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Trans-Siberian Orchestra bringing 30th anniversary Christmas tour to Colorado
The tour spans 96 shows in 56 markets and includes expanded lower-priced tickets, with at least $1 from each ticket going to local charities.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra announced its 30th-anniversary winter tour, featuring 96 shows across 56 markets in North America from Nov 19 through Dec 30.
The production features a reimagined staging of 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' based on the group's 1999 holiday TV film, followed by a second set of classics. To manage the tour, the band divides into Eastern and Western ensembles.
Tickets for fan-club members become available Sept 10, followed by a Live Nation pre-sale on Sept 17 and public sales Sept 18 via Ticketmaster. The band expanded lower-priced inventory to make concerts more accessible to families.
At least $1 from every ticket sold benefits local charities, continuing a philanthropic mandate established by late founder Paul Neill. TSO music director and guitarist Al Pitrelli said, "Thirty years in, we never take a single person in that audience for granted."
Reimagining the show annually, Pitrelli aims to provide audiences with a fresh experience by making the production bigger than last year. He said the group seeks to ensure fans remain captivated by the "magic of a live rock n roll show.