THE BRITISH INVASION DESCENDS UPON ST. LOUIS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF BEATLEMANIA LIVE! MAY 25-JUNE 13 AT LUMIÈRE PLACE CASINO & HOTELS
Critically-Acclaimed Tribute Band to Perform 21 Spectacular Shows in the Lumière Theatre
ST. LOUIS, MO (May 18, 2010) – Nostalgic Beatles fans can “come together” for one of the best Beatles tribute shows in world as BeatleMania Live! recreates the phenomenon of the British Invasion on the Lumière Theatre stage for 21 incredible performances May 25-June 13 at Lumière Place Casino & Hotels.
Showtimes and ticket prices are: Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m - $10; Friday & Sunday at 7:30 p.m. - $15; Saturday at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. - $15. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or at Lumière’s retail shop, ETC. Call 314-881-7777 or visit www.lumiereplace.com for information.
BeatleMania Live! features band members Peter George as John Lennon; Robert "Mac" Ruffing as Paul McCartney; David John as George Harrison; and John Preston as Ringo Starr – each with such an uncanny resemblance to the “Fab Four,” fans will believe they are seeing the real thing.
Each BeatleMania Live! performance has four complete, authentic costume changes to accompany the music from every Beatles era: Ed Sullivan, Shea Stadium, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road. The band performs with full orchestration to capture the original sound of many of the Beatles greatest hits including: "Yesterday," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Magical Mystery tour," "Penny Lane," "Let It Be" "Something," and many more. The use of original model guitars and drums as used by the Beatles, in combination with theatrical make-up, original costumes, and stage choreography, authentically recreate the image of a live Beatles concert.
BeatleMania Live! will perform over 35 Beatles hits during an audio and visual extravaganza fans won’t want to miss.
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About the BeatleMania Live! Band
Peter George - a Los Angeles based versatile musician and singer who is well known for his resemblance to John Lennon, not only in his looks, but in his live performance. Peter was featured in his Lennon character in the classic Chevy Chase film "Vegas Vacation" and also on other national television specials, including "I, Elvis" in which he recreated the real-life meeting between Elvis Presley and John Lennon.
Robert "Mac" Ruffing -Originally from Ohio, "Mac" portrays Paul McCartney expertly right down to the left-handed bass playing and the correct mannerisms of speech that signify a Liverpudlian "scouse" background. His many years of singing the well known Beatles hits in their original keys have given him a hard earned reputation as being one of the best Paul McCartney tribute singers ever heard in the U.S.
David John - as an expert rock and roll guitarist who can play everything from Led Zeppelin to Kansas, in addition to his flawless version of George Harrison, David brings his Harrison looks and his talent to a level few others have reached. On stage, when it is his time to shine, David brings down the house with stellar versions of "Something" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" This Utah native has impressed many Beatles experts with his accurate guitar sounds which change constantly from song to song.
John Preston - this Connecticut resident proudly portrays Ringo Starr in a manner which genuinely displays the many qualities Ringo brought to the Beatles. Not only replicating the unique and energetic drum style, but his renditions of the famous " Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from my Friends" brings the audience back to a time of great fun and memories.
About Lumière Place Casino & Hotels
The $507 million Lumière Place includes a 75,000-square-foot casino with 2,000 slot machines, more than 45 table games, and a dedicated poker room. Lumière Place features two hotels, the all-suite HoteLumiere and Four Seasons St. Louis, with a lavish spa, and luxury retail shopping options featuring some of the hottest names in fashion. The complex also boasts seven restaurants, including two locations envisioned by celebrity chef Hubert Keller - SLeeK, a traditional steakhouse, and Lumière Place’s Burger Bar, a venue offering fresh ground hamburgers ranging from the basic to versions with white truffle and foie gras. Other restaurants include Asia, from nationally-known restaurateur Tri La, The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro where the buffet itself is in the kitchen, and Peet's Coffee & Tea. Nightspots include Aqua, a piano bar overlooking the casino floor and grand promenade; and globar, a high-energy lounge near the center of the casino floor. The intimate 450-seat Lumière Theater showcases a variety of eclectic performances. Call 314-881-7777 or visit www.lumiereplace.com