Studio City, CA (Top40 Charts/ Makovsky + Co.) - Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC), an integrated entertainment company, today announced that 'RAIN - A Tribute to the
Beatles on Broadway,' co-produced by its Tix Productions' Magic Arts & Entertainment unit, will play a limited engagement on Broadway at the historic Neil
Simon Theater. Preview performances will begin on October 19 with opening night scheduled for October 26. The show will run for 11 weeks through January 2, 2011. Tickets go on sale to the general public June 19; they are available to American Express cardholders starting June 9. Information on tickets is available through our tour website at www.raintribute.com.
According to Lee Marshall, co-CEO of Tix Corporation's Tix Productions, "From the early days of their appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' through Sergeant Pepper and the Abbey Road years, RAIN performs it all. This multimedia theatrical experience recaptures The Beatles entire astounding musical career including Shea Stadium, the psychedelic 60's and The Beatles' long-haired, hard-rocking rooftop days through a fusion of historical footage and hilarious, period television commercials combined with live action shots of the band and audience beamed on video screens throughout the show."
'RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway' is presented on Broadway by Annerin Productions, Magic Arts & Entertainment / Tix Productions and Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
RAIN, which has been together and touring for two decades, features Joey Curatolo, Joe Bithorn, Ralph Castelli, Steve Landes and Mark Lewis.
Mitch Francis, CEO of TIX Corporation commented: 'This proven hit is a low-risk production for us and an important element of our holiday show line-up. RAIN has been seen by large audiences across the US and Canada over the past two years and we are excited to finally bring it to Broadway. With critical acclaim from theater and music critics alike, RAIN's cast of talented musicians stand at the top of the musical ranks with their authentic recreation of the Beatles concert experience. This production brings back some of the most popular Beatles tunes to Broadway after a hiatus of 30 years including hits like 'Yesterday,' 'A Hard Day's Night,' 'Twist and Shout,' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' and 'Hey Jude,' among many others.'
