Lubbock entertainment in brief
Regan brings comedy tour to Hub City
Comedian Brian Regan brings his live show to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree, Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.”
Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Regan’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year.
Reserved seat tickets range from $34.50 to $49.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Pianofest features Van Cliburn-winning pianst
Texas Tech University is hosting Pianofest with special guest, Van Cliburn-winning pianist Alexander Kobrin, at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Buddy Holly Hall.
This event is free and open to the public.
Featured at this guest artist recital will be the works of Beethoven.
Called the "Van Cliburn of today" by the BBC, Kobrin has been praised for brillian technique, musicality and his emotional engagement with the audience.
Born in Moscow, he began studying piano at age 5. He won the gold medal at the 2005 Cliburn International Piano Competition and has taken top prizes at the Busoni, Hamamatsu and Scottish International piano competitions.
Bored Teachers comedy tour coming to Holly Hall
The Board Teachers: We Can't Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour is headed to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26.
The No. 1 teacher-entertainment platform in the world, Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits about the life of teachers inside and outside of the classroom have amassed over 1 billion views on the internet, and they’ve all joined comic forces for a night of laughter you do not want to miss.
With almost 10 million followers across social platforms and top-rated teacher podcasts, these popular teacher-comedians have a mission to spread laughter to as many fellow educators as they can.
Reserved seat tickets range from $35 to $55 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Caldwell Collective rocks the Cactus
Caldwell Collective will pay tribute to the legendary groups Guns n' Roses, Def Leppard and Whitesnake at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Cactus Theater.
From classics like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to “Here I Go Again” - you will be on your feet all night long.
Cactus favorites Brandon Gwinn, Jason Fellers, Kassidy King, Jeff McCreight and special guests will be backed by the immensely talented Caldwell Collective band for a night of incredible music.
Tickets are $25 for all floor seats and standard balcony and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Legendary Gatlin Brothers return to Cactus
The Gatlin Brothers, Larry, Steve and Rudy, return to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.
As 2024 rolls around, Larry, Steve & Rudy - The Gatlin Brothers - are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for more than sixty-seven years. They have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for
Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single and Album. The Brothers have accumulated seven #1 singles, 32 Top 40 records, 24 studio albums and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards for radio airplay.
Tickets for this show are $75 for first six floor rows (A-F); $60 for remaining six floor rows (G-M); $45 for standard balcony; and $120 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Black returns to Hub City
Country music's Clint Black returns to the Hub City at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
Special guests are Lisa Hartman Black and Lily Pearl Black.
It has been three decades since the release of Black’s groundbreaking debut album, "Killin’ Time". The genre-altering record cemented the country music icon as one of the truest traditionalists in the game and his widespread influence can still be felt in the works of artists today.
Having earned 22 No. 1 career singles, nearly two dozen gold and platinum awards (U.S. and Canada), a Grammy Award, numerous CMA, ACM and American Music Awards, Black has had one of the most storied careers in modern music.
In his latest effort, "Out of Sane", Black continues to hold firm in making great music that doesn’t fit a mold or conform to current popularity.
Reserved seat tickets range from $35 to $129.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Cactus pays tribute to Buddy
Caldwell Entertainment presents The Music Will Never Die: A Tribute to Buddy Holly at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Cactus Theater.
Lubbock’s legendary son took the world by storm from 1957 to 1959 with his masterfully written hits such as “That’ll Be The Day” and “Peggy Sue.”
Sixty-five years after that fateful day, Caldwell Entertainment pays tribute to the musical genius of Buddy Holly for an unforgettable night of music. An array of Lubbock’s music community singers and the Caldwell Collective Band will honor Buddy’s life and work with their renditions of these West Texas classics.
Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
ABBA tribute returns to Cactus
ARRIVAL from Sweden returns to the Cactus Theater with their tribute to the music of ABBA at 6 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.
ARRIVAL from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and top-selling ABBA show bands. Since the start in 1995, the band has toured 70 countries and appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world. Since 2005, ARRIVAL from Sweden has made 86 successful tours of the USA.
ARRIVAL from Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL from Sweden in 1999 and was yet again released by the original ABBA in 2021 on their latest record “Voyage.”
Tickets for this show are $47.50 for the first six floor rows (A-F); $42.50 for reamining floor rows (G-M); $37.50 for standard balcony; and $95 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
CATS Playhouse presents 'Lend Me a Tenor'
CATS Playhouse presents "Lend Me a Tenor" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, at the theater, 2257 34th St.
The play takes place in 1934, in a hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio. The two-room set has a sitting room with a sofa and chairs at right and a bedroom at left. A center "stage wall" divides the two rooms, with a door leading from one room to the other. (Throughout the play, the audience can see what's happening in both rooms at the same time.)
The cast for the production, directed by Chris Davis with assistance from Tyson Lemasters, includes: Max - Kelton Wehrman; Maggie- Elyse Kuss; Saunders - C David Morrow; Tito - Dalton Martinez; Maria - Lisa DeClerk; Bellhop - Deacon Chaney; Diana - Rachel Holder; and Julia - Jenny Smith.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and available in advance online at https://www.cats-playhouse.com/
Gaschen hosts Valentine-themed show
David Gaschen: The Phantom Sings Love Songs is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Cactus Theater.
Lubbock native Gaschen - everyone’s “favorite phantom” (he performed the famous role over 1,300 times) returns home for a special Valentine’s themed show you won’t want to miss. Singing songs from his memorable stage performances and classics you’ll know and love, this show has something for everyone.
Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Neil Diamond tribute coming to Cactus
Diamond: The Legacy Concert featuring Jay White performing the music of Neil Diamond, is set for two shows at the Cactus Theater. The first is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, and the second is a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11
Conceived in response to Diamond’s retirement from the concert stage and the huge demand from audiences worldwide to enjoy the music of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame icon in a live music setting, White and the dynamic Sweet Caroline Tour Band pay homage to Neil Diamond by performing the hits and beloved gems you know and love with the same energy and artistry Diamond delivered over his incredible 50-year career.
Tickets for this show are $25 for floor rows A-F; $40 for floor rows G-M; $35 for standard balcony; and $90 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
LCT presents 'Calendar Girls'
Lubbock Community Theater presents "Calendar Girls" Feb. 9-11 and 16-18, at the theater, 3101 35th St.
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales.
The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10, 16 and 17, with Sunday 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 11 and 18.
Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children ages 12 and younger, seniors and students with valid ID (plus applicable service charges).
For more information or to purcahse tickets, visit https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/
Crist brings comedy tour to Holly Hall
John Crist brings his The Emotional Support Tour to the Helen Devit Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11.
Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over 5 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few.
Reserved seat tickets range from $29.75 to $49.75 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
STOMP coming to Holly Hall
Buddy Holly Hall is hosting the international percussion sensation STOMP at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12.
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
The group has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $35 to $70 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief
