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The new and exciting Cirque du Soleil show Saltimbanco has made its way to the United States, and we’ve got a wide selection of tickets for every show.  Below is more information about Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. 

The show
Saltimbanco—from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench”—explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.

Saltimbanco is a characteristic Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.

The production features 47 artists, about fifteen of whom were part of the show’s last big top tour. The cast hails from Canada and 14 other countries.

An intimate arena setting
Restaging the show for the arena required a number of modifications. The stage on which the artists perform was raised, and the sound and lighting were
adjusted to reflect the venue’s size and the stage’s different position within it. Saltimbanco can now be presented to 4,000 to 5,000 spectators every night with the same feeling of intimacy as under the big top.

Megadeth has determined the US stretch of its “Tour of Duty” tour, which will take the Dave Mustaine led band through 24 cities from coast to coast. Check this link for Megadeth ticket information.The tour kick starts in Sept. 4 in Anchorage, AK, and swings through clubs and music halls across the country, with a final stop on Oct. 6 in Norfolk, VA. Bands ‘In This Moment’ and ‘The Confession’ will open for Megadeth.  Click here to view the complete schedule of upcoming stops on the 2007 Megadeth Tour of Duty Tour.

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

Here’s the scoop on the upcoming Mel Brooks play, Young Frankenstein.  Be prepared for some serious Sticker Price! The top ticket price for Friday and Saturday performances at the new Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein will be $450, a new Broadway record.

The New York Times reports that this price will apply to the 100 or so best seats in the house, which are termed “premier” seats. Premium seats, of which there are approximately 120, will be sold for $375. The remaining seats in the orchestra and dress circle will be sold for $120. Seats in the balcony will cost $60-$80.

The New York daily also says that for all other performances, the premium and premier seats will be priced $100 less than the Friday and Saturday rates.

As previously announced, the cast of the Brooks-Thomas Meehan musical will feature Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Andrea Martin (Frau Blucher), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor), with an ensemble to include Heather Ayers, Jim Borstelmann, Paul Castree, Jen Lee Crowl, Jack Doyle, James Gray, Amy Heggins, Eric Jackson, Kristin Marie Johnson, Renee Feder, Matthew LaBanca, Kevin Ligon, Barrett Martin, Linda Mugleston, Christina Marie Norrup, Justin Patterson, Brian Shepard, Sarrah Strimel, Craig Waletzko and Courtney Young.

The musical based on Brooks’ Academy Award-nominated film comedy has book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Brooks, direction and choreography by Susan Stroman.

According to the producers, “Based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit 1974 film, Young Frankenstein is the wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Mary Shelley classic from the comic genius of Mel Brooks. When Frederick Frankenstein, an esteemed New York brain surgeon and professor, inherits a castle and laboratory in Transylvania from his grandfather, deranged genius Victor Von Frankenstein, he faces a dilemma. Does he continue to run from his family’s tortured past or does he stay in Transylvania to carry on his grandfather’s mad experiments reanimating the dead and, in the process, fall in love with his sexy lab assistant Inga?”

The show is currently getting ready to open at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle this August but word out is the prices for the show will start out in the $300 + price range.  We expect to have available pricing for Young Frankenstein in NYC in the coming days.

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

The Masters is golf’s grandest stage, and year after year, fans are treated to the most spectacular competition the game has ever seen.  eSeats.com has been selling Masters Golf Tickets since 1978 and would love to help you secure yours!

In 2007, the tournament was truly one for the ages — Zach Johnson stunned the sports world, shooting an impressive 3-under-par 69 on the final day, and held off a late charge by Tiger Woods, to capture the coveted green jacket.  Which elite golfer will make his way into Masters’ history in ‘08?  Be there to experience the action in Augusta — 2008 Masters practice rounds tickets & Masters badges are on sale now! We can offer you single day badges as well as multi day strips. 

To purchase single day and strips for the 2008 Masters tournament, please visit our site today and contact one of our trained agents.

Thanks,

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

We are getting a lot of calls from Rascal Flatts fans about their summer tour. Below is a recent press release and information about securing Rascal Flatts Tickets.

The itinerary is in for the first leg of Rascal Flatts “Still Feels Good Tour,” which will criss-cross the US from July to September.

The country-pop trio will start with a two-night stand July 13-14 in Uncasville, CT, and then make its way across 25 more cities, ending Sept. 16 in Glendale, AZ. A second two-nighter is scheduled Aug. 3-4 in Stateline, NV.

Country newcomer Jason Aldean, whose sophomore album, “Relentless,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart earlier this month, will open the tour. Dates are listed below.

Rascal Flatts have been in the studio with award-winning producer Dan Huff, working on their fifth studio album, which is set for a Sept. 25 release.

The band’s latest set, last year’s “Me and My Gang,” debuted at the top of The Billboard 200 chart and became the biggest sales debut of the year with 722,000 copies sold in the first week. Touring behind that multiplatinum album, Rascal Flatts played to more than 1 million fans in 74 cities last year and completed 2006 as the best-selling artist across all genres, according to a press release.

“Me and My Gang” spawned the crossover hits “Stand,” “My Wish” and “What Hurts the Most,” all of which are streaming at Rascal Flatts’ MySpace page.

So far this year, the band has scored a couple of People’s Choice Awards for its remake of “Life is a Highway,” won Video of the Year honors at the CMT Music Awards and brought home its fifth consecutive Vocal Group of the Year trophy from the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

The Jersey Boys - at Gammage Auditorium, Tempe Arizona

Coming this Fall to the ASU Gammage Auditorium in Tempe Arizona on the campus of Arizona State University is the Broadway Hit Jersey Boys! Premium VIP Tickets are available now through eSeats.com and through the entire run which begins September 27th through October 14th. 

Excellent tickets are available now from subscription holders who have offered there premium Jersey Boys tickets to our clients.

To book your Jersey Boys tickets, contact us today at 480-361-2708.

For more information about the play Jersey Boys at the ASU Gammage Auditorium or any other location where the Jersey Boys is touring, feel free to contact your eSeats.com agent today!

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

Are you a Joe Walsh fan? We’ll if you are, then you already know about the upcoming Joe Walsh tour.  Our staff is ready to help you find the seats you’re looking for. Please keep in mind, Joe Walsh tickets are hard to come by and many of the Fan Club tickets don’t get released until the week of the show. Non the less, we are your best source for a wide selection of premium Joe Walsh tickets.

More about the upcoming Joe Walsh Tour - sourced online from Live Nation

Veteran rocker Joe Walsh will play US cities from coast to coast on a solo tour that kicks off later this month.

The guitarist/singer/songwriter, known for his powerful guitar licks and off-the-wall lyrics, will start June 27 in Primm, NV, and so far has dates through the end of August. He’ll also make a stop in Rama, Ontario. The itinerary is listed below. On-sale dates can be found at Walsh’s website.

Walsh’s career took off in the early ’70s when he scored two gold albums with his first band, The James Gang, and then embarked on a solo career. In 1976, he was asked to join the Eagles, and they immediately shot to No. 1 with “Hotel California.”

Meanwhile, Walsh continued with his solo work, issuing his biggest pop hit, “Life’s Been Good,” in 1978.

After a 14-year hiatus, the Eagles reunited in 1994 for the highly successful “Hell Freezes Over” tour and live album. Walsh has toured regularly with the band since then and is currently working on a new Eagles album, according to various reports.

Last year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer also reunited with The James Gang for a summer/fall tour.

In addition to his bands and solo work, Walsh has recorded with acts including B.B. King, Etta James, Michael McDonald, REO Speedwagon, Ringo Starr and Rod Stewart. His talents can be heard on 150 albums, according to a press release.

Are you a Rodeo Fan? If so, nothing beats the drama found every year at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s annual finale. This year’s finals will take place at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas Nevada.  eSeats.com has a wide selection of tickets for every session of the NFR Finals Rodeo. 

The best tickets for the NFR Rodeo are the seats closest to the chutes on either side of the arena.  The NFR Rodeo Finals go from December 6th through 15th.

We look forward to assisting you with your National Finals Rodeo tickets.

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

Why wait till it’s too late to find the 2007 College Football tickets you are looking for? There are a lot of advantages for booking your college Football tickets early including have the biggest and best selection of tickets.

Every year we get hundreds of request for Notre Dame Football Tickets, Ohio State Buckeyes Tickets, UCS Trojans Football Tickets and many others. We recommend calling us today to secure your tickets in advance of the rush. To make it easy to locate tickets for your favorite college football team, we’ve linked all major teams by division on our College Football Landing Page.

College Football Tickets - See all the teams in one spot!

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com