Tag: pikes peak center
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Classical crossover group Il Divo to make stop in Colorado Springs
While the pandemic left a scar on the careers of many musicians and performers, it snuffed the life of one Il Divo member. The classical crossover male quartet lost one of its original members, baritone Carlos Marín, to COVID-19 in 2021, and the remaining three singers were left bereft and unsure if the group could…
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Rick Springfield, Richard Marx coming to Colorado Springs for acoustic tour
Musicians Rick Springfield and Richard Marx will stop at Pikes Peak Center on Thursday as part of their acoustic tour. Friends for more than three decades, the two artists will perform on stage together in an intimate show. “We used to do it where he’d play, and then I’d come on and play, and we…
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Magician brings ‘futuristic’ approach to Pikes Peak Center show
As a kid, Adam Trent reveled in watching musicals at Pikes Peak Center. “Wow, what an amazing play,” he remembers thinking. “One day, I want to play theaters like that.” And soon, he will — returning to take the stage at the Pikes Peak Center on Friday. The family-friendly show will feature music, magic and…
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Troupe of young Irish dancers bring ‘Celtic Throne’ show to Colorado Springs
Imagine Michael Flatley’s “Riverdance,” but with children, teens and twentysomething dancers. That’s “Celtic Throne: The Royal Journey of Irish Dance” by Armstrong Dance. “We take inspiration from the ‘Riverdance’ shows, but it’s more modern and has a lot more contemporary elements with more arm movements,” said lead dancer Jude Flurry. “We’ve taken an Irish dance…
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Pikes Peak Center to host comedians Brian Regan, ‘Dude Dad’ this weekend
It’s all laughs at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend. The venue will be hosting comedians Brian Regan and Taylor Calmus on Friday and Saturday evenings, respectively. Calmus, who is also known as “Dude Dad,” is a Colorado-based video creator whose content centers around being a parent. Regan, whose comedy career spans more than three…
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Wynonna Judd coming this summer to Colorado Springs
Grammy Award-winning country music star Wynonna Judd will make an appearance this summer in Colorado Springs. On Sept. 11, she’ll bring her Back to Wy Tour to Pikes Peak Center. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at axs.com and pikespeakcenter.com. A Wynonna Judd Fan Club presale starts Tuesday at wynonna.com. Judd’s acoustic set will…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Mick Jagger tribute singer, rock band to do Rolling Stones hits
Mick Jagger is an animal. So says Mick Adams, who’s been channeling the legendary front man of The Rolling Stones for 18 years. And anyone who’s seen Jagger perform probably wonders how the animal is still standing at the end of a show, after all the belting, striding, dancing and oozing of charisma. “I look…
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Top concerts around Colorado Springs this May | Live music monthly
With summer on the horizon, many local venues are starting to pack their lineups. Concerts allow for all ages unless otherwise noted. Click on artist names to buy tickets. The Lineup: Oxymorrons • Post Profit @ The Black Sheep | May 21 at 8 p.m. Drowning Pool • Saliva @ Sunshine Studios Live | May 23 at…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: ‘Swan Lake,’ Nate Bargatze, Cinco de Mayo, opera
FRIDAY Our country singer friend Aaron Watson returns to town after playing here last summer. He’s still riding high on last year’s album, “Cover Girl,” with its popular single, “Seven Year Ache,” but it’s highly probable he’ll play some old favorites, too, such as “Outta Style,” “Run Wild Horses” and “Walls.” The show’s at 7:30…
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Learn the story of the ‘Goddess of Pop’ with ‘The Cher Show’ at Pikes Peak Center
See the cast of “The Cher Show” turn back time as they showcase the journey of Cher throughout the decades. The Pikes Peak Center is hosting “The Cher Show” three nights this week, featuring 35 of Cher’s hits to tell the story of the “Goddess of Pop.” The show begins with Babe, a young Cher…