Lubbock entertainment in brief
Moonlight Musicals presents 'Newsies'
Moonlight Musicals presents Disney's "Newsies" Aug. 18-20 at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 E. Broadway.
It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s "Newsies." Set in turn-of-the century New York City, "Newsies" is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.
Tickets are $18 each, including fees. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. Seating is general admission, open grass/concrete tiered seating. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit moonlightmusicals.com
Stateliners on tap at Holly Hall
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country music 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum front man and founder of Staind to return to his origins and since has quietly made an impact on country music.
With a decade invested in a genre that’s seen him record with George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and more, he has claimed two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts for his albums "Town Line and Sinner".
Lewis’ single, "I Am I The Only One", debuted on Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Song. His latest album "Frayed at Both Ends" was released in January, his most personal and unplugged work.
Reserved seat tickets range from $35 to $250 (plus taxes & fees), depending on seating a features package.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com
The Isaacs to perform at Cactus
Legendary Bluegrass, country and gospel group The Isaacs will be live at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21.
The Isaacs, a multiaward-winning family group who began singing 36 years ago are based out of Hendersonville, Tennessee. The vocalists are mother Lily Isaacs and siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman.
Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical style has been influenced by many genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary, acoustic and southern gospel.
They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel internationally throughout the year to perform to welcoming fans in countries such as South Africa, Norway, Holland, Scotland, Ireland, Israel, Canada and more.
Tickets for this show include: First three rows (A-C), $37.50; remainder of floor (D-M), $32.50; standard balcony, $27.50; and balcony box seats, $65.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
LCT presents 'Chicago: The Musical'
Lubbock Community Theater presents "Chicago: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 27 and Sept. 2 and 3, and at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, at the theater, 3101 35th St.
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Based on the book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, the LCT production is directed by Heather May.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors (65 and older), children younger than 12 and students (with ID), plus taxes and fees.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org
Snow brings best of Elvis to Cactus
Moses Snow sings the hits of Elvis at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Cactus Theater.
This world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist will knock your socks off. He will perform The King’s biggest hits alongside the amazing Caldwell Collective band at this unforgettable show.
Snow started performing at the Cactus when he was just 15 years old and has taken the world by storm ever since. Come see this 19-year-old for a night of your favorite Elvis hits.
Tickets for this show are: All floor and standard balcony seats, $25; and balcony box seats (includes concessions), $50.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
Ice Cube, Cypress Hill to perform at Cook's
Living legends Ice Cube and Cypress Hill bring the West Coast to Cook's Garage, 11002 Highway 87, with special guest Bone Thugs N Harmony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.
Ice Cube, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and movie star, is teaming up with the multi-platinum recording artist Cypress Hill. If that were not enough, they will welcome very special guests Bone Thugs N Harmony. This is a rare opportunity to party with the living legends of West Coast Hip Hop for a night full of hit songs that defined several generations.
For more information or to purchase remaining available tickets, visit cooksgarage.us
80s rock returns to Cactus stage
Caldwell Entertainment presents the big hits of Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner and Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Cactus Theater.
The Caldwell Collective Band joined by singers Brandon Gwinn, Jeff McCreight, Jason Fellers, Sheena Fadeyi and Kassidy King with guest horn-men Jacky Howard and Grady Alberts will step on stage to honor the big hits of these four legendary, trendsetting bands.
The power and sheer excitement of this music and magical performances of the unparalleled Caldwell Collective Band and these amazing vocalists will keep you on your feet all night long.
Tickets for this show are: Reserved seat tickets, $20; and balcony box seat tickets, $40.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
Next generation brings Conway and Loretta to Cactus stage
A Salute to Conway and Loretta is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Cactus Theater.
Country music duo Twitty & Lynn perform the songs of their grandparents Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn and tell intimate family stories.
Watch as the Next Generation deliver their iconic grandparents’ pure country music along with amusing, intriguing stories.
Tayla is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter - and she is whimsical and fantastic singing her Memaw’s Grammy-winning songs, telling touching - and many times, comical - stories of what it was like on tour with Memaw.
Tre is Conway Twitty’s grandson and on stage makes us feel as tho his “Poppy” is back with us. Tre has the same relaxed, smooth delivery as his grandfather and surprises us with a song that allows an audience participation that is memorable.
Reserved seat tickets for this how are: first two rows (A-B), $49; remaining floor (rows C-M) and standard balcony, $3; and balcony box seats, $39 (Note: For this select show, box ticket does not include concessions).
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
In This Moment to headline FMX Birthday Bash
The 39th annual KFMX Birthday Bash will host The Blood 1983 Tour featuring headliner In This Moment with Nothing More, Sleep Token, and Cherry Bombs will be live onstage at the Lonestar Events Center, 602 19th St., on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $38 and up and available at Ralph's Records and dinproductions.com
Zmed brothers present Everly Brothers tribute
The Everly Brothers Experience, featuring the Zmed brothers, will be live on the Cactus stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.
Since 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed along with their partner and drummer Burleigh Drummond, have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in prestigious venues.
The Everly Brothers career lasted over half a century; they recorded 21 studio albums; sold more than 60 million records worldwide; had over 30 billboard Top 100 singles (which still to this day is the record for most billboard charting hits of any sibling rock duo ever); they received numerous accolades in their later career, and influenced countless legendary artists that came after them.
Tickets for this show are: First 4 rows on floor (rows A-D), $27.50; remaining floor (rows E-M), $25; standard balcony, $20; and balcony box (includes concessions), $50.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
Alamo to screen Texas classic film 'Giant'
As part of its Remastered and Restored series, Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock presents the 1956 classic film "Giant" at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink (James Dean) both woo Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor), a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas.
She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the white Texans against the local people of Mexican descent.
Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedicts’ disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
Tickets for this special screening are $10 each and available online at drafthouse.com/lubbock/show/giant
Alamo hosts 'Steel Magnolias' brunch
Enjoy brunch while you watch the 1989 classic "Steel Magnolias" on the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock.
In this charming little parlor, you don't just get your hair and nails did – you get life lessons from some of the best and sassiest actresses to ever grace the screen.
Without "Steel Magnolias" how would you know that there are so many different shades of pink (including Blush and Bashful), or that all gay men have track lighting? Without Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine, in all of her cantankerously awesome glory), how would you discover that it's possible to be in a bad mood for 40 years? And without Clairee Belcher (Olympia Dukakis), how would you learn that the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize? Don't even get us started on Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton), whose folksy wisdom and bedazzled ensembles basically make life worth living.
These ladies are guaranteed to inspire you just as sure as they'll make you bawl your eyes out and then crack you up, because we all know laughter through tears is the best emotion. So tease up your hair, grab your bestie and join us for a cinematic celebration of friendship, perms and Southern living – we’ll even have tissues to help you get swept into this beloved ’80s gem.
It'll be even better than a slice of armadillo cake.
Tickets for this special screening are $10 each and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock/event/steel-magnolias-brunch
Alamo hosting 'The Mummy' movie party
Join Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock for a "Mummy" movie party at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.
This show is presented with our friends over at Super Yaki, an indie apparel company that has become a cinephile favorite according to Entertainment Weekly. They rule the internet.
We have a soft spot for 1999’s "The Mummy", with its thrilling action sequences, sweeping romance, goofy sense of humor, exotic locales, and, of course, the pure, unbridled star power of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. So we’re inviting you to journey with us to Hamunaptra as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of our favorite pieces of ’90s popcorn cinema with "The Mummy" Movie Party.
An ancient curse. A supernatural monster. A bumbling librarian. A dude who definitely isn’t Indiana Jones. Join us for a night of grand, old-fashioned adventure.
Tickets for this special screening are $14.07 and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock
KoRn, Evanescence to perform at USA
The 41st FMX Birthday Bash presents KoRn and Evanescence, with special guests Palaye Royale and Dana Dentata on Sept. 7 at United Supermarkets Arena.
In their 14 years of togetherness, the L.A.-based KoRn has both survived and thrived, and the songs on their records are rife with detritus of decadence and lessons learned.
On the 2007 Family Values Tour, the band serves up its biggest stage show ever, and in the set list are songs they haven't performed in 10 years.
Korn, who have sold more than 25 million records worldwide and earned six Grammy nods and two wins to date, have upped the ante with each successive record and project, always innovators in the use of media, fan interaction, collaborations, business models, and most importantly, music.
Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock in 1995 by singer, pianist, and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording independent albums, the band released their first full-length album, "Fallen", on Wind-up Records in 2003.
On the strength of hit singles "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal", "Fallen" sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards out of six nominations.
Tickets range from $39 to $384 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and with VIP packages available.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Bacon Brothers to perform at Cactus
The Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael) bring their Out of Memory tour to the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.
Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, The Bacon Brothers have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound "Forosoco" — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it's taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.
The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their eleventh release, Erato, whose five songs showcase the duo at their diverse peak. It's an EP of dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations. For Michael and Kevin Bacon, it's also the continuation of a story that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the two siblings were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul singers, and classic rock bands.
Special guest opener is Cindy Alexander.
Tickets for this show are: Reserved, floor, Rows A-E), $59; remaining floor, (Rows F-M), $49; standard balcony, $39; and balcony box (includes concessions), $99.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cactustheater.com
Tesla coming to Civic Center
Classic 80s hair band Tesla is coming to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center at 8 p.m. Sept. 13.
Tesla may have been born in the mid-80s eruption of leather, spandex and big hair, but this band has never been about those things. Their soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock — the same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.
From their iconic hard rock hits, “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi” to their Top 20 ballad, “Love Song,” Tesla developed a strong fan base through the 80s and 90s. Their stripped down Five Man Acoustical Jam inspired many major bands to perform similar acoustic storytelling shows and produced one of their most well-known songs, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.”
Tesla has continued to release new original music and sell out venues all over the world, giving audiences exactly what is expected — unpretentious, straightforward, bluesy rock and roll.
Tickets for this show range from $43 to $69 (plus taxes and fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Comedian Kreischer comes to Holly Hall
Comedian Bert Kreischer brings his The Berty Boy Tour Relapse to Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater.
Kreischer is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sold-out crowds across the country. Described as having a “rare and incredible talent” (Interrobang), Bert has evolved from being named Rolling Stone’s 1997 “Number One Partier in the Nation,” to one of the top names in comedy.
His brand-new stand up special “Hey Big Boy”, as well as “Secret Time” and “The Machine” are currently streaming globally on NETFLIX. Bert Kreischer hosts Go-Big Show with celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles and Cody Rhodes.
Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $39.75 to $99.75 (plus taxes & fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com
James to perform at Holly Hall
TV sitcom star Kevin James (The King of Queens) and comedian Kevin James will be live on stage in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.
James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).
James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" 1 & 2, "Zookeeper", and "Here Comes The Boom". James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ "Hitch" starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in "Pixels", "Grown Ups", "Grown Ups 2", "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry", and "Hubie Halloween".
Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $39.99 to $129.99 (plus taxes and fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com
'Weird Al' coming to Hub City
"Weird Al" Yankovic and special guest Emo Philips will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
“Weird Al” Yankovic burst onto the scene over three decades ago and never looked back. For the second time in his storied career, the world’s foremost musical satirist and five-time Grammy winner foregoes his usual high-octane, big-production show for an intimate evening of music, focusing on original (non-parody) songs from his 14-album catalog.
Marking his highly anticipated return to the concert stage after his hugely successful Strings Attached Tour in 2019 where "Weird Al" performed each night alongside a full symphony orchestra, this is a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal with this legendary performer.
Legendary comedian Philips has performed more than 7,000 stand-up comedy shows across the globe, including a two-week theater run in London’s West End. Career highlights include his acclaimed comedy album E=MO Squared and the hour-long HBO special Emo Philips Live at the Hasty Pudding Theatre. Emo is especially proud, however, of when he got to demonstrate the proper use of a table saw to Weird Al in the film "UHF".
Note: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event is required for entry. In lieu of a negative COVID-19 test, patrons may choose, in their sole discretion, to provide proof of vaccination. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief
