Hennepin Theatre Trust announces upcoming shows and ticket sales

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the following upcoming shows:
LEGENDARY PATTI LABELLE RETURNS TO MINNEAPOLIS AT THE STATE THEATRE ON SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2017
Soulful songbird has become synonymous with grace, style and class
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC: FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 AT 11 A.M.
DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES
Saturday Jan. 14 8 p.m. State Theatre Start at $56.50
MINNEAPOLIS–Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the legendary entertainer PATTI LABELLE is returning to Minneapolis for one night only at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at 8 p.m. for a memorable evening. LaBelle’s recent performance at the Minnesota State Fair was praised as “stunning” and “truly regal” by the Star Tribune. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org. DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES Saturday Jan. 14 8 p.m. State Theatre Start at $56.50
Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that LaBelle is known and revered for.
In 2009, she reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx for the first time in 30 years for the critically acclaimed Labelle reunion album, “Back to Now.”
In November 2008, LaBelle released her fifth book and third cookbook, “Recipes for The Good Life” and an instructional cooking DVD, “In the Kitchen with Miss Patti.” The cookbook features recipes and anecdotes that reflect her philosophy that good cooking and the love of entertaining come from the heart.
More recently, LaBelle introduced a line of signature sauces and marinades called Patti’s Good Life and launched a designer bedding collection, Patti LaBelle Home.
In addition to her amazing career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success, LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as legendary. She remains an advocate for adoption, foster care, Big Sisters and the United Negro College Fund, among many other initiatives. While her celebrated career of more than 50 years is respected world-wide, she has also endured and survived personal strife. Within a ten-year period, she lost her mother, three sisters and best friend to diabetes and cancer. In 1994, LaBelle was diagnosed with diabetes and shortly thereafter became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.
The same motivation that had her blossom from a choir member to lead vocalist for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, and later Labelle, to a solo artist is the same energy that keeps her fire burning at six-three years young. “Each year I grow, and that’s a blessing from God. I do what I can do. I do what I feel God has given me the energy to do, so I just go out there and I do it…It’s not about making money because I don’t need money, but I need to sing. With a voice or without, I’ve got to get on that stage.” And the world is thankful that Ms. Patti’s voice sounds so good to our ears.
COMEDIAN JIM JEFFERIES BRINGS UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT TO THE ORPHEUM THEATRE ON FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2017
Stand-up comic announces Minneapolis date on national tour
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC: FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 AT 1 P.M.
DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES
Friday Feb. 24 8 p.m. Orpheum Theatre Start at $39.50
MINNEAPOLIS–Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that comedian JIM JEFFERIES will bring his UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT TOUR to the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at 8 p.m. His latest major multi-city standup comedy tour will take him across the United States and Canada throughout the rest of the year. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org. DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES Friday Feb. 24 8 p.m. Orpheum Theatre Start at $39.50
Jefferies has firmly established himself as one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, with a controversial and belief-challenging standup style that continues to surprise and entertain audiences across the globe. The tour announcement comes hot on the heels of his muchanticipated fifth major standup comedy special “Freedumb,” which was filmed in Nashville and premiered on Netflix on July 1, 2016. The comedian burst on to the scene in the United States after his popular debut HBO special “I Swear to God.” His additional comedy specials include “Contraband,” “Alcoholocaust,” and “Fully Functional.”
MULTI-PLATINUM SENSATION CELTIC WOMAN COMING TO THE ORPHEUM THEATRE ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017
The angelic voices return to Minneapolis in a brand new national tour
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC: MONDAY, OCT. 3 AT NOON
DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES
Tuesday June 13 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre Start at $43
MINNEAPOLIS–Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the multi-platinum international music sensation, CELTIC WOMAN, are returning with a brand new live show, VOICES OF ANGELS, for an extensive North American spring tour 2017. They will perform at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. for a memorable evening. The announcement coincides with details of the release of their spectacular new studio album, also titled “Voices Of Angels,” which will be released on Nov. 18.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, Oct. 3 at noon at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org. For information and reservations for groups of 10 or more, call (612) 373-5665 or email MinneapolisGroups@broadwayacrossamerica.com. DAY DATE TIME VENUE TICKET PRICES Tuesday June 13 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre Start at $43
A limited number of VIP premium seats will be on sale for $103 per ticket.
Celtic Woman has a remarkable 12-year legacy of introducing the most talented singers and musicians from Ireland onto the world stage. The “Voices Of Angels” tour and album showcase the angelic voices of Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and introduces the breathtaking new Celtic violinist Tara McNeill.
The Voices Of Angels World Tour kicks off on March 2, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida, and will crisscross its way across North America with performances in more than 90 cities through the end of June and will feature audience favorites including music from the new album. For a limited time, every ticket purchased for the Spring 2017 tour includes a digital download of the “Voices Of Angels” album.
The “Voices Of Angels” album contains some of the most popular songs from the Celtic Woman repertoire along with several previously unrecorded tracks, all with stunning new orchestral arrangements recorded with the 72-piece Orchestra of Ireland.
Following its debut on PBS in 2005, the group has achieved massive success encompassing ten charttopping albums, eight DVDs and nine public television specials leading to sales of more ten million albums, with platinum success in nine countries. Each of its ten CDs – including 2016’s “Destiny” - has debuted at number one on Billboard's World Albums chart. The group has been named Billboard Magazine’s #1 World Albums Artist six times.
As a touring powerhouse, the group has performed for more than four million fans in 23 countries and six continents, with an especially devoted following in America. The show is renowned for its high quality entertainment, exceptional musical performances and stunning visual productions, enthralling audiences of all ages.
For complete tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com/tour-dates
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