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International Latin American Icon Marc Anthony Shakes Up St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater
Grammy-‐award winner serenades Tampa Bay to celebrate a new era of entertainment ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 12, 2011) – The Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center for the Arts rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the beginning of a new era and prepares for the arrival of one of the biggest stars in the Latin American music scene. Latin pop sensation, Marc Anthony, brings his tropical rhythm and explosive performance to the Grand Opening Weekend of the new Mahaffey on Saturday, November 19. Tickets are on sale now. This is the second of three big performances during a spectacular Grand Opening Weekend for the “new” Mahaffey presented by Bill Edwards Presents. On Friday, November 18, Don Henely will kick off the weekends’ festivities, followed by a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. The weekend will close with Cedric The Entertainer’s hilarious stand-‐up comedy routine on Sunday, November 20. The Mahaffey is excited to provide a one-‐of-‐a-‐kind setting for Anthony’s exclusive, one-‐night-‐only show, which is the second of three incredible performances during its Grand Opening Weekend November 18-‐20. The extensive renovations taking place at the downtown waterfront performing art center will further enhance the theater’s original art deco theme and take visitors back to an era of grand theater-‐style decor. Those improvements, along with the theater’s state-‐of-‐the-‐art sound system are sure to enhance the audience’s experience for this spectacular performance. In 2010, Anthony released his latest album “Iconos,” and earlier this year the star brought his unique character to TNT’s medical drama “HawthoRNe,” which debuted its third season in June to 2.5 million viewers. Anthony is also launching a reality television talent search for Latin American performers. “Q’Viva: The Chosen,” which will air across 21 countries in North America, Central America and South America.
-‐more-‐ Page 2 of 2 Since the start of his career in 1988, Marc Anthony has been at the top of the ratings with the most number-‐one singles on the Billboard Tropical Songs and numerous awards including two Latin Grammys in 1999 for Best Latin/Tropical Performance with his hit single “Contra La Corriente” and for Song of The Year with his crossover smash single “Dimelo.” In 2005, the singer swept the Grammys again taking home two wards for Best Tropical Album of The Year for “Amar Sin Mentiras” and “Valio La Pena.” Anthony has won the most “Premios lo Nuestro” by a single artist with a total of 18 recognitions throughout his career and has obtained countless certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to New York Magazine, Marc Anthony is one of the Top 10 most influential New Yorkers. Anthony’s talents are not limited to the stage. He started acting in 1999 appearing in Martin Scorsese’s “Bringing Out The Dead,” and has since established a successful acting career. In 2001 Anthony starred opposite Selma Hayak in the Showtime original film “In the Time of the Butterflies” and can also be seen alongside Denzel Washington and Christopher Walken in tony Scott’s “Man on Fire.” Marc Anthony’s biggest role came in 2004 when he portrayed salsa music legend, Héctor Lavoe, in “El Cantante,” a drama about the singer’s notable and tumultuous career. Tickets for this one-‐night performance are on sale now. Ticket prices are $65, $95, $125 and $150; prices include tax and facility fees, but are subject to additional convenience fees and handling charges and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets, charged by phone at (800) 745-‐3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mahaffey Theater Box Office Wednesday through Saturday from Noon to 6:00pm and at least 90 minutes prior to any ticketed event.
About Bill Edwards Presents Inc.: A premier live entertainment company, Bill Edwards Presents Inc. has been producing world-‐class concert attractions for more than a decade. With a mission to maximize the live concert experience, Bill Edwards Presents Inc., is committed to booking, producing and marketing live concerts for artists around the globe. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, the company has produced events in marquee venues around the United States and the world with artists such as Cheap Trick, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Josh Groban, Kool & The Gang and countless others industry professionals within the encompassing companies of Big3 Entertainment Group; Big3 Records, Big3 Studios, Bill Edwards Presents and the Mahaffey Theater.
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