Partnership with Island Star Performances Brings Great Entertainment to Galveston
Galveston, Texas - Incredible magic, soaring acrobatics, great music and hilarious clowns – Moody Gardens has it all. With a fabulous lineup of entertainment scheduled this season, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center has pulled out all the stops to bring a wide array of special events to Galveston Island.
Headlining the event lineup is the new Moody Gardens Concerts on the Gulf series brought to you in conjunction with Island Star Performances. Five concerts are planned from August through December. The shows will feature nationally-acclaimed artists as well as a special Christmas theme concert to coincide with the 2008 Festival of Lights. Tickets for the Concerts on the Gulf series will be available from all Ticketmaster outlets. Stay tuned as dates and entertainers are unveiled.
This summer the Moody Gardens Convention Center will come to life with a spectacular series of exhilarating performances for the entire family.
Magic buffs won’t want to miss The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show running from July 2-13. Curt’s “Las Vegas Style” show dazzles the audience with a mixture of large-scale illusions and comedic flair. You’ll be left dazzled and laughing out loud as Curt makes audience participants disappear, levitate and break up into different pieces. A surprising blend of incredible magic and clean comedy suitable for all audiences.
A unique entertainment extravaganza debuts at Moody Gardens in August with the premier of Theater of Physical Comedy “AGA-BOOM,” created by Dimitri Bogatirev. Running from Aug. 2-10, Aga-Boom combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick with the theatrical expressionism and poetry of the very best in European experimental theater circus comedy. A show for all ages, Aga-Boom will take you back to the excitement and amazement of childhood. This is one show you have to see to believe!
The Russian American Kids Circus, a popular Moody Gardens hit from the 2007 season, returns Aug. 16-24. Exclusively featuring performers age 6-16, The Russian American Kids Circus dazzles audiences with soaring acrobatics, synchronized unicycling, black light juggling, clowning and acts of precision balancing.
All three of the summer family entertainment series events will feature a 50-minute afternoon matinee performance and a 90-minute evening performance. Tickets for Curt Miller, AGA-BOOM and The RA Kids Circus can be purchased online at moodytickets.com or at any Moody Gardens ticketing location. Tickets range in price from $9 to $25. Group ticket sales are also available and can be purchased by calling 800-582-4673, ext.4282.
Moody Gardens is also proud to announce the return of Galveston Summer Musicals. Five great Broadway-style musicals will be performed between June and August, including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Country Roads,” “The Music Man,” “All Shook Up” and “Twist and Shout.” As an added bonus, a new theater school for kids will also be available. Children will have the unique opportunity to interact with the talented cast and crew and learn the art of performing. For tickets or a complete breakout on the shows, visit www.galvestonmusicals.com.
The Gift of Christmas – Live is sure to be a hit this holiday season with an exhilarating musical presentation blending traditional and original Christmas songs. The dinner and show Christmas spectacular begins Dec. 18 and runs daily through Dec. 28. This one-of-a-kind show features performances by the brightest artists in Texas coupled with sensational sound and lighting to create a dazzling experience. Enjoy caroling and hors d’ oeuvres followed by a traditional three-course Christmas dinner prepared by our own award-winning Executive Chef Urs Schmid, then sit back for a Christmas experience that will have you singing in the aisles.
Moody Gardens Hotel has designed a number of spectacular customized special event packages. Stay, play, and be entertained and experience an island of fun for all! For more information on all of the 2008 special events or a breakout of custom package offerings visit www.moodygardenshotel.com/upcoming_events or call the Concert & Special Event hotline at 409-683-4186.
Quick facts
Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center Galveston Island
What:
The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show July 2-13
AGA-BOOM Theater of Physical Comedy August 2-10
The Russian American Kids Circus August 16 - 24
Galveston Summer Musicals June 25 – August 31
The Gift of Christmas Live Dinner & Show December 18 - 28
Special Event Hotline: 409-683-4186
Tickets: moodytickets.com or at any Moody Gardens ticketing location
For Group Tickets: 800-582-4673 ext.4282
Customized special event family hotel packages available: Visit www.moodygardenshotel.com/upcoming_events or call 888-388-8484.
Moody Gardens is a public, non-profit educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation and research. For more information visit www.moodygardenshotel.com.
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