CityStage and Symphony Hall announce April, May productions

March 18, 2016 |

SPRINGFIELD – CityStage & Symphony Hall has packed the end of the 2015-2016 season with hilarious comedians and unbelievable talent.

April Shows

CityStage welcomes Cirque Zuma Zuma on April 3 at 3 p.m.  This show is packed with non-stop action and incredible features. Cirque Zuma Zuma has been described as an African-style Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show’s live musical score. Combining elements of African culture and unbelievable talent, Cirque Zuma Zuma keeps audiences’ wanting more! Some of the highlighting acts of the show include acrobats, percussionists, juggling, contortionists and dance. Audiences and critics agree – Cirque Zuma Zuma is unlike anything they have seen before.  Tickets are $29 and $25 for members.

One Night of Queen: Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works will be at Symphony Hall  April 6 at 7:30 p.m.  These talented musicians have the ability to recreate the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Generating great reviews and sold-out shows across the world since 2002, Gary Mullen & The Works will be sure to rock you during this live concert. If you are an avid Queen fan or love music, this is the show for you! Tickets are $33, $38 and $43 and $29, $33 and $37 for members.

Bud Light presents Stand-Up Comedy Series continues at CityStage with Paul Venier: The Comedy Tornado on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Comedian Paul Venier is a true performer. He combines his hilarious comedy and musical talents to create a show with non-stop entertainment.  It is also known that Venier’s fun interaction with the audience brings his performances to a new level. Tickets are $26 and  $23 for members.

During April school vacation, Adam Trent, a young and not-so-ordinary magician, will be at CityStage for two performances. Adam Trent – The Futurist, has been described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Cooperfield” and is taking the magic world by storm. His show is filled with not only innovative illusions but music and comedy. Trent has also been entertaining audiences as a star of the No. 1 selling magic show in the world – the Broadway hit show “The Illusionists.” Come see Adam Trent – The Futurist on April 19. Tickets for the matinee are $20 and $17 for members. Tickets for evening performance are $27 and $22 and $19 and $23 for members.

On April 28 to 30, CityStage welcomes the author and star of the three-time award winning show “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy,” Steve Solomon. Solomon presents a brand new show with a few of your favorite jokes and stories plus lots of hilarious new comedy. The therapy continues with Steve Solomon’s “Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt,” a show that will have you rolling in the aisles as you meet his dysfunctional, but loveable, family. A master dialectician and comedy veteran, Solomon captures the voice and personality of every single one of his family members and friends so well, you’ll think they’re on stage with him. This is a “don’t miss” evening of laughs. Tickets are $34 and $39 and  $30 and $34 for members.

May Shows

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages when “Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group” visit Symphony Hall on May 1.  These two comedians have teamed up to take on the live stage, creating hilarious and original scenes during every performance.  Known by TV audiences for their work on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Mochrie & Sherwood improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation.  “Interactive” in every sense of the word. Tickets are $39, $45 and $49, and $34, $39 and $42 for members.

Comedian Bobby Collins will close out both the Bud Light presents Stand Up Comedy Series at CityStage and the CityStage & Symphony Hall season on May 14.  Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition. Audiences across the country relate to his comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events. Through precise physical timing and impeccable audience insight, he has honed his talents while performing from hole in the wall clubs to sold out theaters. Collins’ rise to top headlining, comedic master was inevitable. His true dedication to his craft is what keeps his vibrant shows consistently sold out. Tickets are $34 and $29 for members.

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