Backstage

So Much to Look Forward to!

Join us for all the circus fun as the Greatest Show on Earth® brings Bellobration to Austin August 20-24! You will witness jaw-dropping stunts, adrenaline-pounding trapeze and the amazing animals. Arrive one hour before show time for the All Access Pre-show to meet Ringling Bros. performers and get an up-close and personal look at the Animal Open House (sm) 90 minutes before the show — FREE to all ticket holders!

Get ready to laugh like you’ve never laughed before when Jeff Dunham, ventriloquist extraordinaire, hits The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center October 2! Accompanying Jeff on stage will be his puppet posse that includes Peanut, Walter, Achmed, and more. His cutting edge comedy is appropriate for all ages of Austinites that are looking for a night of laughs!

Carlos Mencia, the very popular Latino superstar/stand-up comedian, is indisputably one of today’s most lauded and feared comics. A sizzling hot, spicy dish of MENCIA MADNESS will hit The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center October 3!

Come experience Gaither Homecoming “Lovin’ Life” Tour at the Frank Erwin Center October 17. This Gospel Music Hall of Famer showcases the very best talent year after year and this year will be no exception.

Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and many more Disney characters will sing and dance their way into The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center on December 19. Playhouse Disney Live! is sure to be a blast for the whole family and a great winter break outing for the kids.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular® starring the World-Famous Rockettes, the #1 holiday production in the world, will make its way into the Frank Erwin Center December 30-31. Be sure not to miss the unique opportunity to see the Rockettes for the first time in Austin in this brand new production adapted for arenas.

The February tradition is back as the Harlem Globetrotters return to the Frank Erwin Center for another night of crazy antics and family fun. After 83 years of touring, the Harlem Globetrotters continue to thrill audiences all over the globe and are sure to be as magical as ever! Catch all the action on February 5, 2009.

We are always spicing up our calendar with exciting events for you to enjoy! Be sure to keep up with all the Frank Erwin Center events by visiting uterwincenter.com and signing up to Be the 1st to Know!

Kelly Brademan
Interim Editor