It sure doesn't feel like the end of October, does it? We here in southern New England are getting back into the swing of things after Hurricane Sandy flew through yesterday. Meanwhile, our friends in southern New York and the New Jersey coast are dealing with the aftermath, trying to piece things back together (and get the subways running again).
With that reality, it is possible that some of the productions in the theater section below may change their opening dates or have one or more nights go dark, depending on how fast everything in the city can get fixed. Be sure to check the Broadway Leauge's website for updates.
Concerts
The Who: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and the band are heading to the stage for their first full-scale tour since 2007, playing their classic album Quadrophenia.
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Trans-Sbierian Orchestra: The rock opera band is back for its annual holiday tour. Two national tours begin on November 15 and run until December 30.
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Paul McCartney: The rocker will visit North America for several dates in November, beginning with a stop in St. Louis on the 11th.
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Other Concerts in October:
- The Dave Matthews Band begins their 2012 Winter Tour on November 30.
- Aerosmith is beginning the second leg of their Global Warming Tour on November 8. Cheap Trick will join up for all shows. The tour will end on December 13.
- 3 Doors Down and Daughtry are going on tour beginning November 18. P.O.D. will also join the two headliners for all but a few select dates.
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The following is a guest post from Ross Patterson for Refresh Accomodation.
London’s West End is one of the greatest hubs of theatrical entertainment in the world. It has borne unforgettable screenwriters, actors, directors and choreographers. Over the years the West End has housed some incredible plays and musicals, and in this article we are going to share with you the top five performances you can’t afford to miss this coming season.
Billy Elliot, Victoria Palace
Billy Elliot is a young school boy who dreams of one day becoming a ballerina. However, his journey of rising to the top of his profession puts relationships in turmoil as he turns his back on boxing to pursue his passion. First performed at London’s West End, Billy Elliot has continued to touch the hearts of thousands and now can be watched across the world.
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The month of October is without question best-known for being the month in which Halloween takes place. But did you know that it is also Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? There is nothing better than a rescue dog, so if you are looking for a puppy, it's definitely the way to go. Not a dog person? It's also Eat A Country Ham Month. So there you go.
When you're not playing with your new dog or eating a country ham, here are some events taking place in October:
Concerts
Weird Al Yankovic: Weird Al will be bringing his parody tunes to the stage this month, beginning his latest tour on October 4 in Anaheim, CA.
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Elton John: The singing legend returns to Las Vegas to continue his residency at Caesars Palace with shows beginning October 10.
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Justin Bieber: After beginning his tour late in September, Justin Bieber will take the stage in nearly 20 different cities during the month of October.
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Other Concerts in October:
- Wiz Khalifa begins his 2050 Tour on October 12.
- Guns N' Roses kick off their tour on October 31.
- Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young all continue their respective tours throughout the month.
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The onsales list this week includes a handful of additional Lady Gaga shows, initial onsales for P!nk's latest tour, more MLB playoff games, and the West End production of Wicked.
Concerts
Average prices at TN.com for concert onsales*
- There are a handful of Lady Gaga onsales this Friday.
- P!nk has initial onsales for her latest tour, supporting her latest album The Truth About Love. Several shows go on sale Saturday.
- There are a few more TSO onsales, including two in Nashville, TN, and one in Birmingham, AL. All of them are on Friday.
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Today is TicketNetwork.com's Fifth Anniversary! Although our site existed in some form or another before then, it's been five years since we launched ourselves as a retail site. And what a journey it has been. In that time, we've changed rapidly and grown dramatically. Let's take a look back at how things have evolved.
We've changed our look quite a bit
When we launched in 2007, the site looked a lot different than it does now. For one thing, there was a lot less emphasis on blue, grey, and red, which we currently feature throughout the site. Instead, there was a lot more green and yellow. In a revision from early 2008, we dispensed with some of the green and began to move toward the blue that would later become a big part of the site for a long time. During this time we also launched our affiliate program.
The TN.com layout at launch.
Revision from January 2008.By mid-2008, the time had come for a major makeover. Enter bluepalooza. Everywhere you went...blue. Blue logo, blue header, blue gradients. Can you guess our favorite color from that time? Hint: It started with the letter "B." Of course, by early 2009, things started to change again. For the first time, gray started to peek through and the On Sale Now section gained some seasonal color.
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