Contact:

Dale B. Stark

Hennepin Theatre Trust

Communications Manager

(612) 455-9537 : desk

(612) 562-5200 : cell

dale.stark@hennepintheatretrust.org

MINNEAPOLIS – Hennepin Theatre Trust presents television and magician star Michael Carbonaro for one night only in MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE! on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis). Carbonaro has performed more than 500 comically perplexing and improbable feats of magic on his hit television series, “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV. Now, Carbonaro is taking his show on the road and, for a limited time, you can feel the effect of Michael Carbonaro…live!

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at the State Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

DAY:Saturday

DATE:May 7

TIME:7:30 p.m.

VENUE:State Theatre

TICKET PRICE:Starts at $38.50

VIP packages are available for $150 each; includes one premium seat ticket, a post-show meet and greet, and a photo opportunity with Michael Carbonaro.

All pricing includes a Building Restoration Fee of $4.00

If you have ever wondered what it must feel like to be on the other side of the charmingly devious Carbonaro as he works his magic to make people believe the unbelievable, now is your chance to find out. You will not just “sit back, relax, and enjoy the show,” MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE! is jam-packed with audience interaction, hilarious video clips and a whirlwind of mind-blowing magic performed live on stage. See for yourself why The New York Times calls Carbonaro’s blend of magic and bizarre antics, “Genial and witty...utterly convincing.”

Due to the year-round demands of his television shooting schedule, Carbonaro can only accommodate a limited number of theatrical appearances. In his own words, “I’m thrilled to get the chance to connect with fans and do what I have loved doing since I was a just a kid – performing magic for live crowds!”

After years of performing in comedy clubs and school gymnasiums, Carbonaro started winning roles as an actor in both television and film. This led to a breakout series of hit magical appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” After turning into a viral sensation, Michael’s unique brand of magic performed for unsuspecting people landed him his own hidden-camera series, “The Carbonaro Effect,” currently in its second season on truTV.

Michael has also starred in CBS’s “Rush Hour,” HBO’s “The Newsroom,” NBC’s “30 Rock” and TV Land’s “Happily Divorced.” Carbonaro won OutFest’s Best Actor Award and was named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE! For more information about the tour or to purchase tickets, please visit www.MichaelCarbonaro.com. Connect with Michael on Twitter and Instagram at @m_carbonaro for exciting updates.

Hennepin Theatre Trust, owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. The Trust is located in the WeDo™ MPLS Cultural District. Learn more at HennepinTheatreTrust.org and wedompls.org.

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