Here are the April events at Chattanooga’s Tivoli Theatre and Memorial Auditorium:
Good Friday Gospel Concert
Memorial Auditorium, Friday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Foster Promotions and featuring Gold City, the Kingsmen, the McKameys, and the Hymnsmen Reunion. Floor seats are reserved at $18.50, with a limited number of Artist Circle seats available at $22.50. Balcony seats are general admission at $10. The usual convenience fees apply. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.
com and at the Auditorium box office. Call 642-TIXS.
Comedian Rodney Carrington
Tivoli Theatre, Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded six major record label comedy albums selling over two million copies. Two of these albums have been certified gold by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom "Rodney," which ran for two seasons on ABC. He recently co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the award-winning movie "Beer for My Horses." According to Pollstar, Rodney has been among the top ten grossing touring comedians for the last five years. He regularly performs to sold-out crowds across the US and Canada. All seats reserved at $41.25 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call 757-5050.
CSO Pops: Hooray for Hollywood!
Tivoli Theatre, Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m.
From the music of "Lord of the Rings" to the film music of George S. Clinton, Hooray for Hollywood explores the music written for cinematic theater. Tickets are available online at chattanoogasymphony.org and at the CSO box office. Call 267-8583.
Heart in Concert
Memorial Auditorium, Thursday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
The rock supergroup Heart, fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, creators of the hits "Crazy on You," "Barracuda," "These Dreams" and many more, include Memorial Auditorium on their latest national tour. All seats reserved from $39 to $59 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.
CSO Masterworks: The Sea
Tivoli Theatre, Thursday-Friday, April 15-16, 8 p.m.
The season concludes with two odes to the majesty of the Sea. Debussy's La Mer is his most famous and popular work for orchestra and paints a glorious seascape in his unique style. Across the channel, Englishman Vaughan Williams' setting of the words of Walt Whitman for chorus and soloists is a deeply moving and incredibly beautiful homage. A fitting end to a wonderful season. With special guests the CSO Chorus, the Lee University Chorale, and soprano Stella Zambalis. Tickets are available online at chattanoogasymphony.org and at the CSO box office. Call 267-8583.
Alice in Chains
Memorial Auditorium, Wednesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
With special guest Shooter Jennings. All seats reserved at $32.50 and $42.50. Tickets on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call 642-TIXS.
Also on sale now at the box office and online.
The Color Purple
Memorial Auditorium, Monday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
The soul-stirring musical based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous Grammy nominated score featuring jazz, gospel, and blues, The Color Purple is capturing the hearts of young and old, black and white. All seats reserved from $31.50 to $56.50 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.
Widespread Panic
Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Presented by AC Entertainment--A Food Drive Event. There is evidence that hunger is increasing at an alarming rate in the United States. Widespread Panic Fans have always been the best at giving back to the community and every little bit helps. Bring can food to the show and let's make this the biggest Food Drive tour ever. Food Bank Volunteers will be on hand at the Auditorium taking your canned good donations. All seats are general admission at $38 plus convenience fees. Limit four tickets per order. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.
Riverdance—The Farewell Tour
Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday, May 18, 19, 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of fans around the globe, will present three farewell performances in Chattanooga. What began as a seven-minute dance segment on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest quickly turned into an international theatrical success and Ireland's greatest ambassador. There have been many milestones along the way including the distinction of being the largest Western musical to play China; a record-breaking line of 100 dancers mesmerizing 85,000 people at the 2004 Special Olympics in Dublin, a 10th Anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall; dancing in Red Square and on the Great Wall of China and more. Don't miss this last chance to experience the energy, sensuality and spectacle of Riverdance. All seats reserved from $36.50 to $76.50 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call 642-TIXS.