Celebrity Tribute Spectacular “Legends in Concert” Coming to Foxwoods Resort Casino
March 31st, 2009ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES LEGENDARY BEGINNING JUNE 2, 2009
Foxwoods Resort Casino is proud to announce that “Legends in Concert,” the longest running celebrity tribute show in the world, will commence nightly performances in the Fox Theater beginning June 2, 2009. Pursuant to a new multi-year and multi-dimensional partnership, the award-winning ‘Legends’ production show will begin a performance schedule that will initially last through September 6, Labor Day weekend, 2009, the longest continual entertainment commitment in Foxwoods’ 17 year history.
Tickets for “Legends in Concert” are on sale beginning April 3 at the Fox Theater and MGM Grand Theater box offices. Tickets are $25.00, with performances every Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm, on Sundays at 4 and 7pm, and special matinees at 2pm on Tuesdays. Dream Card point redemptions are welcome for all tickets and special group, bus tour, meal and overnight packages are also available. For reservations, show times and more information, call the Fox Theater Box Office at (800) 200-2882 or visit www.foxwoods.com or www.ticketmaster.com. In the coming weeks, additional details will be released about Legends in Concert’s specific 2009 superstar line-up for Foxwoods.
Featuring live re-creations of superstars of yesterday and today and backed by a live orchestra and dancers, “Legends in Concert” is a true entertainment spectacle for all ages. For over 25 years, the successful production has played on the famed Las Vegas strip, and operated numerous resident versions of the production including Myrtle Beach, S.C., Branson, MO and other domestic and international locations.
“This summer we’re all in for a treat,” said Joseph Jimenez, senior vice president of Casino Marketing, Foxwoods Resort Casino. “This is the greatest entertainment value for your money.”
“Foxwoods is the Entertainment Capital of New England and in such a dynamic location, we are thrilled that for the first time ever, Legends in Concert will be entertaining its guests all summer long” said Brian Brigner, chief operating officer of On Stage Entertainment, producers of ‘Legends’. “Our incredibly talented cast, legion of loyal fans and new guests will all be in for a fabulous experience, as there is no better place for ‘Legends in Concert’ to perform in the Northeast than at Foxwoods’ Fox Theater.”
Beginning June 2, “Legends in Concert” will turn the Fox Theater stage into a celebration of the world’s most cherished superstars, with specially produced musical arrangements, sparkling costumes and a unique multimedia presentation – all direct from Las Vegas. Audiences will be entertained by the most celebrated tribute acts in show business representing the likes of Elvis Presley, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Rod Stewart, Garth Brooks and more. ‘Legends’ performances will feature five legendary superstars in each show, with the cast line-up being rotated monthly. Each tribute artist will perform a selection of the original artists’ most popular hits. The show’s finale will be an over-the-top celebration of rock n’ roll music and American popular culture. In the coming weeks, additions to this superstar line-up and details will be released about Legends in Concert’s summer 2009 schedule at Foxwoods’ Fox Theater.
The Legends in Concert Show is a great tribute to the real entertainers.