DALLAS (December 9, 2009) – The AT&T Performing Arts Center will feature Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre from December 29 through January 2. Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra is 19 incredible musicians and singers performing songs from the most decadent and glitter-crazed era of rock 'n' roll. The URO show, “A Night at the Rock Opera”, features the often heard but rarely performed crown jewels of classic rock: QUEEN'S “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Somebody To Love”, THE WHO'S “Won't Get Fooled Again”, DAVID BOWIE's “Ziggy Stardust”, and THE BEATLE'S "Abbey Road.”
Tickets for Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra range from $30 to $40. All shows begin at 8 p.m., with the exception of December 31. On New Year’s Eve, the band will perform at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the 10:30 show are $85 and include an exclusive VIP after-party, featuring a meet-and-greet with the band at the Ultrasonic Lounge, located upstairs in the Wyly Theatre; DJ; cocktails; photobooth and more. URO tickets can be purchased online at www.attpac.org (now with improved ticketing functionality); or via phone at 214.880.0202. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street (Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 11 am – 4 pm).
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra is sponsored by Hotel Zaza. Supporting Sponsors Include Grey Goose Vodka, Magic Moments Events, ALT Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Media Sponsor is Lonestar 92.5 FM.
About Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra (URO) is a Boston based group committed to bringing the best of classic rock to life for those who’ve never had a chance to hear it LIVE in 3-D.
“I like to call it I-Max rock,” says co-creator, producer, and performer, Sal Clemente. “It's music that is incredibly tough to pull off live, unless you have 13 singers and an absolutely killer band, which we just happen to have. God love ‘em, there’s no way the corner bar band can pull off Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen never even played the whole song live, they skipped the intro and played a tape during the ‘Galileo’ section. With the URO you get the whole experience, with every note sung and played live.”
While the URO are in effect a giant ‘cover’ band, you’ll see no Freddie Mercury moustaches or Beatle bowl-cuts, these guys leave that to the tribute band wannabe’s. For the URO – it’s all about the music and, of course, the epilepsy inducing lights and innards-shaking sound. “We perform the crown-jewels of classic rock, and we play them the way these songs were meant to be played, with true rock’n’roll feeling, not like some Broadway-ized, wimpified version.”
‘A Night At The Rock Opera’ is indeed more homage than tribute, with some of the songs altered to take advantage of multiple lead singers. “We call the show ‘A Night At The Rock Opera’ for a reason,” continues Clemente. “We picked these songs because they’re huge in scope as well as production - these songs could have been in rock operas. ‘Concept rock’ gets a bad rap but these songs and these bands have stood the test of time for a reason - because they’re amazing.”
“A Night At The Rock Opera” is more party than opera, with music courtesy of an insanely versatile band, capable of bringing off even the most intricate rock pieces with effortless ease, lighthearted humor and an audacious display of vocal prowess. And the URO is perfect for families, with many bringing their kids to introduce them to the music they grew up on – the URO gives these parents instant “rock cred,” and the kids love them for it.
Spotlights include the rarely performed crown jewels of classic rock: "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Space Oddity," “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End,” “Black Dog,” “Immigrant Song,” and many more. For more information, visit www.anatro.com.
About Hotel ZaZa
Hotel ZaZa Dallas features an intimate Mediterranean elegance and is conveniently located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood. The hotel provides 4,500 square feet of meeting space, 153 rooms, 17 concept suites, The Magnificent Seven Suites, award-winning Dragonfly restaurant and the über-Zen ZaSpa. Dallas’ Hotel ZaZa is a feast for the senses, exhibiting a style and substance rarely found in today’s hotels. The hotel is located at 2332 Leonard Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201 and reservations can be made by calling 214-468-8399 or by visiting www.hotelzazadallas.com <http://www.hotelzazadallas.com>
UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(Through January 31)
The Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison Holiday Show Dec. 11
Wyly Theatre
Turtle Creek Chorale: A Very Special Holiday Special Dec. 11 – 13
Winspear Opera House
Lexus Broadway Series: South Pacific Dec. 15 – Jan. 3
Winspear Opera House
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra: A Night at the Rock Opera Dec. 29- Jan. 2
Wyly Theatre
Brinker International Forum: Paul Nicklen Jan. 6
Winspear Opera House
TITAS: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Jan. 8-9
Winspear Opera House
Lexus Broadway Series: August: Osage County Jan. 12-24
Winspear Opera House
Dallas Theater Center: Give It Up! Jan. 15-Feb. 14
Wyly Theatre
About the AT&T Performing Arts Center:
The AT&T Performing Arts Center, a new multi-venue Center for music, opera, theatre and dance will open in October 2009, completing the 25-year vision of the Dallas Arts District. The Center will provide multi-state-of-the-art facilities woven together by an urban park covering more than ten acres to create a dynamic cultural destination that will be unparalleled in the world. The Center will feature the following:
- The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, designed in a modern horseshoe configuration, will seat 2,200 (with capacity up to 2,300), designed by Foster + Partners.
- The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre will serve as a gateway to the Dallas Arts District from the downtown Dallas business center and will seat 600, designed by REX/OMA, Joshua Prince-Ramus (partner in charge) and Rem Koolhaas.
- The completely new Annette Strauss Artist Square will be the Center’s outdoor entertainment venue, designed by Foster + Partners.
- The City Performance Hall will provide main stage production space for many of Dallas’ smaller performing arts organizations, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
- The Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park will unify the venues within a lush urban oasis and will create a dynamic cultural destination in downtown Dallas, designed by Michel Desvigne.
- Two underground parking areas that will accommodate more than 850 vehicles.
The Dallas Fort Worth Lexus Dealer Association is the title sponsor of the Center’s Lexus Broadway Series, the official vehicle of the Center and its resident companies, the official valet sponsor and the naming rights holder for the Center’s two underground parking areas. More information on the AT&T Performing Arts Center is available at www.attpac.org.
Contact:
Maria May
AT&T Performing Arts Center
214.978.2834
maria.may@attpac.org