Contact: Kris Howland 952-934-1540
email: khowland@ChanhassenDT.com

The 2016 series marks the beginning of CDT’s fourth concert season. Vice President Tamara Kangas Erickson stated, “The concert series has developed into everything we’d hoped for. Each year we’re adding more dates to accommodate customer demand. Now that many guests have experienced the concerts and we've established a solid fan base, many events end up as sellouts.” Kangas-Erickson curates the series especially for CDT audiences. She continued, “This series has many exciting new concerts as well as several audience favorites we’ll repeat.”

Among Minnesota’s guest musical artists, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a preferred venue to play. This past year CDT invested in a new, state-of-the-art sound system designed specifically for the Fireside as a concert venue. The components of the world-class system came from France and England. They were installed by music industry professional, Peter Greenlund, who has worked with national and international tours for artists including Prince, Phil Collins, Willie Nelson and many others. Greenlund has 30 years of experience designing and mastering sound and installing systems into a variety of venues including theatres, concerts halls, clubs and churches. Greenlund stated, “The Fireside has become my favorite of all local venues. Between the warm acoustics of the room and the attentive audiences, it’s simply a wonderful space for listening to really good music.”

Kangas-Erickson stated, “Upgrading to L’acoustics was the next logical step for us as we build our reputation as a preferred concert venue. The system ensures quality sound coverage throughout the space. Minnesota’s best talent deserves to be heard in the best way possible from every seat, and our audiences notice a difference.”

Offering dinner prior to concerts continues to be appealing with 75% of guests adding that option. In addition, many guests arrived early or stayed after to enjoy Brindisi’s Pub, which offers service seven days a week from 11:30am to close.

CDT President Michael Brindisi added, “Every time we host concert events there is a fantastic energy throughout our building that adds to the excitement.”

The second half of the series will be announced in February 2016. Tickets for the 2016 Concert Series are now on sale. Two discount packages are available when bundling: 1) multiple concerts and 2) a sampler package including a concert, dinner theatre production and Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret. Please inquire. Reservations can be made by calling the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Box Office at (952) 934-1525 or toll-free at (800) 362-3515. Tickets for the 2016 Concert Series are $40 per person and $15 more if adding the dinner option. Dinner seating for all concerts is at 6pm and concert start times are 8pm with the exception of Sunday events which are earlier. For tickets and information call the box office at (952) 934-1525 or (800) 362-3515, or go online to www.ChanhassenDT.com. Parties of 12 or more, should contact Group Sales at 952-934-1547 or (800) 355-6273.

Scheduled concerts January through June 2016:

River

The Music of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon

Gary Rue’s Only Love Can Break a Heart

The Music of Gene Pitney

Beat Boom! Radio: British Invasion Music

Guilty Pleasures

Presented by the Fabulous Armadillos
Fri/Sat, January 15 & 16

Thursday, January 21

Saturday, January 23

Fri/Sat, February 5 & 6

A Night Full of Wonder –
Stevie Wonder Tribute

Running On Empty –
A Tribute to Jackson Browne

Takin' it to The Limit -
A Tribute to The Eagles

100 Years of Sinatra

Featuring the Andrew Walesch Big Band

Hallelujah We Love Him So –
A Night of Ray Charles

Tim Mahoney Plays U2

Jeff Dayton Salutes Glen Campbell

Michael Monroe: Folk Legends 2

Beautiful Vision – The Songs of Van Morrison

featuring Mick Sterling

Songs By The Wrecking Crew –
The Studio Musicians Behind The Biggest Hits of the ‘60s & ‘70s

Presented by the Fabulous Armadillos

Fri - Sun, February 12-14
Fri/Sat, February 19 & 20
Thurs - Sat, March 3 – 5
Friday, March 11

Saturday, March 12

Fri/Sat, March 18 – 19
Fri/Sat, April 1 & 2
Fri - Sun, April 8 – 10

April 10 is a 2pm show with dinner following

Saturday, April 16

Fri/Sat, April 22 & 23

The Beatles’ Abbey Road:
An Album Tribute

featuring Jeff Engholm and the Collective Unconscious

Rainy Days & Mondays:
The Music of the Carpenters

Featuring Aimée Lee & The Superstars

Songs of the Grand Ole Opry
& Sun Records

featuring Mick Sterling and The Memphis and the Meantimes

Pamela McNeill’s Rumours & Dreams

The Music of Fleetwood Mac

Jet! Wings Over America - A Tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings

featuring Jeff Engholm

Forever On The Stage - Sherwin Linton’s 60th Anniversary Concert

Forever Everly

A Tribute to the Great Duets
of the Everly Brothers

Ty Stone: The Soul of James Brown

Fri/Sat, April 29 & 30
Fri - Sun, May 6-8

Saturday, May 14

Fri/Sat, May 20 & 21
Fri/Sat, June 3 & 4
Saturday, June 11

Fri/Sat, June 17 & 18
Saturday, June 25