summer. Cook, who is diagnosed with Parkinson disease, joined them on select dates. In June, the three band mates celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Alabama Fan Club and Museum in Fort Payne. The museum opened in 1985 and contains memorabilia including original handwritten songs. Alabama’s music stands the test of time with statistics that are beyond compare. Fifty years since starting the band, Alabama’s 43 No. 1 singles, include a string of 21 No. 1s in a row. The band has won more than 179 Country Music Awards, Grammy Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards. Three of its albums are certified five-times platinum in the United States: o Mountain Music (1982) o Greatest Hits (1986) o For the Record (1998) Alabama In Canada, Mountain Music and Greatest songs have Hits are platinum certified, and For the Record become a is double platinum certified. soundtrack for Mountain Music, the band’s sixth studio album, had crossover success on the country American life. and pop charts. Its three hit singles all topped the country charts in the U.S. and Canada: o “Mountain Music,” written by Owen just missed a ranking on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart. o “Take Me Down” won the band its 1982 Grammy Award and peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. o “Close Enough to Perfect” charted at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Greatest Hits, Alabama’s first 10-track compilation album, included seven No. 1 hits: “Mountain Music,” “Feels So Right,” “Old Flame,” “Tennessee River,” “Love in the First Degree,” “40-Hour Week (For a Livin’),” and “Why Lady Why,” plus the album’s new single, “She and I,” which went on to become the group’s 19th No. 1 song. For the Record included 44 tracks of Alabama’s greatest hits, including 33 Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks. Alabama’s career achievement recognition includes: o American Country Music’s 1990 Artist of the Decade Award, 2003 Pioneer Award, 2005’s 40th Anniversary Award of Merit, and 2014’s Career Achievement Award o its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998 o the American Music Award of Merit in 2003 o induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005 o the American Country Awards Hitmaker Award in 2012 Continued on page 23
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The band won American Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year Award five times and its Vocal Group of the Year Award four times, in addition to Album of the Year Awards for Feels So Right, The Closer You Get, and Roll On. Perennially, Alabama won the American Music Award for Favorite Country Band in the 1980s and 1990s, and won the AMA for Favorite Country Album three times for The Closer You Get, 40-Hour Week and Greatest Hits. Grammy Awards were bestowed on Alabama twice for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Mountain Music” and “The Closer You Get.” Owen, Gentry and Cook are world-class philanthropists who have raised more than $250 million for charity. In November, Owen was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame in recognition of his business dealings in music, agriculture and humanitarianism. When he’s not performing, Owen operates his cattle ranch in Fort Payne, Ala. He also helps others, launching Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, an annual radiothon fundraiser that has made more than $800 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Alabama has played a key role in several disaster relief initiatives, including organizing and playing concerts to support rebuilding efforts from tornadoes that struck Tuscaloosa in 2011 and Jacksonville State University, Owen’s alma mater, last March. Alabama performs on its 50th Anniversary Tour at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. | 23 |
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Mumford & Sons Delta Tour to Perform March Concert By: Pam Thompson
Mumford & Sons Delta Tour comes to Pittsburgh in March for a show at PPG Paints Arena. Globally popular, Mumford & Sons kicked off its most extensive tour yet in November and will play Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand through June. The performances support the band’s fourth studio album, Delta, which released last fall. Delta made its debut at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands and Sweden. In its first week, it hit the Top 5 in 10 worldwide markets and earned gold in Canada. “Guiding Light,” Delta’s first single went to No. 4 and No. 7, respectively on Billboard’s Alternative Songs and Hot Rock Songs charts. Three other Delta tracks charted on the Rock ranking: “Beloved,” No. 38, “Woman,” No. 45, and “42,” No. 33. Delta was preceded by Wilder Mind in 2015, which ranked at the top of charts in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands. It peaked at No. 2 in five European rankings and No. 4 in New Zealand for a total of 12 Top 5 rankings. It earned platinum certification in Canada, the U.K. and Austria, and gold in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and Germany. Wilder Mind’s hit single, “Believe” charted internationally and went to No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the Alternative Songs chart, and No. 4 on the Hot Rock Songs chart. It earned gold status in the U.S. and Canada, and silver in the U.K. Continued on page 26
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Its other four singles made the Hot Rock chart: o “The Wolf,” No. 11 and No. 4 on the Alternative Songs ranking o “Ditmas,” No. 38, and No. 15 on Alternative Songs o “Tompkins Square Park,” No. 16 o “Just Smoke,” No. 32. Five other songs on Wilder Mind charted on the Rock ranking: Delta made its o “Wilder Mind,” No. 21 debut at No. o “Only Love,” No. 34 1 in the U.S., o “Monster,” No. 35 o “Broad-Shouldered Beasts,” No. 39 Canada, the o “Cold Arms,” No. 40 Netherlands The band’s sophomore album, Babel in and Sweden. 2012, earned certifications in 11 markets: o Canada, five times platinum o the U.K. and Australia, triple platinum o the U.S., New Zealand and Ireland, double platinum o Austria and Sweden, platinum o Germany, triple gold o Belgium and Switzerland, gold It attained 12 Top 5 rankings worldwide, including seven No. 1s in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands. “I Will Wait,” Babel’s first of five singles charted internationally, placing No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 1 on both the Alternative and Hot Rock songs charts. It is six times platinum in Australia, five times in Canada, three times in the U.S., double in New Zealand, platinum in the U.K., and gold in Germany. Continued on page 29
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Babel’s other four singles placed on the Hot 100: o “Lover in the Night,” No. 97, and No. 4 and No. 15, respectively on the Alternative and Rock charts o “Whispers in the Dark,” No. 81, and No. 11 on the Rock chart o “Babel,” No. 60, and No. 19 and No. 9, respectively on the Alternative and Rock charts o “Hopeless Wanderer,” No. 59, and No. 9 on the Rock chart Nine other songs from Babel also made it on the Rock chart: o “Holland Road,” No. 10 o “Lovers Eyes,” No. 13 o “Ghosts That We Knew,” No. 11 o “Below My Feet,” No. 18 o “Reminder,” No. 19 o “Broken Crown,” No. 20 o “Where Are You Now,” No. 24 o “Not with Haste,” No. 21 o “For Those Below,” No. 26 Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons’ debut album in 2009, achieved eight Top 3 rankings: No. 1s in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland; No. 2s in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and No. 3s in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is certified in eight markets: fivetime platinum in the U.K., four-time platinum in Australia, triple platinum in the U.S., double platinum in Canada and New Zealand, platinum in Belgium and Austria, and triple gold in Germany. “Little Lion Man,” the first of four singles of Sigh No More, earned fourtime platinum status in Australia, double platinum in the U.S. and Canada, platinum in the U.K. and New Zealand, and gold in Belgium and Germany. It peaked at No. 45 on the Hot 100, No. 1 on the Alternative chart, and No. 3 on the Rock chart. It ranked internationally in eight countries. Sigh No More’s other singles included: o “Winter Winds,” silver in the U.K. o “The Cave,” ranked internationally, and double platinum in the U.S. and Canada, platinum in the U.K., and gold in Australia o “Roll Away Your Stone,” No. 10 on the Alternative chart, and No. 11 on the Rock chart, earned platinum in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, and gold in the U.K. Four other songs on Sigh No More charted: o “Timshel” o “White Blank Page” o “Hold on to What You Believe” o “Awake My Soul” | 29 |
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Mickey’s Search Party Brings Magic to Town By: Pam Thompson
Winter brings magic to PPG Paints Arena when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party and a host of beloved characters come to town in a new innovative production, The ice show will be in town for eight shows over a four-day run. The search party flows through scenes from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Moana, Coco, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Frozen with characters from these tales, as well as other well-known Disney figures including Goofy, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and others. Introduced last summer, the show’s creators say that Mickey’s Search Party brings the magic closer than ever before to fans. It uses state-of-the-art technology and visually immersive performance elements on the ice, in the air and in the seats. Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, produces Disney On Ice. The company says that the new show once again elevates the ice show experience with new engaging elements to fascinate both newcomers and returning guests. Decorated performer-athletes who challenge the boundaries of what is possible, portray a collection of Disney favorites that fans know and love in Mickey’s Search Party. Their theatrical talents combined with this innovative Disney On Ice production elevates the live entertainment experience and will leave families with memories that will last a lifetime. Each scene unfolds with compelling storytelling delivered through multilevel production numbers including skaters, performers and acrobats. Continued on page 32
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Creative costume design and fabrication enhances the scenes. Nicole Feld, Executive Vice President and Producer for Feld Entertainment, says, “Our goal with any show, no matter where you are in the world, is to deliver transformative performances that captivate audiences time and time again. With this production of Disney On Ice, we have brought the magic closer to guests than ever before by having the audience become an integral part of advancing the narrative as each story unfolds.” She adds, “We have pushed the action Each scene past the ice, expanding the stage beyond our unfolds with traditional surface. The excitement will not only happen in front of fans but all around them compelling with characters emerging from the stands in storytelling, unexpected places for one-on-one delightful skaters, moments.” performers Creative Director Genevieve Cleary says, and acrobats. “You’re not just there to watch the show. You’re there to participate.” In addition to Cleary, the team that created the production includes Director Patty Vincent, Costume Designer Ken Mooney, Principal Choreographer Cindy Stuart, Video Content Programmer Rich Porter, and Associate Choreographer Adam Blake.
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Mooney says of Mickey’s Search Party, “Every year we try to do something new here at Feld and I think this year is a really interesting year because we are trying something very, very different.” Vincent says, “The projection is something very new.” She says that the technology enhances the overall look of the show to create an amazing experience for audiences. Porter explains further, “Projection mapping is the process of mapping multiple projectors together which allows us to treat the whole space as a single canvas.” Stuart notes, “…we’re using a lot more technology, a lot of different devices to artistically create a more visually immersive experience.” Blake adds, “You’re not just watching the magic, but you’re taking part and you’re just as vital to the story as the skaters or the acrobats are.” While it may seem second nature to present the chilling scenes of Frozen on the ice, the show deftly portrays sets in warm climes, as well as others, on and under the ocean. Mickey Mouse and friends embark on an epic adventure in Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party. Its dynamic and immersive action takes place on the ice, in the air and in the seats. Live hosts welcome everyone into the magical world of Disney On Ice, setting the stage for a participatory adventure that puts the audience into the action. In a high-energy opening number, Club Mickey Mouse-inspired performers hype up the crowd through cutting-edge figure skating choreography and hoverboard tricks on the ice. Air tracks also allow the hilarious pirates aboard the Jolly Roger to flip, tumble and twist to greater heights as they attempt to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. With the cast of Disney characters, the audience joins in the search for clues to find Tinker Bell after Captain Hook tries to capture her magic. As Miguel from Disney•Pixar’s Coco crosses the marigold bridge, he finds himself in the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead. In this culturally rich, vibrantly colorful performance, skeletons atop sway poles swing back and forth Continued on page 34
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over the audience in a dazzling display perfectly suited to this exciting and beautiful celebration of family. Through video projection, Arendelle builds from the ground up, and ice harvesters from Disney’s Frozen use extreme skating to launch themselves from the mountainous, wintry slopes delivering an athletically driven performance as they chop their way through blocks of ice. Elsa, Anna and Olaf join in the action. The iconic chandelier seen in “Be Our Guest” comes to life as Belle and the enchanted objects from Beauty and the Beast become a rotating carousel that lifts upward into the air using aerial silks to mesmerize onlookers seated above and below. Lumiere and Cogsworth take to the ice with Belle and the chorus of skating dinner service. Aerial straps combined with adagio pair skating elevates Ariel’s transformation from mermaid to human, creating a spell-binding sequence high above the ice with Prince Eric to the classic song, “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid. An “Under the Sea” production number led by Sebastian presents a host of colorfully and imaginatively costumed sea denizens. The show’s technology creates an excellent result. The sea life sings, dances and skates while a mini-submarine cruises the stage. Creative lighting on the ice and the set gives viewers the sensation of being part of the under-the-surface vignette. The show’s technology also gives the illusion of the ice being enveloped in flames as Moana encounters Te Ka on her daring voyage to restore the heart of Te Fiti. Mickey’s Search Party performances are scheduled for Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., March 1 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., March 2 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., and March 3 at noon and 4 p.m. Mickey’s Search Party tours the U.S. into May. For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce or www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce. Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live (coming Fall 2019). Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information. | 34 |
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Blake Shelton Heads to Town with His Friends and Heroes By: Pam Thompson
Friends and Heroes 2019, Blake Shelton’s new tour comes to Pittsburgh this winter and features performers who the country star is re-introducing to audiences. The tour features Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace Adkins with very special guest Lauren Alaina. The 18-date tour, kicks off in Shelton’s home state, Oklahoma, on Valentine’s Day and plays PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 23. Contending that fans across the country need to hear music from his friends and heroes, Shelton decided to bring them out on the road. The country star says, “I’m really excited about my tour because it’s taking where I came from and the music I listened to growing up, and actually introducing it to a whole new audience.” Continued on page 38
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He adds, “I feel like a lot of people might know the Bellamy Brothers’ and John Anderson’s music, but maybe they’re not familiar with who they are as artists. I think that this is going to be a great opportunity for the country music fan base to be re-introduced to these guys, and selfishly, I’m just excited to share the stage with them. It’ll be great to have Trace back out on the road with us, and I can’t wait for one of my newer friends and heroes, Lauren Alaina, to blow these crowds away.” Texoma Shore, Shelton’s 11th studio album gave him his sixth No. 1 on the U.S. Country Chart. Its first single, “I’ll Name the Dogs” is the performer’s 25th No. 1 single. It also is on the list of his 23 singles that have earned multiplatinum, platinum or gold certifications. All 11 of Shelton’s studio albums placed in the Top 10 of the Country Chart. Seven albums also placed in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. Nine of his studio albums are certified multi-platinum, platinum or gold. Both 2011’s Red River Blue and 2013’s Based on a True Story are double platinum. Shelton’s gigs include 15 seasons as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. | 38 |
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Bublé Returns to Pittsburgh Five Years After Last Tour By: Pam Thompson
Singer Michael Bublé comes to PPG Paints Arena to perform this winter more than five years since his last show in Pittsburgh. The crooner’s new series of concerts, his sixth tour, marks his return to the road following a pivotal life experience in 2016, when his then three-year-old son faced a cancer diagnosis. It has been nearly four years since he wrapped his previous tour. “What the experience did was give me a real perspective. It completely changed my outlook on what mattered and what was important to me,” says Bublé. He opens his tour in Tampa, Fla., nine days before his Feb. 22 Pittsburgh concert. It was September 2013 when Bublé last performed at PPG Paints Arena on his To Be Loved Tour. Bublé’s tour dates are scheduled into November and will take him throughout North America and Europe, including stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, London’s O2 Arena and Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Bublé returned to the stage last August after a lengthy absence for shows in Dublin, London and Sydney where he performed for more than 150,000 fans. The Sydney Morning Herald reported, “This is a man who holds the audience in the palm of his hand. His soaring vocals absolutely knock it out of the park.” Continued on page 42
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Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported, “Bublé got down to the business of wrapping his golden tonsils around some of the most iconic songs of pop history.” In November, Bublé announced this year’s tour and days later released his new studio album, Love, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Love, Bublé’s tenth studio album combines original songs and his renditions of classics. Its tracks include: o “When I Fall in Love” o “I Only Have Eyes for You” o “Love You Anymore” o “La Vie En Rose” o “My Funny Valentine” o “Such a Night” o “Forever Now” o “Help Me Make It Through the Night” o “Unforgettable” o “When You’re Smiling,” o “Where or When.” “Forever Now,” co-written by Bublé for Love, is about his favorite role, being a dad, and the vulnerability and strength that comes with unconditional love. He says that his vision for Love entailed looking at all facets of love. “The good, the bad, the light, the dark, and I think that took a lot of pressure off of David Foster and Jochem van des Saag and me. There was just great ease of having done our homework and knowing what the record was.” Foster and van der Saag co-produced the album with Bublé. The artist adds, “…these songs, this genre is the essence of me. It’s where I live, it’s where I’ve grown up…It fits me perfectly. It’s so natural.” For people listening to his new music, Bublé says that some will be hurting and going through tough times. “And if one of these songs lifts them out of that, if it can carry them to another day, I think then I’m doing my job and I think I’m being responsible for the gifts I’ve been given,” Bublé says. Bublé, who has sold more than 60 million records, owns four Grammy Awards – all for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album – for 2008’s Call Me Irresponsible, 2010’s Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden, 2011’s Crazy Love, and 2014’s To Be Loved. | 42 |
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Disturbed Tour Sets Pittsburgh Concert By: Pam Thompson
Disturbed, the multi-platinum-selling rock group, arrives in Pittsburgh on its Evolution World Tour this winter with the supporting act, Three Days Grace. Disturbed – vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren and bassist John Moyer – tours in support of its seventh studio album Evolution – released in October. The two-time Grammy nominees play a mix of classic hits on tour, including “Down with The Sickness,” “Inside the Fire” and “The Sound of Silence” along with new tracks such as “Are You Ready” and “A Reason to Fight.” Evolution ranked in the Top 10 on nine charts globally. Its lead single “Are You Ready” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Chart and maintained that position for four consecutive weeks. The song is the band’s 12th No. 1 single and the fastest chart-climber of its career with more than 5 million Spotify streams and more than 7.5 million YouTube views of the song’s companion video. Evolution’s second single, “A Reason to Fight” went to No. 36 on the Rock Songs Chart. Disturbed, iHeartRadio Music Awards Best Rock Artist of 2017, has achieved the rare feat of five consecutive No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200. Metallica is the only other hard rock group to do so in the chart’s history. Continued on page 47
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Winter Jam Brings Newsboys United, Lineup of Diverse Talent for Concert By: Pam Thompson
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual tour, performs in the round at PPG Paints Arena this season. Being presented on a center stage for the first time in its history, the Winter Jam showcase of diverse performers will be led by Newsboys United. Winter Jam’s 2019 lineup also includes: o Grammy-nominated former “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey o Grammy Award-winning recording artist and “Overcomer” hitmaker Mandisa o Northern Ireland’s “Count Every Blessing” worshippers Rend Collective o Skillet drummer and female solo rocker Ledger o Grammy-nominated tour creators and hosts, NewSong o Dove Award-nominated Gotee recording artist Hollyn. The Pre-Jam Party features: o hip-hop recording artist Ty Brasel o rockers Manic Drive o singer/songwriter Dan Bremnes; and o special guest and former Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline front man, Adam Agee. Continued on page 51
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The tour also includes a Gospel presentation from Dare2Share speakers Greg Stier or Zane Black. Newsboys United – comprised of current members Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis, along with former members Peter Furler and Phil Joel – is set to deliver a string of the biggest hits from its successful three-decade career. “With Peter and Phil back onstage with us, we can’t wait to bring the Newsboys United show "We’re looking to Winter Jam,” says Tait. “It’s a blast to join forward to forces with such an incredible lineup of artists, having a and the ministry at the heart of Winter Jam is 360-degree always evident.” stage for the Among the most popular groups in Christian first time." music history, Newsboys United has sold more than 8 million units and earned eight gold certifications, 33 No. 1 radio hits, multiple Dove Awards, and nominations for four Grammys and two American Music Awards. The Pittsburgh show is among the 44 tour stops planned on the road trip which kicks off this January and concludes March 31. Continued on page 53
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“I’ve been extremely excited to tell people about this year’s lineup,” says NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator Eddie Carswell. “Not only are we thrilled to tour with several artists who’ve never been part of Winter Jam before, but we can’t wait to be back on the road with some of our closest friends. It’s going to be fun.” “We’re looking forward to having a 360-degree stage for the first time,” Carswell adds. “It’s something we’ve dreamed about and now it’s a reality for us and the fans. This setup will offer better views, more seating and surround sound. More than anything, I’m just ready to see how God is going to use all the artists, songs and speakers to draw people to Himself. He’s the reason we do this every year.” The Winter Jam 2019 Tour Spectacular, created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most influential bands, NewSong, began as a single show in 1995. It has become the genre’s benchmark tour. Throughout two decades, Winter Jam has provided a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide, consistently showcasing Christian music’s biggest artists. Winter Jam was the top 2018 first quarter music tour in the world, landing at No. 2 on Pollstar’s ranking of the Top 100 tours for ticket sales. The Winter Jam 2018 Tour Spectacular took the top spot of all music tours, following only the No. 1 outing, Disney On Ice. Winter Jam toured 46 cities across the country from January through March last year.
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Cher Concert Set for Spring on Here We Go Again Tour By: Pam Thompson
The one and only Cher comes to Pittsburgh on her Here We Go Again Tour on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. On this, her seventh tour, Cher is expected to perform many of her hits along with some new songs from her newest album, Dancing Queen, a tribute to the music of ABBA which was released last fall. Dancing Queen made its debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, tying her 2013 album, Closer to the Truth as Cher’s highest charting solo album in the U.S. It also earned the artist her first No. 1 ranking on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. It’s been five years since Cher played PPG Paints Arena on her Dressed to Kill Tour. That tour was ranked in Pollstar’s list of the Top 20 Worldwide Tours of 2014, selling more than 608,000 tickets. The inimitable performer began her Here We Go Again Tour, in Australia and New Zealand last year, and announced the 2019 North American leg of the tour on the Ellen DeGeneres Show last September. Cher garnered rave reviews for her performance in the film, Mamma Mia 2 – Here We Go Again last year. The movie was a financial and a critical success. Between tours, the multi-award-winning singer, actress and show-stopping performer appears in Classic Cher. The show runs in Las Vegas, Atlantic City Continued on page 56
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and Oxon Hill, Md. It opened in 2017 and continues into this year. It is her third residency following A Celebration at Caesars Palace from 1979 to 1982, and Cher from 2008 to 2011. Cher also co-produced of The Cher Show, the Broadway jukebox musical based on her life and music. The show, which premiered in Chicago last June, features three actresses portraying Cher at different stages in her life. A Kennedy Center Honors award was bestowed upon Cher in 2018. The prize recognizes performers for their lifetime contributions to American culture. It is the most recent honor in a long list of awards won by the multi-talented performer who has received an Oscar, Emmy, and Cannes Film Festival and Grammy awards, among many others. In 1985, Cher won the Cannes Film Festival Cher has won award for Best Actress for Mask, which was an Emmy, followed by an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1988 for Moonstruck. Grammy, Oscar, She won the 2003 Emmy for Outstanding and holds Variety, Music or Comedy Special for Cher: The two records in Farewell Tour. the Guinness Her Grammy Award came in 2000 for Best Book of World Dance Recording for Believe. Records. In 2017, Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Cher holds two records in the Guinness Book of World Records: o In 2002, she set the record for the oldest female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart o In 2007, she set the record for the all-time, highest grossing tour by a female artist for Living Proof: The Farewell Tour. Cher owns three Golden Globe Awards: o 1974 Best TV Actress in a Comedy or Musical for The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour o 1984 Best Actress in a supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Silkwood o 1988 Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Moonstruck. The Billboard Music Awards recipient of the 2017 Icon Award and the 2002 Artist Achievement Award, Cher also won the program’s 2002 Dance/Club Play Artist of the Year. Her many honors also include 1989’s People’s Choice Award for Favorite All-Around Female Star. In 1998, Sonny & Cher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With more than 40 albums in her body of work, Cher has sold more than 100,000 albums worldwide earning certifications for 16 albums. Believe, her 1998 hit album, was ranked in the top ten in 10 international markets, including the U.S. Billboard 200. It also earned multi-platinum certification in 10 markets around the world. | 56 |
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Casting Crowns Only Jesus Tour Sets PPG Paints Arena Concert By: Pam Thompson
The multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Casting Crowns performs at PPG Paints Arena on its Only Jesus Tour in March for one show with special guests Zach Williams and Austin French. The 37-city tour running from February into May, supports the group’s new studio album Only Jesus, which was released in November. This year’s tour follows Casting Crowns seven-stop, It’s Finally Christmas Tour which played in November and December. Casting Crowns musicians are guitarist Josh Mix, guitarist and vocalist Juan DeVevo, violinist and vocalist, Melodee DeVevo, pianist and vocalist Megan Garrett, lead vocalist Mark Hall, bassist Chris Huffman and drummer Brian Scoggin. Discussing the purpose of the new album, Hall says, “We just want you to walk closer to Jesus. That is what the record is all about.” The new album’s 12 tracks include: o “The Bridge” o “Awaken Me” o “Nobody” featuring Matthew West o “One More Song for You” o “Only Jesus” o “Start Right Here” o “In the Hands of the Potter” o “The Change in Me” o “Even When You’re Running” o “Love Moved First” o “One Awkward Moment” o “Home” Continued on page 60
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Six of Only Jesus’ tracks were released in advance of the album, including the title cut and first radio single, “Only Jesus.” It became one of the fastest charting songs of 2018 and a Top 10 hit. “Only Jesus” peaked at No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, giving Casting Crowns its 26th Top 10 song on that ranking, the most earned by any group. Hall, the band’s front man, says that all of the songs originally were Bible studies. The scripture for each song is included with the CD. Hall adds that a book for Only Jesus will include the Bible study for each track on the album. Hall says that the song, “In the Hands of the Potter” was inspired by loved ones going through tough times. It reminds people that God works things into good. “One Awkward Moment” came out of Hall’s youth ministry. It encourages people to endure what might be one awkward moment to share their stories of Jesus with others. Regarding Casting Crowns’ legacy, Hall says, “To me, the legacy is Jesus.” To stay focused on God, the band members say that they consciously begin the day with God; they keep the Bible out, and when they make choices, they opt to focus on God. All of the band members lead worship in their respective churches, and ordinarily Casting Crowns tours Thursdays through Saturdays so the musicians can tend to their ministries the rest of the week. Casting Crowns won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album Casting for Lifesong. Crowns won The group won the American Music Award the American for Contemporary Inspirational Artist four times Music Award for in 2007, 2011, 2014 and 2015, and the Billboard Music Awards for Top Christian Album in 2011 for Contemporary Come to the Well, and 2012 Top Christian Artist. Inspirational Its Dove Awards include: Artist four times. o five for Group of the Year, 2005-2009 o Artist of the Year in 2010 o three for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for “Who Am I” in 2005, “Praise You in This Storm” in 2007 and “East to West” in 2008 o two for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year in 2006 for Lifesong and in 2008 for The Altar and the Door o Christmas Album of the Year in 2009 for Peace on Earth o Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year in 2005 for “Voice of Truth” o Short Form Music Video of the Year for “Slow Fade” in 2009, o Long Form Music Video of the Year in 2011 for Until the Whole World Hears…Live. Only Jesus follows The Very Next Thing, which went to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Christian charts in the U.S. and U.K. Three | 60 |
singles: “One Step Away” in 2016, “Oh My Soul” in 2017, and “God of All My Days” in 2018 made the Top 10 of the U.S. Christian chart. In 2014, Thrive charted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the U.S. and U.K. Christian charts. Its four singles, “All You’ve Ever Wanted” in 2013, “Thrive” in 2014, “Broken Together” in 2014 and the gold certified “Just Be Held” all made the Top 10 on the U.S. Christian chart. Come to the Well in 2011 went to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart. It is gold certified in the U.S. and also charted in Canada and New Zealand. Its singles: the gold certified “Courageous” in 2011, “Jesus, Friend of Sinners” in 2012, and “Already There” in 2012 charted on the U.S. Christian chart. Until the Whole World Hears in 2009, went to No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart. It earned platinum certification in the U.S. Its three singles: the title track in 2009, “If We’ve Ever Needed You” in 2010, and gold certified “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)” in 2011 made the Top 5 of the U.S. Christian chart. The Altar and the Door in 2007, went to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart. It also earned platinum certification in the U.S. Its three singles: gold certified “East to West” and “Every Man” in 2007, and “Slow Fade” in 2008 made the Top 5 of the U.S. Christian chart. Lifesong in 2005 earned platinum certification after making it to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart. Its three singles: the title track in 2005, the platinum certified “Praise You in This Storm” and “Does Anybody Hear Her,” both in 2006, all went to No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart. The band’s eponymous debut album in 2003 is double platinum certified in the U.S. It peaked on the Billboard 200 at No. 59 and No. 2 on the U.S. Christian chart. Its first single in 2003, “If We Are the Body” went to No. 3 on the U.S. Christian chart, and in 2004 two more singles, the gold certified “Who Am I” and platinum certified “Voice of Truth” both topped the Christian chart. In 2017, Casting Crowns released its second holiday album, It’s Finally Christmas. In 2008, the band’s holiday album, Peace on Earth went to No. 15 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the U.S. Christian chart and No. 2 on the U.S. holiday ranking to earn platinum status. The group’s live albums, Live from Atlanta in 2004 and Lifesong Live in 2006, charted on the U.S. Christian chart and earned platinum certification. Two other live albums, The Altar and the Door Live in 2008 and Until the Whole World Hears…Live in 2010, both earned gold status after ranking on the Billboard 200 and the Top 10 of the U.S. Christian chart. A Live Worship Experience in 2015 charted on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 4 on the U.S. Christian chart. | 61 |
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Top Collegiate Wrestlers to Converge in Pittsburgh for NCAA Championships By: Pam Thompson
The cream of collegiate wrestlers converges in the Steel City this spring for the 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. SportsPITTSBURGH, the University of Pittsburgh and PPG Paints Arena are the hosts for what is conceivably the biggest wrestling weekend of the season. The championships take place from March 21-23 at PPG Paints Arena in Downtown Pittsburgh. Approximately 2,400 student-athletes compete all season for the opportunity to advance to the Wrestling Championships, where 330 of the nation’s best wrestlers compete to win the ultimate title, National Champion. Sessions are slated for March 21 at noon and 7 p.m., and March 22 and March 23 at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. For details of the championship sessions, visit www.ncaa.com/championships/wrestling/d1/championships-schedule. Official tickets to the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships are available through PRIMESPORT, the Official Ticket and Hospitality Provider of the NCAA. The following options are available: o The NCAA Experience® - Official Ticket and Hospitality Packages features premium tickets and access to a one-hour party from gate opening until the start of each session. o NCAA Ticket Exchange® - Buy and Sell Official Tickets provides fans an NCAA approved, safe and 100% guaranteed online environment, beginning in February. Later this year, Pittsburgh and PPG Paints Arena will host the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship, with Duquesne University and SportsPITTSBURGH as hosts, Dec. 19-21. In 2021, the NCAA Frozen Four will return to PPG Paints Arena for the second time with Robert Morris University as host, April 8-10. In 2022 for the fourth time, NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship action will return to Pittsburgh and PPG Paints Arena with Duquesne University as host for first and second round action. | 63 |
2Cellos to Bring Tour to Pittsburgh in April By: Pam Thompson
2Cellos brings its electrifying showmanship and music to PPG Paints Arena on April 3 at 7 p.m. The duo’s 2019 Let There Be Cello Tour supports its new album, Let There Be Cello, released last October. Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the two fellows together known as 2Cellos, have entertained audiences around the globe and into the far corners of the Internet. The two musicians created a name for themselves with their energetic and dynamic performance style and an eclectic collection of music. In 2011, 2Cellos’ rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” attained viral video fame on YouTube. Classically trained, Sulic and Hauser have accumulated more than one billion streams globally and 750 million YouTube video views. 2Cellos signature style takes the cello to unimagined heights and breaks down the boundaries between music genres ranging from classical and film music to pop and rock. The virtuosos create original music, as well as arrangements of works by such diverse artists as Elton John, U2, Sonny Bono, Nine Inch Nails, Sting, Radiohead, Paul and Linda McCartney, Coldplay, Nirvana, Mumford & Sons, Muse and others. Their repertoire includes selections from movie soundtracks including The Godfather, Titanic, Schindler’s List and Love Story. Let There Be Cello includes 2Cellos’ interpretations of Ed Sheeran’s pop hit “Perfect,” rock’s “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor, John Lennon’s classic “Imagine” and “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, as well as their original compositions, “Concept2” and “Cadenza.” | 64 |
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