BWW Reviews: Spectacular Magic and Hilarious Comedy Brought to PPAC by THE ILLUSIONISTS
by Robert Barossi
- Jan 17, 2015
Heading to Providence Performing Arts Center the other night, I couldn't help but turn to my friend who accompanied me and say, "When was the last time you saw a magic show??" It seems that these days magic shows are less common than they were in our youth. Back in the day, you would often hear about and could witness live the likes of David Copperfield, Doug Henning, The Pendragons and others. Today, it seems, magic shows are relegated to kids' birthdays, college campuses and the Las Vegas Strip (wherefore art thou, Sigfried and Roy?). On the other hand, The Illusionists, a touring show featuring seven different magicians and playing this weekend at PPAC, proves that magic shows are alive and well. And still extremely entertaining, although perhaps in slightly different ways. While magic shows of old seemed to be much more about the grand illusions and massive spectacle, The Illusionists keeps things at a much smaller scale. This may be due, largely or in small part, to the fact that it's a touring show. There's only so many props and set pieces you can fit in the back of a truck.
THE ILLUSIONISTS- WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE Begins 2/24 at Academy of Music
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 15, 2015
Tickets ranging in price from $20 to $105.50 are available by calling 215-731-3333, online at kimmelcenter.org/broadway, at the Kimmel Center box office, Broad & Spruce Streets (open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or at the Academy of Music box office, Broad & Locust Streets (open during performances only). Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling 215-790-5883 or 866-276-2947. Performances include: Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.; matinees Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 6, 2015
The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from tonight, January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center, 1/6-11
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 11, 2014
The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Coverage: THE ILLUSIONISTS Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski
- Dec 5, 2014
The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible, the world's best-selling touring magic show, just made its Broadway debut last night, December 4. It will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through January 4, 2015 as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!
Tickets to THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE in Indianapolis Now On Sale
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 4, 2014
Direct from Broadway, THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE, the world's best-selling touring magic show, will play the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, January 20-25 as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now and available in person at the Broadway in Indianapolis Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue, The Old National Centre Ticket Office, Clowes Memorial Hall, online at BroadwayinIndianapolis.com, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Groups of 10 or more can book now by calling 317-632-7469 x103.
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at THE ILLUSIONISTS on Broadway!
by Walter McBride
- Dec 4, 2014
The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible, the world's best-selling touring magic show, will soon make its Broadway debut, opening on December 4. It will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through January 4, 2015 as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. The company just met the press and below you can check out photos of the Illusionists in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at THE ILLUSIONISTS �" WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE on Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 3, 2014
The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible, the world's best-selling touring magic show, will soon make its Broadway debut, opening on December 4. It will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through January 4, 2015 as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Broadway's THE ILLUSIONISTS
by Walter McBride
- Dec 3, 2014
The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible, the world's best-selling touring magic show, will make its Broadway debut, opening on December 4. It will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through January 4, 2015 as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. The company just met the press and below you can check out photos from inside the special event!
The Illusionists Add New Performances to Broadway Run
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 17, 2014
The Illusionists - Witness The Impossible, which begins Broadway performances on November 26, has added two more performances by popular demand on Sunday December 21 and Sunday December 28 at 11 AM.
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