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  • Hamilton

    Jun 3 - 15, 2025

  • MJ The Musical

    Until May 5, 2024

  • Peking Acrobats

    May 18, 2024

  • Josh Gates

    May 19, 2024

  • Los Tigres del Norte

    Jun 1, 2024

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Hamilton

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Winner of 11 Tony Awards

June 3 - 15, 2025

A true cultural phenomenon, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton is changing the face of the modern musical. An exhilarating historical epic, that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., this record-breaking Broadway musical traces the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most important (and colorful) historical figures.

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MJ The Musical

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Until May 5, 2024

Michael Jackson fans rejoice as the Tony-winning brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Now touring North America!

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Peking Acrobats

May 18, 2024

China's finest acrobatic troupe have been dazzling audiences all over the world for decades. Their unique blend of traditional Chinese folklore and daring gymnastics is guaranteed to leave you speechless and has seen them perform on everything from Ellen to the Hollywood Bowl's Fireworks Season Finale. A few of their members can also be spotted guesting in the Oceans 11 movie trilogy!

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Josh Gates

May 19, 2024

Josh Gates is a television host, famous for his work on the ghost-hunting show, 'Destination Truth.' In it, Gates travels far and wide in search of paranormal creatures claimed to have been spotted by spooked locals. Join the dashing Gates as he brings tales of his travels to a stage near you this year!

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Los Tigres del Norte

June 1, 2024

This six-piece phenomenon from California have brought the Mexican musical genre of norteno to the worldwide stage, and have sold over 32 million records throughout their near-50 year history. This year they can boast a total of six Grammys, six Latin Grammys as well as their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contribution to music.

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