Jon Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Heart and other greats headline Fallsview Casino Resort in June
Broadway musical matinee schedule also announced
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, March 12 /PRNewswire/ – Fallsview Casino Resort
announced today that the June 2007 concert line-up for the resort’s Avalon
Ballroom Theatre will include music legends Aretha Franklin, Peter Frampton
and Heart, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, ’80s superstars Huey Lewis &
The News, ’70s icons Grand Funk Railroad, country star Gretchen Wilson and
a special ‘Magic of Motown’ night featuring Mary Wilson of the Supremes and
the Motown sound musicians the Funk Brothers.
The June 2007 performance schedule for the Avalon Ballroom Theatre is as
follows:
Jon Stewart
Friday, June 1
Saturday, June 2
Showtime: 9pm (Doors open at 8pm)
Tickets start at $90
Award-winning comedian, actor, author, producer and host of the
late-night television show The Daily Show, Jon Stewart takes the stage with
his unique blend of wit, charm and humor.
Huey Lewis & The News
Wednesday, June 6
Thursday, June 7
Showtime: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Tickets start at $35
The classic rock legends perform your favourite hits, such as “Workin’
For A Livin’,” “I Want A New Drug,” “Doin’ It All (For My Baby),” “Hip To
Be Square,” “Power of Love” and “Heart of Rock & Roll.”
Grand Funk Railroad
Friday, June 8
Showtime: 9pm (Doors open at 8pm)
Tickets start at $25
One of the top selling rock groups of the ’70s perform their numerous
hits, including “Loco-Motion,” “Some Kind Of Wonderful” and “We’re An
American Band.”
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Starring original Dream Girl
MARY WILSON of the SUPREMES
And THE FUNK BROTHERS
Thursday, June 14
Showtime: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Friday, June 15
Showtime: 9pm (Doors open at 8pm)
Tickets start at $25
The original dream girl, Mary Wilson from the Supremes joins the
musicians who created the Motown sound, The Funk Brothers, to perform hits
like “Baby Love,” “Stop In The Name Of Love,” “Come See About Me” and “You
Can’t Hurry Love,”
Gretchen Wilson
Thursday, June 21
Showtime: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Tickets start at $45
Chart-topping country sensation Gretchen Wilson performs hits like
“Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” “All Jacked Up,” “Homewrecker” and
“Holdin’ You.”
Aretha Franklin
Friday, June 22
Showtime: 9pm (Doors open at 8pm)
Tickets start at $45
The Lady of Soul herself takes the stage to perform her multiple hits
such as “Respect,” “Say A Little Prayer,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,”
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Never Loved A Man (The Way
I Love You).”
Peter Frampton
Wednesday, June 27
Showtime: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Tickets start at $25
One of the defining artists of the ’70s returns for an evening of his
greatest hits, including “Show Me the Way,” “Do You Feel Like We Do,”
“Baby, I Love Your Way” and “I’m In You.”
Heart
Thursday, June 28
Showtime: 8:30pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Friday, June 29
Showtime: 9pm (Doors open at 8pm)
Tickets start at $35
Classic rock sensations Heart perform over two decades of hits, such as
“Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “What About Love,” “Never,” “These Dreams” and
“Who Will You Run To?”
Tickets for these shows go on sale on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at
noon and will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling
Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.ca. Tickets
are also available by visiting the Fallsview Casino Resort box office in
person.
Fallsview Casino Resort also announced a matinee show schedule for two
popular musicals that will be staged in the Avalon Ballroom Theatre in
April and May – Forever Plaid and Nunsense.
Forever Plaid
Sunday, April 15
Monday, April 2 Monday, April 9 Monday, April 16
Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday, April 10 Tuesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 18
Monday, April 23
Tuesday, April 24
Wednesday, April 25
Showtime: 3pm (Doors open at 2pm)
Tickets are $15
One of the most popular musicals in recent memory, this comedic
production centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash
on the way to their first concert. Enjoy the comedy, music and memories as
the group is revived to fulfill their dreams and give the performance that
they never got to give.
Nunsense
Monday, May 7 Monday, May 14 Monday, May 21
Tuesday, May 8 Tuesday, May 15 Tuesday, May 22
Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 23
Monday, May 28
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
Showtime: 3pm (Doors open at 2pm)
Tickets are $15
When 52 of the sisters are accidentally poisoned, the Little Sisters of
Hoboken put on a variety show to raise money for the burial. Enjoy the
comedy and laughs as they encounter many unique characters that only add to
their show. This is a comedy presentation not to be missed.
Tickets for these matinee shows are on sale now and are available at
all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or by
visiting http://www.ticketmaster.ca. Tickets are also available by visiting the
Fallsview Casino Resort box office in person.
Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls,
Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort
facility in Canada and the crown jewel in Niagara’s stunning array of
wonders. In addition to the intimate, 1,500-seat Avalon Ballroom Theatre,
Fallsview features a casino with over 3,000 slot machines and 142 gaming
tables, a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre,
dozens of dining and shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of
meeting and convention space.
SOURCE Casino Niagara